CRP

What CRP does

CRP is a French family-owned manufacturer of precast technical concrete products for public works, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Malemort-sur-Corrèze. The company operates five production sites on an 18-hectare campus with combined annual output exceeding 220,000 tonnes, serving French contractors and municipalities exclusively through a network of négoce building-material distributors. Its portfolio spans circular and large-format square/rectangular manholes, stormwater collection components (safety aqueduct heads, gullies, canifentes), PMR accessibility products (TACTILGRIP tactile paving, LIFELINE guidance slabs, CITYPROTECT and CITYBUS curbs), and public lighting foundations (STABIL). Manufacturing relies on vibrocompaction and a proprietary delayed-demolding (démoulage différé) process, with Factory 5 — inaugurated in May 2022 — described by the company as unique worldwide for its level of automation, requiring only two operators to produce one manhole bottom every 90 seconds.

CRP's revenue model is purely transactional hardware sales; pricing is quote-based with a Franco delivery threshold of 28 tonnes to a single point, and surcharges apply for multi-point, half-truck, and construction-site deliveries. The company holds multiple NF certifications (NF120, NF191, NF187, NF P98-351, NF P98-352, NF EN 1340, NF EN 476) verified by AFNOR, CERIB, and CSTB, which are effectively mandatory for French public-works tenders. Recent product launches include the patented STOPSPEED SuperTrafic® 100% concrete speed bump (November 2024) with a dedicated website, and the S'CALP digital calepinage planning tool.

The company has steadily extended into regulatory-driven adjacent categories — SNCF-format railway-platform slabs, road safety speed bumps, and digital planning tools — and pursues vertical sustainability initiatives including 100% waste valorization through long-standing partnerships with Pouzol (since 2000) and PAPREC, plus an internal carbon-footprint measurement tool that has cut CO2 by up to 18% on certain products. Distribution, pricing, and product strategy remain entirely oriented around French public-works and municipal infrastructure demand, with no disclosed international footprint.

Name

CRP

Legal name

CRP SAS

Website

https://crpsas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CRP is a French family-owned manufacturer of precast technical concrete products for public works, producing manholes, stormwater components, and accessibility infrastructure across five factories. Its products are sold exclusively through négoce building-material distributors serving French contractors and municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precast Concrete Products for Public Works

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (32739), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Precast Concrete Products (IMADAAAB)

Keywords

• Precast concrete products
• Public works infrastructure
• Concrete manhole systems
• Stormwater drainage products
• Accessibility paving slabs

Headquarters

HQ city

Malemort-sur-Corrèze

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Concrete Products Sales: CRP manufactures and sells a complete range of specialized concrete products for public works including circular and square manholes, PMR (mobility reduced persons) road products, stormwater collection, and lighting/signalization bases. All sales are conducted exclusively through negoce (building material distributor) partners. Products are sold as one-time purchases with delivery included based on Franco conditions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CRP manufactures and sells a complete range of technical precast concrete products for public works, including circular and square/rectangular manholes, stormwater collection elements, PMR accessibility road products (tactile paving, guidance slabs, curbs), and public lighting/signalization foundations. All products are 100% made in France across five production sites, with NF-certified ranges (EU PRO, TACTILGRIP, LIFELINE) and the patented STOPSPEED SuperTrafic® speed bump. Sales are conducted exclusively through a network of negoces (building material distributors) across France.

Product overview

CRP is a manufacturer of technical concrete products for public works, operating 5 production sites across 18 hectares in Malemort-sur-Corrèze, France. The portfolio comprises physical infrastructure products organized into five main categories: (1) circular manholes (EU PRO and EP lines with Ø800 and Ø1000 diameters), (2) large-format square and rectangular manholes XL (manufactured via delayed-demolding in the highly automated Factory 5), (3) stormwater collection products (aqueduct heads, gullies, canifentes), (4) PMR accessibility products (TACTILGRIP tactile paving, LIFELINE guidance slabs, CITYPROTECT and CITYBUS curbs), and (5) public lighting foundations (STABIL, straight-edge, and temporary massifs). Key branded products include the patented STOPSPEED SuperTrafic® speed bump and the NF-certified EU PRO, TACTILGRIP, and LIFELINE ranges. CRP also offers digital tools including S'CALP for interactive layout planning and a document download portal. All products are 100% made in France, with annual output exceeding 220,000 tonnes, and are distributed exclusively through material traders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TACTILGRIP: Certified NF tactile paving slabs (dalles podotactiles) for accessibility, available in 4cm, 6cm, and 8cm heights and multiple colors including Blanc Fjord, Noir Profond, Granit Beige, Granit Gris Tarn. Also includes a specific SNCF format for railway platforms.
• CITYPROTECT
• EU PRO
• STOPSPEED SuperTrafic
• S'CALP

Products and services

• Regards circulaires (Circular Manholes) NF120-certified circular inspection chambers for wastewater and stormwater networks, available in Ø800 and Ø1000 diameters. Includes EU PRO sub-line for wastewater with molded channels, flat-bottom stormwater models, height-adjustment elements, and CIRCLE distribution slabs.
• Regards carrés et rectangulaires XL (Square and Rectangular Manholes XL) Large-format square and rectangular manholes exceeding 1500 cm dimensions, manufactured using the delayed-demolding process in Factory 5. Square sizes range from 800x800 to 2000x2000; rectangular sizes from 1000x1500 to 2000x4000.
• Collecte eaux pluviales (Stormwater Collection) Stormwater management products including NF191-certified safety aqueduct heads (têtes d'aqueduc de sécurité), bridge heads, gullies (bouches d'égout), catch basin slabs (dalles pour avaloir), and canifentes for road drainage.
• Voirie PMR & voirie technique (PMR Road & Technical Road Products) NF187-certified accessibility and technical road products including TACTILGRIP tactile paving slabs (dalles podotactiles), LIFELINE guidance slabs, CITYPROTECT anti-parking curbs (GS1, GS4, GSS profiles), and CITYBUS platform curbs for public transport boarding areas.
• Eclairage public & signalisation (Public Lighting & Signaling) Lamppost foundations and mounting systems including STABIL lamppost foundations, straight-edge foundations (massifs à bord droit), and temporary foundations (massifs provisoires) for public lighting and signaling infrastructure.
• STOPSPEED SuperTrafic® A patented 100% concrete speed bump product with full regulatory compliance, developed with support from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region and the European Union (FranceRelance funding). Fully patented and compliant.
• S'CALP Interactive Calepinage Planning Tool Interactive web-based planning software accessible via crpcalepinage.fr portal, enabling customers to optimize product usage, minimize waste, and forecast necessary quantities for sanitation and road projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to -18% carbon footprint reduction on certain products through weight reduction and formulation optimization
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PouzolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Partnership for recycling concrete waste and production rejects. Pouzol crushes materials and transforms them into aggregates reintegrated into CRP's concrete formulations. This partnership enables 100% valorization of production waste since 2000.
• PAPRECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sorting, collecting, and directing industrial waste (wood, cardboard, scrap metal, plastics, DIB) to appropriate valorization channels. CRP aims for 100% waste valorization through this partnership.
• CERIB (Centre d'Études et de Recherches de l'Industrie du Béton)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerQuality control and certification partner that performs resistance tests and product verification to ensure CRP's compliance with NF standards and quality processes defined in the Quality Action Manual.
• CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerScientific and technical partner for building sector that verifies and certifies CRP's commitment to quality processes and NF compliance.
• Agence THRIVEminorOthersWeb development agency that designed and developed the CRP website. Located at 38 cours de l'Intendance, 33000 Bordeaux.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fabemi: French family-owned concrete products manufacturer spanning structural, drainage, and public works categories. Comparable business model and customer base in France.
• Stradal (CRH): French precast concrete subsidiary of CRH producing manholes, channels, and infrastructure products. Direct competitor with comparable NF-certified product range and distribution model.
• Alkern: Leading French precast concrete manufacturer producing manholes, drainage, and public works concrete products. Direct competitor to CRP in the same product categories and French market, with overlapping distribution through negoces.
• Bonna Sabla: Historic French manufacturer of precast concrete products for water, sanitation, and infrastructure. Direct competitor to CRP in manholes, hydraulic products, and public works concrete.

Broad incumbents

• EJ (East Jordan Iron Works): Global manufacturer of manhole covers, drainage, and infrastructure access products. Competes in France through iron and concrete solutions for utility networks.
• Wienerberger: European leader in building materials including concrete pavers and infrastructure products. Larger incumbent with adjacent exposure to public works and drainage markets in France.
• Saint-Gobain PAM: Subsidiary of Saint-Gobain producing ductile iron and concrete pipeline/access products for water networks. Larger incumbent with overlapping presence in wastewater manhole and infrastructure markets.

Emerging players

• Hauraton: German specialist in drainage channels and stormwater management products. Adjacent competitor to CRP's stormwater collection line, with growing presence in French public works.

Regional players

• Carrod Industrie: Spanish-headquartered manufacturer of precast concrete products for infrastructure and public works. Comparable product range but primarily serves Iberian markets with limited French presence.

Others

• CERIB: French concrete industry research and certification body that partners with CRP for quality testing. Relevant ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor; provides NF certification infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crpsas

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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