Cofreco

What Cofreco does

Cofreco (operating primarily through its RETOTUB brand) is a French manufacturer of construction-site equipment, specialising in shoring (étaiement), safety (sécurité), and scaffolding (échafaudage) products. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Vierzon, Cher, France, where it operates a 10,000m² factory on a 30,000m² integrated site that brings together a dedicated R&D Pole, a logistics pole, and an on-site sales and rental agency branded LVTec. RETOTUB employs more than 50 people and brands its output as 'Fabriqué en France' (Made in France); the company is part of the DUO SERVICES Group, which also encompasses complementary brands CTP Coffrage, AdriaTec, and AGH Coffrage.

The product portfolio centres on core shoring solutions — étais (props), cadre-étais (frame props), and tour d'étaiement (shoring towers) — complemented by scaffolding, 'Safe Access' systems, collective protection equipment, horizontal formwork (coffrage horizontal), storage solutions, and specialised P.T.C roofing work stations, plus computer tools supporting equipment use. An in-house R&D capability ('Innovation RETOTUB') supports proprietary product development. All products are manufactured at the Vierzon factory.

RETOTUB generates revenue through two primary streams: hardware sales of manufactured construction equipment and managed services via the LVTec rental and sales agency. The company targets French and European BTP (Bâtiments et Travaux Publics / construction and civil engineering) enterprises through a direct engagement model, with sales and inquiries handled by phone and email during weekday business hours. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer identity, specific revenue figures, and ownership percentages within the DUO SERVICES Group are not detailed in the available source material.

Name

Cofreco

Legal name

RETOTUB

Website

https://cofreco.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cofreco (RETOTUB) is a French manufacturer of shoring, safety, and scaffolding equipment for construction sites, serving BTP companies across France and Europe through direct sales and rental via its LVTec agency from its Vierzon factory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Manufactures and sells shoring, safety and scaffolding equipment for construction sites. Products include props (étais), frame-props, shoring towers, collective protection, scaffolding, horizontal formwork, storage, and coverage work stations.
2. Equipment Rental (LVTec): Operates LVTec brand for equipment rental and sales, integrated within their 30,000m² site with logistics capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

RETOTUB is a French manufacturer that designs, produces, sells, and rents shoring, safety, and scaffolding equipment for construction sites. Its product range covers props (Étais), frame-props (Cadre-étais), shoring towers (Tour d'étaiement), collective protection systems, scaffolding (Échafaudage), Safe Access solutions, horizontal formwork, site storage, and roofing work stations, all produced at its Vierzon factory and offered under the "Fabriqué en France" label.

Product overview

RETOTUB is a French manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction shoring, safety, and scaffolding equipment under a 'Fabriqué en France' (Made in France) label. The product line centers on core shoring solutions including Étais (props), Cadre-étais (frame props), and Tour d'étaiement (shoring towers), complemented by Échafaudage (scaffolding) and Safe Access systems for elevated work. The portfolio extends to collective protection equipment, horizontal formwork (Coffrage horizontal), and specialized P.T.C Poste de Travail en Couverture work stations for roofing. Storage solutions and computer tools round out the offering. All products are manufactured at the company's 10,000m² factory in Vierzon, France, within a 30,000m² site.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Étais (Props)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LVTeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLVTec is an integrated sales and rental agency operating within RETOTUB's 30,000m² site. It provides equipment rental and sales services alongside manufacturing operations, creating a vertically integrated service offering for construction clients.
• DUO SERVICES GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRETOTUB is part of the DUO SERVICES Group, which provides organizational strength and synergies across affiliated companies. The group structure enables shared resources and capabilities across the network.
• CTP CoffrageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company displayed in logo section. CTP Coffrage specializes in formwork solutions, complementary to RETOTUB's shoring and scaffolding products.
• AdriaTecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company displayed in logo section. AdriaTec appears to be a related formwork or construction equipment company (website: adria-tec.com).
• AGH CoffrageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company displayed in logo section. AGH Coffrage specializes in formwork solutions, complementary to RETOTUB's product range.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Altrad Group: French-headquartered global leader in industrial services, scaffolding, and shoring equipment with manufacturing, rental, and services across Europe and beyond. Closest large-scale direct competitor to RETOTUB in shoring and scaffolding for the BTP market.
• Tubesca-Comabi: French manufacturer of ladders, scaffolding, and access equipment for construction and industrial use. Comparable to RETOTUB in scaffolding and Safe Access product categories serving French and European BTP clients.
• PERI Group: German family-owned manufacturer of formwork and scaffolding systems with pan-European operations and a strong rental business. Directly comparable to RETOTUB across shoring towers, formwork, and access equipment for construction.
• ULMA Construction: Spanish manufacturer of formwork, shoring, and scaffolding systems serving European construction markets. Direct peer to RETOTUB across shoring towers, props, and formwork for BTP projects.
• Hünnebeck (BrandSafway): European formwork and scaffolding specialist within BrandSafway, offering shoring towers, props, and access systems for construction. Directly comparable product portfolio to RETOTUB's Étais, Cadre-étais, and Tour d'étaiement ranges.
• Frénéhard & Michaux: French manufacturer of fall-protection, collective protection, and metal construction safety equipment. Directly comparable to RETOTUB's Protection collective and Safe Access lines within the French BTP safety segment.
• Layher: German family-owned manufacturer of modular scaffolding systems (Allround, SpeedyScaf) widely used across European construction sites. Direct competitor to RETOTUB in scaffolding and access solutions for BTP customers.
• Entrepose Échafaudages: French specialist in scaffolding and shoring solutions serving BTP customers in France and internationally. Closest French-headquartered direct competitor to RETOTUB in the same national market segment.

Broad incumbents

• BrandSafway: Large North American-headquartered provider of scaffolding, shoring, and access services with European operations. Broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities to RETOTUB's shoring, scaffolding, and access portfolio as part of a wider services platform.
• Doka Group: Austrian-headquartered global formwork and scaffolding manufacturer with extensive product range and rental fleet. Overlaps with RETOTUB in shoring and formwork, though Doka is significantly larger and operates as a broad incumbent across regions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/retotub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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