ALSAFIX

What ALSAFIX does

ALSAFIX is a French family-owned company founded in 1994 in Gries, Alsace, that designs, manufactures, and distributes professional fastening tools, consumables, and accessories for the European construction and woodworking trades. The company's core product portfolio spans 14 categories including stapling (AGRAFAGE), nailing (CLOUAGE), screwing (VISSAGE), drilling (PERCAGE), anchoring (CHEVILLAGE), cutting (DECOUPE), chemical sealants (CHIMIE), structural connectors (CONNECTEURS), compressed air systems (AIR COMPRIME), rebar tying machines (LIGATUREUSES), and supporting categories such as professional lighting (SUPRABEAM), job-site radios, and merchandising. ALSAFIX operates a hybrid model combining proprietary product development — including the 2025 ALSAFIX 18V cordless platform (12 interchangeable tools on a shared battery architecture) and the ETA-certified LIGNOLOC 100% wood nail system — with distribution of premium international brands such as PREBENA, MAX, and PANASONIC.

The company goes to market through a dual channel: a regional direct field sales force with commercial agents organized by French territory and export region, and a distribution network of over 4,000 distributors across France, Spain, Romania, and Maghreb. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of professional tools (e.g., manual staplers at €50 HT, work lights at €149 HT) and recurring consumables revenue (staples, nails, screws, anchors, cartridges, batteries, blades). Secondary revenue streams include paid repair logistics services via the ALSAPORT platform (ALSACOLI €43 HT parcel, ALSAPALE €125 HT pallet) and extended warranty programs for the 18V platform. The customer base is concentrated in five trades — carpenters/joiners (primary), masons, drywallers/plasterers, plumbers, and metal construction professionals — with the wood construction segment historically the strongest vertical. ALSAFIX has held ISO 9001 certification since 2004 and won the Trophée Innovation Green 2023 for LIGNOLOC. Leadership is held by the Roeckel family: founder Jean-Claude Roeckel as PDG, joined by sons Grégory (Commercial Director, ENSAIS engineer) and Romuald (Administration and Marketing).

Name

ALSAFIX

Legal name

Alsafix

Website

https://alsafix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ALSAFIX is a French family-owned company that designs, manufactures, and distributes professional fastening tools, consumables, and accessories — including the proprietary 18V cordless platform and LIGNOLOC wood nail system — serving carpenters, masons, drywallers, plumbers, and metal construction professionals across Europe via 4,000+ distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Fastening Tools & Construction Hardware

NAICS

Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (33221)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• Professional fastening tools
• Pneumatic nailers staplers
• Construction consumables supplies
• Cordless power tools platform
• Wood construction fastening

Headquarters

HQ city

Gries

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Fastening Equipment Sales: Sale of professional fastening equipment including staplers, nailers, drills, screwdrivers, anchors, screws, connectors, compressed air systems, and cutting machines. Products range from manual tools to battery-powered and pneumatic equipment.
2. Consumables and Accessories: Sale of consumables including staples, nails, screws, anchors, chemical sealants, polyurethane foams, batteries, chargers, blades, and other replacement parts. These provide recurring revenue from the installed equipment base.
3. Repair and Service (ALSAPORT): Repair services for equipment through the ALSAPORT logistics service. Transportation costs charged (ALSACOLI: €43 HT, ALSAPALE: €125 HT) plus repair costs. Warranty-covered repairs at no charge.
4. International Brand Distribution: Distribution of international brands including PREBENA, MAX, PANASONIC, and others through the distributor network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ALSAFIX designs, manufactures, and distributes professional fastening tools, consumables, and accessories for construction and woodworking trades. Its core offering spans stapling, nailing, screwing, drilling, anchoring, cutting, and structural connector equipment, sold primarily through a 4,000+ distributor network and direct field sales force across France, Spain, Romania, and Maghreb.

Product overview

ALSAFIX is an Alsatian company specializing in professional fastening solutions with a portfolio of 14 product categories. The core offerings include AGRAFAGE (stapling tools - manual, pneumatic, electric, battery, gas-powered), CLOUAGE (nailing systems - pneumatic, electric, gas, powder-actuated), VISSAGE (screw fastening - cordless and pneumatic drivers), PERCAGE (drilling - SDS+ hammer drills), CHEVILLAGE (anchoring - wall anchors, expansion anchors, metal dowels), and DECOUPE (cutting - cordless saws and grinders). The company also offers supporting categories: CONNECTEURS (structural connectors), CHIMIE (chemical anchors, adhesives, polyurethane foams), AIR COMPRIME (compressors and pneumatic accessories), LIGATUREUSES (rebar tying machines), RADIOS (job site radios), SUPRABEAM (professional LED lighting), and PLV/PROMOS (merchandising and promotional kits). The 2025 flagship launch is the proprietary ALSAFIX 18V cordless power tools platform featuring 12 interchangeable devices sharing 18V 5.0 Ah/2.5 Ah battery compatibility. Additionally, the LIGNOLOC wood nails represent an innovative eco-friendly 100% wood fastening solution. Alsafix distributes international brands (MAX, PANASONIC, PREBENA) alongside proprietary products through 4,000+ distributors, and provides services including warranty programs, chemical anchor calculation software, and ALSAPORT after-sales logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ALSAFIX 18V Cordless Power Tools Platform Proprietary 18V cordless power tool platform featuring 12 devices including nailers, screwdrivers, drill/drivers, impact wrenches, and bolt guns, all sharing 18V 5.0Ah or 2.5Ah Li-ion battery compatibility for cross-tool interoperability. Designed for construction and woodworking professionals.
• LIGNOLOC Wood Nails and Pneumatic Nailer LL 3540 P1 100% wood nail system for timber construction featuring wooden nails made from beech wood and a dedicated pneumatic nailer (LL 3540 P1). Provides up to 66% CO2 reduction compared to steel nails and holds European Technical Assessment (ETA) certification and IBU Environmental Product Declaration. Used in carpentry, custom fitting, furniture manufacturing, coffin production, and solid/laminated wood elements.
• AGRAFAGE - Professional Stapling Tool Range Professional stapling equipment including manual, pneumatic, electric, battery-powered, and gas-powered staplers for cardboard, framing, gabion, and construction applications. Distributed through ALSAFIX's 4,000+ distributor network to professional trades.
• CLOUAGE - Professional Nailing Systems Complete nailer systems including pneumatic, electric, gas-powered, powder-actuated, manual, and battery-powered nailers with compatible nail strips, rolls, and bulk nails. Used in construction and woodworking for framing, roofing, and finishing applications.
• VISSAGE - Screw Fastening Systems Cordless and pneumatic screwdrivers, drill/drivers, impact wrenches, strip screws, bulk screws, and compatible bits for wood and metal fastening. Includes the 18V platform VPA-B1 and VPCA-B1 drywall screwdrivers and VIA-B1/VIPA-B1 drill drivers.
• PERCAGE - Drilling Equipment Range Cordless SDS+ hammer drills, drill bits for concrete and wood, and accessories for drilling applications in construction. Includes the WMC80 cordless mesh cutter for reinforcement mesh on job sites.
• CHEVILLAGE - Anchoring and Doweling Range Wall anchors and dowels for various materials including hollow materials, heavy loads, insulation, metal expansion anchors (GOUJON T series), nylon anchors, and self-tapping screws. Used in masonry and concrete fastening.
• DECOUPE - Cordless Cutting Machines Cordless cutting machines including jigsaws, circular saws, angle grinders, reciprocating saws, band saws, multi-tools, and compatible blades for various cutting applications. Includes the REC-M22 cutting machine.
• CONNECTEURS - Structural Connectors Structural connectors including joist hangers, angles, post bases, perforated plates, invisible connectors, bracing straps, cramps and pins for wood construction applications. Compliant with current European standards.
• CHIMIE - Chemical Anchors and Sealants Complete range of adhesives, polyurethane foams, chemical anchors, injection guns, nozzles, and threaded rods for structural bonding and sealing applications. Includes products recommended by the chemical anchoring calculator (PE50 PRO, VI100 PRO, EP500).
• AIR COMPRIME - Compressed Air Equipment Air compressors, pneumatic accessories, fittings, and generators to power pneumatic tools on job sites. Includes ALSAFIX's own proprietary compressor range designed for construction site use.
• LIGATUREUSES - Cordless Rebar Tying Machines Cordless rebar tying machines and wire coils for efficient reinforcement bar tying in concrete construction. Includes the ALC20 rebar bender for reinforcement bars.
• SUPRABEAM - Professional LED Work Lighting Professional LED work lights, headlamps, flashlights, and multi-lamps from SUPRABEAM brand with rechargeable battery options and various lumen outputs (e.g., M6xr at 2000 lm). Includes 65 product variants covering work lights, multi-lamps, flashlights, and headlamps.
• RADIOS - Job Site Radios and Hearing Protection Job site radios from PerfectPro brand and other manufacturers, including DAB/Bluetooth models, emergency radios, and protective headphones (H-5, H-10).
• ALSAPORT - After-Sales Repair and Cartridge Refilling Service After-sales logistics service for repair and cartridge refilling of ALSAFIX equipment. Offers two service levels: ALSACOLI parcel service (€43 HT per shipment) and ALSAPALE pallet service (€125 HT per shipment, required for high-pressure compressors). Includes round-trip transport in Metropolitan France with next-day pickup. Warranty-covered repairs at no charge.
• PROMOS - Promotional Bundles and Discount Kits Promotional bundles, discount kits, and special offers across all product categories including tools, kits, consumables, and accessories. Includes 2026 promo offers advertised via the website and promotional flipbook.

Quantifiable outcome

• 66% reduction in CO2 emissions with LIGNOLOC wood nails compared to steel nails

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• HAUBOLDcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1993German manufacturer of fastening equipment. ALSAFIX was created in 1994 with the active support of HAUBOLD. Founder Jean-Claude Roeckel had prior relationship with the company before founding ALSAFIX.
• PREBENAmajorTechnology or IntegrationInternational brand of fastening equipment distributed by ALSAFIX through its distributor network.
• MAXmajorTechnology or IntegrationInternational brand of fastening equipment distributed by ALSAFIX through its distributor network.
• PANASONICmajorTechnology or IntegrationMajor international brand of power tools distributed by ALSAFIX through its distributor network.
• Beck (for LIGNOLOC)majorTechnology or IntegrationPartner manufacturer of LIGNOLOC wood nails. Beck's wood nail technology received European Technical Assessment (ETA) certification and IBU environmental label through the EPD program.
• AgepanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner on Alsafix partner page. Construction material manufacturer.
• FermacellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner on Alsafix partner page. gypsum fiber board manufacturer.
• KnaufminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner on Alsafix partner page. Global building materials manufacturer.
• LafargeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner on Alsafix partner page. Cement and building materials manufacturer.
• StominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner on Alsafix partner page. Facade insulation and decorative finishes manufacturer.
• SchneiderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner on Alsafix partner page. Construction and building solutions provider.
• WeinmannminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner on Alsafix partner page. Wood construction machinery manufacturer.
• STOIBER GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner on Alsafix partner page.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Berner: European B2B direct distributor of fasteners, tools, and consumables to trade professionals. Directly comparable on customer base (carpenters, masons, plumbers, drywallers), product portfolio (staplers, nailers, screws, anchors), and multi-country European footprint.
• Fischer: German family-owned manufacturer of anchoring/fixing systems (mechanical and chemical anchors, screws, dowels). Direct overlap with ALSAFIX's CHEVILLAGE and CHIMIE categories and shared Mittelstand heritage with a focus on European construction trades.
• Hilti: Premium direct-to-trades supplier of power tools, fastening systems, and consumables (nails, anchors, chemicals). Comparable on core product categories (cordless nailers, powder-actuated tools, chemical anchors) and on heavy investment in proprietary battery platforms and direct sales/services.
• Würth: Global market leader in B2B fastening and assembly materials with a multi-decade direct-to-trades distribution model. Closely comparable to ALSAFIX: serves carpenters, masons, and metalworkers via catalogs and direct sales, with own brands plus third-party distribution.
• PREBENA: German manufacturer of fastening tools and consumables (staplers, nailers, screws, fasteners). ALSAFIX is a major distributor of PREBENA in France/Spain/Romania/Maghreb; product portfolios are near-identical, making PREBENA both a partner and a direct supply-side mirror.
• Haubold: German manufacturer of pneumatic and gas-powered fastening tools. ALSAFIX was created in 1994 with Haubold's support, and the two retain a deep historical and likely ongoing partnership; Haubold's product set closely mirrors ALSAFIX's stapling and nailing portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Professional (Power Tools): Global power tools incumbent with deep presence in drilling, cutting, screwdriving, and measuring. Comparable on professional trades customer base and cordless battery platform; far larger scale and R&D budget than ALSAFIX.
• Makita: Global leader in cordless power tools including nailers, screwdrivers, impact wrenches, and cut-off tools. Competes with ALSAFIX's 18V cordless platform and broader power tool categories; comparable B2B/professional channel strategy and battery-platform focus.
• Stanley Black & Decker (Bostitch, DeWalt, Senco): Global power tools and fastening conglomerate. Brands like Bostitch, Senco, and DeWalt directly overlap ALSAFIX's stapling, nailing, and cordless fastening ranges, and they compete for the same tradesperson customers with significantly larger R&D and marketing budgets.
• ITW (Paslode, Duo-Fast, Spit): Diversified industrial manufacturer whose Paslode, Duo-Fast, and Spit brands operate directly in pneumatic, gas, and powder-actuated fastening tools — overlapping heavily with ALSAFIX's CLOUAGE and AGRAFAGE categories, but at much larger scale and with global distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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