Tubesca-comabi

What Tubesca-comabi does

Tubesca-Comabi is a French industrial manufacturer of access, work-at-height, and fall-protection solutions, organized as a private SNC (share capital €6,393,200) and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Frénéhard & Michaux Group. The company operates three production sites in France — including the Trévoux headquarters and the Ailly-sur-Noye facility with its integrated testing laboratory — and sells through international subsidiaries in the UK, Germany, and Spain plus a network of authorized distributors reaching more than 50 export countries. It also runs a direct-to-customer e-commerce boutique for spare parts and a dedicated mobile application for product documentation and sales-team support.

The product portfolio is anchored on fixed scaffolding (R200 PROGRESS/RECORD, M368 multidirectional, M49 masonry), telescopic and rolling scaffolds (Z'TOWER, X'TOWER, Cross 180/250, Goliath 120, Runner, Neolium Evo), mobile platforms and PIRLs (Veloce, Raptor, Sherpascopic, Sherpamatic, Sherpa Isolant), ladders (Evoklip, Platinium 500, X-Tenso 2, Artipli, Multiscopic, Multipli+), step stools (Kolos, Stepium, Probat, Marchepied Double Accès), material lifts (Apache, Montana, Nevada), modular industrial/public stair solutions (Meca Modul, PUBLISTEP, UNISTEP), and the UNYC PPE brand of harnesses and trade kits. The portfolio is protected by more than 150 patents and a dense European certification footprint (EN 1090/131/1004/361/358/813, NF P 93-523, NFP 93-355, NF E85-015) carrying NF, TÜV, and GS marks.

The revenue model combines hardware sales through the distributor/rental-channel network with project-specific engineering services — bespoke scaffolding studies for historic monuments (Cathédrale de Rouen, Notre-Dame de Bethléem de Clamecy), industrial sites (Cheminée d'Aubervilliers, EDF Chatou R&D), and complex architectural adaptations (CNIT Paris La Défense, Hôtel Le Normandy). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; qualification is gated by ISO 9001 (over 20 years), ISO 14001 (first certified 2021), ISO 45001, and the 2024 EcoVadis Platinum rating. Customer segments split across professional trades (roofers, painters, masons), industrial maintenance buyers, distributors, and rental companies.

Name

Tubesca-comabi

Legal name

TUBESCA-COMABI, SNC

Website

https://tubesca-comabi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tubesca-Comabi is a French industrial manufacturer of fixed and rolling scaffolding, ladders, work platforms, material lifts, and personal protective equipment, serving construction trades, industrial maintenance buyers, distributors, and rental companies across Europe and 50+ export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scaffolding and access equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Scaffolding systems
• Mobile work platforms
• Telescopic ladders
• Fall protection equipment
• Material lifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Trévoux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of access equipment including scaffolding systems (fixed and rolling), platforms (PIRL/PIR), ladders, material lifts, stairs, and related accessories. Products sold through distributor network and direct e-commerce for spare parts.
2. Spare Parts E-commerce: Online boutique for replacement parts (boutique.tubesca-comabi.com) offering 48h delivery in metropolitan France. Secure online payment via credit card.
3. Engineering Services: Custom design and engineering studies for complex projects including bespoke scaffolding solutions for historic monuments, industrial sites, and specialized applications.
4. Technical Support and Training: On-site technical accompaniment, e-learning platform for product training, and customer support services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tubesca-Comabi designs, manufactures, and distributes professional access and work-at-height equipment, including fixed and rolling scaffolding systems (R200, M368, M49), mobile work platforms (PIRL), step stools, ladders, material lifts, modular platforms and staircases (PUBLISTEP, Meca Modul), and UNYC-branded personal protective equipment. The company complements its hardware catalogue with custom engineering services for complex projects such as historic monument restoration and industrial maintenance, supported by an e-learning platform for distributor training. Products are manufactured in three French factories using aluminum and steel, with sales routed through an authorized distributor network and direct subsidiaries in the UK, Germany, and Spain.

Product overview

Tubesca-Comabi is a French manufacturer of access, work, and height protection solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around fixed scaffolding systems (R200, M368, M49), rolling/telescopic scaffolds (Z'TOWER, X'TOWER, Cross, Goliath, Runner, Neolium Evo), mobile platforms (Veloce, Raptor, Sherpa series), ladders (Evoklip, Platinium 500, X-Tenso, Artipli, Multiscopic), step stools (Kolos, Stepium, Probat, Double Accès), material lifts (Apache, Montana, Nevada), modular systems (Meca Modul, PUBLISTEP, UNISTEP), personal protective equipment (UNYC harnesses and kits), and specialized applications like temporary roofing (Parapluie Master 2) and construction footbridges. Products are designed for construction, renovation, maintenance, and industrial applications. The company operates 3 factories in France and is part of the Frénéhard & Michaux Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNYC: Proprietary brand of personal protective equipment (harnesses, fall protection gear) launched as part of the 'La Hauteur en Confiance' concept.
• M368
• R200
• Solidium

Products and services

• R200 Fixed Scaffolding System (PROGRESS steel / RECORD aluminum) Modular H-frame facade scaffolding offering rapid and intuitive assembly for trade and construction sites; compatible with the M368 multidirectional system to allow customers to mix product lines with shared floorings, guardrails and accessories.
• M368 Multidirectional Scaffolding System Heavy-duty multidirectional steel scaffolding system for complex configurations and heavy industrial loads up to 600 kg/m2; the company's flagship product for demanding construction, industrial maintenance and heritage restoration projects.
• M49 Masonry Scaffolding Steel scaffolding designed for masonry work such as bricklaying, construction and renovation, with auto-stable feet and easy height adjustment.
• Rolling Scaffolding Range (Z'TOWER, X'TOWER, Cross 180/250, Goliath 120, Runner, Neolium Evo) Comprehensive line of mobile rolling scaffolds spanning telescopic (Z'TOWER, X'TOWER), intensive-use (Cross series, Goliath 120) and economical foldable models (Runner), for trade, interior and exterior jobs at working heights up to 9.85m.
• PIRL Mobile Work Platforms (Veloce, Raptor, Sherpascopic, Sherpamatic, Sherpa Isolant) Mobile individual rolling platforms (PIRL) for fast repositioning on job sites, including ultra-mobile (Veloce), lightweight (Raptor), ultra-intensive (Sherpa) and electrically-insulated (Sherpa Isolant) variants for trades across construction and industrial maintenance.
• Step Stools (Kolos, Stepium, Probat, Marchepied Double Accès) Professional step stools spanning aluminum and steel variants, including extra-comfort, NF-labelled ultra-intensive (Probat) and 2025-launched double-sided access models for trade and industrial use.
• Ladder Range (Evoklip, X-Tenso 2, Artipli, Multiscopic, Platinium 500, Multipli+, Echelle de fouille, Echelle accès camion, Escalier d'accès dalle) Comprehensive professional ladder portfolio covering roof access (Evoklip), telescoping (X-Tenso 2, Artipli, Multiscopic), three-plan rope-operated extension (Platinium 500), and specialized access for excavation, truck beds and building slabs.
• Material Lifts (Apache, Montana, Nevada) Professional manual material lifts for vertical transport of building materials, ranging from the 20m Apache through to the 32m Montana for major building trades.
• Meca Modul Modular Maintenance Platform Modular access concept for industrial maintenance enabling access to machines, work on production lines and circulation in secure zones from 20 interchangeable modules yielding over 80 configurations.
• PUBLISTEP Modular Public Staircase Provisional modular public staircase for transport, events, industry, roads and construction sites, certified to NF P 93-523 and assembled from M368 and Solidium scaffolding components with automatic locking steps.
• UNISTEP Welded Aluminum Construction Stairs Welded aluminum access stairs for scaffold structures, suitable for permanent construction site access up to 120m height.
• UNYC Personal Protective Equipment (Harnesses and Kits) UNYC-branded anti-fall harnesses (five models) and ready-to-use kits (eight trade-specific bundles) for fall protection across building, industry, scaffolding, waterproofing and roofing trades.
• Parapluie Master 2 Temporary Roofing and COVER 200 Facade Coverage Temporary protection roofing and facade coverage applications built on the R200 scaffolding system, used to protect construction sites, historic monuments and facades from weather during renovation works.
• R'LIFT Manual Elevating Platform and TREKKER Adventure Platform 2025-launched manually-operated elevating platform (R'LIFT) for productivity, safety and operator comfort, and a new platform (TREKKER) engineered for use on challenging terrain.
• Custom Scaffolding Engineering and Design Services Project-based engineering and custom design services delivered by an in-house engineering bureau for complex, large-scale and historic restoration projects where standard catalogue equipment is insufficient.
• Technical Support and E-learning Training On-site technical accompaniment, after-sales service and an e-learning training platform for distributor sales teams covering product ranges, regulations and catalog education.
• Spare Parts E-commerce (boutique.tubesca-comabi.com) Direct online shop for spare parts and replacement components with 48-hour delivery in metropolitan France and secure online payment, complementing the distributor channel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Z'TOWER can be assembled by one person in under 2 minutes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Groupe Frénéhard & MichauxcoreOthersTubesca-Comabi is a company of the Frénéhard & Michaux Group, which aims to develop a complete range of products and services around 'La Hauteur en Confiance' (Height in Confidence) concept across Europe. The group focuses on design, manufacturing, marketing, and installation of access and protection solutions for working at height.
• Frenéhard & MichauxcoreOthersParent company group. Tubesca-Comabi operates under this group which brings together companies specializing in work-at-height solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Peri: German formwork and scaffolding manufacturer with broad international footprint. Competes with Tubesca-Comabi in facade and access scaffolding for construction and infrastructure projects, with a substantially larger scale and global sales network.
• Layher: German-based global leader in modular scaffolding systems (Allround Scaffolding), with a deep product portfolio overlapping Tubesca-Comabi's M368 and R200 systems. Closest direct competitor in the multidirectional scaffolding category and the benchmark European access-equipment manufacturer.
• Altrex: Dutch manufacturer of ladders, scaffolds, and access solutions with strong European presence. Directly comparable product portfolio (ladders, rolling scaffolds, platforms) and overlapping customer base of professional trades.
• Hymer-Leichtmetallbau: German manufacturer of ladders, stairways, and access platforms under the Hymer and KRAUSE brands. Overlaps directly with Tubesca-Comabi's ladders, step stools, and mobile platforms, with similar European trade-customer focus.
• Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik: German manufacturer of access solutions including ladders, step stools, platforms, and mobile scaffolding. Directly comparable in product range and target customers, with a comparable focus on certified safety standards.

Regional players

• TB Davies (Youngman Group): UK-based supplier of access equipment (ladders, towers, podiums). Comparable product range and target customer base as Tubesca-Comabi, with primary geographic focus on the UK and Ireland rather than continental Europe.
• Instant Upright: UK-headquartered manufacturer of access towers and scaffolding systems. Overlaps with Tubesca-Comabi's rolling scaffold range (Z'TOWER, Cross, X'TOWER) and serves the same UK/European professional market via a different home base.
• ASC Group: Italian manufacturer of scaffolding and access solutions with European distribution. Comparable in fixed and rolling scaffolding offering, with primary presence in Italy and southern Europe markets where it competes regionally with Tubesca-Comabi.

Emerging players

• Sunrise Scaffolding: European-distributed scaffolding manufacturer focused on aluminum modular systems. Partial overlap with Tubesca-Comabi's M368 multidirectional and rolling scaffold lines, with narrower geographic footprint and product depth.

Others

• Frénéhard & Michaux: French parent group of Tubesca-Comabi, specializing in fall protection and work-at-height safety solutions. Comparable in product overlap (PPE, anchors, guardrails) and serves the same French/European construction market under the 'Hauteur en Confiance' umbrella.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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