DRI France

What DRI France does

DRI France (legal name DRI, SARL) is a French industrial equipment distributor and certified service provider headquartered in Gravelines, Nord, founded in 2003 with six employees and EUR 420,000 of registered capital. The company distributes a multi-brand portfolio covering lifting and handling equipment (pneumatic, electric ATEX, hydraulic and manual hoists and winches up to 200 tonnes), pumps and agitators (ARO diaphragm and piston pumps, Albin peristaltic, SEKO dosing, VARISCO gear, Tsurumi/Calpeda submersible, Grün drum-emptying), mechanical seals, and Krautzberger surface-coating systems. It is an official French importer or distributor for approximately eleven international brands including ARO/Ingersoll Rand, FluidMix, EMCE, Krautzberger, SEKO, TSURUMI, CALPEDA, VARISCO, Albin Pump, and GRÜN-PUMPEN.

The business monetizes through four streams: one-time equipment sales, recurring rental of pneumatic hoists and winches, certified multi-brand after-sales repair performed with OEM parts and a 200-tonne dynamic test bench, and spare-parts distribution. Go-to-market is direct technical sales led by named specialists (Jean-Charles Watel for pumps/agitators/spraying and Pascal Villain for hoists/winch/rental). The customer base spans Oil & Gas (Subsea 7, Total, James Fisher Offshore), Chemicals (BASF), Steel (ArcelorMittal), Coatings (Tollens, PPG), Construction (Bouygues), and Infrastructure (Eurotunnel), with Oil & Gas flagged as the primary vertical. Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed.

The company's competitive footing rests on its broad multi-brand distribution rights, an ATEX-certified product range, and a certified repair center with a 200-tonne test bench described as unique in the French market — capabilities that allow it to serve as an integrated supplier and service partner in industrial niches dominated by a handful of large OEMs.

Name

DRI France

Legal name

DRI

Website

https://dri-france.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DRI France is a French specialty industrial equipment distributor and certified service provider, supplying pumps, hoists, winches, agitators, mechanical seals, and spraying systems — along with repair, rental, and spare parts — to Oil & Gas, chemical, coatings, and manufacturing customers under official partnerships with brands such as Ingersoll Rand, ARO, Krautzberger, FluidMix, EMCE, SEKO, Tsurumi, Calpeda, VARISCO, and Albin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI), Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Industrial equipment distribution
• Pneumatic hoists winches
• Industrial pumps agitators
• Spraying coating equipment
• ATEX certified equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Gravelines, Nord

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial equipment including pumps, hoists, winches, agitators, mechanical seals, and spraying equipment from various brand partners.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of pneumatic hoists and winches from an important park of available equipment.
3. After-Sales Service and Repair: Certified repair center for all types of pneumatic products across all brands, using original manufacturer parts, with testing bench capabilities.
4. Spare Parts: Supply of original manufacturer spare parts for maintained equipment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DRI France distributes industrial equipment for fluid handling, lifting, and surface coating applications, acting as an authorized French importer for brands such as ARO, Ingersoll Rand, Krautzberger, FluidMix, SEKO, VARISCO, TSURUMI, CALPEDA, Albin Pump, and GRÜN-PUMPEN. The company sells and rents pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, and manual hoists and winches, pumps and agitators, mechanical seals, and spraying systems, while also providing certified after-sales repair and a 200-tonne dynamic test bench for Factory Acceptance Testing.

Product overview

DRI France operates as an industrial equipment distributor and specialist in France, offering a diversified portfolio of lifting & handling equipment (hoists, winches), pumps & agitators, and spraying systems. The company functions as both a distributor of established international brands (ARO, Ingersoll Rand, Albin, SEKO, VARISCO, Tsurumi, Calpeda, Krautzberger, FluidMix) and a provider of specialized solutions for industrial sectors including oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, food processing, and manufacturing. Their offering spans from base equipment to complete pumping systems and includes rental and after-sales service for pneumatic hoists and winches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pneumatic Hoists (Palans Pneumatiques)

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ingersoll RandcoreTechnology or IntegrationDRI France distributes Ingersoll Rand products including pneumatic hoists, electric hoists, hydraulic equipment, pneumatic motors, ergonomic balancers (Zero Gravity), and tools. The partnership includes access to complete product documentation and training.
• ARO (Ingersoll Rand brand)coreTechnology or IntegrationDRI France is a distributor of ARO pumps including pneumatic diaphragm pumps, piston pumps, food-grade pumps, and powder pumps. Official distributor status with access to exploded views and spare parts documentation.
• KrautzbergercoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with German company Krautzberger (since 1903) for complete spraying equipment range including automatic and manual pistols, pressure pots, paint cabins, and custom solutions.
• FLUIDMIXcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial importer of FLUIDMIX agitators in France, including standard and submersible models for industrial mixing applications.
• SEKOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of SEKO dosing pumps for electric pump applications.
• TSURUMIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of TSURUMI submersible pumps and sewage pumps.
• CALPEDAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of CALPEDA pumps including submersible, sewage, and surface pumps.
• VARISCOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of VARISCO gear pumps including self-priming centrifugal, internal gear, and external gear pumps.
• Albin PumpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of ALBIN peristaltic pumps for dosing and transfer applications.
• GRÜN-PUMPENminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of GRÜN-PUMPEN drum emptying pumps.
• Subsea 7coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Subsea 7 for Oil & Gas sector equipment supply, including offshore applications. Joint efforts in specialized equipment for subsea operations.
• TotalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Total for Oil & Gas sector equipment supply and specialized applications.
• James Fisher Offshore (Fendercare)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with James Fisher Offshore/Fendercare for Oil & Gas offshore equipment including winches and marine equipment.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Rubix: One of Europe's largest industrial maintenance and equipment distributors, providing MRO supplies including pumps, hoists, and fluid power components. Comparable to DRI France in product categories (pumps, hoists) and customer base (industrial end-users), though at significantly greater scale.
• Krautzberger: German manufacturer of industrial spraying and coating equipment (since 1903) and DRI France's core principal for the Pulvérisation product line. Comparable as the upstream principal whose products DRI France distributes, and a potential competitor for direct sales in France.
• Axflow: Pan-European distributor of pumps and fluid handling equipment serving process industries. Highly comparable to DRI France as a multi-principal specialist pump and fluid-power distributor with service capabilities across multiple European geographies.
• Manutan: European B2B distributor of industrial and facility equipment and supplies. Overlaps with DRI France in industrial MRO product categories (pumps, hoists, fluid handling) and in serving industrial customers, though Manutan is a much broader-line catalog distributor.

Broad incumbents

• Grundfos: Global pump manufacturer specializing in water, dosing, and industrial fluid handling. Overlaps with DRI France's dosing pump (SEKO) and submersible pump categories and the same industrial customer base, though Grundfos sells direct and via its own distributor network.
• Xylem: Global water and wastewater technology company with a major pump portfolio (Flygt, Wedeco). Comparable to DRI France's submersible and water-treatment pump offerings (TSURUMI/CALPEDA) and to its Water Treatment & Papermaking customer segment.
• Ingersoll Rand: Global manufacturer of pneumatic hoists, pumps (ARO), compressors, and fluid handling equipment — and DRI France's principal supplier. Highly relevant as the upstream brand whose products DRI France distributes, and as a competitor when Ingersoll Rand sells direct to large accounts in the region.
• Atlas Copco: Global manufacturer of compressors, vacuum, pneumatics, and industrial tools. Comparable to DRI France in the pneumatic equipment domain (pneumatic hoists, motors, tools) and in serving oil & gas, automotive, and general industrial customers in France.
• Flowserve: Global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and related fluid motion control equipment. Comparable because DRI France serves overlapping customers in oil & gas, chemical, and power with overlapping product categories (pumps, mechanical seals/garnitures mécaniques).
• Sulzer: Global pump and rotating equipment manufacturer serving oil & gas, chemical, and water end-markets. Comparable to DRI France in fluid handling equipment categories and the same enterprise customer verticals (Total, chemical majors), though Sulzer is a direct manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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