What ERDE does

ERDE is a French manufacturer of leisure and professional road trailers, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Saulon-la-Chapelle, Burgundy. The company operates two manufacturing plants in Burgundy and has produced over 2 million trailers cumulatively across more than 70 years of continuous operation. Its catalog spans 24+ trailer categories — including building/gardening trailers, car holders, luggage trailers, motorcycle/quad carriers, side trays, tipping trailers, and general tray bodies — organized under four product lines (ERDE Classic, Daxara sub-brand, ERDE Expert, and First), with payload capacities ranging from roughly 380 kg (LC 151) to over 1,100 kg and up to 1,600 kg GVWR on the professional PLM 180 HYD tipper.

The technical platform centers on a modular chassis architecture, a hydraulic tilting system for tipper-style boxes, and configurable braking (braked / non-braked) and axle (single / double) options, with accessories such as hydraulic shock absorbers and spare-wheel supports completing the offering. Production is concentrated in two Burgundy plants, supporting a multi-SKU line built on shared components rather than bespoke per-model tooling.

Commercial revenue is generated primarily from one-time trailer unit sales routed through a network of authorized resellers and international importers — the website exposes a reseller locator and an importers PDF — with no direct e-commerce to end consumers and no publicly disclosed pricing. The customer base is fragmented across individual consumers (homeowners, gardeners, vehicle-transport users), trades professionals, and light commercial buyers, served across France and broader Europe. In 2024 ERDE extended beyond its core road-trailer range into adjacent leisure equipment via a co-branded folding-caravan partnership with Decathlon.

Name

ERDE

Legal name

ERDÉ

Website

https://en.erde.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing (336214)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH)

Keywords

• Road trailers
• Utility trailers
• Trailer manufacturing
• Towing equipment
• Tipper trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Saulon-la-chapelle

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: ERDE generates revenue primarily from the sale of trailers across four product lines: ERDE Classic, Daxara, ERDE Expert, and First. Products range from small luggage trailers to heavy-duty tippers with payloads from 380kg to over 1100kg.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ERDE manufactures and sells leisure and professional road trailers across four product lines (ERDE Classic, Daxara, ERDE Expert, and First). The portfolio includes building/gardening trailers, car holders, luggage trailers, motorcycle/quad carriers, tippers, and general cargo trailers with payloads ranging from 380kg to over 1100kg, plus accessories such as hydraulic shock absorbers and spare wheels.

Product overview

ERDE is a French trailer manufacturer established in 1946, producing trailers adapted to all needs with operations spanning over 70 years and two production plants in Burgundy. The company operates four main product lines: ERDE CLASSIC (entry-level), DAXARA (sub-brand), ERDE EXPERT (professional-grade), and FIRST (specialized). The product portfolio includes various trailer types such as Building/Gardening, Car holder, Large luggage trailer, Low-profile tray, Motorcycle carrier/Quad carrier, Side tray, Small luggage trailer, Tipper, Tray, and Wheel tray underneath trailers. Specific models include PLM 180 HYD (tipper with modular chassis), LC 151 (utility trailer), PMB 752-2 and PMB 751-2 (motorcycle carriers). The company also offers accessories including hydraulic shock absorbers, spare wheels, and spare wheel supports. ERDE has sold over 2 million trailers and maintains partnerships with retailers including Decathlon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ERDE CLASSIC: Trailer product line
• DAXARA
• ERDE EXPERT
• FIRST

Products and services

• ERDE Classic Entry-level trailer product line offering standard trailer solutions across various categories for individual consumers and small businesses.
• Daxara Trailer product line under the ERDE portfolio, positioned as a distinct sub-brand offering trailers for various consumer and professional uses.
• ERDE Expert Professional-grade trailer product line with advanced features and specifications targeting regular commercial and professional use.
• First Specialized trailer product line within the ERDE portfolio designed for specific user needs and applications.
• PLM 180 HYD Tipper trailer model with GVWR options of 1100-1600kg, modular chassis, and standard tailgate. Loading height of 48cm and unladen weight of 463kg.
• LC 151 Utility trailer model with MMA (GVWR) options of 500-750kg, steel side panels, standard jockey wheel, loading height of 52cm, and curb weight of 120kg.
• PMB 752-2 Motorcycle carrier trailer designed for transporting motorcycles or quads.
• PMB 751-2 Motorcycle carrier trailer for motorcycle or quad transportation.
• Hydraulic Shock Absorbers Hydraulic shock absorbers accessory for trailers to improve stability and ride quality.
• Spare Wheel Spare wheel accessory for trailers, with support options available for straight drawbar models.
• Spare Wheel Support for Straight Drawbar Mounting support for spare wheel designed specifically for trailers with straight drawbar configuration.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DecathlonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERDE partnered with Decathlon to create the ERDÉ X DECATHLON Folding Caravan - an inflatable folding camping caravan for 4 persons with 2 bedrooms. This collaboration combines ERDE's trailer expertise with Decathlon's camping product range.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Humbaur: German manufacturer of trailers and transport solutions covering utility, car-transport, and commercial bodies. Comparable to ERDE in modular chassis design, payload range, and European dealer-driven distribution.
• Unitrailer: Polish trailer manufacturer offering utility, car-transport, and livestock trailers. Comparable to ERDE on utility-trailier catalog and direct-to-consumer e-commerce lean (a contrast point worth noting for channel strategy benchmarking).
• Brian James Trailers: UK-based trailer manufacturer specializing in car-transport and utility trailers. Comparable to ERDE through overlapping car-holder/utility product lines and European dealership distribution model.
• Saris Trailers: Dutch/Belgian trailer manufacturer offering utility, cargo, and tipping trailers. Direct competitor to ERDE in payload classes, braked/non-braked configurations, and Benelux/France dealer networks.
• Debon Trailers: UK-based manufacturer of box, tipping, and plant trailers. Comparable to ERDE on product breadth (tilting/fixed boxes), professional/consumer split, and European dealer-led sales model.
• Ifor Williams Trailers: One of Europe's largest trailer manufacturers, producing utility, livestock, and plant trailers. Highly comparable to ERDE in product range (utility/plant trailers), European mid-market positioning, and multi-decade brand history.
• Böckmann Fahrzeugwerke: German family-owned trailer manufacturer producing utility, car-transport, and horse trailers. Comparable to ERDE on multi-generation family ownership, modular product platforms, and European dealer distribution.
• Henra Trailers: Dutch manufacturer of tipping and flatbed trailers for both consumer and professional markets. Comparable to ERDE in tipping-trailier specialization and payload class overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Trigano: French-listed leisure-vehicle group encompassing caravans, motorhomes, and outdoor equipment brands. Comparable to ERDE through French heritage, leisure-trailer adjacencies, and the folding-caravan partnership with Decathlon positions ERDE against Trigano's leisure portfolio.
• Rapido Group: French manufacturer of motorhomes, caravans, and campervans under multiple brands. Relevant as a broader French leisure-vehicle incumbent; the Decathlon partnership positions ERDE to compete in portable/lightweight leisure segments adjacent to Rapido's RV focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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