CM. DUPON

What CM. DUPON does

CM. DUPON is a privately held French industrial manufacturer headquartered in Pontcharra (Isère) that designs, assembles, and services two distinct lines of heavy capital equipment for mountain resorts and ice rinks: the ALPINE 510 snow groomer (dameuse) and the ICECAT range of ice resurfacers (surfaceuses), including the 100% electric ICECAT B220 and the thermal ICECAT PRO 220. The company also sells auxiliary edgers (ICE MOUSE and PM EDGER), operates a Second Life refurbishment business that returns used machines to near-new condition at 55-65% of new-equipment price, and delivers technical training and 24/7/365 aftermarket service covering all brands. Core technology is mechanical and industrial rather than digital: ALPINE 510 is built around a 510 HP Volvo Penta D13 engine, a six-band continuous track system, and a proprietary textile-cable winch claimed to be unique among snow groomer manufacturers, while the ICECAT machines use Bosch Rexroth or Hydac hydraulics with AC electric drive on the B220 variant.

The company traces its identity to two acquisitions: the Finnish ICECAT brand (acquired December 2015, with production relocated to Pontcharra) and AZTEC (acquired 2016, the predecessor entity originally founded in 2009 in the French Alps). Romain DUPON, third generation of a local industrial family, leads a team of approximately 20 people and is described in the company's own materials as the sole French manufacturer of both product categories. Since December 2017 all R&D, assembly, procurement, logistics, HR, and workshop activities have been consolidated at the single Pontcharra site, which includes a 2,000 m² Second Life workshop. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: enterprise field engagement with ski resort operators and municipal/private ice rink managers, on-site machine demonstrations on customer terrain, and a network of international partners and distributors for geographies outside France. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales, with growing contributions from refurbishment services and aftermarket support.

Name

CM. DUPON

Legal name

CM DUPON

Website

https://cmdupon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CM. DUPON is a privately held French manufacturer of ALPINE 510 snow groomers and ICECAT ice resurfacers, serving ski resorts, ice rinks, and municipalities in France and abroad. It also offers Second Life machine refurbishment, auxiliary edgers, and 24/7 training and maintenance services from its Pontcharra facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Snow grooming and ice resurfacing equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Snow & Ice Vehicles (Snowcats, Snow Groomers, Snow Blowers) (IMAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Snow groomer manufacturing
• Ice resurfacing equipment
• Ski piste maintenance
• Ice rink machinery
• Machine refurbishment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pontcharra

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Snow Groomer Sales (ALPINE): Sale of ALPINE 510 snow groomers - the only French-manufactured snow groomers. Standard model with optional winch available. Direct sales to ski resorts.
2. Ice Surfacer Sales (ICECAT): Sale of ICECAT B220 ice surfacers in electric and thermal versions. All products manufactured in France with local component sourcing.
3. Second Life Refurbishment: Machine refurbishment service costing 55-65% of new machine price, effectively doubling machine lifespan. Includes complete renovation, recycling of used parts by renovating them at lower cost.
4. Training Services: Technical training on ALPINE and ICECAT product ranges. Two-day on-site training during machine delivery, plus customized training programs for various job positions. Includes theoretical and practical assessments leading to safe operation certification.
5. After-Sales Service: 24/7 intervention service 365 days per year. Maintenance of all brands of ice surfacers and snow groomers. Parts availability guaranteed at Pontcharra and Crolles sites.
6. Auxiliary Equipment: Sale of auxiliary equipment including ICE MOUSE battery-operated edger and PM EDGER gasoline-operated edger for ice rink maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CM. DUPON manufactures and sells ALPINE snow groomers (ALPINE 510 with 510 HP Volvo Penta D13 engine) and ICECAT ice resurfacers (B220 electric and PRO 220 thermal) for ski resorts and ice rinks. The company also operates a Second Life refurbishment service for used machines of all brands, and provides on-site technical training and 24/7 after-sales support. All manufacturing, R&D, and assembly are performed at the Pontcharra site in the French Alps.

Product overview

CM DUPON is a French manufacturer of heavy equipment for mountain resorts and ice rinks. The product portfolio consists of two core product lines: ALPINE snow groomers (with the ALPINE 510 as the flagship model featuring 510 HP Volvo Penta engines) and ICECAT ice surfacers (available in electric B220 and thermal PRO 220 variants). These are complemented by auxiliary equipment including electric and thermal border mowers, plus a Second Life renovation service for complete machine refurbishment and lifecycle extension. The company also provides technical training and 24/7 maintenance support services. All products are manufactured in France at the Pontcharra facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICECAT: Ice resurfacing machines (surfaceuses) for ice rinks. The ICECAT B220 electric and thermal models are manufactured in France since 2015.

Products and services

• ALPINE 510 Snow Groomer High-performance snow groomer (dameuse) with 510 HP Volvo Penta D13 engine, 22 km/h speed, 128 ha/h productivity, 100% gradeability (45°). Features heavy-duty flex tiller, 6-band continuous track system, 12-way flexible blade, and optional textile-cable winch. 100% manufactured in France at Pontcharra for mountain ski resort piste preparation.
• ICECAT B220 Electric Ice Surfacer 100% electric ice resurfacer for indoor and outdoor ice rinks. Features 20kW AC motor, lithium or TPPL lead-acid maintenance-free battery options, 2200mm working width, 50% battery recharge in 2 hours, vertical and horizontal screws that clear augers in both directions, zero on-site emissions, and a compact stainless-steel conditioner.
• ICECAT PRO 220 Thermal Ice Surfacer Thermal (gasoline) ice resurfacer model for outdoor and indoor ice rinks. First ICECAT product line relaunched under CM. DUPON ownership following the 2015 acquisition of the brand from Finland.
• ICECAT Ice Mouse Electric Edger Battery-operated electric border mower for ice rink edge maintenance. Features a 48V Drygel battery, 330mm working width, 95kg weight, and provides quiet, emissions-free edging.
• PM Edger Gasoline Edger Thermal border mower for ice rink edge trimming and maintenance. Powered by a Briggs & Stratton engine with adjustable cutting angle and height and four high-quality long-life blades.
• Second Life Refurbishment Service Complete machine refurbishment service covering dismantling, welding, magnetic inspection, sandblasting, painting, mechanical work, reassembly, testing, and replacement of bearings, hoses, shafts, bushings, seals, wiring harness and filters. Available for snow groomers and ice resurfacers of all brands at the Pontcharra workshop.
• Maintenance and Training Services Technical training on the ALPINE and ICECAT product ranges, including a two-day on-site training delivered with each new machine, plus customized training programs for various operator roles with theoretical and practical assessments leading to safe-operation certification. Includes 24/7 intervention support 365 days per year and maintenance of all brands of ice resurfacers and snow groomers from Pontcharra and Crolles parts sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• Machine lifespan doubled through Second Life refurbishment at 55-65% of new cost
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Volvo PentacoreTechnology or IntegrationVolvo Penta provides the D13 engine (6 cylinder direct injection, 12.75L, 510 HP/375kW) for the ALPINE 510 snow groomer. CM DUPON benefits from Volvo Penta's maintenance network for customer support. Partnership provides reliability and reduced maintenance frequency for end customers.
• Bosch RexrothcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides hydraulic pumps and hydraulic groups for ICECAT B220 ice surfacers. Critical component supplier for machine hydraulic systems.
• HydaccoreTechnology or IntegrationAlternative hydraulic group supplier for ICECAT B220 surfacers alongside Bosch Rexroth.
• Sauer DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationComponent supplier for ALPINE 510 snow groomer, contributing to the machine's hydraulic and drive systems.
• Maulin SkicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey customer and development partner. Purchased 5 Alpine 510 snow groomers for ski resorts in Crobier, Devoluy, and Saint Sorlin. Actively engaged in continuous improvement collaboration with CM DUPON. Provided testimonial endorsing product quality, pricing, and team responsiveness.
• Compagnie des AlpescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor ski resort operator in the French Alps. Logo displayed as customer/partnership reference alongside Cabines Denizet.
• Les Deux AlpesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench ski resort displayed as customer reference in partnership section.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Olson (Ice Resurfacers): Manufacturer of electric and thermal ice resurfacers used in rinks and arenas — directly comparable to CM DUPON's ICECAT line, including electric options competing with the B220.
• Prinoth: Italian manufacturer of snow groomers and tracked utility vehicles, headquartered in the Alps — directly competes with CM DUPON's ALPINE 510 in European ski resort tenders and offers a comparable high-performance product family.
• WM Ice Technics (Olympia): Manufacturer of Olympia ice resurfacers widely used in European ice rinks — directly competes with CM DUPON's ICECAT B220 and PRO 220 in the same municipal and private rink customer base.
• Resia Snow Groomers: Italian specialist in snow groomers and slope-preparation equipment serving European Alpine resorts — competes head-to-head with CM DUPON in the mid-to-large groomer segment with a similarly niche, quality-focused positioning.
• Engo (Snow Groomers): Czech manufacturer of snow groomers and tracked vehicles — competes in the same European mid-size groomer market as CM DUPON, often at similar price points for Eastern and Central European resorts.

Others

• Sufag (now part of TechnoAlpin) / Demaclenko: Suppliers of snowmaking and piste-preparation equipment to Alpine ski resorts — adjacent ecosystem peers that share CM DUPON's customer base of ski resort operators and could be co-selling or bundling partners.
• TechnoAlpin: Global leader in snowmaking systems for ski resorts — adjacent to CM DUPON's customer base (ski resort operators) and often the primary supplier of piste infrastructure alongside snow groomers.

Broad incumbents

• Zamboni: American inventor and global leader of the ice resurfacer category — directly competes with CM DUPON's ICECAT line for ice rink customers worldwide and is the dominant brand in North American and large-arena rinks.
• Kässbohrer / PistenBully: German manufacturer of PistenBully snow groomers — the global market leader in piste preparation equipment and the most direct competitor to CM DUPON's ALPINE 510, with a much broader model range and worldwide dealer network.

Emerging players

• Snow Tracs: Austrian maker of compact snow groomers and slope-preparation equipment — competes with CM DUPON at the smaller end of the ski resort and snow park groomer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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