The Carpenters of Paris

What The Carpenters of Paris does

Les Charpentiers de Paris is a French employee-owned cooperative (Société Anonyme Coopérative Ouvrière de Production, or SCOP) founded in 1893, specializing in heritage restoration and complex construction across wood and metal structures. The company offers an integrated portfolio spanning traditional carpentry, custom metalwork, bespoke stairs, interior woodwork and fitting, structural reinforcement using epoxy resin techniques, and 24/7 emergency shoring and stabilization. It serves primarily French public-sector clients (municipalities, government agencies, heritage institutions) and professional architects and master builders, with a primary service area in Île-de-France and national mobilization for heritage or specialty projects. Notable landmarks include the principal-contractor role for Christo & Jeanne-Claude's Arc de Triomphe wrapping (2021) and the Pont Neuf wrapping (1985), as well as restoration works on Parisian monuments and an exclusive emergency shoring contract with the Préfecture de Police and Mairie de Paris.

Operationally, the cooperative runs from a 4,000 m² integrated facility in Wissous combining separate 2,000 m² wood and metal workshops, both linked to an in-house engineering bureau (bureau d'études) equipped with CAD/CAE/DAO software and CNC-controlled machinery (HUNDEGGER K2 sizing bench, HÖELZER 5-axis machining center, KRONOS 15 plasma cutter). This full vertical integration eliminates subcontracting and supports quality control on complex hybrid wood/metal structures. The cooperative employed 85 people as of the latest disclosure, of whom 53 are sociétaires (employee-owners with one person, one vote governance), and maintains an annual intake of 10 apprentices from the Compagnons du Devoir tradition.

The business model is project-based, with revenue generated through public tender responses (marchés publics), direct engagement with private institutional clients, and professional referrals from architects and master builders. Pricing is custom-quoted per project rather than standardized. The company holds Qualibat technical certification and since 2024 has layered on AFNOR Engagé RSE, Responsibility Europe, and Label RSE SCOP BTP certifications, positioning it for ESG-weighted public procurement. As a SCOP, it is wholly owned by its employee-members, with no external parent or private equity, and registered capital of €624,224. Leadership is exercised by Rémi Penillault (Président-directeur général, re-elected May 2025) and Olivier Sladky (Directeur général délégué).

Name

The Carpenters of Paris

Legal name

Les Charpentiers de Paris

Website

https://les-charpentiers-de-paris.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Les Charpentiers de Paris is a French cooperative (SCOP) founded in 1893 that specializes in heritage restoration and complex wood and metal construction, serving public-sector clients, architects, and private institutions primarily in Île-de-France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bagneux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and Restoration Services: Project-based revenue from construction, restoration, and reinforcement services for timber frames, metal structures, stairs, carpentry and fitting. Revenue is generated through public tenders, private institutional contracts, and professional client engagements. Projects range from heritage monument restoration to contemporary construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Les Charpentiers de Paris is a cooperative construction company that designs, fabricates, and installs timber structures, metal structures, custom stairs, interior woodwork, structural reinforcements, and emergency shoring for heritage restoration and contemporary construction projects. Services are delivered through integrated in-house wood and metal workshops supported by an internal engineering bureau, serving public sector clients, architects, and master builders primarily in Île-de-France.

Product overview

Les Charpentiers de Paris is a cooperative construction company (SCOP) founded in 1893, offering an integrated portfolio of construction and restoration services centered on wood and metal craftsmanship. The core offerings include Structures bois (wood structures: traditional carpentry, timber frame, glulam, dormers, stairs), Structures métalliques (metal structures: trusses, floors, underpinning), Escaliers sur mesure (custom stairs in wood/metal/mixed), Menuiserie bois et agencement (woodwork and interior fitting), Renforcement des structures (structural reinforcement via resin/metal/wood techniques), and Étaiements & confortation (shoring and emergency stabilization with 24/7 availability). Special projects include Ouvrages d'exception and 'mouton à 5 pattes' (exceptional/singular projects such as footbridges, kiosks, temporary decking, and landmark artistic installations like the Christo wrappings of Pont Neuf and Arc de Triomphe). All services benefit from integrated in-house engineering (bureau d'études), wood and metal workshops in Wissous, and Qualibat-certified technical competency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structures bois (Wood Structures) Design and construction of wood structures including traditional carpentry, historical monument restoration, wood frame construction, laminated timber structures, facade cladding/siding, stairs, and dormers, delivered for new construction and restoration projects in heritage and contemporary architecture.
• Structures métalliques (Metal Structures) Design, fabrication, and installation of custom metal structures including roof trusses, floors, underpinning, and reinforcement work for new construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Escaliers sur mesure (Custom Stairs) Custom-designed stairs in wood, metal, or mixed wood/metal construction combining technical precision, aesthetic elegance, and durability for residential, public, and heritage buildings.
• Menuiserie bois et agencement (Woodwork and Fitting) Interior woodwork, cabinetmaking, custom wood fitting, doors, windows, and architectural wood finishing for buildings and heritage restoration projects.
• Renforcement des structures (Structural Reinforcement) Strengthening and stabilization of existing wood or mixed structures using epoxy resin techniques, metal reinforcement, and wood repair methods, for heritage and contemporary buildings.
• Étaiements & confortation – Sécurisation d'urgence (Shoring and Emergency Stabilization) Emergency shoring, structural stabilization, and securing of damaged or at-risk buildings, including 24/7 emergency response services under contract with the Préfecture de Police and Mairie de Paris.
• Ouvrages d'exception et mouton à 5 pattes (Exceptional and Singular Projects) Rare and complex construction projects including temporary decking, footbridges, kiosks, and artistic installations, leveraging the integrated wood/metal workshop capability for landmark commissions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency shoring services available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year through contract with Préfecture de Police and Mairie de Paris
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lefaure & RigaudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company in building rehabilitation project at 15 rue de Choiseul, Paris 2nd arrondissement. Les Charpentiers de Paris collaborated with Lefaure & Rigaud on this structural rehabilitation project combining wood and metal work.
• Des Clics et des CalquescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm serving as MOE (Maître d'Œuvre) for the Groupe Scolaire Le Nôtre project in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône. Long-term collaborative relationship on school construction projects.
• KEROSENE Atelier d'ArchitecturecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm as MOE for Groupe Scolaire Robert Fournier project in Poissy, collaborating on carpentry, timber frame, and exterior joinery work.
• AlteaboisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company collaborating with the company's internal engineering bureau on the Poissy school project plans.
• SAF HélicoptèresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelicopter services company partnered for helicopter lifting operations during the radar tower replacement project at Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport. SAF provided helicopter for depositing and supplying materials.
• Groupe BalascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner construction group working alongside Les Charpentiers de Paris on the Palais de Justice historical restoration project in Paris, combining expertise in traditional and contemporary techniques.
• Wall StructureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering partner (BET Structure) for the Villa Maillot rehabilitation project in Neuilly-sur-Seine, working with Yannick Dermesropian as BET Structure engineer.
• Cabinet C2LminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSPS Coordinator (Pilot/Coordinator for Health and Safety Protection) for the Villa Maillot project, ensuring safety compliance during construction.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Eiffage Construction: One of France's largest construction groups with a heritage/restoration practice competing for public tenders and complex institutional projects. Larger scale and broader portfolio than Les Charpentiers de Paris, but overlapping in heritage restoration work.
• Rabot Dutilleul: Northern French general contractor with strong heritage restoration and public-building expertise. Competes on similar municipal and institutional tenders, with an integrated construction model comparable to Les Charpentiers de Paris.
• Bouygues Bâtiment: Major French construction division with extensive public-sector and heritage building experience. Operates as a broad incumbent that competes with specialty contractors like Les Charpentiers de Paris on institutional tenders and complex restoration projects.
• Spie Batignolles: Diversified French construction group with public-sector and heritage building capabilities. Operates as a broader incumbent across multiple construction verticals while competing for the same public tenders and heritage restoration projects.
• Fayat Group: Diversified French construction group with significant building, public works, and structural metalwork capabilities. Overlaps with Les Charpentiers de Paris on metal structures and public/institutional construction projects.
• Sogea Construction (Vinci): Subsidiary of Vinci Group and one of France's largest building contractors with a heritage and structural works practice. Competes on similar public tenders while operating at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Léon Grosse: Major French general and specialty contractor with a strong heritage restoration division and active public-institutional project portfolio. Comparable in that it pursues complex structural carpentry and metalwork on heritage buildings across France, though at a larger scale.
• Groupe GCC: French construction group operating across heritage restoration, structural work, and complex public-sector projects. Comparable in customer base (municipalities, institutions) and project complexity, particularly on historic monument work.
• Groupe Balas: French construction group with comparable specialty heritage restoration work. Named as a partner on the Palais de Justice historical restoration in Paris alongside Les Charpentiers de Paris, indicating similar project types and operating scale in the heritage segment.

Others

• Compagnons du Devoir: Traditional French craftsmanship apprenticeship organization from which Les Charpentiers de Paris was founded in 1893. Not a direct competitor but a closely related ecosystem actor in the transmission of heritage carpentry and trades skills.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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