What Roulev does

Roulev (SAS ROULEV) is a French lifting solutions specialist headquartered in Nantes (Loire-Atlantique), operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of FÉTIS Group since 2012. Founded in 1968, the company has been the exclusive importer and distributor of MARINE TRAVELIFT boat gantry cranes (25–1,500 tonnes) and SHUTTLELIFT industrial gantry cranes (15–1,000 tonnes, including SL, SB Single Beam, and DB Double Beam models) in France and parts of Europe since 1990. The technical offering centers on tyred mobile gantry cranes, boat forklift trucks, and self-propelled boat conveyors, configured by an in-house engineering team to meet customer-specific site, capacity, and operational requirements.

The company's revenue model combines one-time equipment sales (new and second-hand machines), usage-based rentals (with transport, assembly, testing, and maintenance bundled), spare parts distribution (including same-day/next-day delivery for standard parts and 72-hour delivery for complex parts sourced from the MARINE TRAVELIFT US factory), and recurring maintenance and service revenue (preventive and curative servicing, remote diagnostics, and component re-manufacturing). Pricing is quote-based with multi-year service contracts and no public price list. As the only manufacturer-approved maintenance provider for the two distributed brands in its territories, Roulev monetizes its installed base through a full lifecycle service stack.

The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales plus exclusive distribution: a field sales team engages fishing harbours, marinas, shipyards, and industrial customers in steel, energy, construction, and manufacturing across France, Portugal, Spain, and extended European territories (Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Croatia, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey). Marketing is conducted through a bilingual French/English corporate website, LinkedIn presence, an Actualités (news) section, and direct contact forms. The company is GDPR-compliant under EU Regulation 2016/679 and operates with a registered share capital of €220,000.

Name

Roulev

Legal name

SAS ROULEV

Website

https://roulev.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Roulev is a Nantes-based French distributor and service provider specializing in MARINE TRAVELIFT and SHUTTLELIFT tyred mobile gantry cranes and boat handling equipment, serving marine and industrial customers across France and parts of Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lifting Equipment Distribution and Services

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Ro-Ro Terminal Equipment & Systems (Ramps, Mafi Trailers, Yard Tractors, Lashing Gear) (TLAHACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

High & Heavy / Project Ro-Ro Handling (Construction, Mining & Oversize Equipment) (TLAHACAI), Hatch Covers, Ramps & Ro-Ro Access Systems (IMAJAIAC)

Keywords

• Marine lifting solutions
• Boat gantry cranes
• Industrial gantry cranes
• Lifting equipment distribution
• Crane maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Machine Sales: Sale of new MARINE TRAVELIFT and SHUTTLELIFT lifting and handling equipment including boat gantry cranes (25-1,500T), industrial gantry cranes (15-1,000T), forklift trucks, and self-propelled conveyors. Machines are configured to customer specifications.
2. Second-hand Machine Sales: Sale of verified, serviced, and efficient second-hand lifting machines. Machines can be sold as-is or adapted/refurbished (retrofit) to suit customer functional requirements.
3. Machine Rental/Hiring: Rental service for new and second-hand lifting equipment. Rentals include transport, assembly/dismantling, testing, and maintenance operations. Customers can work autonomously with their own operators.
4. Spare Parts Sales: Sale of manufacturer's spare parts including essential spare parts (relays, coils, bearings, seals), standard parts (filters, tyres, beacons, alarms), and complex parts imported from MARINE TRAVELIFT factory in the United States. Same-day or next-day delivery for standard parts.
5. Maintenance and Servicing: Preventive and curative maintenance services including systematic maintenance, conditional maintenance, on-site and remote diagnostics, spare parts assembly, and component re-manufacturing. Services provided under MARINE TRAVELIFT and SHUTTLELIFT approved maintenance standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Roulev is the exclusive importer and distributor in France and parts of Europe for MARINE TRAVELIFT boat gantry cranes (25-1,500 tonnes), boat forklift trucks, and self-propelled boat conveyors, as well as SHUTTLELIFT tyred mobile gantry cranes for industrial applications (15-1,000 tonnes). The company sells new and second-hand machines, rents equipment, supplies spare parts, and provides manufacturer-approved preventive and curative maintenance services across its territories.

Product overview

Roulev is a lifting solutions specialist serving the marine and industrial sectors since 1968. The company operates as a distributor of MARINE TRAVELIFT and SHUTTLELIFT brands, offering a portfolio of gantry cranes and handling equipment. For marine applications, it provides MARINE TRAVELIFT boat gantry cranes (25-1500T), forklift trucks, and self-propelled conveyors. For industrial use, it distributes SHUTTLELIFT mobile gantry cranes including SL (15-1000T), SB Single Beam (30-200T), and DB Double Beam (30-200T) models. Beyond equipment sales, Roulev's offering encompasses second-hand machines, machine rental/hiring services, spare parts supply, comprehensive servicing and maintenance (preventive and curative), repair services, component re-manufacturing, and custom machine design and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MARINE TRAVELIFT Boat Gantry Cranes World-leading gantry cranes for boat handling, launching, and lifting operations for fishing harbours, marinas, and shipyards. Available in capacities from 25 to 1,500 tonnes.
• MARINE TRAVELIFT Forklift Trucks for Boats Specialized forklift trucks designed for lifting and handling boats in marine environments.
• MARINE TRAVELIFT Self-Propelled Boat Conveyors Self-propelled conveyors for transporting boats within harbours and dry dock areas.
• SHUTTLELIFT SL Mobile Gantry Cranes Tyred mobile gantry cranes for industrial applications with capacities ranging from 15 to 1,000 tonnes.
• SHUTTLELIFT SB (Single Beam) Gantry Cranes Single beam tyred mobile gantry cranes for industrial lifting, with capacities from 30 to 200 tonnes.
• SHUTTLELIFT DB (Double Beam) Gantry Cranes Double beam tyred mobile gantry cranes for industrial applications, with capacities from 30 to 200 tonnes.
• Second-hand Machines Verified, serviced, and efficient pre-owned lifting and handling equipment available for purchase or customization, including retrofit options.
• Machine Rental/Hiring Rental services for new and second-hand lifting machines, including transport, assembly/dismantling, testing, and maintenance support. Customers can operate autonomously with their own operators.
• Spare Parts Supply Large stock of manufacturer's spare parts including essential parts (relays, coils, bearings, seals) and standard parts (filters, tyres, beacons, alarms) for MARINE TRAVELIFT and SHUTTLELIFT equipment. Same-day or next-day delivery for standard parts and 72-hour delivery for complex parts.
• Servicing and Maintenance Preventive and curative maintenance services including systematic and conditional preventive maintenance, on-site and remote diagnosis, and repairs for MARINE TRAVELIFT and SHUTTLELIFT equipment.
• Retrofit and Adaptation Services Custom refit services for hoists and gantry cranes to suit functional requirements, operator safety priorities, and aesthetic preferences.
• Custom Machine Design and Configuration Engineering and design support for configuring new machines to specific operational requirements, including configuration, dimensions, and weight specifications.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FÉTIS GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2012Roulev integrated the FÉTIS Group in 2012. FÉTIS Group is a family group created in 1978 by Jacques and Marie-Paule Fétis, managed since 2014 by Damien Fétis. The group brings together 21 companies specializing in mobility, energy, and industry, with 33 sites in France and internationally. Roulev contributes its expertise in lifting and handling solutions for marine and industrial sectors to the group.
• MARINE TRAVELIFTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1990Roulev is the exclusive importer and distributor of MARINE TRAVELIFT boat gantry cranes and lifting solutions in France and parts of Europe (Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Croatia, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey) since 1990. MARINE TRAVELIFT invented boat launching and lifting systems in the 1940s and has been designing innovative boat handling equipment since 1954. Roulev is also approved by MARINE TRAVELIFT for maintenance services on their equipment.
• SHUTTLELIFTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1990Roulev is the exclusive importer and distributor of SHUTTLELIFT industrial gantry cranes in France and parts of Europe since 1990. SHUTTLELIFT specializes in tyred mobile gantry cranes for industrial applications (15-1,000 tonnes). Roulev is also approved by SHUTTLELIFT for maintenance services on their equipment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Manitou Group: French-headquartered manufacturer of material handling, aerial work platform, and earthmoving equipment. Comparable as a France-based lifting/handling equipment specialist with global distribution and full lifecycle service offerings.
• Terex Corporation: Diversified lifting and materials-handling equipment manufacturer including port and industrial crane lines. Comparable to Roulev on industrial gantry and materials-handling product categories, though Terex is a global multi-brand OEM.
• Konecranes: Global leader in lifting equipment and services with broad industrial crane, port solutions, and maintenance offerings. Overlaps with Roulev's industrial lifting business and service/aftermarket model, though at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Liebherr: Global manufacturer of maritime cranes, mobile harbour cranes, and heavy industrial equipment. Competes with MARINE TRAVELIFT in the boat-handling space and with SHUTTLELIFT in industrial lifting applications.
• Palfinger: Austrian-based global manufacturer of lifting solutions including loader cranes, marine cranes, and service/inspection platforms. Overlaps with Roulev in marine lifting equipment and industrial heavy-handling solutions.

Others

• Hoist & Crane Service Group: Independent service provider for overhead cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment across North America. Comparable to Roulev's approved-maintenance and re-manufacturing service offering, demonstrating the aftermarket service model in a different geography.

Regional players

• Haulotte Group: French-headquartered manufacturer of aerial work platforms and material handling equipment. Comparable as a France-based lifting-equipment specialist with European distribution and aftermarket service operations.

Direct peers

• Marine Travelift Inc. Manufacturer of the boat gantry cranes that Roulev exclusively distributes in France and parts of Europe. Parent brand of the flagship MARINE TRAVELIFT product line, with 4,000+ units installed globally since 1954.
• Shuttlelift: Manufacturer of the industrial mobile gantry cranes (SL/SB/DB series, 15–1,000T) that Roulev distributes. Sister brand to MARINE TRAVELIFT under common ownership, forming the second pillar of Roulev's exclusive distribution portfolio.

Emerging players

• Combilift: Manufacturer of multi-directional forklifts and heavy-lift handling equipment for industrial and maritime applications. Competes with SHUTTLELIFT gantries and MARINE TRAVELIFT forklift trucks in similar end-markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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