Groupe RFH - LE RESEAU FRANCAIS DE L'HYDRAULIQUE

What Groupe RFH - LE RESEAU FRANCAIS DE L'HYDRAULIQUE does

Groupe RFH — Le Réseau Français de l'Hydraulique — is a French industrial service group (legal entity MELUN HYDRAULIQUE SAS, €2.4M share capital) headquartered in Vaux-le-Pénil and operating a national network of 25 proximity sites. Founded c. 1970, the group delivers hydraulic, mechatronic, industrial electrical, automation, and pneumatic solutions to industrial customers in mining, manufacturing, construction (BTP), aerospace, nuclear, agriculture, and offshore. Its offerings span hydraulic systems, rotary hydraulic cylinders, water-based hydraulics, electrical cabinets, automation systems, didactic training benches, CETOP directional control valves, EU Directive 2024/68/UE-compliant hydraulic accumulators, and — via its SAITE France subsidiary — 420VDC-to-400VAC re-motorization systems for mobile industrial equipment.

The group's underlying technology stack combines OEM-certified component distribution (Danfoss, Parker, Bosch Rexroth, Poclain, Linde, HYDAC, Atos) with custom system design, integration, and maintenance services. A Qualiopi-certified training practice extends the offering into workforce upskilling, and a 2023 partnership with Famic Technologies introduces Automation Studio simulation software for hydraulic and automation pedagogy. The group is structured around subsidiaries focused on automation (RFH Automatismes), services (RFH Services), electrification (SAITE France), and regional hydraulics (HYDROTEC, APPYDRO, Hydraulique 2000, Normandie Hydraulique).

RFH makes money through a mix of quote-based project work (custom system design and manufacturing), recurring maintenance contracts, OEM-component distribution, and fee-based technical training programs. The 25-site footprint supports local service response and proximity-based customer relationships. Daniel BARRE serves as Director of Publication for the group.

Name

Groupe RFH - LE RESEAU FRANCAIS DE L'HYDRAULIQUE

Legal name

MELUN HYDRAULIQUE

Website

https://lereseaufrancaisdelhydraulique.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Groupe RFH is a French industrial service group operating 25 proximity sites across France, delivering hydraulic, mechatronic, automation, electrical, and pneumatic solutions to manufacturing, construction, mining, aerospace, nuclear, and agricultural clients since 1970.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic and Mechatronic Services

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF), Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Industrial hydraulic systems
• Mechatronics and automation
• Industrial electrical engineering
• Preventive maintenance services
• Hydraulic component distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaux-le-Pénil

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component Sales and Distribution: Sale of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechatronic components through exclusive partnerships with major manufacturers (Danfoss, Parker, Bosch Rexroth, etc.)
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Preventive and corrective maintenance services for hydraulic systems, electrical equipment, and automation, delivered on-site and at proximity locations across France
3. Custom Systems Design and Manufacturing: Design, study, and fabrication of custom hydraulic machines, special cylinders, test benches, presses, and complete mechatronic systems
4. Training and Consulting: Certified training services (Qualiopi) in industrial automation techniques and hydraulic technologies, plus technical consulting for equipment selection and optimization

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Groupe RFH designs, manufactures, distributes, and maintains industrial hydraulic systems (including rotary actuators and water-based hydraulics), mechatronic equipment, industrial electrical systems, automation, and pneumatic solutions for industrial and mobile equipment manufacturers and operators. Through a national network of 25 proximity sites across France, the group delivers a single-entry-point combination of component distribution, custom engineering, on-site installation, preventive and corrective maintenance, and Qualiopi-certified technical training.

Product overview

Groupe RFH (Le Réseau Français de l'Hydraulique) is a multi-disciplinary industrial service group offering integrated solutions across hydraulics (oil and water-based), pneumatics, industrial electricity, automation, and electromechanics. With over 50 years of experience and 25+ sites across France, the group provides a complete portfolio encompassing: hydraulic systems and rotary hydraulic cylinders as core products; industrial electrical and automation solutions; preventive and corrective maintenance services; lifting and handling equipment; didactic test benches with simulation software; and specialized products including water hydraulics, hydraulic accumulators, CETOP valves, and electrification systems. The offering combines design, manufacturing, sale, repair, and maintenance services from a single-entry-point network structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Systems & Mechatronics End-to-end hydraulic and mechatronic solutions including power units, hydraulic presses, test benches, and custom machines designed, manufactured, and maintained by the group for industrial and mobile equipment manufacturers and operators across France.
• Rotary Hydraulic Cylinders (Vérins Rotatifs Hydrauliques) Hydraulic actuators converting hydraulic pressure into rotary motion, manufactured in three technologies — helical ramp, vane, and rack-pinion — for industrial applications requiring rotational actuation.
• Hydraulic Tools (Stanley) Underwater and terrestrial hydraulic tools from Stanley — including hydraulic hammers, grinders, saws, and clamps — distributed for subsea construction, recovery, and demolition applications.
• Industrial Electrical & Automation Industrial electrical services and automation systems covering electrical cabinet design and wiring, variable speed drives, programmable logic controllers, industrial networks, and electronic controls for industrial equipment.
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Comprehensive maintenance services for hydraulic and electromechanical equipment, including on-site troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance contracts, and system optimization delivered through the group's 25 French sites.
• Lifting & Handling Equipment Sale and installation of lifting and handling equipment, including MARCHESI 18T Z-fold truck-mounted cranes with grapnel and weighing systems for forestry and material handling applications.
• Didactic Test Benches (Bancs Didactiques) Educational hydraulic and electromechanical test benches integrated with Automation Studio simulation software from Famic Technologies, designed for vocational training centers with modular frames and proportional hydraulic technology.
• Water Hydraulics (Hydraulique à Eau) Water-based hydraulic power units operating up to 350 bar, serving nuclear, food processing, and heavy industry applications that require non-polluting hydraulic fluids and environmentally constrained solutions.
• Industrial Piping (Tuyauterie) On-site industrial piping services for oil hydraulic systems, including installation, repair, and maintenance of welded, crimped, and flared piping.
• Hydraulic Accumulators Bladder, piston, and diaphragm hydraulic accumulators distributed and serviced by the group, including decennial requalification and periodic inspection in compliance with EU Directive 2024/68/UE.
• CETOP Directional Control Valves CETOP-standard hydraulic directional control valves distributed from partner brands Bosch Rexroth, Parker Hannifin, Vickers/Danfoss, HYDAC, Atos, and PONAR Wadowice.
• Electrification Solutions (SAITE FRANCE) Electric propulsion and power conversion systems delivered by subsidiary SAITE France, transforming 420VDC from lithium traction batteries into 400VAC+N 50Hz at up to 120 kW for electric re-motorization of mobile and industrial equipment.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for hydraulic component distribution including Vickers by Danfoss brand. GROUPE RFH serves as authorized distributor and service partner for Danfoss hydraulic pumps and motors across their 25-site network.
• Parker HannifincoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Parker hydraulic components including Parker Denison Gold Cup, World Cup, and Old Line piston pumps. Expertise recognized for repair services of Parker hydraulic equipment.
• Bosch RexrothcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Bosch Rexroth hydraulic components and systems distribution in France, including CETOP standard distributors.
• Poclain HydraulicscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized partner for Poclain hydraulic motors and components, providing distribution and maintenance services.
• LindecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Linde hydraulic components distribution and service support in France.
• HYDAC GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for HYDAC hydraulic components including accumulators, filtration, and fluid technology products.
• Atos GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Atos hydraulic and electronic components including valves and controls.
• Famic Technologies Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Automation Studio educational software - the premier simulation tool for teaching hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and automation technologies in training institutions.
• MARCHESIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for MARCHESI hydraulic cranes (18T Z-fold models) distribution, equipped with grapnel and weighing systems for forestry applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Linde Hydraulics: Hydraulic components and systems business (now part of Weichai) focused on pumps, motors, and valves for mobile machinery. RFH is a named Linde distribution and service partner, making Linde a direct capability peer.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Swiss manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and power packs serving mobile and industrial markets. Closely comparable to RFH on custom hydraulic power units and mobile-equipment hydraulics.
• Hawe Hydraulik: German specialist manufacturer of hydraulic valves, pumps, and power units, with a strong European MRO and custom-systems orientation. Closely comparable to RFH's custom hydraulic system design and CETOP directional valve business.
• Poclain Hydraulics: French manufacturer of hydraulic motors and components for mobile and industrial applications. Direct national competitor and a core OEM partner of RFH, with overlapping customer base in construction, agriculture, and material handling.
• Atos Group: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic and electronic valves, proportional controls, and servo systems. RFH is an authorized Atos partner, and Atos is a direct comparable in valves and proportional hydraulics used in industrial automation.
• HYDAC Group: Global manufacturer of hydraulic accumulators, filtration, valves, and fluid technology with a strong European service network. Directly comparable to RFH across hydraulics components, accumulators, and fluid conditioning, and a named core partner of Groupe RFH.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: World's largest hydraulics and motion-control manufacturer offering pumps, valves, cylinders, and full factory automation. Overlaps RFH on hydraulics distribution (CETOP valves) and industrial automation, but at vastly greater scale and as a brand supplier rather than distributor.
• Danfoss Power Solutions: Leading global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics (Vickers, Danfoss brands) including pumps, motors, and valves. Comparable to RFH's hydraulic distribution and repair offering, with Danfoss also a named core OEM partner.
• Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control technologies giant with strong positions in hydraulic pumps, valves, and service. RFH is an authorized Parker distributor and recognized service partner, making Parker both a supplier and the broadest competitive reference point.

Emerging players

• Moog Inc. Specialist in high-performance servo valves, electrohydraulic actuators, and motion control. Comparable at the upper end of RFH's proportional and servo hydraulics capability, with a stronger IP base but narrower European service footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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