CREATION 1538 / Métallerie Artisanale

What CREATION 1538 / Métallerie Artisanale does

CRÉATION 1538 (legal entity SAS CRÉATION 1538, Siret 829 095 207 000 33) is a privately held artisanal metalworking company founded in its current form in 2017 by Michel Ballay and Irène Maire-Ballay, operating from a single workshop in the ZA de l'Allan industrial zone in Vieux-Charmont, France. The company designs, fabricates in-house, and installs bespoke metalwork — including stairs, railings, gates and fences, skylights and canopies, security grilles, pergolas, custom art pieces, and metal furniture — in steel, stainless steel, wrought iron, and glass. Processes span welding, forging, laser cutting, thermolacquer powder coating, sandblasting, and CNC machining of bespoke glass clamps. A sub-brand, Renov'métal, addresses renovation and heritage restoration work.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time, project-based bespoke commissions priced per quote, with customer-disclosed budget brackets of €3,000–€5,000 (small residential items such as security grilles and simple railings), €5,000–€8,000 (mid-range projects such as custom staircases, bi-material railings, and automated gates), and €8,000+ (large custom staircases, heritage renovations, custom furniture, and public/commercial installations). An additional stream comes from installation of bicycle parking infrastructure under the Alvéole+ national subsidy program. Customer mix is split between individual homeowners (primary), local governments and public institutions (primary), and real estate professionals and SMBs (secondary).

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: customers submit a detailed project inquiry through the company website, followed by an at-home consultation for measurements and personalized study, with all fabrication performed in-house at the Vieux-Charmont workshop and installation delivered by the team. Acquisition is supported by an informational blog (covering NF P01-012/P01-013 compliance), Google reviews ('EXCELLENT' rating on 19 reviews), an active social presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and earned media including a France Bleu radio feature and selection as host of the Route des Savoir-Faire du Pays de Montbéliard inauguration in May 2023. Geographic focus is the Nord Franche-Comté region (Montbéliard, Belfort, Héricourt) and southern Alsace, with statements of willingness to study requests from beyond that perimeter.

Name

CREATION 1538 / Métallerie Artisanale

Legal name

SAS CRÉATION 1538

Website

https://creation1538.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CRÉATION 1538 is a French artisanal metalworking company that designs, fabricates in-house, and installs bespoke stairs, railings, gates, skylights, security grilles, and custom metal art pieces in steel, stainless steel, wrought iron, and glass for homeowners, local governments, and SMBs across the Nord Franche-Comté and southern Alsace regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Metalwork and Custom Ironwork Services

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Window & Door Fabrication & Replacement (HSAPAJAI), Custom Cabinet Design & Build (HSAPAIAA)

Keywords

• Custom metalwork fabrication
• Decorative ironwork services
• Metal staircase manufacturing
• Wrought iron railings
• Security grille installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Vieux-Charmont

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Fabrication and Installation Projects: One-time project-based revenue from the design, in-house fabrication, and on-site installation of bespoke metalwork. Each project is individually quoted based on materials, complexity, dimensions, and finishing. Services cover staircases, railings, gates, fencing, skylights, canopies, security grilles, and unique custom pieces. Includes after-sales service.
2. Renovation and Restoration Services: Renovation of existing metal structures (heritage gates, historic railings, cemetery fences) including sandblasting, repair, repainting, and reinstallation. Project-based pricing.
3. Bicycle Equipment Installation (Alvéole+ Program): Installation of co-financed bicycle parking infrastructure (racks, shelters, repair stations, e-park stations) under the Alvéole+ national subsidy program. Creation 1538 acts as an approved equipment supplier and installer, facilitating client applications for program subsidies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CREATION 1538 is an artisanal metalworking and decorative ironwork company (Maître Artisan Ferronnier) that designs, fabricates in-house, and installs custom metal structures. Core offerings include custom interior and exterior staircases, safety railings and balustrades, gates and fencing, skylights and canopies, security grilles, and one-of-a-kind artistic metalwork (pièces uniques) in steel, stainless steel, wrought iron, and glass for homeowners, businesses, and local governments.

Product overview

CREATION 1538 is an artisanal metalworking and decorative ironwork company offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom-made metal products and services. The core offering centers on five main product categories: custom stairs (escaliers), railings/balustrades (garde-corps), gates/fences (portails/clôtures), skylights/canopies (verrières/marquises), and security grilles (grilles de défense). The company additionally provides bespoke art metalwork (pièces uniques), bicycle parking infrastructure under the Alvéole+ label, and specialized services for public sector clients (collectivités). All products are designed, fabricated in their workshop, and installed on-site, working with steel, stainless steel, wrought iron, and glass. The company operates from Vieux-Charmont serving the Nord Franche-Comté region including Montbéliard, Belfort, and surrounding areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Renov'métal: Metal renovation services brand associated with the company, appearing on logo and linked website renovmetal.fr

Products and services

• Escaliers sur mesure (Custom Stairs)
• Garde-corps, Rambardes, Mains courantes (Railings, Balustrades, Handrails) Custom safety railings, balustrades, and handrails for stairs, balconies, terraces, and mezzanines. Available in steel, stainless steel, wrought iron, and combinations with wood and glass. Includes anti-fall protection systems compliant with NF P01-012 and NF P01-013 safety regulations.
• Portails, Portillons, Clôtures (Gates, Pedestrian Gates, Fences) Custom-made swing and sliding gates, pedestrian gates, and fencing in steel, stainless steel, wrought iron, and perforated sheet metal. Options include thermolacquer coating and electric motorization.
• Verrières, Marquises, Puits de lumière (Skylights, Canopies, Light Wells) Custom workshop-style skylights, glass partitions, canopies, and light wells designed to bring natural daylight into buildings. Includes industrial-style verrières, pergolas, verandas, and glass floors with metal frames.
• Grilles de défense, Grilles anti-effraction (Security Grilles) Anti-burglary security grilles for doors and windows, made from wrought iron, stainless steel, or steel. Provides protection while maintaining aesthetic appeal, for residential and commercial properties.
• Pièces uniques, Métallerie d'Art (Custom Art Metalwork) Bespoke artistic metal pieces created in collaboration with clients or interior architects. Includes custom furniture, decorative elements, and unique architectural features in wrought iron, steel, and stainless steel.
• Équipements vélos Alvéole+ (Bicycle Parking Equipment) Bicycle parking infrastructure installation services including bike racks, shelters, e-park stations, inflation stations, and repair stations, co-financed through the national Alvéole+ program managed by the Fédération Française des Usagers de la Bicyclette (FUB).
• Ouvrages pour Collectivités (Public Sector Metalwork) Metalwork products and services specifically designed for local authorities and public institutions, including public space security grilles, urban furniture, perforated steel railings, and PMR (disabled access) compliance installations.
• Mobilier métallique sur mesure (Custom Metal Furniture) Custom metal furniture including steel cabinets, shelves, desks with glass tops, and decorative metalwork pieces for interior design.
• Renovation and Restoration Services Renovation of existing metal structures (heritage gates, historic railings, cemetery fences) including sandblasting, repair, repainting, and reinstallation. Project-based pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19 Google reviews, rating 'EXCELLENT' — demonstrates high customer satisfaction and quality of craftsmanship

Named customers11 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alvéole+ (Fédération Française des Usagers de la Bicyclette — FUB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreation 1538 is an approved Alvéole+ equipment supplier and installer. The Alvéole+ program, managed by the Fédération Française des Usagers de la Bicyclette (FUB), provides co-financing for bicycle parking infrastructure installations. Creation 1538 accompanies clients through the application process and benefits from subsidies for the installation of bicycle racks, shelters, repair stations, and e-park stations. This partnership expands the company's addressable market into the public infrastructure and sustainable mobility sector.
• Renov'métalminorOthersRenov'métal is a related metal renovation brand/company referenced on the Creation 1538 website header and footer. Creation 1538 appears to share branding and/or ownership with Renov'métal (both linked from the same logo/header area), suggesting they operate under a common group or shared commercial entity. No further details on the nature of the relationship were found.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: Global building materials conglomerate whose divisions (including door/window and habitat solutions) produce metal architectural components at scale. A broad incumbent whose product portfolio touches Creation 1538's market but does not compete in the artisanal bespoke segment.
• BigMat: Leading French network of independent building materials distributors serving tradespeople and homeowners. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but its product range (railings, gates, fencing) frames the price-conscious alternative to Creation 1538's bespoke offerings.
• Point.P: Major French building materials distribution brand (Saint-Gobain group) supplying contractors and individuals with metalwork-adjacent products. Comparable as a channel-level competitor for renovation-driven metal purchases in the same regional catchment.
• Lapeyre: Major French home renovation chain offering custom interior stairs, railings (garde-corps), doors, and security products at industrial scale. Competes with Creation 1538 across its core residential offerings but at a standardized, mass-market price point rather than true bespoke craftsmanship.

Direct peers

• Abri Plus: French manufacturer and installer of bicycle shelters, racks, and urban mobility furniture, also operating as an approved Alvéole+ supplier. Directly comparable to Creation 1538's emerging Alvéole+ bicycle infrastructure line and competes for the same municipal tender pipeline.
• Noralsy: French manufacturer/installer of automatic gates, barriers, security doors, and access-control systems. Overlaps with Creation 1538's portails, grilles de défense, and security-related product lines, particularly for residential and small-business customers.
• Ferronnerie d'Art Régis Bugnon: Independent French artisan ferronnerie offering bespoke staircases, railings, gates, and decorative metalwork to residential and heritage clients. Operates in the same craft segment as Creation 1538 with a similar custom-project business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Creation-FerronneriedArt-Montb
• Facebookfacebook.com/creation1538metallerie
• Instagraminstagram.com/creation1538
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/creation-1538

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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