FCPL

What FCPL does

FCPL is a privately held French trade-services engineering firm headquartered in Louverné (near Laval, Mayenne), founded in 1996 and operating with approximately 20 employees under the direction of Thierry Joncheray since 2008. The company specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of professional kitchens, commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, professional air conditioning (VRV/DRV, centralized systems, heat pumps), and professional laundry and dishwashing equipment. Its customer base spans food service (restaurants, bakers, butchers, caterers), the agro-food industry, healthcare facilities (hospitals, retirement homes), food retail (GMS), and hospitality and collective establishments, all served within a defined 60–80 km service radius around Laval in the Pays de la Loire region.

The firm's technical capabilities rest on certified technician habilitations for handling refrigerant fluids, electricity, and gas; specialization in aluminum worktop junctions; and temperature traceability services aligned with food-safety compliance. It is a member of the Groupe Gasel, a national network of specialized installers, which provides access to a curated portfolio of equipment brands including Bonner, Frima, Capic, Miele, Winterhalter, Robot Coupe, Dito Electrolux, Delcoupe, and Animo.

FCPL's revenue model combines project-based installation fees (hardware sales for kitchens, cold rooms, refrigerated display cases, VRV systems, laundry equipment) with recurring maintenance contracts, temperature traceability subscriptions, and 24/7 multi-brand emergency repair services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. GTM (go-to-market) is direct field sales targeting both enterprise (hospitals, agro-food, large retailers) and SMB (independent restaurants, bakeries, butchers) customers via its website, phone (02 43 26 02 26), and on-site consultations within the Laval catchment area. The company has no disclosed funding, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and operates as an independent regional player within the broader Gasel groupement structure.

Name

FCPL

Legal name

FCPL

Website

https://fcpl53.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FCPL is a privately held French regional engineering firm in Louverné (Laval, Mayenne), founded in 1996, that designs, installs, and maintains professional kitchens, commercial and industrial refrigeration, air conditioning, and laundry equipment for food service, agro-food, healthcare, retail, and hospitality clients within a 60–80 km radius around Laval.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC and Refrigeration Installation Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA), Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE), HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA)

Keywords

• Professional kitchen installation
• Commercial refrigeration systems
• Industrial cold storage
• Professional air conditioning
• Equipment maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Louverté

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Kitchen Installation: Design, installation, and renovation of professional kitchens for restaurants, agro-food industries, hospitals, bakeries, and other food businesses. Revenue is generated through project-based installation fees.
2. Refrigeration System Installation: Installation of commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment including cold rooms, refrigerated display cases, and refrigerated cabinets. Revenue is generated through equipment sales and installation services.
3. Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts and 24/7 emergency repair services for installed equipment across all brands. Revenue is recurring through maintenance contracts and per-incident repair fees.
4. Laundry and Dry Cleaning Equipment Installation: Installation of professional laundry and dishwashing equipment for hotels, restaurants, healthcare facilities.
5. Air Conditioning Installation: Installation of air conditioning systems including DRV/VRV systems, heat pumps, and centralized air conditioning for commercial and industrial clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FCPL designs, installs, and maintains professional kitchens (including custom layout, joinery, cold management, and fit-out), commercial and industrial refrigeration systems (refrigerated display cases, cabinets, positive/negative cold rooms, central refrigeration units, refrigerated warehouses), professional laundry and dishwashing equipment, and air conditioning/air treatment systems (VRV/DRV, heat pumps, centralized systems) for B2B clients in food service, agro-food, healthcare, retail, and industrial sectors within the Laval region. The company also offers 24/7 multi-brand emergency repair and scheduled maintenance contracts with temperature traceability for food safety compliance.

Product overview

FCPL is a specialist engineering firm providing end-to-end professional kitchen and refrigeration solutions. Its core offering spans four interlocking areas: (1) the design and installation of bespoke professional kitchens and laboratory spaces (cuisines professionnelles, grandes cuisines, laboratoires de cuisine), incorporating cooking, cold, and preparation equipment sourced from trusted brand partners including Bonner Grande Cuisine, Frima, Capic, Miele (agréé revendeur), Winterhalter, Robot Coupe, Dito Electrolux, Delcoupe, and Animo; (2) commercial refrigeration including refrigerated display cases, cabinets, and positive/negative cold rooms; (3) industrial refrigeration covering cold production, distribution, and storage systems for the agri-food and pharmaceutical sectors; and (4) professional air conditioning systems (VRV/DRV, centralized, heat pumps) plus air treatment. Supporting services include 24/7 multi-brand repair, scheduled maintenance with temperature traceability contracts, and feasibility studies. FCPL operates as a member of the Gasel national network of specialist installers, serving clients across the Laval region (60–80 km radius) from its base in Louverné, Mayenne.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Kitchen Design and Installation (Conception et installation de cuisines professionnelles)

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 emergency repair service reduces business downtime for clients

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Groupe GaselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCPL is a member of the Gasel group, a national groupement (association) of specialized installers operating in refrigeration, ventilation, air conditioning, heating, and professional kitchen installation. The Gasel group provides FCPL with access to trusted brand partnerships and supplier networks, enabling the company to offer quality professional equipment from reputable manufacturers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SPIE: SPIE is one of France's largest independent multi-technical service groups, providing HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical services across commercial and industrial markets. It competes for the same enterprise customers (hospitals, retail, industry) as FCPL but at national scale with much broader capabilities.
• ENGIE Solutions: ENGIE Solutions (formerly Cofely/Ineo) delivers HVAC, refrigeration, and facility maintenance services for commercial and industrial clients across France. It is a direct competitor for large institutional contracts in the Laval region and the broader Pays de la Loire area.
• Equans France: Equans (formerly ENGIE's services arm) provides multi-technical facility services including HVAC, refrigeration, and energy solutions across France. It competes with FCPL for mid-market and enterprise contracts in food service, healthcare, and industrial segments.
• Eiffage Énergie Systèmes: Eiffage Énergie Systèmes is a major French multi-technical contractor offering HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical infrastructure services to industrial, commercial, and public-sector clients. It competes for the same food service, healthcare, and industrial accounts that FCPL serves.
• SNEF: SNEF is a French multi-technical services group specializing in electrical, HVAC, and industrial process installations. Its refrigeration and climate engineering work overlaps directly with FCPL's industrial process cooling and AC offerings.
• Cegelec: Cegelec, part of VINCI Energies, provides multi-technical services including HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical installations for industrial, infrastructure, and tertiary clients. It overlaps with FCPL in commercial and industrial refrigeration and AC installation.

Direct peers

• Groupe Gasel (other member companies): Groupe Gasel is a national association of specialized HVAC, refrigeration, and professional kitchen installers. Other Gasel member companies offer the same core services as FCPL in their respective regional territories and represent the closest direct peers in scale and model.
• Bonnet Thirode: Bonnet Thirode is a French commercial and industrial refrigeration specialist offering cold rooms, display cases, and cold-chain solutions to food retail and agri-food customers. It directly competes with FCPL's Froid Commercial and Froid Industriel offerings.
• Frey Services: Frey Services is a French HVAC and refrigeration contractor specializing in commercial and industrial installations and maintenance. It operates as a regional multi-trade technical services firm comparable to FCPL in scope and customer profile.

Others

• Hobart France: Hobart is a leading manufacturer and installer of professional commercial kitchen and food-service equipment (dishwashers, cooking equipment, refrigeration). While not a direct competitor in HVAC, it supplies some of the same equipment categories FCPL installs and competes for the same end-customer kitchen budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fcpl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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