FACLIM FRANCE

What FACLIM FRANCE does

FACLIM FRANCE is a privately-held French société par actions simplifiée (SAS), founded in 1995 and operated from a 1,500m² workshop at 9 rue du Bois Cerdon in Valenton, Île-de-France. The company specializes in the custom manufacture of rectangular ventilation ductwork and HVAC sheet-metal components — galvanized steel (Z275), black steel (S235JR), stainless steel, and aluminum — including plenums, rain hoods, roof outlets, sound traps, and engineered fittings. Its customer base is construction and HVAC installation professionals across Île-de-France and Europe, served through a combination of an integrated engineering office (Bureau d'Etude), ex-works direct sales, and a self-service customer portal.

The company pairs traditional sheet-metal fabrication (Pittsburgh and Snapslock seams, TIG/MIG welding) with a 2024-vintage custom laser cutting cell with robotic loading/unloading and laser welding capability. On top of this physical operation, FACLIM has built an AI-powered quoting platform, Devis Express, accessible at devis.faclim.fr. The platform combines Whisper voice recognition for on-site dictation, Claude (Anthropic) and OpenAI for OCR and natural language interpretation, and a custom-trained YOLOv8n computer vision model that detects and classifies HVAC components in uploaded PDF plans. Detected regions are read for dimensions by Claude Vision, normalized through a Python post-processing layer to CAMduct catalog nomenclature, and priced via CAMduct. Corrections feed an active-learning loop built on Label Studio. Customer accounts, quotes, and orders are managed in Odoo.

Revenue is generated transactionally: pricing is quote-based with net ex-works terms, no discounts or rebates, and cash-on-delivery as default. The Devis Express platform operates as a product-led growth surface for the long tail of contractors, while the Bureau d'Etude provides enterprise-style technical drawing and 3D modeling services for complex projects. FACLIM is independently owned with €40,000 of registered capital, no disclosed external funding, no M&A activity, and no recorded headcount growth beyond six employees — operating characteristics of a mature, owner-managed specialty fabricator rather than a venture-backed scale-up.

Name

FACLIM FRANCE

Legal name

FACLIM FRANCE

Website

https://faclim.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FACLIM FRANCE is a Valenton-based (France) specialist manufacturer of custom rectangular ventilation ducts and HVAC sheet-metal components, serving construction and HVAC installation contractors across Île-de-France and Europe via a 1,500m² workshop, in-house engineering office, and AI-powered online quoting platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Duct Manufacturing

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Ductwork, Duct Fittings & Air Distribution (Diffusers/Grilles/Registers) (IMADANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Rectangular ventilation ducts
• HVAC sheet metal fabrication
• Custom ductwork manufacturing
• Plenum boxes fabrication
• Laser cut ductwork

Headquarters

HQ city

Valenton

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Rectangular Ventilation Ducts: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling rectangular ventilation ducts in galvanized steel, black iron (S235JR), stainless steel, and aluminum. Products include ducts, elbows, reducers, tees, sound traps, and custom fabricated components. Sold as one-time transactions with pricing based on material weight and processing complexity.
2. Custom Plenums and Roof Outlets: Bespoke plenums for fan-coil units and diffusion applications, roof outlets with rain guards. Made to order with options for insulation (5mm foam, CLEANTECT 25mm/40mm), filter frames, and laser welding finish. Revenue recognized per unit with pricing dependent on dimensions and accessories.
3. Engineering and Design Services: Study office (Bureau d'Etude) creates technical drawings and 3D models from customer plans (PDF/DXF), prepares complete project pricing, and delivers numbered assembly plans. Provides full project preparation for HVAC installation contractors.
4. Custom Rain Guard Grilles: Galvanized steel rain guards manufactured to custom dimensions with anti-bird mesh and optional paint finish. Manufacturing lead time of 4 business days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FACLIM France manufactures custom rectangular ventilation ducts and HVAC sheet-metal components, including galvanized steel ducts (Z275), black steel welded conduits (S235JR), stainless steel and aluminum ducts, plenums, rain hoods, and roof outlets. The company operates a 1,500m² workshop in Valenton for fabrication, with laser cutting and welding installed in 2024, and offers an AI-powered Devis Express quoting platform plus an in-house engineering study office (Bureau d'Etude) that prepares execution plans, 3D models, and numbered assembly drawings from customer DXF/PDF files.

Product overview

FACLIM FRANCE is a manufacturer specializing in rectangular ventilation ducts and HVAC components since 1995. The product portfolio centers on rectangular galvanized steel ducts (gaines rectangulaires), black steel welded conduits (tôle noire), stainless steel and aluminum ducts, plenum boxes, rain hoods, and roof outlets. Services include custom fabrication from engineering drawings, technical engineering support (Bureau d'Etude), and laser cutting services. The Devis Express online platform enables customers to generate instant quotes via voice commands, catalog selection, or document upload, integrating with Odoo for quote management and CAMduct for pricing calculations. Assembly methods include Pittsburgh seams (standard galvanized), Snapslock, and laser welding for heavy-duty applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rectangular Galvanized Steel Ducts (Gaines Rectangulaires) Custom-fabricated rectangular ducts in galvanized steel (Z275) manufactured to EN standards. Standard thicknesses: 0.8mm for sections under 1000mm, 1.0mm for 1000–2000mm, and 1.2mm for sections over 2000mm, assembled via Pittsburgh or Snapslock seams. Intended for HVAC installers and ventilation contractors on construction projects.
• Black Steel Welded Conduits (Tôle Noire) Welded black steel (S235JR) conduits in 1.5mm, 2mm, or 3mm thickness, joined via TIG and laser welding, with optional anti-rust paint finish. Used for kitchen exhaust, smoke extraction, and industrial ventilation applications by HVAC and sheet-metal contractors.
• Custom Plenum Boxes (Plénums)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TROX: German global HVAC equipment manufacturer with comprehensive portfolio including ductwork, air handling units, and ventilation systems. Larger and more diversified than FACLIM, serving commercial and industrial customers worldwide.
• Swegon: European HVAC company providing ventilation, heating, and air conditioning solutions including ductwork components. Larger and more diversified than FACLIM with strong presence in commercial buildings.
• Systemair: Swedish ventilation manufacturer offering fans, air handling units, and ductwork products across Europe. Operates at much larger scale than FACLIM with broader product portfolio and international presence.
• Atlantic: Major French HVAC manufacturer (Groupe Atlantic) with broad product portfolio including heat pumps, boilers, and ventilation. Larger scale than FACLIM with national and international presence across HVAC categories.

Direct peers

• Soler & Palau: Spanish ventilation equipment manufacturer with comprehensive portfolio including ductwork fans and air distribution. Comparable to FACLIM in product category but at significantly larger scale and international presence.
• Vortice: Italian ventilation equipment manufacturer offering air handling and ductwork products. Similar product focus to FACLIM but at larger scale and broader geographic reach across Europe.
• Lindab: Swedish-headquartered European leader in ventilation and ductwork manufacturing. Directly competes with FACLIM in rectangular ductwork and HVAC components across France and Europe, though at significantly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Renson: Belgian ventilation and air distribution specialist manufacturing ductwork and ventilation grilles for residential and commercial buildings. Similar product focus to FACLIM but operating across European markets.
• France Air: French air distribution and HVAC components manufacturer/distributor offering ductwork, diffusers, and ventilation equipment. Competes directly with FACLIM for French HVAC professionals with broader catalog reach.
• Aldes: French specialist in ventilation, air handling, and ductwork systems for residential and commercial buildings. Direct competitor to FACLIM in the French market with overlapping customer base of HVAC installers and contractors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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