What Eco Création does

Eco Création is a French manufacturer of patented, energy-self-sufficient inflatable structures, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Divatte-sur-Loire near Nantes, operating as a SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée) under founder-owner Stéphane Piraud. The company designs and manufactures custom waterproof, self-inflating structures that operate without permanent blowers or motors, applied across six verticals: sports and leisure, amusement parks, events, rescue and protection, yachting, and industrial/defense. Its core technology is a patented double-wall rigid floor (plancher rigide double paroi), first filed in 2004, achieving 500 mbar pressure—25 times the rigidity of conventional 20 mbar ventilated arch systems. Eco Création holds at least six registered French patents covering its pontoons, anti-pollution barriers, the rigid floor technology, and open water swimming structures co-developed with the French Swimming Federation (FFN).

The product portfolio spans rescue boards and intervention pontoons, anti-pollution barriers and pontoons, open water swimming competition structures (pontoons and finish arches), modular aquatic parks under the BimB'Pulse sub-brand, yacht accessories (docking stations, fenders, slides, benches), event infrastructure (arches, giant screens, podiums, advertising cubes, furniture, stands), and bespoke custom solutions for industrial clients such as CNES, DGA, EDF Renouvelables, Sanofi, and Omexom (Vinci). Notably, the company was the exclusive supplier of inflatable water buoys and structures for rowing and open water events at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and previously manufactured the world's largest inflatable pontoon for Omexom to serve as a floating platform for solar panel installation on Lake Lazer. Customer base includes more than 600 French municipalities alongside major enterprise clients.

Eco Création operates a project-based B2B model with all products made-to-order and priced via custom quotes. Revenue is generated through one-time custom manufacturing plus year-round after-sales service and maintenance from its Divatte-sur-Loire workshop. Distribution is exclusively direct, with no resellers or intermediaries; sales depend on direct engagement with technical and commercial teams, quote requests, and trade show presence. The company is privately held as a SARL with no disclosed institutional investment, no M&A activity, and a headcount of approximately 9 employees.

Name

Eco Création

Legal name

SARL EcoCréation – Stéphane PIRAUD

Website

https://ecocreation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eco Création is a French manufacturer of patented, energy-self-sufficient waterproof inflatable structures founded in 2003, serving municipalities, sports federations, amusement parks, defense agencies, and yachting clients with custom rescue, event, and aquatic products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Inflatable Structures Manufacturing

SIC

Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Park Design, Engineering & Construction (Master Planning, Build) (THAAABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Park Equipment & Technology Suppliers (Slides, Pumps, Filtration, Ride Systems) (THAAABAK), Inflatable Water Parks (Floating Obstacle Courses) (THAAABAF), Aquatic Playgrounds & Splash Pads (Spray Parks, Kids’ Water Play) (THAAABAE)

Keywords

• Custom inflatable structures
• Aquatic park equipment
• Inflatable rescue equipment
• Event inflatable structures
• Inflatable marine products

Headquarters

HQ city

Divatte-sur-Loire, Pays de la Loire

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Inflatable Structure Manufacturing: Eco Création generates revenue through the design and manufacture of custom inflatable structures. All products are made-to-order and priced based on custom quotes (Sur devis). The company offers both standard product lines (BimB'Pulse aquatic modules, rescue equipment, event structures, yachting products) and fully bespoke solutions tailored to client specifications.
2. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: The company provides year-round maintenance and after-sales service to ensure equipment availability for customers. This includes repair services at their Divatte-sur-Loire workshop and ongoing support for products throughout their lifecycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Eco Création designs, manufactures and services custom-made, energy-self-sufficient waterproof inflatable structures. Its portfolio spans aquatic recreational courses (BimB'Pulse), inflatable pontoons, finish arches and buoys for open-water competitions, anti-pollution barriers and intervention pontoons for rescue operations, yachting accessories (docking stations, fenders, slides, benches, rescue boards, paddles), and event infrastructure (giant screens, podiums, arches, advertising cubes/totems, furniture, stands). Bespoke engineering for industrial, defence, energy and aerospace clients complements the catalogue.

Product overview

Eco Création is a French manufacturer of energy self-sufficient inflatable structures, operating since 2003. The product portfolio is organized around a platform of core inflatable technologies applied across multiple market segments: Rescue & Protection (anti-pollution barriers, intervention pontoons, rescue boards, wave barriers, and foam protections); Events (giant screens, inflatable arches, pontoons, podiums, furniture, stands, totems, advertising cubes, and water buoys including Paris 2024 Olympic products); Yachting & Marine (docking stations, fenders, slides, benches, rescue boards, fitness boards, and paddles); and Sports & Leisure (BimB'Pulse modular aquatic parks and water slides). The company also offers custom solutions (Solutions sur mesure) for bespoke industrial applications across transport, energy, aerospace, and defence sectors. Products are predominantly manufactured in France at the Divatte-sur-Loire facility near Nantes, feature patented technologies including rigid double-wall floor systems achieving 500 mbar pressure, and emphasise energy autonomy, waterproofing, and product longevity exceeding 10 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yacht Docking Station Inflatable, energy-self-sufficient docking station for yacht mooring, providing a stable floating platform for boat access.
• Inflatable Paddles Ultra-strong inflatable paddle boards in multipurpose (3.2 m) and race (3.8 m) versions for touring, training and open-water competitions, with dual PVC skins and anti-slip pads.
• Inflatable Anti-Pollution Pontoon Patented inflatable pontoon for environmental cleanup operations, capable of transporting equipment to hard-to-reach pollution sites with up to 150 kg/m² load capacity and optional Hypalon cover.
• Inflatable Intervention Pontoon Patented rescue/intervention pontoon for sea evacuations, temporary mooring of rescue boats and victim accommodation, with 150 kg/m² load capacity and 15-minute inflation.
• Inflatable Furniture Inflatable tables and chairs for events, trade shows and promotional activities with rapid inflation/deflation and customisable colours and logos.
• Inflatable Standing Table Inflatable standing table (mange-debout) for events, receptions and trade shows; 1.10 m height, 45 cm diameter, quick inflation, customisable PVC cover.
• Inflatable Advertising Cube Inflatable promotional cube for events, trade shows and advertising, made-to-measure with removable PVC fabric envelope for quick visual changes.
• Inflatable Advertising Totem Inflatable advertising totem providing 360-degree visibility at events; available in 1.10 m / 1.80 m / 2.80 m heights with rigid base and optional LED version.
• Inflatable Exhibition Stand Inflatable exhibition stand for trade shows, receptions and events; available in sizes from 3×3 m to 10×8 m with quick setup and customisable branding.
• Inflatable Finish Arch Inflatable start and finish arch for sporting events (marathons, triathlons, cycle races) with self-inflating technology and standard sizes from 3.40 m to 11 m width.
• Giant Inflatable Screen Giant inflatable screen for outdoor cinema, film festivals, drive-ins and sports broadcasts, accommodating 100 to 2,000 people with quick setup and no permanent blower.
• Inflatable Pontoon Custom-made inflatable pontoon for nautical and land events, boat mooring and floating stages; up to 150 kg/m² load capacity, anti-slip coating, optional Hypalon protection, UV and shock resistant.
• Inflatable Open Water Finish Arch Patented inflatable open-water finish arch co-developed with FFN for marking finish lines in open-water competitions; inflates in under 5 minutes with two operators, 3D floor, three floats and secure guardrail.
• Inflatable Open Water Pontoon Patented inflatable pontoon for open-water swimming events with 3D floor and reinforced grounding strips providing a stable non-slip platform for race starts and finishes.
• Floats and Inflatable Fencing Modular inflatable floats and fencing for securing triathlon and swimming courses; available in 25 cm or 35 cm diameters and 5 m / 10 m / 15 m lengths with straps, quick-releases and karabiners.
• Inflatable or Foam Protection Systems Inflatable and foam protection systems safeguarding users from impacts across sport, rescue, yachting, industry and leisure parks; custom-made with multi-material options.
• Inflatable Anti-Pollution Barrier Patented inflatable barrier containing pollutants (hydrocarbons, debris, algae, cyanobacteria) away from swimming areas; effective up to 50 cm depth with modular assembly of floats from 200 to 1400 mm diameter and lengths from 3 to 20 m.
• Inflatable Wave Barrier Modular inflatable wave barrier protecting bathing areas and water structures, with floats and anchoring systems for deployment in various aquatic environments.
• Emergency Board — Rescue Inflatable rescue board used at French beach lifeguard stations for fast and efficient rescue with easy handling.
• Rescue Board — Sled Inflatable rescue sled for sea rescue operations designed for rapid deployment and safe victim transport.
• Inflatable Water Buoy Inflatable nautical buoys for marking swim courses, creating visible boundaries and indicating turning points; available in tetrahedral (1.40 m / 2.50 m) and cylindrical (1.30 m / 2 m) forms with custom branding.
• Inflatable Podium Inflatable podium for prize ceremonies and sporting, cultural or promotional events; lightweight, modular, quick assembly in minutes, customisable branding.
• Inflatable Start and Finish Gantry 3-in-1 inflatable gantry used as a simple gantry, arch or field delimitation, featuring patented double-wall rigid floor technology (500 mbar) for 25x superior rigidity versus first-generation structures.
• Inflatable Yacht Slide Custom-made inflatable slide for yachts and boats for entertainment and direct water access.
• Yacht Rescue Board Inflatable rescue board designed for emergency situations on yachts and boats.
• Water Fitness Board Inflatable yoga and aquatic fitness board for yacht water activities.
• Cylindrical Fender Inflatable cylindrical fender for protecting yacht hulls during mooring.
• Parallelepiped Fenders Inflatable parallelepiped fenders for yacht and boat hull protection.
• Inflatable Bench for Yachts Inflatable bench for yacht docking stations providing additional seating on floating platforms.
• Bathing Area Delimitation (Yachts) Inflatable bathing area delimitation system for yachts to mark swimming zones around the boat.
• BimB'Pulse Aquatic Park Modules Modular aquatic inflatable course system for water-based recreational facilities: individual modules, water parks, one-piece courses and educational courses (BimB'Pulse).
• Custom Solutions (Solutions sur mesure) Bespoke inflatable structure design and manufacturing service for custom projects across industrial sectors, including transport, energy, aerospace and defence.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 times less energy consumption compared to traditional inflatable castles (3000 vs 600,000 Watts/summer)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 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, major and minor.

• Fédération Française de Natation (FFN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco Création is an official supplier to the French Swimming Federation, having developed custom inflatable structures for open water swimming competitions. The partnership includes co-development of products such as the Open Water pontoon and finish arch, with input from FFN's director of open water teams and former world champion Stéphane Lecat.
• Paris 2024 Olympic CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated as the exclusive supplier of inflatable water buoys and structures for rowing and open water swimming events at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This partnership validates the company's technological capabilities and quality standards at the highest international level.
• Omexom (Vinci Group)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco Création manufactured the largest inflatable pontoon in the world for Omexom, serving as a floating platform for installing solar panels on Lake Lazer. This project demonstrates the company's capability to deliver massive custom inflatable structures for energy infrastructure applications.
• French Cycling AssociationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco Création partners with cycling associations throughout France to transform surplus materials into bicycle panniers, supporting their ecological commitment to recycling and reuse as part of their RSE (Corporate Social Responsibility) approach.
• Partner WebminorOthersExternal webmaster service provider responsible for website management and maintenance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Zodiac Nautic: Zodiac is an established global manufacturer of inflatable boats (RIBs), tenders, and marine equipment — a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in marine inflatable structures, pontoons, and rescue equipment.
• Highfield Boats: Highfield is a global aluminum RIB/inflatable boat manufacturer serving commercial and yachting segments; comparable to Eco Création's marine pontoon and floating platform offerings.

Direct peers

• RAVE Sports: RAVE Sports designs and produces inflatable water sports equipment including water trampolines, aqua parks, and towables — directly overlapping Eco Création's aquatic leisure and event modular products.
• Plastimo: Plastimo is a French marine equipment manufacturer producing inflatable boats, fenders, and yachting accessories — directly comparable to Eco Création's Yachting & Marine segment (docking stations, slides, fenders, rescue boards).
• Wibit Sports: Wibit is a German manufacturer of modular inflatable water park obstacle courses (Wibit Aqua Park), selling directly to pools, lakes, and resorts — the closest direct competitor to Eco Création's BimB'Pulse line and aquatic competition infrastructure globally.
• Aquaglide: Aquaglide manufactures inflatable water park equipment, aqua lounges, and water sports products for resorts and waterpark operators. Highly comparable product line to Eco Création's BimB'Pulse and water park modules.
• Airquee: Airquee is a UK-based inflatable manufacturer producing water park products, event inflatables, and custom industrial inflatables. Highly comparable custom/B2B inflatable manufacturing model across multiple verticals.

Emerging players

• WOW Watersports: WOW Watersports manufactures inflatable towables, water sports equipment, and floating leisure products — partial overlap with Eco Création's aquatic sport and event products.
• Z-Pro Inflatable / Hison Inflatables: Hison and similar Asia-based custom inflatable manufacturers produce promotional, event, and water park inflatables for global B2B clients — competing for the same international custom inflatable contracts Eco Création targets.

Regional players

• Kingfisher Marine / Suzumar: Suzumar and similar European manufacturers produce inflatable marine products (dinghies, fenders, rescue equipment) comparable to Eco Création's yachting and rescue segments, primarily competing in regional marine markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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