Delagrave

What Delagrave does

Delagrave is a French manufacturer of modular laboratory furniture and equipment, founded in 1947 (originally as SIAB by Georges Courtois) and headquartered in Romilly-sur-Andelle, Normandy. From an 18,000 m² integrated production site the company designs and fabricates paillasses (workbenches with three proprietary frame systems), sorbonnes (fume hoods), modular storage cabinets, safety showers and eyewashes, and a portfolio of work-surface materials (stainless steel, ceramic, glass, stoneware, polypropylene, phenolic resin, laminate), complemented by an October 2023 first-in-France Corian® fabrication certification for healthcare-grade surfaces. A secondary PEFC-certified wood-processing facility is located in Froideconche (Franche-Comté). Since December 2019 the company has been owned by Costier Finance and sits within the Lab'Science / Lab'Science Industrie network.

The business operates a turnkey project model — from layout conception through manufacturing, logistics, on-site installation, and after-sales — sold via regional technico-commerciaux deployed across France and supported by recurring presence at the Forum Labo trade show. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of custom-configured laboratory furniture (hardware sales) and the associated installation and project-management services (professional services), with project-based pricing disclosed only through quotation. The customer base spans pharmaceutical (Sanofi, Boiron, Septodont), cosmetics (L'Oréal, Chanel, Guerlain, Yves Rocher, Givaudan), food and beverage (Nestlé, Roquette), chemicals (Total, BASF, Arkema), public research (CNRS, Institut Pasteur, INSERM), hospitals (CHU Pitié-Salpêtrière, CHU Purpan), and education (AgroParisTech). Competitive positioning rests on regulatory and environmental certifications (NF Environnement, PEFC, ICPE, Qualibat, Corian®), a registered patent on a reinforced faucet fixing kit with 10-year warranty, and 75+ years of brand presence in the French laboratory furniture market.

Name

Delagrave

Legal name

DELAGRAVE SASU

Website

https://delagrave.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Delagrave is a French manufacturer founded in 1947 that designs, fabricates, and installs modular laboratory furniture and equipment — paillasses, fume hoods, storage, and safety systems — for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, chemical, research, hospital, and education customers across France from its Romilly-sur-Andelle site.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Furniture Manufacturing

NAICS

Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Lab Furniture, Facilities & Utilities (Benches, Casework, Gas/Water Systems) (HLAGAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Laboratory Interior Fit-Out (IMAFANAC), Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC)

Keywords

• Laboratory furniture
• Modular workbenches
• Fume hoods
• Safety cabinets
• Laboratory equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lognes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Furniture Sales: One-time sale of laboratory furniture (paillasses, sorbonnes, cabinets, storage) with standard and custom configurations. Revenue from material costs and fabrication.
2. Installation and Project Services: Turnkey laboratory installation including logistics, on-site installation, and project management. Full 'A to Z' support from conception through completion.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Delagrave designs, manufactures, and installs modular laboratory furniture and equipment including sorbonnes (fume hoods), paillasses (workbenches), safety cabinets, eyewash stations, storage cabinets, and educational laboratory furniture. The company delivers turnkey laboratory projects from conception through installation, with products configurable across multiple frame systems and chemical-resistant surface materials. Production is 100% French-manufactured at an 18,000 m² integrated facility in Normandy.

Product overview

Delagrave is a French manufacturer of modular laboratory furniture and equipment offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered around five core categories: sorbonnes (fume hoods), paillasses (workbenches), safety equipment, laboratory furniture, and educational laboratory equipment. The product line includes specialized surface materials, laboratory faucets and valves, sinks, and electrical systems. Workbenches are available with three distinct frame systems (Piétement A, C, and H) offering modularity for different laboratory configurations. The company also provides Corian® certification services for high-end laboratory surfaces and partners with specialized suppliers (Asecos, Trionyx, Exacta, Cyltec) for safety cabinet storage solutions. Products serve diverse sectors including research centers, hospitals, industry (chemistry, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics), and educational institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sorbonnes (Fume Hoods) Laboratory fume hoods for ventilation and safety, available in self-supporting (autoportantes) and workbench-mounted (sur paillasse) configurations for chemical containment. Sold to laboratories in pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics, research, and education sectors.
• Paillasses (Laboratory Workbenches)
• Workbench Surface Materials (Revêtements de Paillasse)
• Laboratory Faucets (Robinets pour Paillasse)
• Chrome Mixer Faucets (Mitigeurs Chromés)
• Laboratory Sinks (Cuves à Intégrer)
• Safety Cabinets (Armoires de Sécurité)
• Safety Showers and Eyewashes (Douches et Douchettes)
• Laboratory Furniture (Mobilier de Laboratoire)
• Educational Laboratory Furniture (Mobilier d'Enseignement)
• Anti-Vibration Tables (Tables Antivibratiles)
• Turnkey Laboratory Project Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% French manufacturing from single Normandy site ensuring supply chain control and quality consistency
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ValdeliacoreOthers · 1 July 2015Eco-organization for professional furniture waste recycling. Delagrave contributes eco-contribution fees for all laboratory furniture placed on market, enabling end-of-life recycling for customers. Registration number VAL01613 under Article L.541-10 of French Environmental Code.
• FabrilabocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of syndicate of laboratory equipment manufacturers. Delagrave serves as administrator, participating in national and international standardization work through NF, CEN, and ISO committees. Partners with INRS on workplace safety standards.
• CIFL (Comité Interprofessionnel des Fournisseurs du Laboratoire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterprofessional committee providing training, regulatory tracking (DEEE, dangerous materials transport, Bertrand law, REACH), market statistics, and annual market studies. CIFL organizes Forum LABO trade show.
• Lab'Science / Lab's IndustriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic network for laboratory industry. Delagrave joined through EMSM acquisition in 2008, became full member in 2019 via Costier Finance acquisition, and joined Lab's Industrie section in 2022. Enables cooperation with other network entities for diverse customer base.
• FCBA (Forêt, Cellulose, Bois et Ameublement)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertification organism for NF Environnement and PEFC chain of custody. Provides third-party verification of Delagrave's environmental claims and product quality standards.
• DuPont / DOW (Corian)coreTechnology or IntegrationMaterial licensing partnership for Corian solid surface. First certified laboratory furniture manufacturer in France, enabling high-end healthcare and sterile environment solutions.
• INRS (Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench national research institute for occupational health and safety. Collaborates with Fabrilabo on standardization and safety standards for laboratory equipment.
• QualibatcoreTechnology or IntegrationQualification body for construction and building professionals. Delagrave holds qualification based on ISO 9001 quality management system ensuring professional competency and technical expertise.
• Asecos, Trionyx, Exacta, CyltecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety cabinet suppliers. Delagrave resells safety cabinets from these trusted manufacturers as part of turnkey laboratory solutions, ensuring quality safety storage matching Delagrave's own product standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mott Manufacturing: Canadian manufacturer of steel laboratory furniture, casework, fume hoods, and flexible lab systems serving education, healthcare, and industrial research — closely comparable in modular product architecture and institutional customer base.
• Kewaunee Scientific: US-headquartered global manufacturer of laboratory furniture, casework, fume hoods, and specialized lab products serving research, healthcare, and educational institutions — the most direct international comparator to Delagrave's modular paillasse and sorbonne portfolio.
• Waldner Laboreinrichtungen: German family-owned manufacturer of laboratory furniture, fume hoods, and complete lab fit-out solutions for pharma, chemical, and research customers — a direct European peer with comparable product breadth, project-based model, and turnkey installation approach.

Emerging players

• Labconco: US manufacturer of laboratory equipment including fume hoods, workstations, and safety enclosures — overlaps with Delagrave's sorbonne and safety equipment product lines though with a more equipment-centric (less furniture) positioning.
• Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme: European manufacturer of storage and retrieval systems including specialized laboratory storage cabinets — adjacent in lab furniture and storage solutions, serving the same enterprise laboratory and healthcare buyer profiles.

Broad incumbents

• Trespa International: Dutch manufacturer of high-performance panels and work surface materials (including for laboratory and healthcare environments). Comparable to Delagrave's eight-material surface coatings portfolio and a key upstream material input to lab furniture fabrication.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life sciences and lab equipment/ consumables major with extensive lab furniture, fume hood, and cleanroom offerings in its Specialty Diagnostics and Laboratory Products segments — represents the long-term competitive ceiling for a specialty lab furniture player like Delagrave.
• Avantor: Global supplier of laboratory products, equipment, and services to pharma, biotech, and industrial customers. Comparable enterprise customer base and turnkey lab provisioning capabilities, though Avantor's scale and capital base are vastly larger than Delagrave's.

Regional players

• Eurodifroid (Lab'Science network entity): French specialty lab equipment and furniture manufacturer operating within the same Lab'Science network as Delagrave (post-Costier Finance acquisition), with overlapping product lines and customer base — a natural platform peer and potential consolidation candidate.
• Asecos: German-headquartered European leader in safety storage cabinets for hazardous materials, currently a Delagrave channel partner (Asecos, Trionyx, Exacta, Cyltec). A comparable specialty lab equipment manufacturer with a similar enterprise customer base across pharma and chemicals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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