société DOMARINE

What société DOMARINE does

Société DOMARINE, founded in 2009 by Dominique Gauduchon and headquartered in Orvault (near Nantes), France, is the exclusive French distributor of Fastmount invisible panel fixing systems — a family of patented mechanical clip-based mounting solutions originally developed in New Zealand. The company operates with a lean team of five employees and serves four verticals: interior architecture, furniture and cabinetry, marine/nautical construction, and recreational vehicles (notably motorhomes and camper vans). Its core value proposition addresses the conflict between aesthetic design and functional maintenance: panels are fixed securely with no visible fasteners, yet remain fully demountable for repair, reconfiguration, or end-of-life recycling.

Domarine's product portfolio encompasses seven specialized clip ranges (Stratlock, SLX, Standard, Low Profile, Very Low Profile, Metal, and Textile) plus the PanelSafe suspension safety system and a line of dedicated installation tools. Each range is engineered for specific substrates, load requirements, and environments, with pull-out resistances ranging from 5 kg to 26 kg and certifications including fire-rated and seismic variants. The flagship Stratlock range — awarded Good Design Australia and Iconic Awards in 2022 — is claimed to cover 90% of interior architecture needs such as decorative and acoustic ceilings, while the recently launched VL-PF3 clip (February 2026) won the Dame Award at METS 2025 for its self-tapping design enabling full recyclability of PET acoustic panels.

The business model is a single-channel distribution franchise: revenue is generated by importing Fastmount clips, rails, and accessories from New Zealand and reselling them through both direct sales (for project-specific technical consultation) and a network of five specialized French distributors — Interdist and Decmo for marine and vehicle markets; Quincaillerie Portalet, Legallais, and Foussier for interior architecture and woodworking. Domarine also physically hosts the European Fastmount stock at its Orvault facility, providing logistical leverage that supports faster lead times across the region. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is established on a project-quote basis. The company is privately held, founder-controlled, has no external funding, and has received Fastmount's Distributor of the Year (2023) and Best Promotion (2024) awards.

Name

société DOMARINE

Legal name

DOMARINE

Website

https://domarine.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Société DOMARINE is the exclusive French distributor of Fastmount's patented invisible panel fixing clip systems, serving interior architecture, furniture, marine, and recreational vehicle markets across France through a five-distributor network and direct technical sales from its Orvault headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Fixing Systems

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Deck Fittings & Hardware (Bitts, Fairleads, Cleats, Anchors & Chains) (IMAJAIAK)

Keywords

• Invisible panel fixing
• Architectural clip systems
• Modular panel mounting
• Furniture fastening solutions
• Marine interior fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Orvault

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Distribution of Fastmount Clips: Domarine generates revenue as the exclusive French distributor of Fastmount invisible clip fixing systems. They sell clips, rails, connectors, and installation tools through a network of specialist distributors covering marine, interior architecture, and vehicle markets. Revenue is generated through product sales with pricing based on clip type, load capacity, and quantity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Domarine is the exclusive French distributor of Fastmount invisible clip fixing systems for panel mounting. The company sells patented mechanical clip-based solutions (Stratlock, SLX, Standard, Low Profile, Very Low Profile, Metal, Textile, PanelSafe ranges plus installation tools) that secure panels to structures without visible fasteners, enabling quick installation, removal, and replacement for interior architecture, furniture, marine/nautical, and recreational vehicle professionals.

Product overview

Domarine is a French company that develops and distributes Fastmount invisible fixing systems for installing all types of panels. The core offering consists of clip-based fixing systems providing invisible, quick-install, and removable panel solutions. The product portfolio includes multiple specialized clip ranges (Stratlock for wall/ceiling panels with rail system, SLX for concealed embedding in wood/BA13, Standard for marine/woodworking, Low Profile for decorative panels, Very Low Profile for versatile applications including PET acoustic panels, Métal for heavy/fire-rated panels, Textile for cushions/upholstery), plus the PanelSafe panel suspension security system and dedicated installation tools. All products work together as a complete invisible fixing ecosystem serving architecture, furniture, marine, and leisure vehicle markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gamme Stratlock Invisible fixing solution for wall and ceiling panels, including technical, decorative and/or acoustic panels. Features a 2-crank locking system allowing panel adjustment on 4mm to 360° before final fixation. Includes SL-RLE aluminum profile rail system with orientable connectors for multidimensional structures. Covers 90% of interior architecture market needs such as decorative and acoustic ceilings.
• Gamme SLX Concealed fixing clips designed to be embedded in wood or BA13 plasterboard structures for marine market and interior architecture. Features 2-crank locking system for precise panel adjustment with pull-out resistance of 5 to 25kg.
• Gamme Standard Invisible fixing solutions for marine market, woodworking, and modular furniture. Multiple installation options: self-tapping, screwing, or adhesive. Pull-out resistance of 5 to 15kg. Reference range for marine market applications.
• Gamme Low Profile Concealed fixing for decorative panels on BA13 plasterboard or wood surfaces. Clips can be self-tapping, screwed, or glued with pull-out resistance of 5 to 15kg.
• Gamme Very Low Profile Versatile invisible fixing with variable space between panel and support from 0 to 10mm. Includes VL-PF3 clip for PET acoustic panels allowing full recyclability. Pull-out resistance of 5 to 25kg with fire-retardant certified versions available.
• Gamme Métal Concealed fixing for wall and ceiling panels requiring robust solution, including metallic panels, heavy panels, or fire-rated panels. Can be screwed or riveted with 10kg pull-out resistance and 360° adjustment.
• Gamme Textile Invisible fixing system for textiles, cushions, and upholstery for interior or exterior use. Features simple sliding locking mechanism with 26kg pull-out resistance. Suitable for sun loungers, cushions on yachts, removable seats and backs. Resistant to moisture, UV, and harsh conditions.
• Gamme Suspente de Panneaux (PanelSafe) Panel security system enabling controlled removal of wall and ceiling panels. Panel remains safely suspended during maintenance or removal operations. Compatible with all clip ranges except textile clips. Anti-seismic versions available.
• Outils d'installation Installation tools designed to guarantee precise, fast, and secure mounting across all clip ranges. Includes centering inserts, drilling bits, installation tools, and panel removal tools.

Quantifiable outcome

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Named customers14 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

One partnership is on record.

• FastmountflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009Domarine is the exclusive French distributor of Fastmount invisible fixing clip systems. Fastmount, founded in New Zealand, developed the reference solution for invisible panel fixing over 20+ years. The partnership has been active since 2009, with Domarine distributing to the marine, interior architecture, furniture, and vehicle markets in France.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Knauf: Global manufacturer of drywall (BA13), plasters, and ceiling systems. Highly relevant because Domarine's Low Profile and SLX ranges are designed to be embedded into Knauf-type plasterboard substrates used in interior architecture.
• Häfele: German global hardware and fittings distributor with deep catalogs of furniture, architectural, and cabinetry hardware sold through B2B channels. Overlaps with Domarine in interior architecture fittings and modular furniture hardware but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Würth Industrie France: French arm of the Würth Group, a global industrial fastener, tool, and hardware supplier. Competes broadly in fastening solutions for construction, marine, and industrial assembly though not focused on invisible panel clips.
• Hettich: German furniture fittings giant offering hinges, drawer runners, and connector systems. Competes with Domarine in the furniture and cabinetry segment on removable/modular assembly but serves a much broader portfolio.
• Blum: Austrian manufacturer of furniture fittings (hinges, lift systems, drawer runners). Adjacent in the modular/demountable furniture space where Domarine's Standard and Textile ranges are also used, though Blum focuses on cabinetry rather than panel-to-structure fixing.
• Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment France: French distribution arm of Saint-Gobain, distributing building materials and interior finishing products. Competes at the channel layer with Domarine for visibility in architecture and construction specifications, though not in invisible fastening systems specifically.

Direct peers

• Sugatsune: Japanese manufacturer specializing in invisible, concealed, and soft-close hardware (hinges, latches, stays, clips) for architecture, marine, and furniture. Highly analogous product concept of concealed mechanical fixings serving similar design-driven end customers.
• Fastmount: New Zealand-based manufacturer of the very invisible clip fixing systems that Domarine distributes exclusively in France. Closely aligned product portfolio (Stratlock, VL, Standard, Metal, Textile ranges) and identical target customers in marine, architecture, and furniture.

Others

• Legallais: French B2B hardware distributor serving woodworking and interior fitting professionals. Overlaps as a downstream channel for Domarine but is also a broader competitor for hardware specification decisions on French projects.
• Foussier: French hardware distributor for trades and interior architecture professionals. Acts as a Domarine reseller but competes at the broader hardware distribution layer for project specifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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