les ateliers de l'adages

What les ateliers de l'adages does

Les Ateliers de l'Adages is a French nonprofit social enterprise (Association Loi 1901) operating two ESATs — Établissements et Services d'Accompagnement par le Travail — and one Adapted Enterprise (Entreprise Adaptée), jointly supporting nearly 300 persons with disabilities across intellectual, psychosocial, and other disability profiles. Headquartered in the Montpellier area (Hérault department, Occitanie), with operational sites in Lattes (ESAT de Saporta and EA de Saporta) and Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone (ESAT Peyreficade), the organization delivers seven service lines: green-space maintenance and creation (17 field teams, 85 workers), premises and vehicle cleaning using eco-labeled products and waterless vehicle detailing (96 professionals), industrial subcontracting (54 workers with 5 supervisors), digital printing with finishing equipment (8 workers), automotive mechanics under the Proximeca franchise (4 workers), heat pump installation and maintenance launched in April 2025, and a Service d'Insertion Professionnelle en Entreprise (SIPE) deploying two IPS-trained job coaches to support worker transitions into ordinary employment.

The economic model layers three revenue streams: (1) regulated social-economy and departmental funding tied to supported-worker capacity; (2) commercial service contracts with private-sector clients and public authorities in Hérault (including Lidl, PLASTIFORM, PISSEDEBOUT, Sanofi, HORIBA, Montpellier Events); and (3) OETH-driven fiscal arbitrage for B2B clients, who can deduct 50-75% of their AGEFIPH/FIPHFP contribution by sourcing from the ESATs/EA at 30% of invoice labor cost. Distribution is fully direct — field teams embedded on client premises plus on-site workshops — supported by open-day events, an active organic social presence (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), and partner-network referrals through regional medico-social and employer bodies (MEDEF Hérault Montpellier, APSH34, APF France Handicap, FAIRE ESS, Gesat, Cap Occitanie). The organization pursues no external investor capital; operational sustainability relies on the OETH fiscal channel, long-term recurring contracts (PISSEDEBOUT relationship spans since 2015), and a branded-services model that ties social mission to measurable industrial and service performance.

Name

les ateliers de l'adages

Legal name

Les Ateliers de l'Adages

Website

https://ateliers.adages.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Les Ateliers de l'Adages is a French nonprofit operating two ESATs and one Adapted Enterprise in Hérault, supporting nearly 300 persons with disabilities across green-space maintenance, cleaning, industrial subcontracting, automotive mechanics, digital printing, heat-pump installation, and supported-employment services for businesses and public-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Employment Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

Keywords

• Disability employment services
• Green space maintenance
• Industrial subcontracting
• Facilities cleaning services
• Supported employment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial subcontracting: Manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and routing services for industrial clients. Revenue is generated through per-project or per-deliverable contracts with private companies requiring production capacity. Workers are supported by trained supervisors and hold forklift licenses for efficient logistics handling.
2. Green space maintenance and creation services: Recurring and project-based contracts with businesses and local authorities for groundskeeping, tree pruning, street cleaning, irrigation, planting, and green waste management in the Hérault department.
3. Building and vehicle cleaning services: Contract-based cleaning services for offices, technical facilities, parking lots, and vehicles, serving both private businesses and public sector clients. Includes specialized services like carpet cleaning and waterless vehicle detailing.
4. Automotive repair and maintenance: Full-service automotive repair under the Proximeca franchise, serving both private individuals and professional fleets. Revenue from labour and parts for comprehensive vehicle maintenance.
5. Digital printing and document services: Commercial printing services including business cards, catalogues, brochures, flyers, posters, mailing, and document digitization, using a modern digital press. B2B service for local businesses and organizations.
6. Heat pump installation and maintenance: New service launched in 2025 covering air-to-air heat pump installation, preventive and corrective maintenance, and rapid on-site repairs for businesses, local authorities, and individuals in the Hérault department.
7. Supported employment and job placement services: The SIPE (Service d'Insertion Professionnelle en Entreprise) places ESAT workers into ordinary employment settings through stages, temporary assignments, and customized in-company services. Revenue model tied to social economy funding and OETH contribution offsets for client companies.
8. Table and chair rental: Rental of competition tables operated by the Adapted Enterprise at Saporta
9. Business reception and front-desk services: Business reception services within the Adapted Enterprise at Saporta, providing employment opportunities for disabled workers in an ordinary work environment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Les Ateliers de l'Adages operates as a unified social enterprise grouping 2 ESATs and 1 Entreprise Adaptée, delivering contract-based services in green space maintenance, premises and vehicle cleaning, industrial subcontracting, digital printing, automotive mechanics, and heat pump installation to private enterprises and local authorities in the Hérault department. It also runs the SIPE professional integration service supporting workers with disabilities in transitioning to ordinary employment. The organization supports nearly 300 persons with disabilities daily while generating revenue through service contracts and OETH contribution offsets.

Product overview

Les Ateliers de l'Adages is a unified services organization comprising 2 ESATs (Établissements et Services d'Accompagnement par le Travail — ESAT de Saporta and ESAT Peyreficade) and 1 Entreprise Adaptée (EA de Saporta), collectively supporting nearly 300 people with disabilities. The portfolio consists of five core operational service lines: Entretien et création d'espaces verts (green space services, 85 workers), Entretien des locaux et des véhicules (premises/vehicle cleaning, 96 workers), Sous-traitance industrielle (industrial subcontracting, 54 workers across both sites), Impression numérique (digital printing, 8 workers), and Mécanique automobile (automotive mechanics under the Proximeca franchise, 4 workers). The EA additionally operates table rental and business reception services. A newly launched service, Installation et maintenance de pompes à chaleur (heat pump installation and maintenance), rounds out the offering. A dedicated professional integration service (SIPE) with 2 job coaches supports worker transitions to the ordinary labor market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Entretien et création d'espaces verts (Green space maintenance and creation) Green space maintenance and creation service employing 85 workers across 17 teams, offering mowing, weeding, pruning, tree trimming, street cleaning, irrigation system installation, planting, green waste management, and indoor plant care in the Hérault department for private enterprises and local authorities.
• Entretien des locaux et des véhicules (Premises and vehicle cleaning) Premises and vehicle cleaning service employing 96 professionals, offering surface cleaning, floor stripping, vacuuming, waxing, carpet cleaning, and waterless vehicle interior/exterior cleaning using eco-labeled products for private businesses and public sector clients.
• Sous-traitance industrielle (Industrial subcontracting) Industrial subcontracting service across both ESAT sites, with 54 workers and 5 workshop supervisors, offering folding, routing, conditioning, labeling, industrial and semi-industrial assembly, box-making, and delivery, with forklift operation certification.
• Impression numérique (Digital printing) Digital printing service with 8 workers and 2 supervisors, offering business cards, catalogues, brochures, flyers, posters, calendars, mailing, document digitization, administrative data entry, and document scanning using eco-labeled paper and a latest-generation digital press.
• Mécanique automobile (Automotive mechanics) Automotive mechanic workshop operating under the Proximeca franchise, with 4 workers and 2 supervisors, offering diagnostics, gearbox repair, timing belt and clutch replacement, oil changes, tires, brakes, suspension, lighting, air conditioning, and waterless vehicle cleaning.
• Installation et maintenance de pompes à chaleur (Heat pump installation and maintenance) Heat pump installation (air/air) and maintenance service including preventive/corrective maintenance, rapid on-site repair, and personalized support for businesses, local authorities, and individuals in the Hérault department.
• Service d'Insertion Professionnelle en Entreprise (SIPE) Professional integration service with 2 job coaches trained in the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) method, supporting ESAT workers across Saporta and Peyreficade sites in discovering or transitioning to ordinary employment through internships, temporary assignments, and tailored corporate services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-75% of AGEFIPH/FIPHFP contribution can be deducted by sourcing from ESATs/EA, with deduction calculated at 30% of labour cost on invoices
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PISSEDEBOUTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSince 2015, PISSEDEBOUT has partnered with ESAT de Saporta for product conditioning services including assembly, folding, polywrapping, labeling, packaging, storage, and shipping of disposable and reusable pisse-debout devices. The partnership has evolved with the brand — from initial artisanal packaging to cartoned packaging and a reusable model manufactured in the Gard. A worker (Aline Desroches) was recognized at the Différent et Compétent – Occitanie Est ceremony in December 2023.
• LidlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFor 3 years, Lidl has used Les Ateliers de l'Adages green space maintenance services. In the context of their disability agreement and RSO (Responsabilité Sociétale des Organisations) policy to reduce carbon footprint, Lidl also donated electrical equipment to improve working conditions for workers. This partnership may also lead to hiring opportunities for workers.
• PLASTIFORMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPLASTIFORM is a key industrial subcontracting client of Les Ateliers de l'Adages. The organization deploys 54 workers and specialized monitors to guarantee quality and efficiency in the partnership with PLASTIFORM.
• ProximécacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProximéca is an automotive repair franchise based in Villeneuve-Lès-Maguelone. Workers with disabilities from ESAT Peyreficade practice their automotive skills at the Proximeca garage, working alongside experienced professionals to build their expertise and confidence. This synergy creates empowerment, integration, and increased awareness among the garage's clientele.
• Arc & TypescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArc & Types is the architecture firm leading the design of the new ESAT Peyreficade facility in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone (ZAC Charles-Martel). They designed an open, bright, modular site with spaces for administration, production/logistics, and green spaces. The firm was selected by Adages for its expertise in creating inclusive, functional, and sustainable facility designs.
• AgemocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAgemo serves as the technical engineering firm (maître d'œuvre) for the ESAT Peyreficade reconstruction project. They ensure energy performance, air quality, water management optimization, and selection of durable materials — making the new ESAT a model of ecological and social transition in the protected work sector.
• OncoDéfiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOncoDéfi specializes in cancer screening awareness for persons with disabilities. They collaborate with ESAT de Saporta and the Ligue contre le cancer to organize adapted information and prevention workshops, with participatory animations, games, and role-play tailored to different types of disabilities (intellectual, cognitive). Individual support is also offered in connection with occupational health services.
• Ligue contre le cancer — Hérault committeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ESAT de Saporta and OncoDéfi to deliver cancer prevention and screening awareness workshops adapted for workers with disabilities, with the goal of making prevention accessible, overcoming barriers, and enabling early detection.
• APSH34minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPSH34 (Association pour la Sauvegarde de l'Enfant à l'Adulte — Hérault) co-pilots the Employment Accompaniment (Emploi Accompagné) device with APF and FAIRE ESS. Signed partnership convention with ESAT des Ateliers de l'Adages (Saporta and Peyreficade) to support workers desiring to move toward ordinary employment.
• APF France HandicapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPF France Handicap co-pilots the Employment Accompaniment device together with APSH34 and FAIRE ESS. Signed convention with ESAT des Ateliers de l'Adages to support ESAT workers in transitioning to ordinary employment through the Emploi Accompagné program.
• FAIRE ESSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAIRE ESS (Financeurs solidaires pour l'Insertion et la Reconversion — Économie Sociale et Solidaire) is part of the trio (with APSH34 and APF) piloting the Employment Accompanied program. Signed convention to support ESAT workers' transition to ordinary employment through the Emploi Accompagné device.
• MHR SolidaireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHR Solidaire (Montpellier Hérault Rugby's solidarity arm) supports adapted sports activities for SAESAT de Saporta workers. The partnership funded the SAESAT team's participation in an adapted rugby tournament at RC Nîmes on 15 February. Also fosters inter-establishment connections with ESATs from Compagnons de Maguelone and Hautes-Garrigues.
• SanofiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring the European Week for Employment of Persons with Disabilities (SEEEHP), Sanofi launched the 'Handi-pack' project at its Montpellier packaging site. Sanofi integrated 5 workers with disabilities and 2 ESAT monitors from ESAT de Saporta into its teams, symbolizing the company's commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity.
• MEDEF Hérault Montpellier — Club#34coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLes Ateliers de l'Adages hosted the monthly Club#34 lunch at EA de Saporta, welcoming 45 MEDEF members including executives from major regional employers. The event demonstrated the organization's economic performance and generated direct connections for future stages, employment placements, and subcontracting contracts. MEDEF Hérault Montpellier represents 850+ member companies with approximately 75,000 employees.
• Aresat OccitanieminorOthersRegional institutional network partner supporting the medico-social sector in Occitanie. Aresat Occitanie provides resources and expertise to Les Ateliers de l'Adages as part of its network of ESATs and EAs.
• FACE HéraultminorOthersFACE (Fondation Agir Contre l'Exclusion) Hérault is part of a national network combating exclusion through local action. Partner of Les Ateliers de l'Adages within the medico-social ecosystem of the Hérault department.
• GesatminorOthersGesat is a national network representing ESATs and Adapted Enterprises. Les Ateliers de l'Adages is listed as a member, benefiting from network resources, best practice sharing, and collective representation.
• Cap OccitanieminorOthersCap Occitanie represents and supports Adapted Enterprises in the Occitanie region, providing a network for collaboration, best practice exchange, and collective advocacy.
• UnéaminorOthersUnéa is a sectoral network partner referenced on the organization's website. Provides resources, expertise, and network connections for Les Ateliers de l'Adages within its specialist domain.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ONET: ONET is a major French facilities-services group offering cleaning, security, logistics, and maintenance services nationwide. Competes directly with Les Ateliers' cleaning, green-space maintenance, and industrial-subcontracting service lines, though without the OETH deduction advantage and disability-inclusion mission.
• Idverde: Idverde is a leading European landscaping and green-space management services provider, operating in France and other markets. Competes directly with Les Ateliers' green-space maintenance and creation business line (85 workers across 17 teams) as a broader incumbent without the supported-employment mission.

Direct peers

• Handéo: Handéo is a French network and certification body for disability service providers, including ESATs and Adapted Enterprises. Directly comparable in certifying and promoting disability-service delivery standards, and represents a peer operational structure within the same vocational-inclusion sector.
• APAJH: APAJH (Association Pour Adultes et Jeunes Handicapés) is one of France's largest disability associations, operating numerous ESATs and Adapted Enterprises providing vocational support to persons with disabilities. Directly comparable to Les Ateliers in mission, structure (Loi 1901 nonprofit running ESATs/EAs), and B2B service delivery model.
• APF France Handicap: APF France Handicap is a major French disability organization that co-pilots the Emploi Accompagné program with Les Ateliers, APSH34, and FAIRE ESS. Directly comparable as a disability-services nonprofit operating vocational and supported-employment programs across France.
• ANDICAT: ANDICAT is the national association of ESAT directors in France. Represents the same institutional category as Les Ateliers' ESAT structures (Saporta and Peyreficade), providing vocational support to persons with disabilities across multiple activity lines.
• AREA (Association des Entreprises Adaptées): AREA is the national federation of Adapted Enterprises (Entreprises Adaptées) in France. Directly comparable as the sectoral body representing the same EA business model that EA de Saporta operates, including multi-sector service delivery (cleaning, reception, green spaces, heat pumps) and OETH-driven client sourcing.
• UNAPEI / ADAPEI: UNAPEI is the national federation of departmental ADAPEI associations representing families of persons with intellectual disabilities; ADAPEI branches collectively operate the largest share of French ESATs and similar medico-social structures. Closest structural peer to Les Ateliers in terms of ESAT operations, governance, and supported-employment mission.

Others

• Réseau Gesat: Réseau Gesat is the national network of ESATs and Adapted Enterprises in France, of which Les Ateliers de l'Adages is a member. Comparable as a network-level peer aggregating the same disability-employment supply side that Les Ateliers operates within.

Regional players

• APSH34: APSH34 (Association pour la Sauvegarde de l'Enfant à l'Adulte - Hérault) is a local Hérault disability organization that co-pilots the Emploi Accompagné device with Les Ateliers. Operates in the same Hérault department with comparable medico-social and supported-employment services, representing the closest geographic peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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