Moulin Charpente

What Moulin Charpente does

Moulin Charpente SAS is a third-generation, family-owned French timber construction firm headquartered in Aubenas, Ardèche, operating since 1948. The company runs two integrated business lines: (i) Maisons Bois — a CCMI-accredited individual house construction activity offering fully customized wooden frame homes, vertical extensions (surélévations), and a catalog range (COSY EASY, COSY PRETTY, COSY SUNNY, COSY FUNNY); and (ii) Charpente / Structure Bois — design, prefabrication, and installation of timber frameworks for commercial, industrial, public, collective housing, and individual villa projects, plus exterior amenities (terraces, carports, footbridges, pontoons, brise-soleil).

Core production is anchored in a 2,000+ m² prefabrication workshop in Aubenas equipped with a K2 Hundegger CNC timber sizing machine (acquired 2005), supported by an in-house design office (3D modeling), ERP system (2017), and customer-facing construction tracking software (2019). All design, prefabrication, and on-site assembly are handled in-house, with single-point-of-contact project management from design to delivery under turnkey (clé en main) or weather-tight (hors d'eau/hors d'air) formats.

The company generates revenue through one-off project contracts (CCMI regulated for residential; marchés publics for public-sector tenders), pricing being project-specific based on surface, materials, location, and delivery scope. It serves individual homeowners, local authorities, architects, and tourism/healthcare/education operators primarily across Ardèche, Drôme, and Gard, supported by Qualibat and LCA-FFB accreditations and partnerships with FFB, UICB, CNDB, ANIL, and Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Lead generation combines direct field sales, architect referrals, habitat fairs (Salon de l'Habitat Aubenas, Journées de l'Habitat Leclerc), open-house events at completed sites, and an active digital presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MyProjectCompanion portal).

Name

Moulin Charpente

Legal name

MOULIN CHARPENTE SAS

Website

https://moulin-charpente.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Moulin Charpente is a third-generation, family-owned French timber construction firm in Aubenas, Ardèche, building customized wooden-frame houses (under CCMI contracts), commercial and public-sector timber structures, and exterior wood amenities across the Ardèche, Drôme, and Gard regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Construction Services

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components (IMADADAD), Interior Wall Framing, Partition Builds & Reconfiguration (HSAPAFAA), Engineered Wood Siding, Trim & Mouldings (IMAMACAI)

Keywords

• Wood frame construction
• Timber framing services
• Custom wooden houses
• Prefabricated timber structures
• Structural carpentry

Headquarters

HQ city

Aubenas

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom House Construction (CCMI): Construction of customized wooden houses delivered under CCMI (Contrat de Construction de Maison Individuelle) regulations, offering guaranteed delivery dates, prices, and completion warranties. Includes options for turnkey (clé en main) or weather-tight (hors d'eau/hors d'air) delivery.
2. Timber Framing and Structure: Design, fabrication, and installation of wooden structural frameworks for residential, commercial, and public buildings including traditional and engineered timber solutions.
3. Exterior Wood Amenagements: Custom exterior construction including terraces, carports, kiosks, footbridges, pontoons, and sun breakers designed and built for residential and commercial clients.
4. Renovation and Energy Efficiency: Renovation projects and energy efficiency upgrades for existing structures including roofing, covering, and zincworks services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Moulin Charpente designs, prefabricates, and installs custom wood frame structures and houses. Through an integrated in-house design office, a 2,000+ m² prefabrication workshop in Aubenas equipped with a K2 Hundegger CNC machine, and on-site carpenter teams, the company delivers individual houses (CCMI contracts), extensions, vertical additions, timber framing for commercial, public, and collective buildings, exterior wood amenities, and renovation/energy efficiency upgrades across the Ardèche, Drôme, and Gard regions of France.

Product overview

Moulin Charpente operates as a dual-activity family business specializing in wooden construction. The company offers two interconnected divisions: (1) Maisons Bois (Wooden House Construction) under the CCMI constructor model, featuring customizable catalog house models including COSY EASY, COSY PRETTY, COSY SUNNY, and COSY FUNNY, plus fully customized houses and extensions/surélévations; and (2) Charpente/Structure Bois (Wood Framing & Structure) providing custom wood frame solutions for commercial, industrial, public, collective housing, and individual villa projects. Both divisions leverage an in-house study office for 3D modeling, a 2,000+ m² prefab workshop in Aubenas, and carpenter teams for on-site assembly, supported by services including traditional carpentry, covering, zinc work, and exterior cladding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maison Personnalisée Fully customized wooden frame houses designed from client plans or sketches, delivered either weather-tight (hors d'eau/hors d'air) up to insulation or fully turnkey (clé en main) for individual homeowners under CCMI contract.
• Extension & Surélévation Wood frame extensions and vertical additions (surélévations) to existing houses, leveraging lightweight timber construction for rapid delivery and minimal foundation impact, delivered at hors d'eau/hors d'air stage.
• COSY EASY Entry-level catalog wooden frame house typically 72-90 m², available as turnkey or weather-tight construction.
• COSY PRETTY Catalog wooden frame house typically 76 m², available as turnkey construction with cement composite or wood cladding options.
• COSY SUNNY Popular catalog wooden frame house typically 91-118 m² with suite parentale options, available as turnkey or weather-tight construction.
• COSY FUNNY Catalog wooden frame house 111 m² with attached garage and terrace, delivered turnkey.
• Structure bois & Charpente Custom design, prefabrication, and installation of wooden structural frameworks and timber framing for commercial, industrial, public, collective, and residential buildings, using traditional and engineered timber solutions.
• Bâtiment Commercial & Industriel Custom wood frame commercial and industrial buildings for private businesses, campsites, hotels, and architects.
• Bâtiment Public & Collectivités Wood frame solutions for public buildings and local authorities, including schools, sports facilities, and administrative buildings, delivered through public procurement tenders.
• Bâtiment Collectif Collective housing construction using wood frame technology, compliant with RE2020 standards, with options including straw bale insulation.
• Villa Individuelle Custom wood frame individual villa construction with traditional or engineered timber roofing, covering, and zinc work for individuals or professionals.
• Aménagement Extérieur Custom exterior wood amenities including terraces, carports, kiosks, footbridges, pontoons, and brise-soleil (sun breakers) designed and built for residential and commercial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Construction typically completed in under 6 months from project start to handover
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Afcobois (now UICB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfcobois is the French wood construction syndicate promoting and developing wooden housing and living spaces. Moulin Charpente hosted the Afcobois General Assembly in 2016, demonstrating leadership in the regional wood construction industry. Afcobois merged with FIBC to form UICB.
• Fédération Française du Bâtiment (FFB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French Building Federation is a professional network defending the industry before administration, public authorities, economic decision-makers, and construction stakeholders. Provides representation and advocacy for member companies.
• Les Constructeurs et Aménageurs de la Fédération Française du Bâtiment (LCA-FFB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe leading professional organization for constructors and developers in France, formed from the merger of Union des Maisons Françaises and UCI-FFB. Provides CCMI accreditation and standards for private home construction.
• QualibatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent organization evaluating technical competencies and reliability of building companies across trades. Moulin Charpente holds qualifications for timber structures, roofing/zincworks, and woodwork, plus quality system certification.
• Comité National pour le Développement du Bois (CNDB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization for the development and promotion of the forest-wood sector. Promotes the image of the industry and wood's qualities.
• Compagnons du DevoirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation helping transfer knowledge, skills, and techniques to young people through apprenticeship. Patrick Moulin spent 6 years with the organization before joining the family business.
• Agence Nationale pour l'Information sur le Logement (ANIL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agency providing free advice to individuals on all housing issues, whether legal, financial, or fiscal. Approved by the housing ministry.
• Union des Industriels et Constructeurs Bois (UICB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional union strengthening wood construction development and serving as privileged interlocutor with institutional construction and wood actors. Unites associations and syndicates covering the entire profession from manufacturers to builders.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional council providing financial support for Moulin Charpente's operations and development, with company logo displayed on marketing materials indicating partnership status.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Piveteau (Piveteau Bois): French prefabricated wood frame manufacturer based in Vendée producing timber panels, modules, and turnkey wood construction for residential, collective, and tertiary uses. Comparable in factory-based prefab wood frame delivery and RE2020-aligned product line.
• Simonin (Glulam-Simonin): French glulam timber specialist manufacturing beams, structures, and bespoke wood components for buildings, public works, and architectural projects. Comparable as fellow French secondary wood processor with custom engineered wood solutions.
• Mathis (Mathis Structures Bois): French/European glulam and engineered wood manufacturer serving residential, public, and commercial construction with prefabricated timber elements. Comparable business model around factory-produced structural wood components and project-based delivery.
• Ossabois: French prefabricated wood frame specialist (Pisla, Isère) producing timber frame panels and modules for residential, collective, and public buildings. Closest direct competitor with similar integrated design office, prefab workshop, and multi-segment wood construction offering.

Emerging players

• DOMetVIE (Groupe Dôme): Auvergne-based French wood construction specialist focused on individual homes, extensions, and energy-efficient timber framing. Comparable in regional wood home construction with focus on RE2020 compliance and bespoke service.

Broad incumbents

• GA Smart Building: Large French off-site construction group offering wood, concrete, and hybrid prefabricated buildings for residential, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial clients. Overlaps with Moulin in wood hospitality/collective projects but operates at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Cougnaud Construction: Major French modular building manufacturer delivering prefabricated structures for schools, healthcare, hospitality, and commercial uses. Broad incumbent in adjacent prefab/modular space with overlapping public sector customer base.

Regional players

• Trecobat: Brittany-based French individual home builder with CCMI contracts offering timber frame and traditional home construction services. Comparable in CCMI home-construction model and B2C project delivery, though more regionally western than Moulin's Ardèche focus.
• Maisons Nature & Bois: French regional wood frame home builder offering custom timber houses and extensions across multiple French regions. Comparable in wood frame individual home construction and CCMI-style delivery, though smaller-scale emerging player.
• Cabrol Construction Bois: Southwestern French timber frame constructor of individual homes, extensions, and collective buildings using prefabricated wood panels. Comparable as regional prefab wood specialist with similar product range and customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1445345385705222
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moulin-charpente
• Instagraminstagram.com/moulinconstruction

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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