What Roblin does

Roblin designs and manufactures kitchen air extraction and ventilation systems, founded in 1965 in Normandy, France by Pierre Roblin, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France). The company operates as a wholly-owned brand within Swiss multinational Franke Group (acquired 2005) and was integrated into Franke's Home Solutions division in 2021. Its core product portfolio centers on premium range hoods in multiple form factors (wall-mounted inclined and box styles, ceiling hoods, island hoods, downdraft cooktop hoods, and furniture-integrated units), aspirating tables (combined induction cooktops with built-in downdraft extraction), standalone induction cooktops, and remote motors. The product line is supported by accessories including long-life charcoal filters and maintenance products such as Renov'inox cleaning cream. Manufacturing is based in Villedieu-les-Poêles, France, leveraging the region's copper craftsmanship heritage, and the brand is positioned as 'Maître d'Air' emphasizing performance (suction from 150 to 880 m3/h), low noise (as low as 36 dB), and energy efficiency (up to A++).

Name

Roblin

Legal name

Franke France S.A.S.

Website

https://roblin.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Roblin designs and manufactures premium kitchen ventilation systems, including range hoods and combined induction/extraction tables, primarily serving residential consumers and professional kitchens across France and Europe through an authorized dealer network, as a brand within the Franke Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Kitchen Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Electric Housewares & Fans (3634), Household Appliances (3630), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (Hoods/Make-Up Air/Grease Duct) (IMADANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Kitchen & Countertop Cleaners & Degreasers (CRAJACAA)

Keywords

• Kitchen ventilation equipment
• Range hoods
• Aspirating tables
• Induction cooktops
• Downdraft extraction

Headquarters

HQ city

Villedieu-les-poëles

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Kitchen Hoods and Aspirating Tables: Roblin generates revenue through the sale of premium kitchen extraction products including wall hoods, ceiling hoods, island hoods, aspirating tables, and induction cooktops. The company also sells accessories and spare parts through their online shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Roblin designs and manufactures premium kitchen ventilation and extraction systems for residential and professional cooking spaces. Its product portfolio includes wall hoods (inclined and box styles), ceiling hoods, island hoods, downdraft cooktop hoods, furniture-integrated extraction units, separate remote motors, aspirating tables (combined induction cooktop and downdraft extraction), and induction cooktops, supported by accessories such as charcoal filters and maintenance products. Products are manufactured primarily in Villedieu-les-Poêles, France, and distributed via an authorized dealer network across Europe.

Product overview

Roblin is a French manufacturer of kitchen ventilation and extraction products, founded in 1965 and part of the Franke Group since 2005. The product portfolio centers on high-end range hoods (hottes) in multiple form factors: wall-mounted hoods (inclined and box styles), ceiling hoods, island hoods, downdraft cooktop hoods, and furniture-integrated units. Roblin also produces aspirating tables — combined induction cooktops with built-in downdraft extraction — including models like SOPRANO, PIANO, DUO, ONYX, and MEZZO. The product line is supported by a range of accessories including charcoal filters (standard and high-performance with 5-10 year lifespans), ducting components, chimney extensions, installation kits, and maintenance products like Renov'inox cleaner. In 2025, Roblin launched the Héritage collection celebrating 60 years with five premium models (Céleste, Ecrin, Art Déco, Solstice, Divine) featuring copper and black matte finishes. Products are manufactured primarily in Villedieu-les-Poêles, Normandy, with a positioning as 'Maître d'Air' (Air Master) emphasizing performance, silence, and environmental respect.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tables Aspirantes (Aspirating Tables) Combined induction cooktop and downdraft extraction system sold as a single integrated appliance. Features Flex zones, boost function, timers, recall functions, and touch-sensitive LED slider controls. Models include SOPRANO, PIANO, DUO, ONYX, and MEZZO.
• Hottes De Plafond (Ceiling Hoods) Ceiling-mounted extraction hoods, many manufactured in France at Villedieu-les-Poêles. Include LED lighting with brightness and color temperature control. Models include CANOPEE 1200, COMETE 1000, EPSILONE 400, and SOLSTICE 900.
• Hottes Îlots (Island Hoods) Ceiling-mounted hoods designed for installation over kitchen islands. Feature extraction motors with ducting solutions for island configurations. Models include ART DECO 160 and CELESTE 800.
• Hottes Murales Inclinées (Tilted Wall Hoods) Wall-mounted hoods with angled design offering modern aesthetics and efficient extraction performance. Models include OPALE 800 and AURA 800.
• Hottes Murales Box (Box Wall Hoods) Box-style wall-mounted extraction hoods with various finishes including stainless steel, glass, and copper. Models include ECRIN 800, PARTITION 600, and DIVINE 900.
• Groupes De Meuble (Furniture Extraction Units) Built-in extraction units designed to integrate with kitchen cabinetry. Feature anti-condensation systems and professional-grade labyrinth stainless steel filters. Models include AGATE and ALPHA 560.
• Moteurs Séparés (Separate Motors) Remote motors including Confort, Confort E+, Sirocco, and Pro versions that can be installed separately from the hood for flexible installation configurations and reduced noise.
• Hotte De Plan (Downdraft Cooktop Hoods) Downdraft hoods installed behind or flush with the cooktop surface, providing minimalist kitchen design without a visible overhead hood.
• Table Induction (Induction Cooktops) Standalone induction cooking surfaces, some with flex zones and advanced features such as bridge zones and booster burners.
• Filtres Charbon Haute Performance (High-Performance Charcoal Filters) High-performance charcoal filters with 5–10 year lifespan depending on usage. Washable and regenerable in oven, sold as spare parts through the online shop.
• Renov'inox Stainless Steel Regenerating Cream Stainless steel regenerating cream for cleaning and restoring stainless steel surfaces to natural shine, sold as a maintenance accessory.
• Héritage Collection (Collection Héritage) Premium limited collection of five models (Céleste, Ecrin, Art Déco, Solstice, Divine) launched to celebrate Roblin's 60th anniversary, featuring copper and black matte finishes inspired by the copper craftsmanship heritage of Villedieu-les-Poêles.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Franke GroupcoreOthersRoblin was acquired by Franke Group in 2005 and operates as a brand within the Franke family. In 2021, Roblin joined Franke's Home Solutions division. The legal entity is Franke France S.A.S. headquartered in Chambly, France. Franke provides global distribution, capital resources, and operational support while Roblin maintains its French manufacturing identity and brand positioning as Maître d'Air.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Home Appliances (BSH): Mass-to-premium appliance incumbent offering kitchen hoods within full kitchen suites. Comparable product category but with vastly larger scale, marketing budgets, and retailer relationships that influence specification decisions.
• Miele: German premium appliance manufacturer offering hoods within a full-kitchen suite. Comparable to Roblin on premium positioning and dealer-network distribution, but operates at significantly broader portfolio scale.

Direct peers

• Falmec: Italian designer and manufacturer of premium kitchen range hoods. Comparable to Roblin on premium positioning, design-led collections, and European dealer-network distribution.
• Elica: Italian manufacturer of premium kitchen range hoods and induction cooktops, including integrated aspirating solutions. Closest direct competitor to Roblin in form factor, design-led premium positioning, and European distribution.
• Faber: Italian kitchen hood specialist owned by Franke Group and Roblin's sister brand within the Home Solutions division. Highly comparable on product type, design heritage, and global distribution via the same parent infrastructure.
• Gutmann: German premium kitchen hood manufacturer. Comparable to Roblin as a design-led specialist serving premium European kitchen studios with decorative and integrated hood solutions.
• Best: Franke Group's North American hood brand; alongside Roblin and Faber, forms the Franke Home Solutions hood portfolio. Comparable on product type and parent-company support, with different geographic focus.
• Smeg: Italian premium kitchen appliance manufacturer including decorative range hoods. Comparable on design-led premium positioning and European dealer distribution, though broader in appliance categories.
• Sirius: Italian maker of decorative and integrated kitchen hoods targeting the premium segment. Comparable to Roblin on form factor (wall, island, ceiling, downdraft), premium design language, and European dealer-channel distribution.

Emerging players

• Bora: German specialist in downdraft cooktop-extraction systems that compete directly with Roblin's aspirating tables category. Overlaps on integrated extraction technology and premium positioning, with stronger growth momentum in the segment Roblin entered in 2022.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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M&A

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