CARROSSERIE INDUSTRIELLE MATHIS

What CARROSSERIE INDUSTRIELLE MATHIS does

CARROSSERIE INDUSTRIELLE MATHIS is a French family-owned industrial truck body specialist founded in 1956 by Jean MATHIS and headquartered in Alteckendorf, Alsace. The company designs, fabricates, repairs, and installs custom bodywork, trailers, and semi-trailers for heavy goods vehicles and utility vehicles, and integrates handling and lifting equipment (cranes, hydraulic dump bodies, handling arms, cargo boxes, tail lifts, nacelles, and tarpaulins) sourced through distribution partnerships with tier-1 European OEMs including Palfinger, Meiller, Vincent Bennes, Dhollandia, and Cramaro. Core technical capabilities cover mechanics, electricity, metalworking, welding, painting, and hydraulic system integration, supported by a purpose-built production facility with plasma cutting, press brake, band saw, multiple 5-ton overhead cranes, and two paint booths, plus an in-house design bureau established in 2018-2019 for bespoke customer studies.

The company operates a B2B project-based revenue model with one-time fabrication and equipment-mounting engagements, recurring after-sales service and maintenance (SAV) revenue, mandatory periodic regulatory inspections (VGP) for lifting equipment, and a recently launched parts store with over 60,000 references that adds a hardware distribution revenue stream. Customers are professional fleet operators segmented across four verticals: TP-BTP construction/civil engineering, transport and logistics, industrial companies, and municipal technical services. Named enterprise clients include Bigmat, Colas, Fehr, Mediaco, and Suez. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with quote-driven project consultations via phone and email, supplemented by an open-day event program (2011, 2013, 2024 with 1,000 visitors) and organic social media presence.

The business remains family-controlled across three generations: Jean-Michel MATHIS took over in 1993, and the third generation (Toni and Marc) joined in 2017. Long-tenured OEM partnerships (Meiller since 1993, Palfinger since 1999, Vincent since 2007) provide multi-decade distribution exclusivity in France, and the Hydmatec agency (2014) extends service into northern Alsace. Recent capex in a new cutting workshop (2020-2021), a dedicated design bureau, a 60,000+ reference parts store (2025-2026), and ongoing process professionalization point to incremental capacity and revenue diversification rather than a pivot or expansion into new markets.

Name

CARROSSERIE INDUSTRIELLE MATHIS

Legal name

Mathis

Website

https://mathis-carrosserie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CARROSSERIE INDUSTRIELLE MATHIS is a family-owned French industrial truck body specialist (founded 1956, Alteckendorf, Alsace) that designs, fabricates, and installs custom bodywork, cranes, hydraulic dump bodies, and handling equipment for professional fleet operators across construction, transport, industry, and municipal services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial vehicle bodywork and equipment installation

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM), Cargo Handling & Lifting Equipment (Cranes, Derricks, Hoists) (IMAJAIAB), Workshop Services & Support (Tool Calibration/Repair, Equipment Installation/Maintenance, Training) (TLAKAOAN)

Keywords

• Industrial truck bodywork
• Heavy vehicle equipment installation
• Custom vehicle modification
• Hydraulic dump bodies
• Commercial vehicle bodywork

Headquarters

HQ city

Alteckendorf

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truck body manufacturing and equipment mounting: One-time fabrication, installation, and mounting of industrial truck bodies and equipment including cranes, hydraulic bins, handling arms, boxes, trailers, platforms, lifting tailgates, nacelles, and tarping systems. Custom fabrication and modification services.
2. Maintenance and repair services (SAV): After-sales service including periodic maintenance, repair, and quick breakdown assistance using service vehicles. Also includes Periodic General Verification (VGP) services for lifting equipment.
3. Parts and components sales: Sale of spare parts and components through a parts store with over 60,000 references in stock. Distributor of branded parts as well as in-house manufactured parts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CARROSSERIE INDUSTRIELLE MATHIS is an industrial bodywork specialist that designs, fabricates, repairs, and mounts custom truck bodies and equipment for heavy goods vehicles, semi-trailers, and utility vehicles under 3.5T. Its core offering is the supply and integration of handling, lifting, and transport equipment — including cranes, hydraulic dump bodies, handling arms, cargo boxes, trailers, flatbeds, tail lifts, nacelles, and tarpaulin systems — combined with dedicated after-sales maintenance, repair, and periodic inspection services for professional fleet operators.

Product overview

CARROSSERIE INDUSTRIELLE MATHIS is a specialist in manufacturing, repairing, and installing truck bodywork and commercial vehicle equipment in Alsace. The company operates as a product-and-service business rather than a software platform, offering equipment installation services including lifting cranes (Grues de levage), hydraulic dump bodies (Bennes hydrauliques), handling arms (Bras de manutention), cargo boxes (Caissons), dry partitions (Cloisons Sèches/PLSC), trailers (Remorques), flatbeds (Plateaux), tail lifts (Hayons élevateurs), utility vehicle modifications, elevating work platforms (Nacelles), and Cramaro tarpaulins. These products are distributed through partnerships with manufacturers including Palfinger, Vincent, Meiller, Dhollandia, Cramaro, Trax, Sennebogen, and Veream. The company also provides modification, restoration, and comprehensive after-sales services with over 60,000 parts in stock.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grues de levage (Lifting Cranes) Mounting and integration of lifting cranes (Palfinger) on trucks and heavy vehicles, with lifting capacity ranging from 0.8 to 200 ton-meters, including handling, recycling, and forestry crane models for professional operators.
• Bennes hydrauliques (Hydraulic Dump Bodies) Supply, customisation and mounting of hydraulic dump bodies in concave, round, or multi-block configurations, distributed through the Vincent and Meiller brands for various industrial and transport applications.
• Bras de manutention (Handling Arms) Guima-Palfinger handling arms including telescopic sliding, synchronous (single articulation), and Power A (dual articulation) models, designed for agricultural, waste collection, and construction sectors.
• Caissons (Cargo Boxes)
• Cloisons Sèches / PLSC (Dry Partitions / Sliding Side Curtains)
• Remorques (Trailers)
• Plateaux (Flatbeds)
• Hayons élévateurs (Tail Lifts)
• Véhicules utilitaires (Utility Vehicles)
• Nacelles (Elevating Work Platforms)
• Bâchage Cramaro (Cramaro Tarpaulins)
• Modifications / Restaurations (Modifications and Restorations)
• SAV & Pièces (After-Sales Service and Parts) Comprehensive after-sales support including Palfinger-authorised service, over 60,000 parts in stock, periodic maintenance, repair, rapid breakdown assistance via intervention vehicle, and mandatory periodic general inspections (VGP) for lifting equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Service coverage across Grand Est and all of France for professional fleet operators
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HydmatecminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Hydmatec became an agency of Mathis company in 2014 to cover the northern Alsace region for hydraulic after-sales service.
• Vincent BennescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Vincent Bennes is a manufacturer of 100% custom hydraulic bins made from elastic steel. Mathis has been an official distributor and installer of Vincent Bennes products since 2007, offering their full range of bin models to customers.
• PalfingercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Palfinger is a leading manufacturer of cranes and handling equipment. Mathis Carrosserie has partnered with Palfinger since 1999, distributing and mounting Palfinger cranes on trucks. The partnership was formalized through official distribution of Guima-Palfinger handling arms. Mathis also installs Palfinger nacelles on trucks and utility vehicles. A service vehicle for interventions is also maintained.
• Meiller KippercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1993Meiller is a reference manufacturer in the heavy vehicle sector. Mathis Carrosserie established a partnership with Meiller in 1993 for the distribution and installation of Meiller kipper bins, with nationwide carrossage services across France.
• DhollandiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDhollandia is a specialist manufacturer of lifting tailgates. Mathis Carrosserie is a distributor of Dhollandia products, offering multiple product ranges including original van tailgates, traditional tailgates, retractable tailgates, folding tailgates, special tailgates, and column tailgates.
• CramarocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCramaro is a manufacturer of tarping systems for trucks and utility vehicles. Mathis Carrosserie specializes in the installation of Cramaro tarping solutions on dumpers, semi-trailers, and specific vehicles, providing robust, practical, and perfectly adapted protection systems.
• Trax TrailersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrax Trailers is a partner in the Mathis network, providing trailer solutions that complement the company's truck bodywork services.
• SennebogenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSennebogen is a manufacturer of material handling equipment. Mathis Carrosserie works with Sennebogen to provide complete solutions for professional handling needs.
• VereamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVeream is a partner in the Mathis network, contributing to the range of equipment solutions offered to customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chereau: French designer and manufacturer of refrigerated and specialized truck/trailer bodies. Comparable as a family-influenced French body manufacturer selling B2B to logistics and fleet operators with custom build capabilities.
• Lamberet: French manufacturer of insulated and refrigerated truck bodies, trailers, and semi-trailers. Comparable as a heritage French body builder serving professional fleets with custom engineering and nationwide dealer/service coverage.
• Legras Industries: French manufacturer of custom industrial truck bodies, tippers, and specialized equipment, headquartered in northern France. Comparable as a similarly sized French carrosserie industrielle with multi-OEM distributor partnerships and direct B2B fleet customer base.
• Feldbinder Spezialfahrzeugwerke: German manufacturer of specialized trailers, tankers, and bodywork for commercial vehicles. Comparable as a European custom industrial body builder targeting logistics, construction, and specialized-haul fleet customers.

Broad incumbents

• Schmitz Cargobull: European market leader in trailers, semi-trailers, and refrigerated bodies. Comparable as a large incumbent serving similar B2B fleet customers across Europe, against whom Mathis competes for retrofit and custom build work.
• Palfinger: Austrian global leader in truck-mounted cranes, handling equipment, and elevating work platforms. Comparable as Mathis's longest-standing core OEM partner (since 1999), and a broader incumbent that could in theory bypass Mathis via direct service.
• Meiller Kipper: German manufacturer of tipper/kipper bodies and trailer systems, partner of Mathis since 1993. Comparable as a key OEM whose distributor relationship Mathis depends upon for the hydraulic tipper product line.
• Hiab (Cargotec): Finland-based global leader in loader cranes and material handling equipment, part of Cargotec. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same truck-mounted crane and handling arm installations that Mathis performs.

Emerging players

• Dhollandia: Belgian specialist manufacturer of lifting tailgates for vans and commercial vehicles, distributed by Mathis. Comparable as a niche-focused OEM whose products Mathis installs, and as an adjacent product line for fleet buyers.

Regional players

• Wielton: Polish trailer and semi-trailer manufacturer serving primarily Central and Eastern European markets. Comparable as a regional body/trailer builder competing for similar cross-border fleet accounts, though not directly active in France.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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