ERALY & Associés

What ERALY & Associés does

ERALY & Associés is a privately held French designer and manufacturer of elemental analyzers and laboratory tubular furnaces, headquartered in Fontenay-le-Fleury in the Paris region. The company is the successor entity created in 2013-2014 through acquisition of the business assets of the original ERALY company, which has operated continuously in elemental analysis since 1971, providing over 50 years of domain continuity under successive leadership (M. LALANE 1971, M. LE LAY 1989, M. LEGENDRE since 2006). Its product portfolio spans two families: (1) elemental analyzers based on UV Fluorescence (sulfur, detection limit 5 ppb), Chemiluminescence (nitrogen, detection limit 5 ppb), and Coulometry (chlorine, detection limit 50 ppb), offered in single-, dual-, and triple-element configurations, plus Wickbold oxyhydrogen combustion apparatus and automatic liquid/gas sample loaders; and (2) laboratory furnaces including standard, custom, multi-zone, and opening tubular furnaces (up to 1200°C), the Pyroxydizer pyrolysis furnace for Carbon-14, Tritium, and Chlorine-36 extraction co-developed with the CEA, and ISO 5660 cone calorimeters and NF P92-503 electric burners co-developed with LNE for fire testing. All products are operated via the proprietary HELIO-SOFT software and comply with international standards (ASTM, ISO, UOP, NF EN, DIN), with manufacturing certified to ISO 9001 since 2003.

The company's business model is hardware-centric and project-based. Revenue is generated primarily through direct sale of bespoke or standard capital equipment to industrial and research laboratories, with pricing on a quote-only basis and multi-year service contracts covering installation, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance (including 72-hour on-site service within France). Distribution combines a direct sales team for the French market with an exclusive international distributor network covering more than 30 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania. End customers are enterprise, government, and research institutions in oil and gas (TotalEnergies, ENI, Repsol), testing and inspection services (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, SIR), chemicals and materials (Arkema), and nuclear and academic research (CEA, CNRS, IFPEN, ORANO, ASNR, universities). With only 7 employees, EUR 35,000 of registered capital, no disclosed institutional funding, and operations integrated across R&D, manufacturing, and sales in a single French site, ERALY & Associés operates as a focused, founder-era specialty industrial instrumentation business rather than a venture-backed growth company.

Name

ERALY & Associés

Legal name

Eraly & Associés

Website

https://eraly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ERALY & Associés is a privately held French designer and manufacturer of elemental analyzers (sulfur, nitrogen, chlorine) and laboratory tubular furnaces, serving industrial and research laboratories in oil and gas, testing services, chemicals, and nuclear research across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Analytical Laboratory Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)

Keywords

• Elemental analyzers
• Laboratory furnaces
• Sulfur nitrogen analyzers
• Chlorine analyzers
• Tubular furnaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Fontenay-le-Fleury

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Elemental Analyzers: Manufacturing and sale of elemental analyzers for sulfur, nitrogen, and chlorine detection. Products include single-element, dual-element, and triple-element configurations. Sales to industrial and research laboratories worldwide.
2. Laboratory Furnaces: Standard and custom tubular furnaces for laboratory applications including pyrolysis, combustion, annealing, calcination. Available in standard and bespoke configurations.
3. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Installation, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance services for equipment in France and internationally. Remote technical support and on-site service within 72 hours in France.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ERALY & Associés designs and manufactures elemental analyzers (sulfur, nitrogen, chlorine) using UV Fluorescence, Chemiluminescence, and Coulometry detection methods, along with laboratory tubular furnaces for heating, combustion, pyrolysis, annealing, and fire testing. The company also produces specialized equipment including pyroxydizers for radioelement (Carbon-14, Tritium, Chlorine-36) extraction, multi-zone furnaces, and Wickbold combustion apparatus. Products are sold to industrial and research laboratories globally through direct sales in France and an international distributor network spanning 30+ countries.

Product overview

ERALY & Associés is a French designer and manufacturer of elemental analyzers and laboratory furnaces for industry and research. The product portfolio comprises two complementary product families: (1) Elemental Analyzers including sulfur analyzers (UV Fluorescence), nitrogen analyzers (Chemiluminescence), chlorine analyzers (Coulometry), and multi-element combined analyzers measuring two or three elements simultaneously, plus sample injection/accessory products; (2) Laboratory Furnaces including standard and custom tubular furnaces, multi-zone furnaces, opening furnaces, and specialized equipment such as the Pyroxydiser (pyrolysis furnace for 14C/3H extraction developed with CEA) and fire testing equipment (ISO 5660 meringage furnace and NF P92-503 electric burner developed with LNE). Accessories include automatic sample loaders, gas/LPG samplers, temperature controllers, reactors, thermocouples, and stoppers. Products serve petroleum, gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, metallurgical, electronic, and medical industries, comply with ASTM, ISO, UOP, NF, and DIN international standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Analyseur de Soufre (Sulfur Analyzer) Elemental sulfur analyzer using UV Fluorescence technology for measuring total sulfur in petroleum products, gas, LPG, organic substances, and plastics. Detection limit: 5 ppb S to 10% range, precision 0.48% at 0.1 ppm. Complies with ASTM D5453, ASTM D6667, ASTM D7183, and ISO 20846 standards.
• Analyseur d'Azote (Nitrogen Analyzer) Nitrogen analyzer using Chemiluminescence detection for measuring nitrogen in petroleum products, gas, LPG, organic substances, and plastics. Detection limit: 5 ppb to 10%. Complies with ASTM D4629, ASTM D6069, ASTM D5176, ASTM D5762 standards.
• Analyseur de Chlore Total (Total Chlorine Analyzer) Total chlorine analyzer using Coulometry for measuring chlorine in petroleum products, LPG, organic substances, plastics, waters, waste, and sediments. Also measures AOX, POX, EOX. Detection limit: 50 ppb to over 80%, quantification less than 0.1 ppm to over 80%. Complies with ASTM D4929, ASTM D5808, ASTM D5194, ASTM D6721 standards.
• Analyseur de Soufre & Azote (Combined Sulfur & Nitrogen Analyzer) Simultaneous sulfur and nitrogen analyzer using UV Fluorescence and Chemiluminescence. Detection limit: 5 ppb S / 5 ppb N at 10%. Accommodates solid, liquid, gaseous, and liquefied samples. Complies with ASTM D5453, ASTM D6667, ASTM D7183, ISO 20846, ASTM D4629 standards.
• Multi-E Analyseur de Soufre, Azote & Chlore Total (Triple-Element Analyzer) Triple-element analyzer measuring Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Total Chlorine in petroleum products, gas, LPG, organic substances, plastics, waters, waste, and sediments. Combines UV Fluorescence, Chemiluminescence, and Coulometry detection methods.
• Appareil de combustion Wickbold (Wickbold Combustion Apparatus) Wickbold combustion apparatus for determining sulfur, fluorine, and carbon in petroleum products and various samples. Uses oxyhydrogen flame combustion with temperatures up to 2000°C. Complies with ASTM D2784, ASTM D2785, ASTM D2384, NF EN 24260, ISO 4260, IP 243 standards.
• Pyroxydiseur - Four de pyrolyse 14C & 3H (Pyrolysis Furnace) Pyrolysis furnace for controlled pyrolysis (inert gas) followed by combustion (oxygen) for extracting Carbon-14, Tritium, and Chlorine-36 from samples. Features programmable temperature (25-1050°C), integrated cooling system (+5°C to -20°C), and yields exceeding 97% for 14C and 3H. Developed in collaboration with CEA.
• Four tubulaire standard (Standard Tubular Furnace) Standard laboratory tubular furnace for heating under controlled atmosphere (vacuum, air, inert gas, oxygen). Temperature range 25-1200°C, internal diameter 15-150mm, length 120-930mm. Available in horizontal or vertical configuration.
• Four tubulaire sur mesure (Custom Tubular Furnace) Custom laboratory tubular furnace designed to customer specifications. Internal diameter 8-200mm, 1-4 heating zones, horizontal or vertical configuration. Opening design in two half-shells for easy access.
• Four tubulaire multizone (Multi-Zone Tubular Furnace) Multi-zone laboratory tubular furnace for enhanced precision and larger isothermal zone. Allows temperature gradient between heating zones. Used for heating, combustion, annealing, vaporization, and chemical vapor deposition applications.
• Fours ouvrants sur mesure (Custom Opening Furnaces) Custom opening laboratory tubular furnace in horizontal or vertical position. Opening system in two half-shells (sandwich design), available in rounded, square, or rectangular forms.
• Four de Meringage (Cone Calorimeter / Meringage Furnace) Cone calorimeter for fire testing according to ISO 5660. Developed in collaboration with LNE for measuring PVC tube expansion under heat for NF SECURITE FEU certification. Maximum temperature 850°C, heat flux up to 70 kW/m².
• Brûleur électrique (Electric Burner) Electric burner for fire testing according to NF P92-503. Features electric candle with metallic coil and sleeve body, low-voltage control box. Used for M-class fire rating of flexible construction materials.
• Échantillonneur GAZ & GPL (Gas & LPG Sampler) Gas and LPG sampler developed in collaboration with IFPEN for sampling hydrocarbons and liquefied petroleum gases. Features 6-way valve with sampling loop and adjustable GPL expansion volume (50-150°C). Complies with ASTM D6667 standard.
• Passeur d'échantillons automatiques (Automatic Liquid Sample Loader) Automatic liquid sample loader with tray holding up to 50 vials (2ml to 8ml). 3-axis system for sampling, injection, and rinsing. Adjustable sampling volume 10µl to 100µl. Compatible with all ERALY elemental analyzers.
• Mini-passeur d'échantillons liquides (Mini Liquid Sample Injector) Mini automatic liquid sample injector with tray for 5-7 vials plus waste and rinse bottles. Multi-way valve system for sampling, injection, and rinsing. Adjustable sampling volume 5µl to 100µl. Controlled by HELIO-SOFT software.
• Régulateur/Programmateur de température (Temperature Controller/Programmer) Temperature controller and programmer for laboratory furnaces. Features 255 segments across 16 programs, universal input (Pt100, thermocouples), PID regulation, RS485/USB communication options. Available from brands including EUROTHERM, WEST, and TOHO.

Quantifiable outcome

• Detection limit: 5 ppb for sulfur and nitrogen analysis
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CEA (Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Collaboration with CEA for development of multi-line pyroxydizer with integrated cooling system for extraction of Tritium (3H), Carbon-14 (14C), and Chlorine-36 (36Cl).
• LNE (Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d'Essais)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Collaboration with LNE for development of ISO 5660 compliant cone furnace for fire testing. Also collaborated on NF P92-503 electric burner development. LNE is the French national metrology and testing laboratory.
• IFPEN (Institut Français du Pétrole et des Énergies Nouvelles)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1998Collaboration with IFPEN for development of Gas and LPG sampler that meets requirements of ASTM D6667 standard. This partnership resulted in specialized sampling equipment for gas and LPG analysis.
• TOTAL Energies Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeginning in 1980-1987, collaboration with TOTAL research center for development and manufacturing of sulfur and nitrogen analyzers. First phase of development of computerized analyzers for chlorine measurement by coulometry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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