OPINDUS

What OPINDUS does

OPINDUS is an independent French small and medium-sized enterprise (PME indépendante) headquartered in Saint Priest, in the Lyon metropolitan area. Founded in 1980 as the evolution of OUTIPERRET, a pneumatic tool manufacturer established in 1929, the company has roughly 95 years of inherited expertise in pneumatic tooling. It operates as a service company dedicated to pneumatic, battery-powered, and hydraulic portable industrial tools, with a complementary offering in repair services, spare parts distribution, equipment rental, used equipment sales, and custom engineering.

The product portfolio spans standard industrial tools (grinders, screwdrivers, riveters, drills) across pneumatic, battery, and hydraulic power; consumables (carbide end mills, rivets, inserts, abrasives, brushes, chisels, accessories); aerospace-specific tooling such as offset rivet setters, pat aligne tools, and aerospace accessories; a range of ATEX-certified impact wrenches (1/2" to 1 1/2", 800 to 4200 Nm); and a deep catalog of custom realizations (adaptation of standard equipment, bespoke machines, special sockets and jaws, custom riveting, milling, grinding, and valve-actuation tools). Sourcing is decentralized across more than 100 international suppliers and consumables stock is maintained in volume and adjusted to consumption forecasts.

OPINDUS runs a B2B direct sales model with quote-based pricing (devis détaillés gratuits) targeted at enterprise customers in industrial manufacturing, aerospace, railway (including work for SNCF), and heavy industry. Revenue is generated through six streams: tool hardware sales, spare parts sales, repair services, equipment rental, used equipment sales, and custom manufacturing. The company distributes primarily within France and operates with a very small reported headcount of 7 employees.

Name

OPINDUS

Legal name

OPINDUS

Website

https://opindus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OPINDUS is a French independent SME, active since 1980 and rooted in pneumatic tool manufacturing since 1929, distributing and servicing industrial pneumatic, battery-powered, and hydraulic tools, spare parts, rentals, and custom-engineered tooling for aerospace, railway, manufacturing, and heavy-industry customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pneumatic Tools and Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing (333991), Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic) (CRAIADAB)

Keywords

• Pneumatic industrial tools
• Aerospace tooling
• Tool repair services
• Custom machine manufacturing
• Portable power tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Priest

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tool Sales: Sales of industrial pneumatic tools, battery-powered tools, hydraulic tools, and accessories. The company works with over 100 suppliers and stocks tools, accessories and consumables.
2. Spare Parts Sales: Sales of replacement parts for all types and brands of equipment, with significant inventory maintained.
3. Repair Services: Comprehensive repair services for all types and brands of portable tools with free detailed quotes, fast repair turnaround, and computer tracking for fleet management.
4. Equipment Rental: Rental services for industrial equipment.
5. Used Equipment Sales: Sales of second-hand/refurbished industrial tools and equipment.
6. Custom Manufacturing: Design and manufacturing of custom tools and machines for special applications per customer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

OPINDUS distributes and services pneumatic, battery-powered, and hydraulic industrial tools for grinding, screwing, riveting, drilling, and other manufacturing operations, drawing on a curated network of over 100 suppliers. The company also provides repair services for all types and brands of portable tools with computer-tracked fleet management, along with spare parts, rentals, used equipment, and custom design/manufacturing of special tooling and machines adapted to customer specifications for industrial, aerospace, and railway applications.

Product overview

OPINDUS is an independent SME specializing in standard and custom pneumatic tools and related equipment. Founded in 1980 as evolution of OUTIPERRET (pneumatic tool manufacturer since 1929), the company offers a comprehensive portfolio including repair services, spare parts sales, rentals, and used equipment. Their product range encompasses industrial pneumatic tools (grinding, screwing, riveting, drilling), battery-powered tools, hydraulic tools, and specialized aerospace tooling. The offerings include consumables such as carbide end mills, rivets, inserts, abrasives, brushes, and accessories. OPINDUS also provides custom engineering services including adaptation of standard equipment, special machine design, and custom tooling. Key products include high-cadence insert setters (NEO P107), battery-powered angle screwdrivers (up to 70 N.m), ultra-light grinders (SMD30LR at 30000 rpm), ATEX impact wrenches (800-4200 Nm), wireless controlled bolt wrenches (up to 2000 N.m), automatic rivet feeding systems, ZERO GRAVITY intelligent balancers, and motorized drum openers for industrial waste treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Repair Services (All Types and Brands) Comprehensive repair services for all types and brands of pneumatic tools, including free detailed quotes, fast repair turnaround times, and computer tracking for fleet management. Available to industrial, aerospace, and railway customers.
• Spare Parts Sales Sales of replacement spare parts for all types and brands of pneumatic and portable tools, with significant inventory maintained in stock.
• Equipment Rental Services Rental services for pneumatic tools and industrial equipment for short-term or project-based needs.
• Used/Refurbished Equipment Sales Sales of second-hand and refurbished industrial pneumatic tools and equipment.
• Standard Equipment Adaptation (Réalisations Spéciales) Custom adaptation of standard equipment including extended machines, machines with separate control, and additional features such as double handles or supports, tailored to customer application requirements.
• Special Machines Design and Manufacturing Custom machine design and manufacturing following specific customer specifications, including portable tools, workstation equipment, and machining machines for specialized industrial, aerospace, railway, and underwater applications.
• Custom Tools and Specific Parts Manufacturing Production of custom accessories such as special sockets for impact wrenches, removable extensions for riveters, special insert tools for difficult access, stem retrievers, and specific control means.
• Industrial Pneumatic Tools Industrial pneumatic tools for grinding, screwing, riveting, drilling, and other manufacturing applications, sourced from over 100 suppliers and held in stock.
• Battery-Powered Industrial Tools Battery-powered industrial tools for various applications including screwing, riveting, drilling, and grinding.
• Hydraulic Industrial Tools Hydraulic-powered industrial tools for heavy-duty applications.
• Aerospace Tooling Aerospace-specific tooling including riveting tools, drilling equipment, screwing tools, pat aligne tools, rivet shavers, and accessories designed for aeronautical applications.
• Tool Consumables Consumables including carbide end mills, rivets, inserts, abrasives on shank, brushes on shank, grinding wheels, and accessories for all tool types.
• Non-Intensive Use Tools Tools for non-intensive use including grinders, belt sanders, screwing tools, and cordless tools.

Named customers3 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 100+ Tool SupplierscoreOthersOPINDUS works with over 100 suppliers of tools and equipment, sourcing products globally to offer comprehensive solutions to customers. The company serves as a central point for customers to access a wide range of brands and product types.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ingersoll Rand: Global broad-line industrial tools and air compressor manufacturer with deep pneumatic tooling heritage and an extensive service network. Comparable to Opindus at the product level but larger scale, broader portfolio, and global coverage.
• C. & E. Fein: German specialist in professional power tools for metalworking and industrial assembly. Comparable to Opindus on the European industrial/professional tooling customer base and custom-engineering pedigree, though with broader product breadth.
• Apex Tool Group: Broad-line manufacturer of hand and power tools (including pneumatic) under brands like Cleco, Weller, and GEARWRENCH. Comparable product breadth to Opindus, though with much wider portfolio and geographic reach.
• Atlas Copco (Industrial Tools): Major global manufacturer of industrial pneumatic, electric, and assembly tools under multiple brands. Overlaps with Opindus across grinding, screwing, riveting, and drilling — but with broader portfolio and global service footprint.

Direct peers

• Desoutter Tools: Originally French-rooted pneumatic and electric assembly tool manufacturer (now part of Stanley Black & Decker), with a strong focus on aerospace fastening and torque tools. Direct overlap with Opindus in pneumatic grinding, screwing, drilling, and aerospace riveting/drill tooling sold into French aerospace primes.
• Cleco Tools: Specialist in pneumatic and electric assembly tools for aerospace and industrial manufacturing, particularly nutrunners and material removal tools. Directly comparable to Opindus on aerospace assembly tooling, torque, and process-controlled fastening.
• Chicago Pneumatic (Atlas Copco): Atlas Copco-owned brand specialising in pneumatic and cordless industrial tools (grinders, screwdrivers, riveters, impact wrenches). Closely comparable product line to Opindus across grinding, screwing, and riveting, including aerospace and heavy-industrial applications.
• Stanley Engineered Fastening: Sub-group of Stanley Black & Decker focused on engineered fastening solutions for aerospace, automotive, and industrial assembly — including aerospace riveting tools and accessories. Highly comparable on aerospace customer profile and product mix.
• Rodcraft (Ingersoll Rand): Pneumatic tools brand owned by Ingersoll Rand focused on impact wrenches, grinders, screwdrivers, and sanders for vehicle and industrial MRO. Tight overlap with Opindus on impact wrenches, grinders, and screwdrivers into French MRO customers.

Regional players

• Westair Industrial Tools: Specialist pneumatic tools, spares, repair, and calibration service provider for industrial and aerospace customers in the UK & Ireland. Closely comparable service-led model (repair + spares + custom) to Opindus, but serving a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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