What Astillo Sàrl does

Astillo S.A.S. is a French industrial equipment manufacturer headquartered in Steinseltz, founded in 2002 and operating in the niche of surface treatment and decontamination of hazardous building materials. The company designs and produces milling machines (hand, edge, joint, floor, wall, and ceiling), grinding machines (manual, long-neck, angle), and an integrated dust-extraction and filtration product line (EasyBag Quattro, TopVac series, MiniBag pre-separator, EasyBag Collect, and the UDB vacuum controller). All machines use latest-generation brushless motors, and the ACF26 PRO ceiling milling machine is patented for its rail-support architecture; the A80 PRO gearing and tool-mounting geometry is protected under registered industrial design. The company originated from application consulting and development work for VINCI-Construction starting in 2003 and developed the first complete BT-Arbeitsverfahren ("low-exposure work") procedures in Germany, certified by IFA (Institut für Arbeitsschutz der DGUV) and marketed under the asup/Enviro brand.

Astillo sells primarily through a network of regional distributors and resellers across Germany (asup, MKI-DE), Netherlands (Kolktotaal), France (asup-FR, deconta France), Switzerland (asup-CH), Spain (deconta España), with Epicap as a broader global partner and direct website contact for catalog requests and custom-machine inquiries. End customers are hazardous-material decontamination contractors, nuclear industry operators (the company is a member of Nuclear Valley), demolition contractors, and bespoke project clients. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of standardized and custom machines, plus consumable tooling (PCD and diamond milling drums, grinding discs) sold individually or in sets. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with €300,000 of share capital, led by President Johann Ehringfeld, and exhibits at biennial industry events including the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris.

The business model is industrial-equipment B2B sales with a regulated-procedure value-add (BT-Arbeitsverfahren / asup/Enviro) that creates switching costs for operators certified to its methods. Marketing is primarily event-driven (WNE Paris, German Demolition Association symposium, MKI Innovation Fair) supported by a multilingual website and social channels (YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram). The company does not publicly disclose revenue, has no disclosed external funding, and operates without disclosed M&A activity.

Name

Astillo Sàrl

Legal name

Astillo S.A.S.

Website

https://astillo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Astillo S.A.S. is a French manufacturer of industrial milling, grinding, and dust-extraction equipment for hazardous-material decontamination (asbestos, PCB, lead, radioactive substances), selling primarily through European distributors to decontamination contractors, nuclear operators, and demolition firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Surface Treatment Equipment

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Asbestos, Lead & Mold Abatement (IMAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Tank/Vessel/Confined Space) (IMAIAGAE), Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL), Regulatory Compliance, Permitting & Project Management (HazMat Abatement) (BPALALAG)

Keywords

• Surface treatment equipment
• Hazardous material decontamination
• Industrial milling machines
• Dust extraction systems
• Asbestos removal equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Steinseltz, Grand Est

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of milling machines, grinding machines, dust extraction systems, and specialized tools for surface treatment and hazardous material decontamination. Products include standardized machines (A80 PRO, C25, A26, ASM-125, AST-230 series) and custom special machines. Tools include PCD and diamond milling drums, grinding discs, and specialty cutters sold as individual units or in sets.
2. Custom Machine Development: Bespoke project development and production of machines, suction centers, and tools for specific customer requirements in surface treatment applications. The company operates as a problem solver for individual projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Astillo manufactures and sells industrial surface treatment equipment for hazardous material decontamination, including milling machines, grinding machines, and integrated dust extraction systems. The company specializes in equipment for the removal of asbestos, PCB, lead, and radioactive substances from buildings using low-emission, low-exposure work methods. Astillo also develops custom/special machines for unique surface treatment requirements and distributes IFA-certified BT-Arbeitsverfahren procedures under the 'asup/Enviro' brand.

Product overview

Astillo Sàrl is a French manufacturer of industrial surface processing equipment specializing in controlled demolition and decontamination applications for hazardous materials (asbestos, PCB, lead, radioactive substances). The product portfolio consists of multiple integrated product lines: (1) Milling machines including hand mills (A80 PRO), edge/corner mills (C25), joint mills (A30), floor mills (A26 PRO), wall mills (AWF26 PRO), and ceiling mills (ACF26 PRO, ACF80 PRO); (2) Grinding machines including manual grinders (ASM-180, ASM-125), long-neck grinders (ASM-125-XLN), and angle grinders (AST-125, AST-230); (3) Dust extraction and bagging systems including EasyBag Quattro, TopVac series (230/3-H, 600, 1200), MiniBag pre-separator, EasyBag Collect, and UDB vacuum controller; (4) Compatible tool lines for each machine series including standard and special milling/drilling drums. The company also offers custom/special machines like the ALN50 long-neck grinder for difficult access applications, and rail guide systems like ErgoSystem V2. Products are designed for low-dust and low-emission operations with brushless motor technology throughout.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hand Milling Machine A80 PRO Hand-guided milling machine for pollutant clean-up with 80mm working width and 10,500 rpm, featuring brushless motor technology. Designed for hazardous material decontamination professionals.
• Edge and Corner Milling Machine C25 Hand-guided milling machine for processing edges and corners with 25mm working width, 0-20mm depth, brushless motor 1,400W, and 10,000 rpm.
• Joint Milling Machine A30 Lightweight joint milling machine with adjustable working depth of 0-30mm and 20mm width, featuring 1,250W brushless motor and 50mm suction nozzle for low-emission joint processing.
• Floor Milling Machine A26 PRO Lightweight high-performance floor milling machine with 160mm working width, 0-12mm depth, 2,600W brushless motor. Weighs 50kg with removable weights for easy transport.
• Wall Milling Machine AWF26 PRO Automated wall milling machine for processing walls up to 6m height standard, extendable to 10m for special applications. Features 160mm width, 2,600W brushless motor, and 0-6 m/min milling speed.
• Ceiling Milling Machine ACF26 PRO Patented ceiling milling machine for processing ceiling surfaces at all heights. Features 160mm working width, 2,600W brushless motor, and rail system mounted on support structures.
• Ceiling Milling Machine ACF80 PRO Compact ceiling milling machine compatible with A80 PRO hand milling machine. Features 80mm milling width, 1,400W brushless motor, 10,000 rpm, with working heights from 2.25-3.50m (or 4.50m double-width version).
• Manual Grinder ASM-180 Manual grinder with 180mm diameter capability, part of the grinding product line for surface treatment applications.
• Manual Grinder ASM-125 Manual grinder with 125mm diameter, designed for surface grinding applications.
• Long Neck Grinder ASM-125-XLN Extended-reach grinder for grinding surfaces in difficult-to-access areas.
• Angle Grinder AST-125 Compact angle grinder in the AST series for surface grinding operations.
• Angle Grinder AST-230 Two-handed angle grinder with latest generation brushless motors, 2,600W power, 5,500 rpm, 230mm grinding disc diameter. Weighs 4.5kg.
• Filter & Bagging Unit EasyBag Quattro Filtration and bagging system for collecting and containing large quantities of dust and hazardous materials during surface processing operations.
• Hazardous Material Vacuum Cleaner TopVac 230/3-H Industrial vacuum cleaner designed for hazardous dust and material extraction during decontamination work.
• Central Suction Unit TopVac 600 Central vacuum system for large-scale dust extraction in industrial and decontamination applications.
• Central Suction Unit TopVac 1200 High-capacity central vacuum system for industrial dust extraction applications.
• Pre-Separator and Bagging System EasyBag Collect Combined pre-separator and bagging system for hazardous dust collection and contained disposal.
• Vacuum Controller UDB Safety inline vacuum controller with pressure sensor that monitors suction levels. Emits acoustic (5dB) and visual alarms when vacuum is insufficient, automatically shutting off connected machines to prevent hazardous particle spread. Supports UDB100 (50mm) and UDB200 (75mm) connections, switching point 5-25 mbar.
• Long Neck Grinder ALN50 (Special Machine) Special long-neck grinder with offset head and belt drive, designed for treating surfaces with difficult access such as parallel walls spaced 7cm apart at 25cm height. Uses A60-D3 grinding disc with protruding diamond segments.
• ErgoSystem V2 Rail Guide Rail guide system for manual wall milling with A80 PRO machine. Supports room heights up to 3.50m with adjustable locking feet, 2.20m width (up to 4m possible).

Quantifiable outcome

• Near-dust-free working conditions in hazardous material decontamination
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EDA European Demolition AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAstillo is a partner/member of the European Demolition Association, which supports the demolition and decontamination industry across Europe.
• EDI European Decontamination InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAstillo maintains a partnership with the European Decontamination Institute, the organization focused on decontamination expertise and standards.
• Nuclear ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAstillo is a member of Nuclear Valley, the only officially recognized center of excellence for civil nuclear energy in France. Nuclear Valley brings together members around 6 strategic axes: equipment design and production, operation and maintenance, dismantling/recycling/storage, civil engineering concretes, digital technology, and nuclear medicine/radiation protection.
• asup (Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary German distributor for Astillo products, operating under the 'asup' brand for BT-Verfahren (low exposure work procedures). Website: asup.info.
• MKI-DE (Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distributor MKI Industrieservice GmbH based in Frankenthal. Hosts Astillo at their MKI Innovation Fair events. Website: mki-service.de.
• Kolktotaal (Netherlands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch distributor for Astillo products serving the Netherlands market. Website: kolktotaal.nl.
• deconta FranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor for Astillo products, part of the deconta group. Website: deconta.com.
• asup SwitzerlandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss distributor for Astillo products. Website: asup.ch.
• deconta España (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish distributor for Astillo products, part of the deconta group. Website: deconta.com/es.
• EpicapminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Astillo products serving broader markets. Website: epicap.com.
• asup-FR (France)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor for Astillo products. Website: asupfrance.com.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Professional (Power Tools): Global leader in professional power tools including angle grinders and dust extraction. Comparable to Astillo on angle grinders (AST-125, AST-230), long-neck grinders, and hazardous-material-class vacuums, though at vastly greater scale.
• Festool: Premium German power-tool specialist with strong positions in surface processing, dust extraction, and guided systems (similar rail/cart concepts to Astillo's ErgoSystem V2). Comparable on integrated dust-controlled milling/grinding for professional trades.
• Husqvarna Construction: Major manufacturer of floor and wall surface preparation equipment, including grinding and dust extraction systems. Comparable to Astillo on floor milling machines (A26 PRO), grinding platforms, and integrated dust control for construction applications.
• Metabo (now part of Hitachi Koki / HiKOKI group): Industrial power-tool maker with a strong professional grinder and surface-preparation portfolio. Comparable to Astillo on brushless angle grinders and related surface-treatment tooling for construction and remediation contractors.
• Hilti: Global industrial power-tool and consumables manufacturer serving construction and demolition. Highly comparable to Astillo on the milling/grinding equipment side, though Hilti operates at much larger scale and broader scope rather than specializing in hazardous-material decontamination.

Direct peers

• Tyrolit: Manufacturer of grinding tools and surface preparation systems, including diamond and PCD tooling that overlaps with Astillo's A80/A160 milling drum lines. Highly comparable on the consumable tooling side for concrete and coating removal.
• deconta Group: European hazardous-material remediation specialist that also serves as an Astillo distributor in France and Spain. Comparable as a direct counterparty in the asbestos/PCB remediation equipment and services ecosystem across the same end markets.
• Mirka: Finnish specialist in surface finishing and dust-free sanding/grinding systems. Comparable to Astillo on integrated dust-extraction surface preparation equipment used by professional contractors in industrial and remediation contexts.

Regional players

• National Equipment Direct (NED): European-focused industrial equipment distributor active in surface preparation and abatement tooling. Comparable to Astillo as a regional channel competitor reaching similar hazardous-material contractor customers in DACH and Benelux markets.

Emerging players

• KGS Diamond: Manufacturer of diamond tooling and surface preparation solutions for construction and industrial customers. Comparable to Astillo on the tool/drum side (PCD and diamond milling tools) for hazardous coating and substrate removal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzg5R6dBHQ4rkkhIVaQEcTQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/astilloTechnologies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/astillo
• Instagraminstagram.com/astillotechnologies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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