What Freyssinet France does

Freyssinet France is a specialized civil engineering company headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, Île-de-France, and the French operating subsidiary of Soletanche Freyssinet SAS, which itself sits within the VINCI group. Founded on Eugène Freyssinet's 1908 invention of prestressed concrete at the Arche d'essai in Moulins, the company focuses on the repair, reinforcement, and construction of concrete, wood, and metal civil engineering structures across four primary business units: Bâtiment (commercial, logistics, public, healthcare, monuments, residential), Industrie (heavy industry, agro-food, manufacturing), Travaux Publics – Ouvrages d'Art (bridges, viaducts, tunnels, railway infrastructure), and Génie Civil de l'Eau (drinking water facilities, treatment plants, reservoirs). It operates as both general contractor and subcontractor, working for French municipalities, departments, metropolitan authorities, industrial operators, social housing associations, and individual homeowners, with a marquee international reference at HS2 in the UK.

The company's technical platform is anchored in prestressed concrete and a proprietary Foreva® brand portfolio comprising more than 20 specialized solutions: additional prestressing, carbon fiber fabric reinforcement (TFC®), ultra-high performance fiber concrete (BFUP), dry spray concrete (Shotcrete), impressed-current and sacrificial-anode cathodic protection, preloaded micropiles, expansive resin injection, and the patented Autoripage® heavy-lifting method. The portfolio is protected by multiple registered patents and trade names, and certified by Qualibat (1442, 2212, 2142), CSTB validation, EcoVadis Platinum (top 1% globally, 2026), and FNTP RSE Excellent at 98%. Recent product activity (Exegy low-carbon dry shotcrete in November 2025, Foreva® Sol preloaded micropiles in October 2025) indicates active R&D around sustainability and individual homeowner segments.

Revenue is generated through custom, project-based professional services contracts awarded through direct enterprise field sales via a network of 19 regional agencies across French national territory, supplemented by public procurement/tender channels. The organization executes approximately 2,500 projects per year in France, with named clients including Ville de Paris, Ville de Grenoble, Centre des Monuments Nationaux, Département de Seine Maritime, Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence, HS2 (UK), Metro retail, Kélonia marine conservation, and La Réunion public authorities. Marketing and brand awareness are driven by LinkedIn, YouTube project documentaries, downloadable technical brochures, and industry awards (Trophées de la Construction 2023, American Concrete Institute recognition 2022). The French operation is led by Directeur Général Jean-Philippe Ricard and supported by regional commercial leadership such as Fanny Bonnand (Cheffe d'agence Bâtiment Région Sud-Est).

Name

Freyssinet France

Legal name

Soletanche Freyssinet SAS

Website

https://freyssinet.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Freyssinet France is a French specialized civil engineering subsidiary of VINCI-owned Soletanche Freyssinet that repairs, reinforces, and builds concrete, wood, and metal structures across buildings, bridges, industrial facilities, and water infrastructure using proprietary Foreva® and prestressed-concrete technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Civil Engineering Repair and Construction Services

NAICS

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists) (IMAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Steelwork & Fabrication Facilities (Plate/Section Processing, Welding Lines) (IMAJALAH)

Keywords

• Structural repair services
• Prestressed concrete solutions
• Bridge reinforcement construction
• Cathodic corrosion protection
• Geotechnical foundation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Rueil-Malmaison

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contractor and Subcontractor Services: Freyssinet operates as a general contractor (entreprise générale) or subcontractor (sous-traitance) providing repair and construction services for civil engineering structures in France and through 60+ subsidiaries worldwide.
2. Structural Repair and Reinforcement: Core revenue from repairing and strengthening concrete, wood, and metal structures using proprietary techniques including prestressing, carbon fiber reinforcement, shotcrete, and cathodic protection.
3. Specialized Civil Engineering Products: Fabrication and supply of specialized products including bridge expansion joints, structural bearings, ground anchors, and micropiles.
4. Geotechnical Solutions for Individuals: Foundation stabilization and structural repair services for individual homeowners affected by soil movement, clay shrinkage/swelling, and structural damage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Freyssinet France is a specialized civil engineering contractor that repairs, reinforces, and constructs concrete, wood, and metal structures for buildings, industrial facilities, bridges, viaducts, tunnels, and water infrastructure. It delivers turnkey solutions as general contractor or subcontractor using proprietary Foreva®-branded technologies including prestressing, carbon fiber composites (TFC®), dry shotcrete, ultra-high performance fiber concrete (BFUP), cathodic protection, preloaded micropiles, heavy lifting (Autoripage®), and fabricated structural equipment such as expansion joints and bearings.

Product overview

Freyssinet France is a specialized civil engineering company offering a comprehensive portfolio of repair, reinforcement, and construction solutions organized under the Foreva® master brand. The portfolio includes structural repair services for concrete, wood, and metal structures; structural reinforcement technologies such as additional prestressing, carbon fiber composites (TFC®), ultra-high performance fiber concrete (BFUP), and dry spray concrete; geotechnical solutions including preloaded micropiles and expansive resin injections; heavy lifting and autoripage® techniques; cable-stayed systems; seismic protection; and corrosion protection systems including cathodic protection. Products are offered both as standalone specialized services and as integrated solutions labeled under Foreva® sub-brands including Foreva® Shotcrete (spray concrete), Foreva® TFC (carbon fiber reinforcement), Foreva® Sol (geotechnical solutions), Exegy by Foreva® (low carbon products), and Foreva® REVA4 (water infrastructure products). The company operates as both general contractor and subcontractor, providing services from engineering and design through to on-site implementation and product fabrication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Foreva®: Label grouping all Freyssinet repair methods and solutions, including Foreva® REVA4 for water infrastructure, Foreva® TFC for carbon fiber reinforcement, Foreva® Sol for geotechnical micropiles, and Foreva® Shotcrete for dry-shotcrete concrete.
• Exegy by Foreva®
• Foreva® Sol
• Foreva® TFC
• Foreva® Shotcrete
• Autoripage®

Products and services

• BPVS Exegy by Foreva® (Low-Carbon Dry Shotcrete) Very low carbon dry spray concrete mixture for repair and structural reinforcement, achieving 30% carbon footprint reduction vs conventional spray concrete while maintaining technical performance; for civil engineering repair contractors and structural reinforcement projects.
• Foreva® Sol (Micropieux Préchargés) Patented preloaded micropile system that anchors structures to deeper, resistant soil layers with immediate load transfer via jacks, used for stabilizing individual houses on unstable clay soils.
• TFC® (Tissu de Fibres de Carbone) Foreva® Reinforcement Patented carbon fiber fabric reinforcement system for structural strengthening of concrete elements (balconies, façades, structural stitching); used by Freyssinet as a Foreva® branded solution.
• BFUP (Ultra-High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete) Ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete for structural repair and strengthening applications on civil engineering structures.
• Foreva® REVA4 Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation Product range developed and manufactured in France specifically for drinking water infrastructure rehabilitation (water intakes, raw water reservoirs, treatment plants, storage reservoirs, water towers), compliant with Fascicule 74 standards.
• Autoripage® Heavy Lifting and Sliding Service Patented heavy lifting and sliding method allowing fully prefabricated structures to be installed from a nearby base and slid to final position on bentonite slurry, enabling construction with minimal road or motorway closures (notably used for the world-record 12,600-tonne, 165m HS2 M42 bridge slide).
• Réparation de Structures Béton (Concrete Structure Repair) Turnkey service for protecting, repairing, strengthening, and maintaining concrete civil engineering structures using proprietary Foreva® techniques (prestressing, shotcrete, carbon fiber, cathodic protection).
• Réparation de Structures Métalliques (Metal Structure Repair) Metal structure repair service including hot riveting (Rivetage à Chaud) for heritage metal bridges, preserving original aesthetics while creating robust connections.
• Réparation de Structures Bois (Wood Structure Repair)

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% carbon footprint reduction with BPVS Exegy by Foreva® compared to standard shotcrete formulas
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered major, standard, minor and core.

• GTM OUEST (VINCI Construction France)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Mandataire (lead partner) of the groupement (consortium) for Pont Anne de Bretagne transformation project in Nantes.
• Dodin Campenon Bernard (VINCI)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Member of consortium for Pont Anne de Bretagne transformation project in Nantes alongside GTM OUEST.
• Dietmar Feichtinger ArchitectesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Architect for Pont Anne de Bretagne transformation project, designing the new widened structure with 90% surface dedicated to soft mobility.
• schlaich bergermann partner (sbp)majorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Engineering design partner for Pont Anne de Bretagne transformation project.
• SCE Amenagement & EnvironnementstandardTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Design and engineering partner for Pont Anne de Bretagne transformation project.
• Elles BougentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Association promoting diversity in engineering. Freyssinet partners with Elles Bougent to encourage young women to consider careers in civil engineering.
• Rêv'EllesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Association supporting professional integration of young women from disadvantaged backgrounds through RVL Connect mentorship program. Freyssinet employees serve as mentors.
• Freyssinet UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Collaborated on HS2 M42 autoripage world record project. Combined expertise of Freyssinet France, Freyssinet UK, and Hebetec for 165m slide of 12,600-ton bridge structure.
• GEIQ BTPstandardStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Professional integration and qualification organization that helped train and place workers like Kady into construction roles at Freyssinet.
• GTM Sud-Ouest TP GC (VINCI Construction France)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner in A9 motorway viaduct strengthening project (Le Boulou - Spanish border section) alongside Freyssinet.
• setec diadèsstandardTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Design and engineering for Corniche Kennedy Marseille renovation project.
• Eiffage / GTM SUD / COLAS ConsortiummajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Consortium contractor for Corniche Kennedy Marseille renovation project (2019-2022).
• Soletanche FreyssinetcoreOthersParent company of Freyssinet France. Soletanche Freyssinet SAS with share capital of €214,265,025, registered in Nanterre. Freyssinet website is owned and operated by Soletanche Freyssinet.
• HebeteccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in HS2 M42 autoripage world record project. Contributed to the largest ever autoripage operation for high-speed rail infrastructure.
• Les Compagnons de Saint-JacquescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCotraitant (co-contractor) with Freyssinet for emergency consolidation of Tour Saint-Nicolas at La Rochelle.
• IngéropstandardTechnology or IntegrationTechnical studies partner for Pont de Brotonne reinforcement and repair project.
• Nuvia AccessstandardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccess solutions partner for Pont de Brotonne project scaffolding requirements.
• Altrad Arnholdt EchafaudagestandardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerScaffolding partner for Pont de Brotonne project.
• Ouest AcrostandardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDifficult access works partner for Pont de Brotonne project.
• CeremastandardTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partner for Pont de Sully emergency repair project after barge collision.
• InfraneostandardTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partner for Pont de Sully emergency repair project.
• EgisstandardTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner for Pont de Sully emergency repair project completed before Olympic Games.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Mapei: Italian specialty construction chemicals manufacturer. Comparable as a supplier of construction chemicals and repair systems used in concrete repair and structural reinforcement applications similar to Freyssinet's Foreva® portfolio.
• Sika: Swiss specialty construction chemicals manufacturer. Comparable as a supplier of construction materials and chemical solutions used in concrete repair, reinforcement, and waterproofing - adjacent to Freyssinet's specialty methods.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: Specialty construction chemicals business under BASF. Comparable as a supplier of concrete admixtures, repair mortars, and corrosion protection systems used in specialty construction applications adjacent to Freyssinet's service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• NGE: Independent French construction group specialized in public works, earthworks, and infrastructure. Comparable as a French regional broad incumbent competing for infrastructure and civil engineering projects across similar customer segments.
• Fayat: French family-owned construction group with public works, building, and energy activities. Comparable as a broad incumbent in French infrastructure construction with overlap in specialty civil engineering services.
• Bouygues Construction: Major French general contractor with road, civil works, and building divisions. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes with Freyssinet on large public tenders and increasingly bids on specialty repair and reinforcement scopes.
• Eiffage Construction: Major French construction group with public works and energy businesses. Comparable as a broad incumbent in French civil engineering, often partnering with competitors on large infrastructure projects where Freyssinet provides specialty scopes.

Direct peers

• Menard: Sister company within Soletanche Freyssinet specializing in ground improvement and soil reinforcement. Comparable as a specialty contractor serving similar infrastructure customers with complementary geotechnical capabilities.
• Soletanche Bachy: Sister company within Soletanche Freyssinet (VINCI), specializing in deep foundations and geotechnical works. Directly comparable as both are specialty civil engineering contractors in the same parent group, competing for similar infrastructure repair and construction contracts.
• Terre Armée: Sister company within Soletanche Freyssinet specializing in reinforced earth and mechanically stabilized earth structures. Relevant as a specialty contractor serving civil engineering and infrastructure customers with similar technical profiles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/freyssinet
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/freyssinetgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/freyssinetfrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/freyssinet-fr

Compliance5 records

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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