What Groupe Godet does

Groupe Godet is a French privately-held industrial group specializing in lifting, pulling, handling, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Operating as a consolidator of four complementary businesses — GODET (historic rope-making and rigging established 1938), MANUFOR Services (maintenance, rental, and inspection), WARDEN Winches (electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic winches for defense, civil protection, offshore, transport, and industry), and GATTEGNO (cable-pulling solutions with 100+ years of history) — the group covers the full equipment lifecycle across manufacturing, distribution, rental, and after-sales service. Headquartered in Roissy-en-France with three French production sites (Roissy-en-France, Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, Selongey) and over 100 employees, the group serves seven core vertical markets: construction and industry, stage and entertainment, work-at-height, VRD/cable networks, transport and automotive, elevator engineering, and material handling. Named enterprise customers include COLAS and EHTP (Bordeaux), and the group references 487 partner relationships on its website.

The product portfolio spans textile and chain slings, ropes and cordage, chains and cables, pulleys, hydraulic tools, winches, cable-pulling equipment, PPE, and metal structures. Its technology backbone consists of RFID-embedded equipment identification feeding into the proprietary myManufor cloud platform, which provides customers with real-time visibility into maintenance history, compliance certificates, and upcoming inspection deadlines. The myManufor platform supports compliance with French decrees of March 2004 (Arrêtés du 1er et 2 mars 2004) governing periodic inspection of lifting and pulling equipment — an area in which MANUFOR Services claims to be the first player to have industrialized preventive and curative maintenance processes. The Selongey corderie site has operated over 2,000 m² of solar panels since 2010.

The business model combines hardware sales (the primary revenue stream across all four divisions), equipment rental (MANUFOR Location on short- and long-term contracts), and professional services (maintenance, periodic inspection, commissioning, training). Pricing is exclusively through direct B2B custom quotation with no public price lists. Distribution is direct via specialized sales teams per division, supported by a customer self-service portal (myManufor). In December 2025 the group obtained EcoVadis Silver certification (72/100, top 15% of assessed companies) and joined the French Fab network, reinforcing its positioning as a French manufacturing champion for ESG- and origin-conscious B2B buyers.

Name

Groupe Godet

Legal name

GROUPE GODET

Website

https://groupe-godet.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Groupe Godet is a French privately-held industrial group consolidating four businesses (GODET rope-making, MANUFOR services/rental, WARDEN winches, GATTEGNO cable-pulling) to manufacture, distribute, rent, and service lifting, pulling, handling, and PPE equipment across construction, stage, transport, and industrial verticals in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveying, Hoisting & Materials Handling Systems (Conveyors, Stackers/Reclaimers, Winches) (IMAKANAE)

Keywords

• Industrial lifting equipment
• Rope and cordage manufacturing
• Winch manufacturing
• Cable pulling solutions
• Lifting equipment maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Roissy-en-France

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Manufacturing & Distribution: Groupe Godet manufactures and distributes a wide range of lifting, handling, cable pulling, and PPE equipment through its four divisions. Products include ropes/cordage, slings (textile, wire rope, chain), winches, hoists, shackles, pulleys, cables, chains, lashing/arrimage gear, tarpaulins, hydraulic tools, and EPI.
2. Equipment Rental (MANUFOR Location): A large rental fleet of lifting, pulling, and handling equipment is offered on short- or long-term contracts via MANUFOR Location, providing an alternative or complement to outright purchase.
3. Maintenance, Control & Periodic Inspection Services: MANUFOR Services performs preventive and corrective maintenance on small lifting and pulling apparatus in compliance with French decrees of March 2004. Services include commissioning, training, and ongoing equipment monitoring via RFID and myManufor platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Groupe Godet manufactures, distributes, repairs, and rents lifting, pulling, handling, and personal protective equipment (PPE) through four complementary divisions: GODET (rope, cordage, slings, rigging, PPE), MANUFOR Services (preventive/corrective maintenance, periodic inspection, training, and rental), WARDEN Winches (electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic industrial winches), and GATTEGNO (cable pulling solutions). The group serves industry, construction, stage/spectacle, work-at-height, VRD, transport, and elevator engineering customers from three French production sites.

Product overview

Groupe Godet is a French industrial group specializing in lifting, pulling, handling, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The company operates as a manufacturer, distributor, repairer, and renter through four complementary divisions: GODET (historic rope manufacturer producing cords, drisses, slings, rigging and PPE), MANUFOR Services (maintenance and control services), MANUFOR Location (equipment rental), WARDEN Winches (electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic winch manufacturing), and GATTEGNO (cable pulling specialist). The product portfolio spans arrimage/securing, lifting accessories, slings, hardware, ropework, tarpaulins/nets, chains/cables, pulleys, handling equipment, hydraulic tools, PPE, cable pulling solutions, winches, measurement/control tools, and metal structures. The group serves diverse sectors including industry, construction, work at height, civil engineering, transport, elevators, and stage/spectacle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GODET: Fabricant de cordes, drisses, élingage (textile, câble, chaîne), agrès et façonnages sur corde. Large gamme d'accessoires de levage et accastillage, ainsi que'd'équipements de protection individuelle (EPI).
• MANUFOR Services
• WARDEN Winches
• GATTEGNO
• myManufor

Products and services

• GODET (rope, cordage, slings, rigging, and PPE) Historic rope manufacturer producing cords, drisses, slings (textile, cable, chain), rigging and custom rope products, along with lifting accessories and PPE for industry, construction, stage/spectacle, and work-at-height.
• MANUFOR Services (maintenance, inspection, training) Maintenance and services division offering preventive and curative maintenance for lifting and pulling equipment, periodic inspections compliant with French decrees of March 2004, commissioning, training, and installation services for B2B clients.
• MANUFOR Location (equipment rental) Equipment rental division providing short- and long-term rental of lifting, pulling, and handling equipment including hoists, winches, jacks, trailers, and more, sold on contract basis.
• WARDEN Winches (industrial winches) Winch manufacturer designing and producing electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic winches in France for defense, civil protection, offshore, transport, and industrial applications, available for sale or rental.
• GATTEGNO (cable pulling solutions) Specialist in cable pulling solutions with over 100 years of experience, manufacturing and commercializing cable pulling products used worldwide in the oil industry and overhead/underground electrical network installations.
• myManufor (equipment tracking and compliance portal) Online platform for equipment tracking providing immediate access to equipment status, maintenance operations, conformity certificates, and notifications for upcoming inspection deadlines, fed by RFID data from tagged equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 15% in EcoVadis 2025 assessment (72/100 overall)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GODET (Internal Division)coreOthersGODET is the historic corderie division of Groupe Godet, specializing in the manufacture and distribution of ropes, cordage, rigging (textile, wire rope, chain), hardware, and PPE. It represents the group's oldest business line, dating to the corderie established in 1938.
• MANUFOR Services (Internal Division)coreOthersMANUFOR Services completes the GODET offering by providing maintenance, preventive and corrective servicing, periodic inspection (in compliance with French decrees of March 2004), commissioning, training, and rental services for lifting and pulling equipment. Operates the myManufor digital platform.
• WARDEN Winches (Internal Division)coreOthersWARDEN Winches designs and manufactures in France electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic industrial winches serving the most demanding applications in defense, civil protection, offshore, transport, and general industry.
• GATTEGNO (Internal Division)coreOthersGATTEGNO has specialized for over 100 years in the manufacture and sale of cable pulling solutions used worldwide in demanding environments including the petroleum industry and overhead/underground electrical network installation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Würth: Global leader in industrial hardware, fasteners, tools, and MRO supplies distributed to trades and contractors across construction and industry. Competes with Groupe Godet in distribution of hardware, tools, and PPE but does not focus exclusively on lifting/rigging.
• Honeywell Miller (Fall Protection): Honeywell's Miller brand produces harnesses, lanyards, and fall-arrest equipment for work-at-height professionals. Comparable to Groupe Godet's EPI range but operating within Honeywell's broader industrial-safety portfolio.
• 3M (Personal Safety / Fall Protection): Diversified global manufacturer with a major Fall Protection business unit producing harnesses, lanyards, and SRLs. Comparable to Groupe Godet's EPI/work-at-height offering but as part of a much wider industrial and consumer portfolio.

Direct peers

• Tractel: French-headquartered manufacturer of lifting equipment, fall-arrest systems, hoists, and load-handling safety products. Closely comparable to Groupe Godet's lifting, pulling, and PPE offerings across industry, construction, and entertainment customers.
• Manitou: French manufacturer of telehandlers, rough-terrain forklifts, and material-handling equipment for construction and agriculture. Comparable as a French industrial handling-equipment player serving similar construction/industry customers.
• Petzl: French manufacturer of headlamps, harnesses, descenders, fall-protection PPE, and verticality/rescue equipment. Directly comparable to Groupe Godet's EPI (work-at-height) and rope-based rigging range, especially in height-work and spectacle applications.
• Gunnebo Industries: Swedish-headquartered manufacturer of lifting equipment, chain, hoists, and material-handling products. Directly comparable to WARDEN winches and the broader lifting/pulling/handling portfolio.
• Crosby Group: US-based global manufacturer of rigging, lifting, and material-handling hardware including shackles, hooks, slings, and load-securing products. Highly comparable to Groupe Godet's slings, shackles, lifting accessories, and arr ranges.
• Columbus McKinnon: Global manufacturer of hoists, winches, cranes, rigging, and material-handling products sold under brands such as Yale, Shaw-Box, and Coffing. Directly comparable to Groupe Godet's WARDEN winches and MANUFOR handling equipment portfolio.
• SpanSet: European (Swiss/German) specialist in textile lifting slings, lashing systems, and load-securing equipment for transport, industry, and height work. Strongly comparable to Groupe Godet's textile slings, arrimage, and rope/cordage offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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