Agh Étaiement - Coffrage

What Agh Étaiement - Coffrage does

AGH Étaiement - Coffrage SAS is a French specialist in horizontal concrete formwork and shoring (coffrage et étaiement de planchers béton), founded on 5 January 2004 by Florent DAVID and headquartered in Puceul, Loire-Atlantique. The company rents, sells, and operates shoring props (étais), modular shoring towers, aluminium and timber formwork beams, plywood panels, and complementary safety accessories for construction sites nationwide. Its offering is structured around three revenue streams: POSE (on-site installation services performed by AGH's own certified crews coordinated by sector managers), LOCATION (rental of the equipment fleet from a 14,000 m² depot), and VENTE (direct sale of new and used props, beams, and plywood panels). An in-house Bureau d'Études produces project-specific method plans, 3D designs, and structural calculations to support tender and execution work.

AGH serves French "gros œuvre" contractors across housing, offices, healthcare, retail, data centres, and infrastructure projects, with named reference projects ranging from the 28-storey The Circle in Paris 15ème to a 40,000 m² data centre in Seine-Saint-Denis. As of 2023 the company reported €14M of annual revenue, 170 employees, 163 active construction sites per year, and 1.67 million m² of formwork installed annually. Distribution is via two regional agencies — AGH OUEST in Bouguenais and AGH IDF/NORD in Bussy-Saint-Georges — plus a January 2025 channel partnership with TEPASSO in Occitanie.

On 1 January 2024 AGH was acquired by Groupe Duo Services (parent of RETOTUB, LV TEC, ADRIA TEC, and CTP) and now operates as an autonomous subsidiary within what the group describes as France's largest scaffolding, formwork, and shoring platform. Leadership transitioned from founder Florent DAVID to long-tenured deputy Dimitri RELANDEAU. Differentiators include a 20-year safety/QSE track record, an integrated pose-location-vente model, ergonomic aluminium systems (TopDalle, DaluTec), and the group's vertically integrated aluminium manufacturing capability through RETOTUB.

Name

Agh Étaiement - Coffrage

Legal name

AGH

Website

https://agh-coffrage.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AGH Étaiement - Coffrage rents, sells, and installs formwork and shoring equipment for concrete floor construction, serving French gros œuvre contractors through on-site pose services, equipment rental, and direct sales across western, Parisian, northern, and now Occitanie regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Formwork & Shoring Services and Equipment

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD), Structural & Framing Components Retail (Trusses, Joists, Beams, Engineered Wood) (CRAIAEAJ), Engineered Wood Underlayment & Subfloor Panels (IMAMACAK)

Keywords

• Concrete formwork services
• Shoring equipment rental
• Aluminium formwork systems
• Construction installation services
• Concrete floor shoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Puceul

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pose / Installation Services: On-site coffrage and étaiement pose and montage services for concrete floors performed by AGH teams of companions. Includes assembly/disassembly of towers, shoring, and formwork systems on construction sites. Primary revenue driver alongside rental.
2. Equipment Rental (Location): Full range of formwork and shoring equipment available for rent — traditional systems, aluminium systems, modular systems, and shoring towers. Includes étais, poutrelles, contreplaqués, security accessories, and modular formwork. AGH manages delivery, maintenance, and collection, including concrete laitance cleaning on return.
3. Equipment Sales (Vente): Direct sale of étais, poutrelles (thermo-moulded, 3-ply, composite), contreplaqués (Premium up to 12 reuses, Standard 3-6 reuses, Eco 1-3 reuses), and miscellaneous hardware. Equipment can be sold new or occasion.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AGH supplies, rents and installs shoring and formwork equipment for concrete floor construction in the French gros œuvre market. The company offers a three-tier integrated model covering Pose (on-site installation by qualified crews), Location (rental of étais, poutrelles, contreplaqués, modular formwork, shoring towers and safety equipment) and Vente (direct sales of new and used shoring/formwork equipment). Solutions span traditional timber systems, aluminium modular formwork (DaluTec, TopDalle) and shoring towers, supported by an in-house engineering bureau that produces method plans and load calculations.

Product overview

AGH operates as a comprehensive formwork and shoring solutions provider in the French construction market, offering a three-tier business model combining POSE (installation/mounting services), LOCATION (equipment rental), and VENTE (equipment sales). The core product portfolio centers on shoring equipment including props (Étais in D25/D30/D35/D40/D55/C30/C35 references), modular shoring towers (Tours d'étaiement MDS), and wood beams available in three tiers (Thermo-moulded, 3-ply, Composite). The company has expanded into aluminum systems including the TopDalle and newly launched DaluTec systems manufactured by RETOTUB. Complementary offerings include plywood panels (Contreplaqués) with Premium/Standard/Eco tiers, forming platforms (Plateaux coffrants), table formwork (Tables coffrantes), and collective safety equipment. Installation services cover traditional formwork, aluminum formwork, frame props, modular systems, shoring towers, and specialty applications. The equipment rental and sales operations are supported by a 14,000 m² material yard, enabling the company to serve construction projects across Western France, Greater Paris, and Northern regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Étais (Galvanized Props) Full range of galvanised étais (props) in multiple extension lengths (D25/D30/D35/D40/D55 and C30/C35 references) for concrete slab formwork and stripping. Lightweight and easy to adjust via external threading, with anti-crushing and anti-disengagement safety features. Available for rental and purchase (new or second-hand). Target users: French gros œuvre construction companies.
• Tours d'étaiement MDS (Modular Shoring Towers) Modular shoring tower structures assembled from base plates, adjustable bases, ladders, frame passages, aluminium and wooden floors with or without hatches. Designed to support heavy loads, reach various ceiling heights and reduce fall risk through integrated guardrails and intermediate floor planks. Available for rental. Target users: French gros œuvre construction companies.
• Cadre-étais (Frame Shoring) Frame props ideal for stabilising prédalles (precast slabs) in the absence of secondary poutrelles. Available for rental. Target users: French gros œuvre construction companies executing precast concrete floor projects.
• Poutrelles Bois (Wood Beams) — Thermo-moulded, 3-ply, Composite Wood beams in three ranges: Thermo-moulded (high-end with PU caps), 3-ply (mid-range, lightweight), and Composite (economy). Available in lengths from 180 to 390 cm. Supply source: manufactured in Austria by Form-On. Available for rental and direct sale (new or second-hand).
• Poutrelles AluTec (Aluminium Beams) Aluminium poutrelle reinforcement system used to lighten formwork loadings, notably deployed on the Auchan Drive (78) site. Available in AGH's rental fleet.
• DaluTec Aluminium Formwork System Aluminium poutrelles and panels manufactured in France by RETOTUB (part of Groupe Duo Services). Features reduced weight per unit, easy and rapid assembly, self-stabilising solution, narrow spacing between poutrelles, reduced TMS risk, eliminated fall-from-height risk, simplified stripping versus traditional systems, colour-coded length references, and norm compliance. Compatible with adapted props, formwork heads and brackets. Available for rental to French gros œuvre construction companies.
• TopDalle Aluminium Formwork System Aluminium formwork system already in the AGH equipment park prior to the addition of DaluTec, providing a complete aluminium offering for rental to French gros œuvre construction companies (deployed e.g. at the Carré des Sonates (62) project). Lightweight and secure working conditions.
• Contreplaqués (Plywood Panels) — Premium / Standard / Eco Plywood panels sourced from Finland, Turkey, Spain, Brazil and China. Available in Premium range (up to 12 reuses), Standard range (3–6 reuses), and Eco range (1–3 reuses). Film-faced and unfilm-faced options. Available for rental and direct sale to French gros œuvre construction companies.
• Coffrage Modulaire (Modular Formwork — Plateaux coffrants & Tables coffrantes) Monobloc formwork systems including plateaux coffrants (formwork slabs) and tables coffrantes (formwork tables), plus fourches à plateaux Coffreker. Improves team circulation on site, reduces crane usage by 80%, limits material stored on site, and reduces risk of poutrelle tipping. Available for rental.
• Matériel Divers / PIRL STEPPER (Safety Equipment) Miscellaneous safety equipment and accessories: guardrail posts, sliders, collars, prop brackets, bracing and mooring tubes, safety boards, service consoles, carts, storage bins, and the PIRL STEPPER ergonomic personal lifting equipment. PIRL STEPPER features integrated guardrails and straps, non-slip floors and steps, swivel wheels and stabilizing pads; generalised on all sites from early 2025. Target users: AGH companion crews and construction site teams.
• Pose Services (On-site Installation and Assembly) On-site coffrage and étaiement pose and montage services for concrete floors, performed by AGH teams of qualified, autonomous companions. Includes assembly and disassembly of shoring towers, shoring, and formwork systems on construction sites. Crews are trained in working-at-height, plan reading, EPI, CACES/rigging, SST and formal acceptance reporting. Coordinated by sector managers and site supervisors. Available across Grand Ouest, Île-de-France, Nord, Normandie, Centre-Val de Loire, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and Occitanie (Toulouse).
• Equipment Rental (Location de matériel) Full rental range of formwork and shoring equipment including traditional systems, aluminium systems, modular systems and shoring towers. Covers étais, poutrelles, contreplaqués, security accessories, and modular formwork. AGH manages delivery, maintenance and collection, including concrete laitance cleaning on return. Fleet of 14,000 m² at the Puceul equipment park. Available to French gros œuvre construction companies.
• Equipment Sales (Vente de matériel) Direct sale of étais, poutrelles (Thermo-moulded, 3-ply, Composite), contreplaqués (Premium, Standard, Eco), and miscellaneous hardware. Equipment can be sold new or second-hand (occasion). Available to French gros œuvre construction companies and resellers.

Named customers13 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TEPASSO / Groupe BAMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025AGH entered a new partnership with TEPASSO (a subsidiary of Groupe BAM) to provide pose and montage services on construction sites in the Toulouse/Occitanie region from January 2025. TEPASSO is an existing historical partner of AGH in other western regions (alongside BAUMARD and MGO).
• RETOTUBcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025RETOTUB is a sister subsidiary within Groupe Duo Services and the manufacturer of the DaluTec aluminium formwork system that AGH stocks for rental. The DaluTec poutrelles and panels are made in France at RETOTUB facilities, and the product is part of AGH's expanded aluminium offering.
• HBC NantescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024AGH renews its sponsorship of the HBC Nantes handball club for the 4th consecutive year (2024-2025 season). The club competes in the EHF Champions League. The partnership is rooted in shared values of engagement, solidarity, combativeness, and collective strength. The partnership builds brand recognition in the local sports community.
• Groupe Duo ServicescoreOthers · 1 January 2024On 1 January 2024, AGH was acquired by Groupe Duo Services (parent company), which also owns RETOTUB, LV TEC, ADRIA TEC, and CTP. AGH maintains its headquarters in Puceul, its teams, and its operational autonomy, while benefiting from synergies with other subsidiaries. LV TEC and AGH had an existing 20-year working partnership before the acquisition. Groupe Duo Services is now the largest provider of scaffolding, formwork, and shoring services in France.
• Form-On (Austria)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Form-On is the Austrian factory where AGH's étais and wooden poutrelles are manufactured. AGH organises business trips to the Form-On factory in Amstetten for its clients (including CHA, CNR, ERB) to demonstrate the origin, quality, and craftsmanship of its equipment. The partnership ensures certified, traceable products meeting French and European norms.
• CHA (Constructions du Haut Anjou)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Historical partner of AGH, investing in AGH products for many years. CHA representative Damien Gosnier (Conducteur Travaux) publicly endorsed AGH in a testimonial on the website.
• ESAT de VayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023AGH collaborates regularly with the ESAT de Vay (Établissement et Service d'Aide par le Travail) for maintaining green spaces and shaping product samples. This supports the Social and Solidarity Economy (Économie Sociale et Solidaire) and is part of AGH's RSE commitments.
• CKC d'Acigné (Kayak Polo)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021AGH has supported the CKC d'Acigné kayak polo club — French champions with ambitions for the European title — since 2021, renewing annually. AGH and the club share values of tenacity, loyalty, team spirit, courage, and enjoyment. The club includes a number of high-level athletes in the discipline.
• Le Grand Bazar FestivalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Cultural/music festival in the Loire-Atlantique region (8 minutes from AGH headquarters). AGH has been a partner since 2017 and renewed for the 10th edition in April 2025, providing equipment to secure the festival perimeter. The festival promotes environmentally responsible practices and local community engagement, aligning with AGH's values of simplicity, conviviality, and solidarity.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Outinord: Historic French formwork specialist providing shoring, formwork and associated engineering for concrete construction. Direct competitor to AGH in the French market with a comparable focus on concrete floor systems.
• Alphi: French specialist in formwork and shoring rental with in-house engineering and installation services. Closest direct competitor to AGH in the French market, with comparable POSE/LOCATION/VENTE model and similar aluminium system offerings.
• Hünnebeck (RMD Kwikform): European formwork, shoring and scaffolding provider with strong presence in France and UK. Comparable to AGH in serving concrete construction contractors with equipment rental and on-site services.
• MEVA Schalungs-Systeme: German manufacturer of formwork systems (walls, slabs, columns) with European-wide distribution and rental. Comparable to AGH on slab formwork systems and engineering-driven service model.
• MFE Formwork: Italian formwork specialist focused on slab formwork, shoring towers and rental services. Comparable to AGH on product mix (props, towers, beams) and on the integrated rental/installation business model.

Broad incumbents

• Layher: German global leader in scaffolding systems with growing formwork offering. Comparable to AGH on equipment rental and modular-system philosophy, though Layher's core focus is scaffolding rather than concrete-floor formwork.
• Peri GmbH: Global leader in formwork, scaffolding and shoring with deep R&D and a comprehensive product portfolio. Competes with AGH on large French construction sites but at vastly greater scale and with proprietary systems that AGH cannot match on technology depth.
• Doka Group: Austrian-headquartered global formwork and shoring provider with strong French presence. Comparable to AGH in core offering (formwork rental + engineering) but competes as a multinational incumbent with broader product range.
• ULMA Construction: Spanish formwork and scaffolding systems manufacturer with operations across Europe. Comparable to AGH in modular formwork systems and rental-services business model, but operates at significantly larger international scale.

Emerging players

• Paschal Group: German formwork specialist offering wall and slab systems with rental distribution in France. Comparable to AGH in slab formwork product range but smaller international footprint; an emerging competitor in the French market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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