Carl Stahl France

Name

Carl Stahl France

Legal name

Carl Stahl SARL

Website

https://carlstahl.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety and Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

PPE, Safety & Infection Control Supplies Distribution (JanSan-adjacent) (CRAOAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Safety, PPE & Workwear Retail (Gloves, Respirators, Eye/Ear Protection) (CRAIADAK)

Keywords

• Personal protective equipment
• Lifting handling equipment
• Stainless steel cable systems
• Architectural cable mesh
• Fall protection equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Souffelweyersheim

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lifting and Handling Equipment Sales: Sale of lifting apparatus (manual and motorized hoists, trolleys), rings and accessories, lifting slings (cable, tubular, flat straps), lashing equipment, aluminum portals, spreader beams, forks, clamps, magnets and vacuum systems, and Hi-Force hydraulic equipment. Both standard and custom solutions offered.
2. Personal Protective Equipment (EPI) Sales: Sale of safety helmets, masks, protective goggles, work clothing, kneepads, harnesses, lanyards, carabiners, automatic retractable fall arrest devices, tripod intervention equipment, and other PPE from leading manufacturers.
3. Architectural Cable and Mesh Solutions: Custom-designed stainless steel cable and mesh systems (X-TEND, I-SYS) for architectural applications including guardrails, facades, safety nets, and decorative installations. Includes static study, fabrication, and on-site assembly services.
4. PRO-SERVICE Inspection and Maintenance: Periodic General Verification (VGP) services for lifting equipment and PPE, equipment inspection, safety audits, and material traceability services to meet legal obligations.
5. PRO-SERVICE Architecture Services: Technical assistance, planning, study design, and certified installation of stainless steel cable and mesh systems for architecture projects.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carl Stahl France distributes personal protective equipment (PPE), lifting and handling equipment, and architectural stainless steel cable and mesh systems across three product divisions (EPI, Levage-Manutention, Architecture). The company also provides PRO-SERVICE regulatory inspections (VGP) under French labour code requirements and certified installation services for architectural cable and mesh projects. Operations cover France, Belgium, and Luxembourg through dedicated e-commerce sites, a 700 m² retail showroom, and direct expert sales teams.

Product overview

Carl Stahl France operates as a specialized equipment distributor and service provider with three core divisions: EPI (Personal Protective Equipment), Levage et Manutention (Lifting and Handling), and Architecture (through Carl Stahl ARC). The product portfolio includes fall protection systems (harnesses, lifelines, auto-retracting fall arresters), lifting equipment (hoists, beam trolleys, lifting slings, gantry cranes), architectural cable and mesh systems (X-TEND mesh, I-SYS cables, GREENCABLE vegetation systems), and PRO-SERVICE offerings including regulatory inspections (VGP) and technical assistance. Carl Stahl France serves clients from SMEs to major groups across France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, with dedicated e-commerce sites for EPI and Levage divisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carl Stahl ARC: Solutions en câble et filet pour l'architecture - stainless steel cable and mesh for contemporary architecture, guardrails, safety nets, facades, lighting (X-TEND, I-SYS, GREENCABLE, X-LED products)
• IKAR
• Carl Stahl KROMER
• Carl Stahl PRO-SERVICE
• VGP (Vérifications Générales Périodiques)

Products and services

• Personal Protective Equipment (EPI) Personal protective equipment including safety helmets, masks, protective glasses, work clothing, knee pads, harnesses, lanyards, carabiners, auto-retracting fall arresters, and tripod intervention equipment. Targeted at construction, industrial, and maintenance professionals needing certified safety gear.
• Lifting and Handling Equipment (Levage et Manutention) Complete range of lifting and handling equipment including manual and motorized hoists, winches, rings and accessories, lifting slings (cable, tubular, flat strap), lashing equipment, aluminum gantries, spreader beams, lifting forks, clamps, magnets, vacuum lifters, and Hi-Force hydraulic equipment. Includes standard and custom solutions for industrial operations.
• IKAR Fall Protection Equipment IKAR cable-based fall arrest products including auto-retracting fall arresters and load arrest devices, manufactured in Germany with 39 years of expertise. Distributed exclusively by Carl Stahl in France for professionals working at height.
• Carl Stahl KROMER Balancers and Load Compensators Premium German-made balancers and load return/compensator devices for workshop and industrial applications. Known for durability, precision, reliability, and longevity in lifting and handling operations.
• X-TEND Stainless Steel Mesh System Proprietary stainless steel cable mesh system for modern architecture, used for fall protection railings, safety nets, decorative facades, and architectural installations. Registered trademark of Carl Stahl.
• I-SYS Stainless Steel Cable System Proprietary stainless steel cable system used by architects, engineers, and metalworkers for guardrails, facades, and structural applications. Registered trademark of Carl Stahl.
• GREENCABLE Vegetation Support System Proprietary vegetation support system using stainless steel cables and plots for green wall and climbing plant installations on building facades. Registered trademark of Carl Stahl.
• X-LED Architectural Lighting System Proprietary design lighting device enabling luminous projects for architectural illumination of bridges, buildings, illuminated ceilings, and commercial spaces. Registered trademark of Carl Stahl.
• Carl Stahl ARC Architectural Solutions Custom architectural cable and mesh solutions combining safety, design, and technical performance. Covers stainless steel railings, safety and decorative nets, cable facades, lightweight structures, and architectural vegetation. Includes custom design, static study, fabrication, and on-site installation services.
• PRO-SERVICE Inspection and Maintenance Services Professional services including technical assistance, training, and team assembly for stainless steel mesh installation. For EPI and Levage, provides regulatory compliance inspections (VGP), material testing, safety audits, and equipment traceability.
• VGP (Vérifications Générales Périodiques) Periodic Inspections Regulatory periodic inspections for lifting equipment (rings, shackles, hooks, hoists, slings, clamps, beams, trolleys) and PPE (harnesses, helmets, auto-retracting fall arresters, blocks, descenders, anchors, ropes, lanyards, carabiners) in compliance with French labor code articles R4323-23 and R233-42-2.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700 m2 unique PPE showroom in Alsace - the only comprehensive exhibition and sales space in the region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• IKARcoreTechnology or IntegrationIKAR is the world leader in cable fall arrest equipment with 39 years of expertise. Carl Stahl distributes IKAR products in France featuring unique product characteristics made in Germany.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Somain: French designer and manufacturer of lifting equipment, hoists, cranes and PPE. Direct competitor in the French Levage-Manutention segment for industrial buyers.
• Petzl: French manufacturer of headlamps, harnesses, lanyards and fall-arrest equipment. Directly comparable to Carl Stahl France's EPI offering, particularly the fall-protection subset distributed under partner brands.
• Manutan: Pan-European B2B distributor of industrial and workplace supplies including PPE and handling equipment. Comparable distribution-led business model serving similar mid-market and enterprise customers in France.
• Tractel Group: European-headquartered specialist in lifting, load-securing, fall protection and access equipment. Highly comparable to Carl Stahl France's Levage and EPI divisions across similar industrial customers and product categories.
• Jakob Rope Systems: Swiss manufacturer of stainless steel wire rope, mesh and architectural cable systems. Closest functional competitor to the Carl Stahl ARC Architecture portfolio (X-TEND, I-SYS).
• Würth France: French arm of the Würth Group, distributing industrial supplies, PPE and tools to trades and industry. Comparable multi-channel B2B model with catalogs, field sales and dedicated PPE offerings.
• Carl Stahl Group: German parent group of Carl Stahl France with 1,900 employees, 82 sites and €312M (2024) revenue. Comparable as the global operating entity in lifting, PPE and architectural cable systems.

Regional players

• Rexel: French-listed electrical and industrial products distributor with comparable B2B multi-channel model. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but illustrates the French industrial distribution scale Carl Stahl France operates within.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Miller Fall Protection: Honeywell-owned global fall-protection brand competing in harnesses, lanyards and SRLs. Overlaps with Carl Stahl France's EPI fall-arrest range but within a much wider industrial safety portfolio.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Global safety incumbent offering PPE, fall protection and respiratory equipment across many verticals. Comparable product categories but at much broader scale and through different channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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