Foraloc

What Foraloc does

Foraloc is a French drilling equipment rental specialist operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Euroforgroup industrial conglomerate since 1985. The company rents hydraulic drilling rigs, geotechnical sounding machines, injection units, compressors, desanders, and complementary accessories to professional contractors across four primary verticals: geotechnical investigation, specialized foundation work (micropiles, anchoring, soil consolidation), mining and quarrying, and (since 2024) geothermal drilling. Its fleet of more than 150 machines, with an average age of 3.5 years, is anchored by Comacchio equipment (MC series micropile drills, GEO series sounding machines, CH 150 pile driver), supplemented by Furukawa mining rigs and Eurodrill, Metax, Küchler, and Technidrill accessories.

The company offers three rental formulas — short-term day rentals without commitment, long-term rentals with commitment from four months, and the Drillteam service bundling machines with qualified operators — and complements rentals with used equipment resale and the Drill-i training organization (40+ courses, 5 career paths, CACES R482 and AIPR certifications). Distribution runs through two agency locations (Chassieu near Lyon and Tigery in Île-de-France), a regional field salesforce, and partner networks in western and southern France. Foraloc holds ISO 9001, MASE (renewed April 2025 for the maximum three-year term), and Qualiopi certifications, and operates under a general director, Marie-Eve Pecatte.

Name

Foraloc

Legal name

Foraloc

Website

https://foraloc.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foraloc is a French drilling equipment rental company serving geotechnical, foundation, mining, and geothermal contractors with a 150+ machine fleet across two French agencies and an integrated operator and training arm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drilling Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Drilling Rigs & Drill Systems (IMAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drill Tools, Bits & Downhole Equipment (IMAHAMAB), OFS Engineering, Construction & O&M (Field Development, Brownfield, Maintenance) (EUALABAM), Surface Mining Equipment (Excavators, Shovels, Draglines, Dozers) (IMAKANAA), Mining & Heavy Equipment Operator Staffing (BPACAEAI)

Keywords

• Drilling equipment rental
• Geotechnical drilling machines
• Micropile drilling rigs
• Mining and quarrying drills
• Drilling training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chassieu

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Drilling Machine Rental: Foraloc generates primary revenue through the rental of drilling machines including boreholes, sounding machines, injection units, compressors, and desanders. The company offers three rental formulas: (1) rental without commitment starting from one day for maximum flexibility, (2) rental with commitment from 4 months for improved rates on long-term projects, and (3) Drillteam rental including machines with qualified operators (driller, assistant driller, and/or centralist) for complete drilling workshop solutions.
2. Used Machine Sales: Foraloc offers used and refurbished drilling machines for sale, providing an economic alternative for companies looking to invest in reliable drilling equipment. Machines are maintained by Foraloc workshops before resale.
3. Training Services (Drill-i): Drill-i, Foraloc's training organization, provides professional drilling courses covering drilling techniques, safety, health, and maintenance. Training programs include certifications such as CACES R482 and AIPR, with over 40 formations and 5 complete career paths available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Foraloc rents a fleet of more than 150 drilling machines and accessories — including Comacchio MC series micropile rigs, GEO series geotechnical rigs, CH series pile drivers, Furukawa HCR L90s mining drills, Eurodrill hydraulic hammers and rotary-vibratory heads, Metax and Küchler injection plants, mud pumps, and sand separators — to professional contractors across France under three rental formulas (no-commitment from one day, commitment from four months, and Drillteam machine-plus-operator). The company also sells used/refurbished machines and delivers professional drilling training through its Drill-i subsidiary (40+ courses, 5 career paths, CACES R482 and AIPR certifications).

Product overview

Foraloc is a specialized drilling equipment rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of machinery and services for professionals in geotechnics, special foundations, mining, and geothermal applications. The core offering centers on Comacchio drilling rigs (MC series micropile drills, GEO series geotechnical drills, CH series pile drivers) complemented by Eurodrill hydraulic hammers and rotary-vibratory heads, Metax and Küchler injection plants, and specialized equipment including parameter recorders, mud pumps, and sand separators. Services include flexible rental options (with or without commitment, daily to long-term), Drillteam (machine plus operator), and Drill-i professional training. Equipment brands include Comacchio, Furukawa, Eurodrill, Metax, Geomarc, Küchler, CPI, Tec System, LIM, and Jean Lutz.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Drillteam: Rental formula with machine and operator(s) including foreur, aide-foreur, and centraliste for complete drilling workshop solution.
• Drill-i

Products and services

• Comacchio MC Series Micropile Drilling Rigs Range of hydraulic micropile drilling rigs (MC 2, MC 3, MC 3D, MC 4D, MC 6, MC 6S, MC 8, MC 9, MC 12, MC 22) for special foundations, micropiles, anchors, soil consolidation, and underpinning work, featuring varying torque capacities, mast lengths, and compatibility with rotary heads or hydraulic hammers. Rented to specialized foundation contractors.
• Comacchio GEO Series Geotechnical Drilling Rigs Series of geotechnical drilling machines (GEO 205, GEO 305, GEO 601, GEO 900 GT, GEO PC) for soil studies, penetration tests, coring, and pressure-meter testing with various power levels and capabilities; rented to geotechnical consultancies and soil investigation firms.
• Comacchio CH 150 Pile Driving Rig Compact hydraulic pile driving rig for special foundations in confined spaces, supporting Kelly (BP) method for diameters 300-1000mm up to 21.5m depth and CFA method for diameters 300-750mm up to 12.1m depth; rented to specialized foundation contractors.
• Furukawa HCR L90s Mining Drill Hydraulic rock drill from Furukawa Rock Drill designed for mining and quarrying applications, including rock fragmentation, blast hole preparation, and mineral extraction drilling; rented to mining and quarry operators.
• Eurodrill RHV 1500 Rotary-Vibratory Head and Hydraulic Hammers (RH12X, HD 2004) Specialized drilling attachments including the RHV 1500 rotary-vibratory head for alluvial terrain (available exclusively with MC 22 drills) and the RH12X and HD 2004 hydraulic top-hammers compatible with Comacchio MC series rigs for micropiling and soil consolidation; rented as accessories paired with drilling rigs.
• Injection Plants (Metax JMP5D, Küchler K Mungg, Metax IM90, Geomarc TR 200) Injection equipment including the Metax JMP5D thermal cement injection plant (500L agitator, 350L mixer, 80 bar max pressure, up to 200 L/min, 38 kW diesel), the Küchler K Mungg compact electric injection plant (36.7 L/min, 4.2 kW, 160kg), the Metax IM90 monopiston pump (70 bar, 158 L/min, 22 kW), and the Geomarc TR 200 triplex injection pump (200 L/min, 45 bar). Used for micropile, anchor, and ground consolidation work.
• Geotechnical Testing and Parameter Recording Equipment (PressioLIM AUTO, PocketLIM, Lutz BAP 160, Technidrill CPV) Equipment for pressiometric testing and drilling parameter recording including the PressioLIM AUTO automatic pressuremeter control system (up to 130 bar with cloud data transfer), the PocketLIM portable parameter recorder (rotation torque, tool pressure, speed, injection pressure, USB retrieval), the Lutz BAP 160 real-time drilling parameter recorder (3 or 4 sensor configurations), and the Technidrill CPV pressure-volume controller (dual manometers 0-25 and 0-60 bar, 750 cm³ volumeter, nitrogen feed).
• Mud Pumps and Desanders (CPI SL3, Dessableur RBF(P)) Mud handling equipment including the CPI SL3 membrane mud pump (up to 35 m³/hour flow, 30mm granulometry, diesel-powered) and the Dessableur RBF(P) vibrating-screen sand separator (750L recovery tank, 1mm mesh, 6.5kW electric motor, available in classic and parking/low-height configurations) for closed-loop drilling fluid recycling including bentonitic muds.
• Drillteam Machine-Plus-Operator Rental Service Complete drilling workshop rental including drilling machine plus qualified operators (driller, assistant driller, and/or centralist) for turnkey drilling solutions on geotechnical, micropile, pile, and mining project sites; designed for clients lacking in-house operators or seeking rapid mobilization.
• Drill-i Professional Drilling Training Professional training organization (Qualiopi certified) offering 40+ drilling courses and 5 complete career paths covering geotechnics, special foundations, and mining, including CACES R482 and AIPR certifications as well as safety, health, and maintenance training. Delivered to drilling professionals across France.
• Used and Refurbished Drilling Machine Sales Sale of reconditioned used drilling machines maintained by Foraloc workshops and partnered with Eurofor; provides an economic alternative for companies seeking to invest in reliable pre-owned drilling equipment, available year-round through the Eurofor used-machines platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fleet of 150+ machines with average age of 3.5 years ensures access to modern, reliable equipment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• EuroforgroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1985Foraloc is a subsidiary of Euroforgroup, a group of companies providing complementary drilling expertise including equipment rental, distribution, design/manufacturing (Reichdrill/RTDrill), and training (Drill-i). This ecosystem enables Foraloc to maintain connections with technical developments, market needs, and field requirements while accessing shared resources and industry knowledge across the drilling sector.
• ComacchiocoreTechnology or IntegrationComacchio is a primary equipment supplier providing drilling rigs and sounding machines. Foraloc maintains a significant inventory of Comacchio equipment including MC series (micropile drills), GEO series (sounding machines), and CH series (pile drills). Equipment is sourced for rental fleet renewal and configuration.
• Furukawa Rock DrillmajorTechnology or IntegrationFurukawa Rock Drill supplies hydraulic breakers and drilling equipment. Foraloc offers Furukawa HCR L90s drilling machines and hydraulic breakers for rental, serving mining and quarrying applications.
• EurodrillmajorTechnology or IntegrationEurodrill provides specialized drilling attachments including the RHV 1500 rotary-vibratory head and HD/RH series hydraulic hammers. These attachments are compatible with Comacchio drilling rigs for specialized applications in micropiling and soil consolidation.
• MetaxmajorTechnology or IntegrationMetax supplies injection equipment including the IM90 monopiston pump and JMP5D thermal injection center. These machines support specialized construction applications including micropiling and ground consolidation.
• Drill-icoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrill-i is Foraloc's dedicated training organization providing professional drilling courses covering drilling techniques, safety, maintenance, and specialized applications. Offers 40+ formations and 5 complete career paths. Drill-i training complements equipment rental by developing customer competencies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kiloutou: Major French equipment rental company with national branch network serving construction, public works, and industry. Comparable to Foraloc as a French rental provider with direct field sales and multi-site operations, though Kiloutou's portfolio is broader than Foraloc's drilling specialization.
• Atlas Copco (now part of Epiroc for mining): Swedish industrial company with construction and mining equipment divisions offering drilling rigs, compressors, and tools, including rental services. Comparable to Foraloc through overlapping drilling equipment categories (compressors, drill rigs, tools) and end markets (construction, mining, geotechnical).
• Epiroc: Swedish provider of mining and infrastructure equipment and services, including drilling rigs, rock drilling tools, and rental/service programs. Comparable to Foraloc as a supplier/rental peer in the drilling equipment space serving mining, geotechnical, and construction markets with overlapping equipment categories.
• Boels Rental: Major European equipment rental company with operations in France, the Netherlands, and across Europe. Comparable to Foraloc as a European equipment rental provider with multi-site operations and similar B2B customer segments, though Boels operates across broader equipment categories at significantly larger scale.
• Loxam: French-headquartered European equipment rental leader with extensive fleet across construction, aerial, and specialized categories. Comparable to Foraloc as a major French equipment rental provider serving construction professionals, though Loxam operates at significantly larger scale across broader equipment categories.
• Sandvik: Swedish multinational equipment manufacturer and service provider for mining, rock processing, and materials handling, with rental and service offerings for drilling equipment. Comparable to Foraloc through overlapping drilling equipment offerings (drill rigs, hammers, bits) and similar end markets (mining, construction), though Sandvik is primarily a manufacturer with rental as a complement.

Others

• Eurofor: Sister company within Euroforgroup providing equipment distribution and used equipment sales for the drilling sector. Comparable to Foraloc as a sister entity within the same parent group, with overlapping customer base and complementary offerings (new and used drilling equipment vs. rental fleet).

Emerging players

• Riwal: European aerial work platform and telehandler rental company with operations across multiple European countries. Comparable to Foraloc as a European equipment rental specialist with similar business model (fleet ownership, direct field sales, multi-site operations), though focused on aerial platforms rather than drilling.

Regional players

• Locagri (Groupe Dubreuil): French equipment rental company focused on construction, public works, and agricultural equipment with national branch network. Comparable to Foraloc as a French rental provider serving construction professionals with similar B2B field sales model, though Locagri's portfolio is broader and not drilling-specialized.

Direct peers

• Aramine: French mining equipment manufacturer specializing in narrow vein mining loaders, drill rigs, and underground equipment. Comparable to Foraloc as a French-based drilling equipment specialist serving mining and underground applications, with similar customer segments and geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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