NORMANDIE DRAINAGE

What NORMANDIE DRAINAGE does

NORMANDIE DRAINAGE is a French specialist contractor in equestrian infrastructure, founded in 1978 by Marcel Letellier in Villers-Bocage, Normandy, originally focused on agricultural land drainage before pivoting in the late 1980s to haras development, hippodrome infrastructure, and equestrian surfaces. The company is currently led by Paul-Jacques Tanvez and operates as a privately-held SME with 52 polyvalent employees organized into modular teams, an in-house Bureau d'Études staffed by technicians and surveyors, and its own fleet of modern earthmoving equipment.

The business is structured around seven interconnected service lines: Aménagements de Haras (full horse-farm construction and renovation), Pistes (training, trot, and gallop tracks), Sols Equestres (arena and indoor arena surfaces), Clôtures (fencing including the exclusively distributed Keepsafe diamond-mesh product), Drainage (the original founding service), Aménagements Spécifiques (bespoke amenities such as obstacles, lunging rings, and shelters), and Sols Tous Temps (Martin Collins Polytrack all-weather oil-based surfaces, of which Normandie Drainage is the exclusive French producer and distributor). A material preparation platform near Louviers (Normandy) supports finished-product distribution across France.

Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-based contracts (devis) following on-site visits and topographical surveys. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales across France, with customers spanning private haras owners, the Aga Khan Studs, France Galop training centers (Chantilly, Maisons-Laffitte), hippodromes (Deauville, Vincennes), and government equestrian institutions (Le Cadre Noir Saumur, Ecole Militaire St Cyr Coetquidan, Garde Républicaine Paris). Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and contract values are not standardized.

Name

NORMANDIE DRAINAGE

Legal name

NORMANDIE DRAINAGE

Website

https://normandie-drainage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NORMANDIE DRAINAGE is a French specialist contractor, founded in 1978, providing end-to-end equestrian infrastructure — haras development, training tracks, surfaces, fencing, and drainage — across France, holding exclusive French distribution rights for Martin Collins Polytrack surfaces and Keepsafe fencing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equestrian Infrastructure Construction Services

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (238910), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Grading, Drainage & Site Preparation (HSAIABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

French Drains & Yard Drainage Systems (Install/Clean/Repair) (HSAIAKAH), Underground Downspout Drain Lines (Installation, Cleaning & Repair) (HSAIAKAG)

Keywords

• Equestrian infrastructure construction
• Stud farm development
• Horse racing track design
• All-weather equestrian surfaces
• Agricultural drainage systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Villers-Bocage

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equestrian Infrastructure Projects: Project-based revenue from design and construction of equestrian facilities including haras development, tracks, surfaces, fencing, drainage, and specialized amenities. Projects are customized and quote-based with no standardized pricing publicly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Normandie Drainage is a French specialist contractor that designs, studies, and builds equestrian infrastructure for professional clients across France. Its core offerings include haras (stud farm) development, training and racing tracks, equestrian surfaces (arenas and manèges), fencing, drainage systems, and bespoke amenities, supported by an in-house technical design office and an owned fleet of earthmoving equipment. As the exclusive French producer/distributor of Martin Collins Polytrack oil-based surfaces and Keepsafe fencing, the company delivers fully integrated, custom-engineered projects from initial site survey through construction completion.

Product overview

Normandie Drainage is a specialist provider of equestrian facility infrastructure and construction services, operating as a single integrated offering rather than a modular platform. The company delivers seven interconnected service lines: Haras Amenities (Aménagements de Haras), Tracks (Pistes), Equestrian Surfaces (Sols Equestres), Fencing (Clotures), Drainage, Custom Amenities (Aménagements Spécifiques), and All-Weather Surfaces (Sols Tous Temps) through its exclusive Martin Collins Polytrack partnership. An in-house Engineering Office (Bureau d'Études) supports all projects with technical studies and topographical surveys. With 52 employees and its own equipment fleet, the company manages projects from conception through completion across all of France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Aménagements de Haras (Haras Development) Complete haras (horse breeding farm) construction and renovation service, including earthworks, infrastructure development, hedge clearing, platform creation, and road construction tailored to site conditions and specific client needs. For professional horse breeding operations.
• Pistes (Tracks) Design and construction of training, trotting, and galloping tracks for horse racing and training facilities throughout France, with over 30 years of experience serving the most demanding professionals.
• Sols Equestres (Equestrian Surfaces) Equestrian floor and surface solutions for training and competition, available for arenas (carrière) and indoor arenas (manège), offering varied options that combine performance and comfort for professional requirements.
• Clôtures (Fencing) Fencing solutions of all types including carrière, paddock, wood, and Keepsafe fencing. Normandie Drainage is the exclusive distributor in France for Keepsafe fencing, known for its diamond mesh design and exceptional durability for horse property protection.
• Drainage Drainage systems and solutions for equestrian facilities, originally the company's foundational service before specializing in equestrian infrastructure.
• Aménagements Spécifiques (Custom Amenities) Custom and bespoke amenities including obstacles, lunging rings (rond de longe), shelters (abris), and other tailored solutions designed to meet specific client requirements and site constraints.
• Sols Tous Temps (All-Weather Surfaces - Martin Collins Polytrack) All-weather equestrian surfaces developed by Martin Collins Polytrack, the international leader in oiled floors. Normandie Drainage is the producer and exclusive French distributor, significantly reducing water usage and enabling greater surface utilization regardless of weather conditions.
• Bureau d'Études (Technical Design Office) Technical study and design services including on-site visits, topographical surveys, and custom quotations. The in-house bureau of technicians and surveyors enables Normandie Drainage to execute complex projects with precision from start to finish.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Martin Collins PolytrackcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerNormandie Drainage is producer and exclusive distributor on the French territory of Martin Collins Polytrack products, the international leader in oil-based equestrian surfaces. These surfaces are designed for all disciplines and significantly reduce water usage while enabling much greater surface utilization regardless of weather conditions.
• KeepsafecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNormandie Drainage is the exclusive distributor in France of Keepsafe fencing, which is composed of diamond mesh and considered the strongest fencing available on the market. It is particularly suited for property protection and horse safety.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Equestrian Surfaces International (ESI): Specialist supplier and installer of equestrian footing, arenas, and drainage systems in Europe — directly comparable to Normandie Drainage's surface, drainage, and arena construction capabilities.
• Premier Equestrian: US-based designer and installer of riding arenas, equestrian surfaces, and footing — directly comparable to Normandie Drainage's haras amenities, sols équestres, and arena construction offerings.
• Ebb & Flow Equestrian Construction: US-based equestrian facility builder specializing in arenas, drainage, and footing — closely comparable construction and drainage service mix to Normandie Drainage's site preparation and haras amenities work.
• Andrews Bowen: UK-based specialist in equestrian surfaces, arenas, and gallops — directly comparable product/service mix to Normandie Drainage's track and surface business, serving professional training centers and competition venues.
• Roche Equestrian Surfaces: Specialist in waxed and sand-rubber equestrian surfaces used across European training and competition venues — directly comparable technical offering to Normandie Drainage's sols équestres and Polytrack surfaces.

Broad incumbents

• Colas: French-listed construction and civil engineering group with experience in racetracks and sports surfaces. Overlaps with Normandie Drainage on infrastructure-heavy equestrian projects but does not specialize in the haras/equestrian niche.

Others

• Martin Collins Group: UK-based international leader in equestrian surfaces and supplier of the Polytrack brand that Normandie Drainage exclusively distributes in France. Comparable through shared end-customer base and surface-engineering expertise, but operates as supplier/upstream partner rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• Otto Sport International: German equestrian surface and arena construction specialist serving DACH-region training centers and competition venues — comparable product offering but geographically focused on German-speaking markets rather than France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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