What CEMAD does

CEMAD (legal name: Claret Escaliers Menuiserie Agencement Décoration) is a French family-owned specialist in high-end custom woodworking, joinery, and interior fitting, headquartered in Mitry-Mory, Île-de-France. Founded in 1877 by Eugène Pingeon (a Compagnon du Tour de France) and merged with the CEMAD brand in 1993 while remaining under family ownership, the company operates a vertically integrated model encompassing an in-house Bureau d'Etude (design office), a 7,000 m² production facility (3,500 m² of workshops) equipped with 5-axis CNC machinery, painting/lacquering booths with drying oven, and dedicated installation teams. Workforce totals 48 personnel per company documentation (with one firmographic source citing 86 inclusive of SEPMAD), structured across Direction, Chargés d'Affaires, draftsmen, fabrication teams (workshop manager, team leaders, companions, painters/varnishers, drivers, apprentices), and installation crews led by four site supervisors.

The company serves a high-end clientele spanning luxury fashion boutiques (Dior, Cartier, Boucheron, Chloé, Balmain), iconic Paris hotels (Plaza Athénée, Crillon, Lutétia), corporate headquarters (Allianz, Sanofi, Carrefour, Capgemini, Clifford Chance, Wavestone, Scor), travel retail (CDG Terminals 2E/2D, London Luton), government (Ministère de la Défense), and private residences. Project scope extends beyond wood to include stainless steel, brass, leather, mirrors, granite, marble, LED lighting, and refrigeration integration.

Revenue is generated through project-based custom contracts priced via personalized quotes ('devis personnalisé'), with multi-year contract cadence. Disclosed revenue was €6.866M in 2016, down from a €11.672M peak in 2012. Distribution is direct via Chargés d'Affaires managing client portfolios, with no intermediaries. The company holds QUALIBAT 4313 and 7312 certifications, is an Enterprise Partner of the Compagnons du Tour de France (AOCDTF), and carries a Banque de France G3 strong credit rating.

Name

CEMAD

Legal name

Claret Escaliers Menuiserie Agencement Décoration

Website

https://cemad.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CEMAD is a French family-owned specialist in high-end custom woodworking, joinery, and interior fitting founded in 1877, serving luxury fashion boutiques, iconic hotels, corporate headquarters, and private residences with fully in-house design, fabrication, and installation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mitry-Mory

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Carpentry and Interior Fitting Projects: Project-based revenue from design, fabrication, and installation of custom woodwork, joinery, and interior fitting solutions for high-end clients including luxury boutiques, hotels, restaurants, corporate headquarters, and private residences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

CEMAD is a specialist provider of high-end custom woodworking, joinery, and interior fitting-out services. The company offers end-to-end project delivery encompassing in-house design (Bureau d'Etude), fabrication in its 7,000 m² workshops with modern CNC machinery, professional finishing (varnishing, lacquering), and on-site installation by skilled craftsmen. It serves luxury hotels, restaurants, fashion boutiques, corporate headquarters, government buildings, and high-end private residences.

Product overview

CEMAD is a specialist provider of high-end custom woodworking and interior fitting-out services, operating as a single unified service offering rather than a modular software platform. The company provides end-to-end solutions encompassing in-house design, manufacturing, finishing, and on-site installation for luxury hotels, restaurants, boutiques, office headquarters, and private residences. With roots dating back to 1877 and a workforce of approximately 48 people including specialized craftsmen, the company serves prestigious clients including Dior, Cartier, Chanel, and major hotel chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Interior Fitting-Out Services (Solutions sur mesure)

Quantifiable outcome

• QUALIBAT 4313 - Menuiserie Technicité Supérieure
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AOCDTF (Association Ouvrière des Compagnons du Tour de France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnterprise Partner of the Companions of the Tour de France - a prestigious traditional French craftsmen organization dating back centuries. This partnership provides access to traditional craftsmanship training and validates the company's heritage and technical expertise.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Poggenpohl: German luxury kitchen and interior systems manufacturer with global distribution, serving high-end residential and commercial interiors. Comparable to CEMAD on premium joinery capabilities and luxury clientele, though broader in geographic reach and product scope.
• Poliform: Italian luxury furniture and interior systems manufacturer offering wardrobes, kitchens, and complete interior solutions for upscale residential and hospitality projects. Overlaps with CEMAD on custom millwork capabilities and luxury project work, though at materially larger scale and broader product range.
• Bulthaup: German premium kitchen manufacturer offering architectural millwork and bespoke joinery systems for luxury residential and hospitality projects. Comparable to CEMAD on premium craftsmanship, custom millwork capabilities, and luxury end clients, but at much larger scale and with a kitchen-led product mix.
• Roche Bobois: French-listed luxury furniture brand with global retail network, offering upscale furniture and interior accessories. Comparable to CEMAD on luxury end-client base and French craftsmanship heritage, but at materially larger scale and with a broader (catalog-style) product model rather than custom agencement.

Direct peers

• Hugues Chevalier: French manufacturer of luxury bespoke furniture and interior fittings, with showrooms in Paris and a focus on high-end residential, hospitality, and yacht projects. Closely comparable to CEMAD in product mix (cabinetry, paneling, custom interior fit-out) and clientele.
• Christian Liaigre: French luxury furniture and interior design house producing bespoke furniture, lighting, and full interior fit-outs for hotels, residences, and luxury retail. Strong overlap with CEMAD in craftsmanship-driven luxury interior execution and project-based revenue model.
• Tréca Paris: French luxury bedding and headboard manufacturer with heritage dating to the 1930s, serving luxury hotels and high-end residences. Comparable to CEMAD on luxury hospitality clientele and bespoke French manufacturing heritage, though narrower product scope (bedroom).
• Maison Boilot: Paris-based luxury interior fittings and bespoke joinery firm serving hotels, boutiques, and private residences. Comparable to CEMAD on client overlap (luxury hospitality/retail), custom craftsmanship model, and project-based delivery in the Île-de-France market.
• Atelier Alain Ellouz: Atelier specializing in luxury plaster and alabaster lightings and interior architectural features for high-end hotels, palaces, and residences. Overlaps with CEMAD on luxury hospitality clientele and the bespoke project-based delivery model, though focused on plaster rather than wood.

Emerging players

• Marotte: French bespoke furniture and joinery workshop focused on luxury residential and boutique commercial projects. Comparable to CEMAD on craft-driven custom model and Île-de-France presence, though with a smaller scale and narrower clientele.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cemad

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 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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