SE2M

What SE2M does

SE2M is a family-owned French industrial equipment company founded in 2002 and headquartered in La Farlède (near Toulon, Var), specializing in the sale, rental, installation, and 24/7 maintenance of power generators, compressors, motor pumps, forklifts, and mobile lighting towers. Its generator range spans 1 to 2500 KVA across diesel and gasoline, open or sound-insulated, single-phase or three-phase configurations, with centralized energy solutions up to 200 MW; its compressed air portfolio covers piston (1.1–18 kW), rotary screw (2.2–375 kW), and mobile construction compressors (2,000–30,000 L); lighting towers range from 4×400W to 6×1500W in LED, electric, battery, and hybrid formats. SE2M assembles custom configurations on berce ampliroll (hook-lift) trailers, in containers, and on skids, integrating engines from John Deere, Volvo Penta, Cummins, Deutz, FPT Iveco, Perkins, Yanmar, Kohler, MTU, and Doosan with alternators from Mecc Alte, Leroy Somer, Stamford, and Linz Electric, controlled by COMAP AMF25 and similar units.

The company operates through six offices — two in mainland France (Toulon/PACA and Lyon/Rhône-Alpes) and four in the Indian Ocean (Réunion, Madagascar, Mayotte, Mauritius) — generating revenue through one-time equipment sales, recurring rental programs (Rental Power sub-brand with EVENT and BTP lines), recurring maintenance and 24/7 emergency on-call contracts, used-equipment sales, and authorized distribution/service for tier-1 OEMs including FPT Industrial (Point Service IVECO), NUAIR, MAC3, CompAir, and Atlas Copco. Its customer base is concentrated in healthcare (AP-HP, EFS, EHPAD networks), construction (VINCI, Bouygues, Eiffage, Colas, Eurovia), defense (Marine Nationale, DGA), energy utilities (EDF, RTE, Veolia), data centers, and municipalities, with go-to-market executed via direct enterprise field sales rather than channel partners.

SE2M is a private, family-controlled business with no disclosed venture capital or private equity funding and no public financial disclosures; revenue figures are not publicly reported. The business model relies on long-tail service contracts, OEM-authorized warranty work, and configuration margin from custom assembly to differentiate from pure reseller competitors, with the multi-island Indian Ocean footprint serving as a distinctive geographic moat within the French equipment-services landscape.

Name

SE2M

Legal name

SE2M

Website

https://se2m-industrie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SE2M is a family-owned French industrial equipment distributor and service provider, founded 2002, selling, renting, and maintaining power generators (1–2500 KVA), compressors, lighting towers, and motor pumps across mainland France and the Indian Ocean via six regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Power & Energy Equipment Rental/Leasing (Generators, Light Towers, Compressors) (TLABAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Power Systems MRO (Generators, Compressors, Pumps, Welders) (TLAKAHAJ), Emergency Generator & Transfer Switch Troubleshooting (HSAOAEAI)

Keywords

• Industrial generators
• Power generation equipment
• Air compressors
• Lighting towers
• Generator maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

La Farlède

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (Generators, Compressors, Lighting Towers): SE2M sells new industrial generators (1–2500 KVA), compressors (piston, screw, mobile), motor pumps, forklifts, and lighting towers. Sales include evaluation, free quotes, transport, delivery, installation, connection, and after-sales service. Products are sourced from brand partners (NUAIR, MAC3, CompAir, Atlas Copco, FPT) and SE2M's own assemblies.
2. Equipment Rental: SE2M rents generator sets ranging from 5 kVA to 2000 kVA through its Rental Power division, offering event (Rental EVENT), construction (Rental BTP), and industrial models with ultra-silent sound-attenuated or container enclosures. Rental includes delivery, installation, electrical connection, and 7j/7 24h/24 standby service.
3. Maintenance, Repair, and After-Sales Service: SE2M provides preventive and corrective maintenance contracts for generators, compressors, and motors, with on-site and workshop interventions. Services include 24/7 on-call support, spare parts supply, full engine rebuilds, and compliance with manufacturer warranties. Technician teams are regularly trained by manufacturers.
4. Used Equipment Sales: SE2M sells second-hand/occasion generator sets and other equipment, clearly listed with pricing, condition, and specifications (e.g., 'Groupe électrogène 1000kVA – Insonorisé – Parfait État – 78500€').
5. FPT Engine Sales and Service (as Authorized Agent): As official FPT Point Service IVECO agent, SE2M sells new FPT engines (F28, F5/NEF, Cursor series) with maintenance contracts and warranty extensions, and performs full engine refurbishment with bench testing and factory parametrization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SE2M sells, rents, installs, and maintains industrial power generators (1-2500 KVA diesel/gasoline), piston and rotary screw air compressors (1.1kW-375kW), mobile construction compressors (2000L-30000L), lighting towers (LED/electric/battery/hybrid, 4x400W to 6x1500W), motor-pump units, forklifts, and central energy stations up to 200 MW. The company also distributes NUAIR, MAC3, CompAir, Atlas Copco, and FPT Industrial branded equipment, and operates an authorized FPT engine service point offering warranty support, maintenance contracts, and full engine refurbishment.

Product overview

SE2M is a family-owned industrial equipment company with over 20 years of expertise specializing in power generation and compressed air solutions. The company operates as both a manufacturer of custom generator solutions and authorized distributor for major compressed air and power brands. The core product portfolio centers on diesel and electric power generators (1-2500 KVA), piston compressors (1.1-18kW), rotary screw compressors (2.2-375kW), mobile construction compressors (2000-30000L), and lighting towers (LED/electric/battery/hybrid from 4x400W to 6x1500W), supplemented by motor-pumps, forklifts, and energy centers up to 200 MW. Services include equipment sales, flexible rental programs (Rental Power sub-brand with EVENT and BTP lines), and comprehensive 24/7 maintenance/repair operations. Distribution partnerships include CompAir (mobile compressors), MAC3 (French screw compressors), NUAIR (piston and screw compressors), Atlas Copco (lighting towers), and FPT Industrial (engine power units). The company serves diverse sectors including healthcare, construction, data centers, military, nuclear, events, agriculture, and energy utilities across France (Toulon, Lyon) and Indian Ocean regions (Réunion, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rental Power: Rental power generator range offered by SE2M for rental services
• Rental EVENT
• Rental BTP

Products and services

• Groupes électrogènes (Generator Sets) Industrial power generators from 1 to 2500 KVA, available in diesel or gasoline, open or sound-insulated, single-phase or three-phase configurations for industrial, commercial, and mobile applications.
• Compresseurs à pistons (Piston Compressors) Piston compressors from 1.1kW to 18kW, available in lubricated and oil-free versions, for workshop and industrial air compression needs.
• Compresseurs à vis (Rotary Screw Compressors) Rotary screw compressors from 2.2kW to 375kW for continuous industrial air compression applications.
• Compresseurs de chantier (Mobile Construction Compressors) Mobile/portable compressors for construction sites from 2000L to 30000L capacity.
• Mâts d'éclairage (Lighting Towers) Lighting towers from 4x400W to 6x1500W, available in LED, electric, battery, and hybrid configurations for construction sites and events.
• Groupes motopompes (Motor-Pump Units) Motor-pump units from 16 to 1500 m3/hour, available in gasoline or diesel, for clear water/wastewater and high-pressure applications.
• Centrale d'énergie (Central Power Stations) Central power stations with capacity up to 200 Megawatts for large-scale energy production.
• Chariots élévateurs (Forklifts) Forklift trucks for material handling operations.
• Location de groupes électrogènes (Generator Rental Services) Flexible rental services for power generators from 5 kVA to 2000 kVA, including transport, installation, electrical connection, and 24/7 emergency response. Includes Rental EVENT (silent units for events, healthcare, urban areas) and Rental BTP (portable compact units for construction).
• Maintenance et réparation (Maintenance & Repair Services) Comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance, repair, and emergency services for generators, compressors, and motors, including 24/7 on-call support, spare parts supply, full engine rebuilds, and compliance with manufacturer warranties.
• Vente de groupes électrogènes (Equipment Sales Service) Equipment evaluation, free quotes, transport/delivery, installation, connection, and after-sales service for generators and related equipment, serving individuals, public administrations, and professionals.
• FPT Industrial Engine Sales & Authorized Service As official FPT Point Service IVECO agent, sale of new FPT industrial engines (F28, F5/NEF, Cursor series) with maintenance contracts, warranty extensions, full engine refurbishment with bench testing and factory parametrization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 pumping stations equipped across Porto-Vecchio, Corsica, providing continuous sewage lift station backup
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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.

• FPT Industrial (IVECO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSE2M is an official FPT Point Service IVECO agent, providing warranty support, periodic maintenance, spare parts sales, new engine sales with maintenance contracts and warranty extensions, full engine refurbishment with bench testing and factory parametrization, fault diagnosis with manufacturer tools, endoscopic cylinder inspection, compression testing, and technical expertise for FPT industrial engines (F28: 37–55 kW, F5/F34/F32/F36: 55–105 kW, NEF/N45/N67: 66–212 kW, Cursor 9/Cursor 13: 245–407 kW).
• NUAIR FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSE2M is an official distributor of NUAIR compressors — described as the world's largest manufacturer of piston and screw air compressors. SE2M distributes NUAIR piston compressors (lubricated 0.5–25 HP, non-lubricated 0.5–5 HP) and screw compressors (2.2–75 kW), handles installation, and provides maintenance and warranty services.
• MAC3coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSE2M is an official distributor of MAC3 (formerly SULAIR) electric screw compressors, handling sales, installation of compressed air networks, commissioning, and warranty interventions. MAC3 is a French manufacturer of industrial compressed air systems (screw compressors from 2.2–315 kW, including MSB belt-drive, MSC belt-drive, and MSD direct-drive ranges).
• CompAircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSE2M is an official distributor of CompAir mobile/portable compressors, handling sales, maintenance, and warranty support. CompAir is described as a market leader in compressed air solutions, offering portable compressors (ELEC50, C10-14 to C270TS), pneumatic tools (CTC43–CTM130), and associated air treatment equipment.
• Atlas CopcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSE2M is an official Atlas Copco representative for lighting towers, distributing HiLight LED, electric, hybrid, and solar-powered mobile lighting towers (HiLight B6+, H6+, V2+, V3+, E3+, BI+ 4, PS 3, S2+), handling sales and associated service support.
• VINCI ConstructionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSE2M supplied 10 mobile lighting towers (9 kVA each) to VINCI Construction for the Route du Littoral road project in Réunion, demonstrating an ongoing equipment supply relationship with the construction group.
• Communauté d'Agglomération d'AnnecyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSE2M equipped Annecy agglomeration's retirement homes, EHPAD, and medical centers with four mobile standby generators, Stage IIIA compliant, with rapid-connection and 48-hour autonomy — a public-sector partnership for healthcare facility resilience.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KOHLER SDMO: One of Europe's largest genset manufacturers (KOHLER Power), directly competing with SE2M's generator assembly and distribution across the 1–2500 KVA range.
• Pramac: Italian generator and material handling manufacturer with broad European distribution — directly competing with SE2M in genset sales, rental, and forklift offerings.
• Eneria: French Caterpillar dealer specializing in generator sets, power solutions, and energy rental — overlapping with SE2M's generator sales, rental, and service business in France.
• Himoinsa: Spanish genset manufacturer covering diesel, gas, and hybrid power generation — competing with SE2M across industrial, telecom, and rental segments in Europe and emerging markets.
• Aggreko: Global leader in temporary power and temperature control rentals, directly competing with SE2M's Rental Power division across event, construction, and industrial applications.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco: Global industrial equipment major whose lighting towers, compressors, and power solutions overlap with SE2M's portfolio — also one of SE2M's key brand principals.
• Locapro (Groupe Adecco) / Equans: Large multi-technical facility services group with energy and power-generation offerings — competing for the same critical-facility backup and maintenance contracts SE2M serves.
• Caterpillar (CAT Power): Global heavy equipment OEM whose generator sets and engine platforms underpin much of the large-scale backup power market — competing broadly with SE2M's 2500 KVA and 200 MW offering.
• FG Wilson: Caterpillar-owned genset brand selling diesel and gas generator sets from 6.8–2500 kVA — overlapping with SE2M's full generator range across commercial and industrial segments.

Emerging players

• GenPower: Turkish genset manufacturer with growing European presence — competing in the same 1–2500 KVA range as SE2M, often on price-sensitive rental and construction segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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