STIM

What STIM does

STIM (legal entity SARL S.T.I.M) is a small custom metal fabrication and installation company headquartered in Sainte-Mère-Eglise, Manche, in the Normandy region of France. Founded as a private limited liability company (SARL) with registered capital of 50,000 EUR (RCS Coutances B 449 754 613), the firm operates two workshops — a 300 m² aluminium joinery shop and a separate serrurerie-tuyauterie shop — equipped with a broad set of fabrication machinery (poinçonneuses, fraiseuse 3 têtes, scies doubles têtes, plieuse, cisaille, rouleuse à tôle, rouleuse à tube, MIG/TIG welding stations, plasma cutter, overhead crane) and supported by a fleet of seven equipped vehicles plus a forklift. The company is led by Fabrice Fouquart as Gérant.

STIM's offering is structured around six interconnected service lines: métallerie/serrurerie (custom metalwork and locksmithing, including stairs and steel/stainless doors), tuyauterie acier et inox (industrial piping for fire sprinklers, RIA, food processing, drinking water, and wastewater), menuiseries aluminium et PVC (gates, windows, doors, verandas, curtain walls, storefronts using Installux systems), fermetures industrielles et résidentielles (metal curtains, grilles, sectional doors via La Toulousaine), stores intérieurs et extérieurs (blinds via Stores Roche), and escaliers sur mesure (custom stairs in metal or mixed materials). The firm holds welding qualifications and CACES certifications that enable work in regulated industries.

STIM serves both B2B and B2C clients across the Manche/Cotentin region and has executed out-of-region projects including a ~500-window installation in Issy les Moulineaux (Paris area). Enterprise customers span agro-alimentaire (Cargill, Maîtres laitiers, Crealine, Alliance Océan, Gel Manche, Mont Blanc, UCL), large retail chains (Leclerc, Intermarché, Simply Market, Roady, Mutant), utilities (Veolia), and public-sector entities (multiple communautés de communes, SIAEP water associations, SDIS fire service). Revenue is generated entirely on a project-based, custom-quoted basis with one-time project billing; pricing is not publicly disclosed and there is no subscription or recurring revenue stream. The firm markets primarily through a project gallery on its website and relies on inbound phone and contact-form enquiries, with no e-commerce, no resellers, and a headcount of approximately 17 staff including technicians, a Chef d'Atelier, a bureau d'étude, and two administrative secretaries.

Name

STIM

Legal name

SARL S.T.I.M

Website

https://stim-alu.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STIM is a 17-person custom metal fabrication and installation company in Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy, offering metalwork, industrial piping, aluminium/PVC joinery, closures, blinds, and custom stairs to agro-alimentaire firms, retailers, public-sector clients, and individual homeowners, primarily in Normandy with occasional out-of-region projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-Mère-Église

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom metal fabrication and installation services: One-time project-based revenue from the fabrication and installation of custom metalwork, piping, aluminium/PVC joinery, closures, and blinds. Projects range from small residential (individual portals, windows, verandas) to large commercial/industrial (approximately 500 windows for a Paris building, industrial piping networks). No recurring subscription revenue model indicated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

STIM designs, fabricates and installs custom metalwork, industrial piping, aluminium and PVC joinery, closures and blinds from two workshops in Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy. Offerings span the full project lifecycle from study and design through fabrication in steel, stainless steel, aluminium and PVC to on-site installation for industrial, commercial, public-sector and residential clients. The company combines métallerie/serrurerie, tuyauterie, menuiseries, fermetures and stores capabilities into a single-source contract offering.

Product overview

STIM is a custom metal construction company operating as a single-service workshop model rather than a platform. The company offers six interconnected core services: Métallerie/Serrurerie (metalwork and locksmithing), Tuyauterie (industrial piping in steel and stainless steel), Menuiseries Alu et PVC (aluminum and PVC joinery), Fermetures (industrial and residential closures), Stores (interior/exterior blinds), and custom Escaliers (stairs). Services target both industrial clients (food processing, agriculture, retail) and residential clients, with products ranging from structural steelwork and piping systems to finished architectural elements like doors, windows, verandas, and gates. The company operates two workshops: a 300 m² aluminum workshop and a ferrous metals workshop equipped with plasma cutting, welding, and forming equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Métallerie / Serrurerie Custom metalwork and locksmithing services including fabrication of stairs, steel doors, stainless-steel doors, railings and metal structures for industrial, commercial and residential clients.
• Tuyauterie Acier et Inox Industrial piping services in steel and stainless steel for fire protection (sprinklers, fire hose reels/RIA), food processing, drinking water and wastewater applications.
• Menuiseries Alu et PVC Custom aluminium and PVC joinery including gates, fences, entrance doors, windows, shutters, sliding doors, verandas, curtain walls and commercial storefronts, using Installux aluminium systems.
• Fermetures Industrielles et Particuliers Industrial and residential closures including metal curtains, metal grilles and sectional doors for buildings, industrial facilities and commercial establishments, supplied via partnership with La Toulousaine.
• Stores Intérieurs et Extérieurs Installation of interior and exterior blinds and sun shades featuring Stores Roche products for terraces and residential protection.
• Escaliers sur mesure Custom stair fabrication ranging from industrial to helical designs, interior and exterior applications, in all-metal or mixed materials including wood and glass.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed large-scale commercial project in Paris area: ~500 windows, doors, and verrières installed

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La ToulousainecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLa Toulousaine is France's leading manufacturer of metal grids and rolling shutters (grilles et rideaux métalliques). STIM is a partner that advises, sells, and installs La Toulousaine products for commercial and retail clients seeking to secure their premises against burglary.
• Stores RochecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStores Roche is a supplier of interior and exterior blinds. STIM installs Stores Roche products as part of its window treatment and exterior shading service offerings for both industrial and residential clients.
• Arcade RealisationsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArcade Realisations provides ingénierie and maîtrise d'œuvres (engineering and project management) services. Listed as a STIM partner on the partners/clients page.
• Cheminée LeledyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCheminée Leledy specializes in cheminées, foyers, and poêles (fireplaces, hearths, and stoves). Listed as a STIM partner on the partners/clients page, suggesting complementary installation or project collaboration.
• H2OelecminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerH2Oelec handles sanitation and water/electrical installation work. Listed as a STIM partner, suggesting complementary project capabilities for infrastructure and building projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SNEF (Groupe SNEF): SNEF is a major French multi-technical services group (electrical, mechanical, metalwork) serving industrial, energy, and building clients. Overlaps with STIM's serrurerie, tuyauterie, and joinery activities as part of a much broader service portfolio.
• Eiffage Construction Métallique: Eiffage is one of France's largest construction groups, with a dedicated Construction Métallique division handling structural metalwork, façades, and industrial envelopes. Overlaps with STIM's custom metalwork and aluminium joinery, but operates as a national contractor.
• SPIE (SPIE SA): SPIE is a leading European multi-technical services provider with strong French presence in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and metalwork contracting. Comparable to STIM's MEP-adjacent metalwork and installation capabilities, though at substantially greater scale and national footprint.
• Vinci Construction (Métallerie): Vinci Construction is a major French and global construction group with metalwork and structural steel capabilities embedded within its building and civil engineering subsidiaries. Comparable in metalwork craft and project-based delivery model to STIM, at vastly larger scale.
• Manoir Industries: Manoir Industries is a French metalwork and foundry group producing engineered metal components and assemblies. Comparable in metalworking craft and industrial customer orientation to STIM, but operating at much larger scale across aerospace, energy, and defense.
• Spie Batignolles: Spie Batignolles is a diversified French construction group operating across building, civil engineering, and metalwork. Overlaps with STIM's custom metalwork, serrurerie, and joinery activities but at significantly larger scale with national reach.

Regional players

• Atelier des Métiers du Bâtiment (AMBi) / regional Normandy metalwork shops: Regional Normandy metalwork and serrurerie shops compete directly with STIM for local joinery, fermetures, and small commercial projects in the Manche/Cotentin area. Highly comparable service portfolio and customer base, but typical peer revenue and headcount are similarly small.

Direct peers

• Boccard: Boccard is a France-headquartered industrial piping, boilermaking, and metalwork specialist serving food, energy, and process industries. Highly comparable to STIM's tuyauterie acier/inox and agro-alimentary work, though at significantly greater scale.
• CMF (Constructions Métalliques Françaises): CMF is a French custom metalwork and structural steel company fabricating and installing steel structures, serrurerie, and architectural metalwork. Closely comparable in service mix and project-based custom fabrication to STIM.
• Forgeal: Forgeal is a French specialized metalwork company producing complex forged and fabricated structural metal components. Comparable to STIM's fabricated structural metalwork and serrurerie capabilities, but at industrial scale across energy, defense, and aerospace.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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