Manufactura

What Manufactura does

Manufactura SAS is a Paris-based designer and manufacturer of custom retractable staircases, serving residential property owners with space-constrained interiors. The company was founded on the strength of a patented retractable helical staircase (ES-01) that won the Gold Medal at the Concours Lépine in 2010, and has since extended its product range to include a straight retractable model (ES-02), motorized variants, hatch/trap-door systems, and a custom metal furniture line. Production relies on Compagnons du Devoir-trained craftspeople, anchoring the firm's value proposition in artisan metalwork rather than mass manufacturing.

The business operates a B2C direct-sales model, with each project custom-engineered to the dimensions and constraints of a specific residence. Pricing is project-based and consistent with the French luxury/upper-mid residential renovation market. The company has executed at least one international project in Brussels, signaling early geographic expansion beyond France, and is a member of the FrenchFab government-backed manufacturing network. With 126 employees and a family-business ownership structure led by Camille Péron, Manufactura occupies a niche specialist position in the European retractable staircase category, with limited direct competitors in the helical retractable segment.

Revenue is generated exclusively through bespoke project sales to private clients; there is no disclosed ARR, subscription, or recurring-contract layer. Capital social is reported at €5,000, consistent with the SAS statutory minimum and not indicative of valuation. Growth signals — international projects, adjacent product lines, and government-network affiliation — point to incremental expansion of the addressable market rather than rapid scaling.

Name

Manufactura

Legal name

Manufactura SAS

Website

https://manu-factura.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Manufactura SAS is a Paris-based designer and manufacturer of patented custom retractable staircases (helical ES-01 and straight ES-02), serving residential property owners with space-constrained interiors via B2C direct sales and Compagnons-trained artisan metalwork.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Retractable Staircase Manufacturing

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Staircase & Railing Remodeling (Interior) (HSAPAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stair, Railing & Banister Repair (HSAGABAE), Stair Treads, Risers & Landing Flooring (HSAPAGAH)

Keywords

• Retractable staircases
• Custom staircase manufacturing
• Space-saving stairs
• Helical staircases
• Bespoke metal furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Staircase Design, Fabrication and Installation: Project-based one-time revenue from designing, manufacturing, and installing bespoke retractable and fixed staircases, railings, and custom metal furniture. Customers pay a minimum 50% deposit at order confirmation and the balance on the day of installation. Quotations are free and non-contractual. The company also fabricates bespoke metal furniture (sideboards, desks) as a supplementary offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Manufactura designs, fabricates, and installs custom retractable and fixed staircase systems in France. The flagship ES-01 is a patented retractable helical (colimaçon) staircase with a mobile central mast that folds against a wall in 35 cm depth, while the ES-02 is a retractable straight staircase that folds to 7 cm depth and can be motorized. The company also produces complementary custom railings, retractable hatch systems, and bespoke thermolacquered steel furniture.

Product overview

Manufactura designs and manufactures innovative custom stair systems and metalwork products in France. Their core product line consists of two flagship retractable staircase models: the ES-01, a patented retractable helical (colimaçon) staircase, and the ES-02, a foldable straight staircase that can be motorized. Both products feature space-saving mechanisms allowing them to fold against walls when not in use. The company also produces complementary custom railings (garde-corps), custom metal furniture, and retractable hatch systems. All products are designed, fabricated, and installed by the company's artisans, combining steel construction with thermolaquage (powder coating) finishes and optional wood or stainless steel accents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ES-01 Retractable Helical Staircase Patented retractable helical (colimaçon) staircase for residential property owners in space-constrained urban interiors; deploys and retracts against a wall via a mobile central mast that moves horizontally, folding to 35 cm depth x 60 cm length, fitting trémies down to 110 cm diameter. Customizable with motorized gas or electric actuators, any RAL color, and step coverings in wood, glass, or brushed stainless steel.
• ES-02 Retractable Straight Staircase Folding straight staircase that deploys and retracts laterally against a wall, folding to 7 cm depth in the closed position. Can be motorized with electronic actuators and is fully adaptable to all dimensions for space-saving access to upper floors, duplexes, or lofts in residential interiors.
• Custom Metal Furniture Bespoke metal furniture manufactured in the company's French workshop, including sideboards (enfilades), desks, and storage units made from thermolacquered steel in any RAL color to specification. Targeted at homeowners needing custom-dimension metal furniture to fit irregular architectural spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Stair folded depth of 35 cm (helical ES-01) and 7 cm (straight ES-02)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mobirolo: Italian manufacturer specializing in retractable, folding, and space-saving staircases for lofts, mezzanines, and attics. Closely comparable to Manufactura's retractable stair product line and target customer (urban residential space optimizers).
• Marretti: Italian maker of retractable and space-saving staircases (e.g., ILO, Magna lines), designed to fold or slide away when not in use. Direct competitor to Manufactura's ES-01/ES-02 retractable stair concept, addressing the same small-space European residential use case.
• Salter Spiral Stair: US-based custom spiral and helical stair manufacturer serving residential and light commercial projects. Comparable to Manufactura on custom metal helical staircase design and fabrication, though it focuses on fixed rather than retractable configurations.
• EeStairs: Dutch-headquartered architectural staircase manufacturer producing bespoke helical, spiral, and straight staircases for premium residential and commercial projects across Europe. Highly comparable to Manufactura on bespoke metal staircase design, fabrication, and installation in the European premium segment.

Emerging players

• Arke Stairs: European supplier of modular spiral and helical staircase kits targeted at the DIY and small-renovation market. Overlaps with Manufactura's space-constrained residential customer but competes at a lower price point and self-installation model rather than bespoke retractable metal.

Broad incumbents

• Treppenmeister: German network of stair specialists offering custom-designed wooden, steel, and glass staircases for premium European homes. Comparable to Manufactura in the high-end custom staircase category, particularly for design-conscious residential clients in continental Europe.
• Fontanot: Established Italian staircase brand offering spiral, helical, and modular stair kits widely distributed across Europe. While broader in scope than Manufactura's bespoke retractable focus, it competes for the same homeowner looking to add a stair in a small or unconventional space.
• Dolle: Danish manufacturer of space-saving loft stairs, modular stair kits, and balustrades sold across Europe. Comparable to Manufactura on the small-space and attic-access use case, though more mass-market and less bespoke than the ES-01/ES-02 retractable systems.

Regional players

• La Maison du Garde-Corps: French custom manufacturer of railings, balustrades, and metalwork for residential projects. Comparable to Manufactura's complementary custom railing and metal furniture lines, and serves the same French homeowner customer base.

Others

• Atelier Français du Métal: French custom metalwork workshop producing bespoke steel furniture, architectural metalwork, and interior fittings. Comparable to Manufactura's metal furniture and custom fabrication capabilities, illustrating the broader French craft-metalwork ecosystem the company operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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

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

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