What Altrad Plettac Mefran does

Altrad Plettac Mefran is a French designer, manufacturer, lessor, and distributor of scaffolding systems and construction-site equipment, headquartered in Florensac, France, and operating as a subsidiary of the Altrad Group conglomerate. The company has been active in the French market for over 40 years (the 49/900 masonry scaffolding line dates to the early 1980s) and serves construction trades nationwide, including assembly and rental firms, masonry contractors, roofers, painters, facade/insulation specialists, historic-monument restorers, and industrial clients in the nuclear and naval sectors.

Its core product portfolio centers on fixed and multidirectional scaffolding systems — METRIX (the high-performance market reference), the MULTISECU+ 1 and 2 families (lightweight 45mm-diameter systems), SECURIFRAN (the first MDS guardrail facade scaffold on the French market), and 49/900 (heavy-duty masonry scaffolding). Complementary lines include stair and access solutions (ESCAPLUS, public access stairs, construction stair towers), roof-protection umbrellas (ALTRIX, COVERIX), the patented ECHAFTOIT roofing system, material lifts and hoists, tarpaulins and nets, transport and storage solutions, and a cross-compatible accessories catalog. Four product lines (METRIX, MULTISECU+ 1, MULTISECU+ 2, SECURIFRAN) carry AFNOR NF certification against EN 12810 and EN 12811, and the ECHAFTOIT line is both patented and registered as a trademark.

The business model combines equipment rental, outright sale, financing, and a scaffolding-park repurchase service across a hybrid go-to-market structure: 45 technico-commerciaux cover France on a field-sales basis, supplemented by eight regional deposits (Paris, Lyon, Martigues, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Portet-sur-Garonne, with Donges forthcoming) handling METRIX rentals, and an e-commerce shop (shop.altradplettacmefran.fr) for direct purchases. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; selected ergonomic material-handling equipment is eligible for up to 70% public financial aid under France's TMS-prevention program.

Name

Altrad Plettac Mefran

Legal name

Altrad Plettac Mefran

Website

https://altradplettacmefran.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Altrad Plettac Mefran is a French scaffolding and construction-equipment designer, manufacturer, lessor, and distributor serving French construction trades (assembly firms, masonry, roofing, facade, nuclear/naval, historic monuments) through a 45-person field sales force, 8 regional deposits, and an e-commerce channel, with NF-certified product lines and a patented roofing system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment and Scaffolding Solutions

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roof & Facade Access Systems (Anchors, Lifelines, Catwalks, BMUs) (IMAFAMAG), Scaffolding, Rigging & Access Systems (EDAOAAAK)

Keywords

• Modular scaffolding systems
• Construction equipment rental
• Facade scaffolding solutions
• Roof protection systems
• Material handling lifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Florensac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental services for scaffolding and construction equipment. METRIX rental available with dedicated contact forms.
2. Equipment Sales: Direct sale of scaffolding systems and accessories through e-commerce shop. Products like SECURIFRAN available for purchase.
3. Financing Services: Financing solutions offered for equipment acquisition alongside rental and purchase options.
4. Scaffolding Park Repurchase: Repurchase of existing customer scaffolding parks, enabling equipment refresh and trade-in services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Altrad Plettac Mefran designs, manufactures, rents, and sells modular scaffolding systems, roof protection umbrellas, construction staircases, material lifts, and accessories for construction professionals in France. The company provides complete scaffolding solutions for facade, masonry, roofing, nuclear, naval, and historic monument applications, with both purchase and rental options supported by financing and scaffolding park repurchase services.

Product overview

Altrad Plettac Mefran offers a comprehensive portfolio of scaffolding and construction equipment solutions. The core product lines include fixed scaffolding systems (METRIX as the high-performance multidirectional reference, MULTISECU+ 1 and 2 as lightweight versatile options, SECURIFRAN as the first MDS guardrail facade scaffolding, 49/900 for heavy-duty masonry applications, and 49CH/MS Autobloquant for complex configurations), mobile scaffolding (roulants), stair solutions (ESCAPLUS rotating stairs, public access stairs, and construction site stair towers), and roof protection systems (COVERIX and ALTRIX umbrella solutions, ECHAFTOIT patented roof system). Supporting equipment includes material lifts and hoists, tarpaulins and nets, transport and storage solutions, and construction site essentials. The accessories range is compatible across all product families. The company provides both rental and purchase options with nationwide commercial and depot coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• METRIX: High-performance multidirectional scaffolding system, the reference of the market, combining modularity and high load capacities.
• MULTISECU+ 1
• MULTISECU+ 2
• SECURIFRAN
• ECHAFTOIT
• COVERIX
• 49/900
• 49CH ET MS AUTOBLOQUANT

Products and services

• METRIX Scaffolding System
• MULTISECU+ 1 Scaffolding System
• MULTISECU+ 2 Scaffolding System
• SECURIFRAN Facade Scaffolding
• 49/900 Heavy-Duty Scaffolding
• 49CH and MS Autobloquant Scaffolding
• ESCAPLUS Construction Staircase
• Public Access Staircase
• Construction Site Stair Tower
• COVERIX Umbrella Scaffolding
• ALTRIX Umbrella Scaffolding
• ECHAFTOIT Patented Roofing Solution
• Material Lifts and Hoists
• ALTRIX Umbrella System

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% financial aid available for ergonomic material handling equipment to reduce TMS risks on construction sites

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Altrad GroupcoreOthersAltrad Plettac Mefran is a member of the Altrad Group. The company website references Altrad Group as the parent organization, with the tagline 'BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE'. The company is operated under the Altrad brand and shares corporate governance with the global Altrad organization.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Peri: German formwork and scaffolding manufacturer with strong presence in France. Competes head-to-head with APM in facade, masonry, and civil engineering scaffolding solutions.
• BrandSafway: US-headquartered access and industrial services company with major European operations (including Hünnebeck). Competes in scaffolding rental, sales, and engineered access for construction, energy, and infrastructure.
• Layher: German-based global leader in modular scaffolding systems (Allround, SpeedyScaf) with extensive NF-equivalent certifications. Direct competitor in French and European construction and industrial scaffolding markets.
• Doka: Austrian formwork and scaffolding specialist serving construction and civil engineering. Overlaps with APM in heavy-duty load-bearing and structural access systems.
• ULMA Construction: Spanish scaffolding and formwork manufacturer with European-wide distribution. Direct competitor in modular multidirectional scaffolding similar to APM's METRIX and MULTISECU+ lines.
• Hünnebeck (BrandSafway): German scaffolding and formwork brand now part of BrandSafway. Direct competitor in European scaffolding systems, especially for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

Regional players

• Kiloutou: Major French equipment rental company with a broad catalog including scaffolding. Competes in France only, with overlap in equipment rental but less specialization in scaffolding manufacturing.
• Loxam: Europe's largest equipment rental group with significant French presence. Overlaps in scaffolding and access equipment rental, though Loxam is a generalist rental business.

Broad incumbents

• Altrad Group: Parent conglomerate of APM with global scaffolding, formwork, and industrial services portfolio. Comparable in product breadth but operates at a much larger, multi-subsidiary scale.

Emerging players

• Haulotte: French manufacturer of aerial work platforms and lifting equipment. Adjacent in vertical access solutions for construction but more focused on powered mobile elevating work platforms than scaffolding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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