ATELIERS 3S - Groupe FIMAVI

What ATELIERS 3S - Groupe FIMAVI does

ATELIERS 3S - Groupe FIMAVI is a French manufacturer of architectural metal cladding (bardages métalliques) and roofing products, headquartered in Cébazat (Auvergne) with a Paris showroom, operating as a SASU single-member simplified joint-stock company. The company designs, manufactures, and sells metal cladding across nine distinct collections — TENDA, ONWOOD, CADENCE, GLACE, NEW YORK, EPURE, PARISIENNE, TOYS, and RELIEF by Starck — complemented by a proprietary color and finish system (Coloris & Nuancier 3S). Core technology centers on embossed/profiled metal sheets for facades and roofing, with proprietary processes including Colorigami® (a selective lacquering technique creating hyper-realistic 3D wood effects, developed over two years of R&D) and simultaneous use of stamping plus profiling techniques for the first time in metal cladding. Materials include low-carbon steel sourced via an ArcelorMittal XCarb® partnership delivering a stated 67% CO2 footprint reduction in the PARISIENNE range.

The business model is project-based one-time product sales to architects, building professionals, and end-clients across commercial, retail, residential, education, healthcare, and government segments. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with customers specifying desired range, project type, indicative area, and location through an online quote form. Distribution is sales-led via eight regional account managers covering France (Paris, South-East, North, North-West, Auvergne, East, South-West, and Export/DOM-TOM), supplemented by a Paris showroom for appointments and a multilingual (FR/EN/DE) website with downloadable technical documentation (BIM, DWG, technical datasheets, CCTP specifications). Named end-customers span retail chains (Centre Leclerc), shopping centers (COPAL Luxembourg), healthcare (Clinique du Parc), education (Lycée Lumière), aerospace (Aéropole Saint Exupéry), and automotive retail (Harley Davidson). Revenue and funding are not publicly disclosed.

Differentiators combine intangible assets (registered trademarks Colorigami®, OnWood®, Cadence®, RELIEF by Starck® and multiple industrial design filings), design credibility from the exclusive Philippe Starck collaboration, specification-grade content for architects, and sustainability positioning via XCarb® steel, with 30-year warranties on fire-rated products (A1 / M0-Q4 classifications). Go-to-market relies on architect-driven specification rather than commodity distribution, embedding switching costs through project-specific design integration.

Name

ATELIERS 3S - Groupe FIMAVI

Legal name

SASU ATELIERS 3S

Website

https://ateliers3s.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ATELIERS 3S - Groupe FIMAVI is a French manufacturer that designs, produces, and sells architectural metal cladding and roofing collections for commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and government building projects, serving architects and construction professionals across France and select export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Metal Cladding

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADACAM

Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

Keywords

• Metal cladding
• Architectural facades
• Building envelopes
• Metal roofing sheets
• Exterior cladding systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Cébazat

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Cladding Product Sales: One-time product sales of metallic cladding panels and roofing sheets across 10 product ranges (Tenda, OnWood, Cadence, Glace, New York, Epure, Parisienne, Toys, Relief by Starck). Sales are project-based with custom specifications and quantities determined per building project.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ATELIERS 3S designs, manufactures and sells metal cladding (bardage métallique) collections and color ranges for architectural building facades and roofing. The portfolio comprises nine product ranges (TENDA, ONWOOD, CADENCE, GLACE, NEW YORK, EPURE, PARISIENNE, TOYS, RELIEF by Starck) plus a Coloris & Nuancier color/finish system, manufactured in Cébazat, France and sold project-based to architects and building professionals across France and export markets.

Product overview

ATELIERS 3S is a French manufacturer of metal cladding (bardages métalliques) and roofing solutions for buildings. The company offers nine distinct product collections: TENDA (Italian-inspired deconstructed corrugated sheets), ONWOOD (wood-effect cladding with proprietary Colorigami® Process), CADENCE (modular square/triangular profiles), GLACE (mountain-inspired triangular profiles), NEW YORK (3D skyline facade system), EPURE (standing seam aesthetics), PARISIENNE (low-carbon roofing), TOYS (mini-scale profiles), and RELIEF by Starck (Philippe Starck collaboration). Products are complemented by the Coloris & Nuancier color/finish system. The portfolio ranges from classic standing seam to innovative wood-effect and Starck-designed collections, serving architects seeking distinctive metal facades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TENDA: First deconstructed corrugated sheet collection inspired by Italian drapery and textiles
• ONWOOD
• CADENCE
• GLACE
• NEW YORK
• EPURE
• PARISIENNE
• TOYS
• RELIEF by Starck
• Colorigami
• Groupe FIMAVI

Products and services

• TENDA Deconstructed corrugated sheet metal cladding inspired by Italian drapery and textiles, featuring free undulations with refined pleats and tight ripples for architectural facades. Two profiles (RITMICA 930 and REGOLARE 800). A1 non-combustible fire rating, Q4 impact rating, 30-year warranty.
• PARISIENNE Low-carbon steel roofing sheet combining Paris rooftop aesthetics with modern steel installation simplicity. Uses ArcelorMittal XCarb® recycled steel technology with HLE steel, reducing CO2 footprint by 67%. 30-year warranty, A1 (M0) fire classification, BROOF (T3).
• TOYS Mini-scale versions (1/2) of ATELIERS 3S iconic profiles, designed for close-up viewing on balconies and interior applications. Includes BROOKLYN MINI 460, CADENCE T MINI 400/450, and CADENCE C MINI 360/410 profiles.
• ONWOOD Wood-effect metal cladding collection using the proprietary Colorigami® Process to create hyperrealistic 3D wood textures on steel via revolutionary selective painting techniques. Four exclusive wood essences with horizontal and vertical profiles. 30-year warranty, M0-Q4 fire ratings.
• CADENCE Modular facade system with square and triangular profiles allowing architects to compose their own rhythm. Ten different profiles per shape offering millions of possible combinations. Used at Lycée Auguste et Louis Lumière (Lyon), Centre Commercial COPAL (Luxembourg), and OUI CARE Headquarters (Le Mans).
• GLACE Mountain-inspired metal cladding collection featuring triangular profiles with connected peaks, steep slopes, and deep valleys reminiscent of glacier formations in the Vanoise massif. Three models: JORASSES 900, BOSSONS 900, PISSAILLAS 1000.
• NEW YORK Skyline-inspired 3D facade system that plays with rib depth and shadows. Three distinct profiles (QUEENS, BROOKLYN, MANHATTAN) of different heights for visual depth and infinite composition possibilities.
• EPURE Standing seam aesthetic metal cladding with exclusive matte colors for a realistic zinc look. Features invisible fixings and five models with different widths for rhythmic or random facade compositions.
• RELIEF by Starck Metal cladding collection designed in exclusive collaboration with Philippe Starck, combining stamping (emboutissage) and profiling techniques for the first time. Five exclusive models (POINT 800, PERSIENNE 800, ROCHER 800, VEGETAL 800, NANO 710 FAÇADE, NANO 621 COUVERTURE) that are all compatible for unique building signatures.
• Coloris & Nuancier 3S Color and finish system offering exclusive coatings including Signature materials (Quartz, Granite), Onwood wood-effect finishes with the Colorigami® Process, Originel line, Zinc Spirit effects, and raw material finishes for use across the product ranges.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% reduction in CO2 footprint compared to traditional cladding (Parisienne range using ArcelorMittal XCarb®)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Philippe StarckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive collaboration with world-renowned French designer Philippe Starck for the RELIEF by Starck collection. Starck described the concept as creating 'a meccano that will be an extraordinary tool for architects' - a collection of interlocking metal panels using combined embossing and profiling techniques for unprecedented design freedom.
• ArcelorMittalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for XCarb® recycled and sustainably produced steel technology with high elasticity limit (HLE) steel. Used in Parisienne range to achieve 67% CO2 reduction compared to traditional cladding. Enables lightweight yet strong cladding solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kalzip (Tata Steel): Specialist in standing seam and architectural metal roofing/cladding systems, including the iconic Kalzip aluminium profile. Direct competitor in high-end architectural facades where ATELIERS 3S competes with EPURE and similar ranges.
• BACACIER: French manufacturer of metal cladding, roofing and steel construction components. Direct competitor serving the same French contractor and architect base with similar profiled sheet and sandwich panel products.
• Joris Ide: European manufacturer of metal cladding, roofing and sandwich panels headquartered in Belgium. Direct head-to-head competitor in profiled metal facades for commercial, agricultural and residential buildings, with overlapping geographic reach in Benelux and France.
• Bemo Systems: German specialist in standing-seam metal roofing and facade systems for commercial and architectural projects. Direct competitor in premium profiled metal facades using similar installation methods (DTU 40.35-class).
• Ruukki Construction (SSAB): Nordic producer of metal-based building envelopes including sandwich panels, profiled cladding and roofing. Comparable product portfolio, specification-driven sales model, and focus on design-led architectural facades.

Broad incumbents

• Voestalpine: Austrian steel group with a building solutions division producing coated steel panels and facade systems. Comparable in technology (color-coated steel, profiled cladding) and in serving European architects and contractors.
• Tata Steel: Major European producer of Colorcoat® pre-finished steel and architectural cladding systems. Directly comparable in product offering (pre-finished metal cladding/roofing) and target market (architects specifying commercial and industrial facades).
• Kingspan Group: Global leader in insulated panels and architectural facade systems, competing with ATELIERS 3S in the premium commercial cladding segment. Comparable customers (architects, specifiers, contractors) and overlapping project-based sales motion.
• ArcelorMittal Construction: ArcelorMittal's construction products division supplies metal cladding, sandwich panels and roofing across Europe, overlapping directly with ATELIERS 3S's portfolio. It is also a key technology partner (XCarb®), making it both competitor and supplier.

Emerging players

• James Hardie: Global fibre cement cladding manufacturer positioning on aesthetics, durability and fire resistance — overlapping with ATELIERS 3S's value proposition (distinctive facades, A1 fire rating, low maintenance). Adjacent material but same architects/specifiers and competitive at the specification stage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 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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