Mecanalu

What Mecanalu does

Mecanalu SAS, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Dourdan, France, is a private manufacturer and distributor of modular aluminum office partition systems and complementary doors, acoustic pods, and architectural finishes. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the diversified industrial group Groupe Installux and operates three in-house production units — PVC/steel sheet lamination onto plasterboard and chipboard, aluminum profile extrusion and machining, and door/hardware manufacturing — co-located with a 300 m² permanent showroom south of Paris. Its product range spans the Evidence Couvre-Joint and Evidence Bord-à-Bord aluminum partition systems, the Boréale thin-profile glazing system, the Evidence Box line of pre-fabricated acoustic booths (single-person to 8-person meeting rooms), five door families (flush, wood, aluminum frame, sliding, glass), and an extensive options/finishes catalog including curved profiles, melamine panels, steel-faced panels, integrated blinds, and opacifying LCD films. All systems are CERFF-certified for demountable performance, COV A+ rated for indoor air quality, and backed by published acoustic ratings up to Rw(+c) 52 dB.

Mecanalu sells through a hybrid direct and channel model. A direct enterprise field-sales team engages architects, project supervisors (maîtres d'œuvre), and end-business customers at the specification stage, while a network of certified installers across France and Europe handles on-site fitting, supported by the company's on-site and in-factory installation training programs. Distribution is reinforced by two digital platforms: the Club Meca partner portal (CAD libraries, technical documentation, installation guides) and a client portal for real-time quote and order tracking, with products delivered directly to construction sites via dedicated logistics partners. The customer base is fragmented across architects, interior designers, project owners, and installers serving French and broader European commercial fit-out markets, with revenue generated primarily through one-time project-based sales of configured partition systems, doors, and accessories rather than recurring contracts.

The company invests in regulatory and sustainability credentials (CERFF certification, SNFA membership, EcoVadis Bronze Medal at the parent-group level in 2024) and has expanded its product surface over the past two years, particularly with the Evidence Box acoustic booth range and the Bord-à-Bord edge-to-edge partition system, while signaling European geographic expansion through direct site delivery, multilingual web presence, and the Campus Aluminium training platform.

Name

Mecanalu

Legal name

Mecanalu SAS

Website

https://mecanalu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mecanalu SAS is a French manufacturer of modular aluminum office partitions, acoustic booths, doors, and architectural finishes, serving architects, project owners, and certified installers across France and Europe through direct sales and an installer network, as a subsidiary of Groupe Installux.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dourdan

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Partition Systems: Design, manufacture, and distribution of modular aluminum office partition systems including Evidence, Boréale product lines with various finishes (couvre-joint, bord à bord).
2. Acoustic Box Solutions: Sale of pre-fabricated acoustic booth solutions (Little Box, Duo Box, Media Box, Alta Box, Grande Box) for phone calls and meetings.
3. Doors and Accessories: Sale of door systems (bi-affleurantes, bois, cadre aluminium, coulissantes, verre) and accessories (magnetic latch, invisible hinges).
4. Options and Finishes: Customization options including curved partitions, Ecrimur panels, melamine panels, PVC laminated panels, steel-faced panels, blinds, polycarbonate junctions, and opacifying films.
5. Technical Services: Installation training, technical consulting, 3D visualization services, and project feasibility studies through Innovation & Development department.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mecanalu designs, manufactures, and distributes modular aluminum office partition systems and related doors, acoustic booths, and finishes. Its core lines include the Evidence Couvre-Joints, Evidence Bord à Bord, Boréale partition systems, and the Evidence Box range of acoustic phone booths and meeting rooms. Products are made in France across three in-house production units and are sold primarily to architects, project supervisors, and installers for commercial office projects across France and Europe.

Product overview

Mecanalu is a French manufacturer of modular aluminum office partitions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical products rather than software. The core product lines include Evidence Couvre-Joints (partition with metal junction covers), Evidence Bord à Bord (edge-to-edge partitions), and Boréale (thin-profile single glazing partitions). The Evidence Box sub-line provides acoustic workspace solutions ranging from compact phone booths (LITTLE BOX) to large meeting rooms (GRANDE BOX accommodating 8 people). Complementary products include various door types (flush, wooden, aluminum frame, sliding, glass), finishing options (curved partitions, whiteboard panels, melamine/steel/vinyl panels, blinds, opacifying films), and door accessories (magnetic latches, invisible hinges). The products are designed for aesthetic, technical, and acoustic office space management with full customization options including colors, finishes, and dimensions. All products are manufactured in France with CERFF certification for dismountable partitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Evidence Couvre-Joints Modular aluminum partition system with metal junction covers offering aesthetic and acoustic performance. Features 76mm thickness, heights up to 3600mm, with solid or glazed panel options. Acoustic performance: Rw(+c) 40-51 dB for solid panels, 41-45 dB for glazed panels. Designed for architects and interior designers specifying commercial office partitions.
• Evidence Bord à Bord Edge-to-edge aluminum partition system providing transparency and fluidity. Without joint covers, it delivers a clean-lined aesthetic. Available in solid or glazed versions with heights up to 3600mm. Acoustic ratings: Rw(+c) 38-52 dB for solid, 42-48 dB for double glazed. Designed for architects seeking minimal-joint aesthetics.
• Boréale Thin-profile single glazing partition (48mm thickness) with an arch frame design for a minimalist aesthetic. Maximum height 3100mm with simple glazing options including clear, sanded, or laminated glass from 10 to 88/2 silence. Designed for contemporary office designs requiring lightness and refined aesthetics.
• Little Box (Acoustic Phone Booth) Compact acoustic phone booth sized at 1115x1115mm for private calls in open-space or co-working offices. Features acoustic panels, LED lighting, pre-wired electrical system, and air renewal of 60 m3/h. Acoustic rating: Rw(+c) 42 dB. Designed for businesses and coworking spaces needing private phone call space.
• Duo Box (Two-Person Meeting Booth) Two-person meeting booth (2220x1200mm) designed for small meetings or consultations. Features 3 solid walls with glazed facades and door, LED lighting, pre-wired electrical system, and air renewal of 110 m3/h. Acoustic rating: Rw(+c) 42 dB. Designed for offices needing small private meeting spaces.
• Media Box (Large Acoustic Workspace Booth) Large acoustic workspace booth (2500x2500mm) designed for creativity, brainstorming, and confidential meetings. Features acoustic panels with optional photo printing, LED lighting, pre-wired electrical system, and air renewal of 150 m3/h. Designed for collaborative teams requiring private creative spaces.
• Alta Box (Extra-Large Acoustic Booth) Extra-large acoustic workspace booth (3000x3000mm) with reinforced acoustics for creativity and confidential meetings. Features absorbing canopy, adjustable invisible hinges, magnetic latch, and acoustic rating Rw(+c) 41 dB for glazed partition with door. Designed for larger confidential meeting needs.
• Grande Box (Large Meeting Room Booth) Large meeting room booth (6225x3200mm) accommodating up to 8 people with two double-glazed doors at each end for smooth circulation. Features acoustic panels, 2 LED downlights, double pre-wired electrical system, and air renewal of 300 m3/h. Designed for teams needing large private meeting spaces.
• Portes Bi-Affleurantes (Flush Doors) Flush doors that align with partition walls on both sides, ensuring aesthetic continuity and acoustic quality. Available in single or double leaf, 73mm thick, with glazed or melamine solid options. Acoustic rating: Rw(+c) 35-38 dB (door set), 41-42 dB (in partition). Designed for offices requiring continuous visual lines between partitions and doors.
• Portes Bois (Wooden Doors) Wooden doors on rounded or square doorframes with various finish options. 40mm thick laminated core, reversible doorframes with adjustable stainless hinges and EPDM isophonic seal. Acoustic rating: Rw(+c) 32-38 dB. Designed for traditional office aesthetics with wood finishes.
• Portes Cadre Aluminium (Aluminum Frame Doors) Aluminum frame doors in simple or double glazed versions, allowing light while preserving privacy. 40mm thick, manufactured in Mecanalu workshops, with options for standard or full-height custom dimensions. Designed for modern office interiors requiring glazed door aesthetics.
• Portes Coulissantes (Sliding Doors) Space-saving sliding door systems available in solid, glass (Clarit), or aluminum frame glazed versions. Options include wall-mounted or integrated systems (galandage), standard height with overpanel or full-height custom. Designed for offices needing space-efficient door solutions.
• Portes Verre (Glass Doors) Minimalist toughened glass doors (Clarit) with 8mm thickness for maximum transparency and luminosity. Available in standard height, full height, or with running transom. Designed for contemporary offices requiring maximum visual openness.
• Cintrage (Curved Partition Profiles) Curved partition profiles providing a harmonious aesthetic for interior designs. Available for Evidence or Boréale systems in simple or double glazing, with heights up to 3000mm and minimum length of 1200mm. Custom lacquer colors available. Designed for architects requiring non-standard partition geometries.
• Panneaux Mélaminés (Melamine Panels) Melamine-coated panels in 40+ color options for joint-cover or edge-to-edge installation. 12mm thick, heights up to 2800-3050mm, widths of 1020 or 1200mm. Brands include Unilun, Egger, and Polyrey with M3/M2/M1 fire ratings. Designed for architects and designers specifying partition finishes.
• Panneaux Revêtus (Vinyl-Coated Panels) Vinyl-coated panels on plasterboard or chipboard, laminated in Mecanalu workshops. 13mm thick, heights up to 3600mm, widths of 1200mm. Brands include Mecanalu, Plastylon, Durafort, and Muraspec with DB+ option. Designed for offices requiring specific vinyl or wallcovering finishes.
• Panneaux Tôlés (Steel-Faced Panels) Steel-faced panels coordinated with aluminum profile finishes for joint-cover or edge-to-edge installation. Pre-lacquered in Mecanalu range with optional magnetization capability. Designed for offices needing durable steel-faced partition aesthetics.
• Stores (Integrated Blinds) Blinds integrated into Evidence double-glazed partitions with fine joints or metal junction for temporary space occlusion. Available in 16 or 25mm thickness, various colors, with micro-perforation option. Manual or electric control. Designed for glazed partitions needing adjustable privacy.
• Film Opacifiant (Opacifying LCD Film) Liquid crystal opacifying film for double-glazed partitions or aluminum frame doors, controllable via remote or switch. Can serve as video projection screen when opaque. Standard white or frosted glass colors, 0.4mm thick, maximum dimensions 1.5m x 3m. Designed for offices needing switchable privacy on demand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Acoustic performance up to Rw(+c) 52 dB for solid partitions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SNFA (Syndicat National de la Fenêtre et de la Façade)coreOthersActive membership in the professional trade union for windows, facades, and associated activities (partition section). Participation in technical and regulatory developments for the profession.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Steelcase is the largest global office furniture manufacturer, offering full-spectrum workplace solutions including architectural walls, partitions, acoustics, and pods. It competes with Mecanalu at the enterprise-specifier level, particularly on large international projects where Mecanalu currently has limited direct outside-France presence.
• Vitra: Vitra is a European design-led office furniture and interior solutions company with architectural wall systems (e.g., from former Vitra International). Comparable to Mecanalu as a European incumbent offering premium workspace interiors including partition systems.
• Haworth: Haworth is a global office furniture and architectural interiors manufacturer with a strong partition and wall systems portfolio. Comparable to Mecanalu as a broader incumbent that includes architectural walls and pre-assembled interior systems within its wider product line.

Regional players

• Fantoni: Fantoni is an Italian manufacturer of office furniture and partition wall systems, including modular architectural walls. Comparable to Mecanalu as a European regional specialist in aluminum/wood office partitions, primarily serving the Italian and adjacent Southern European markets.
• König + Neurath: König + Neurath is a German office furniture manufacturer offering partition walls, acoustic solutions, and workstations. Comparable to Mecanalu as a European regional specialist serving architects, project owners, and installers in the DACH region with demountable partition systems.

Emerging players

• Room (by Mute Design): Room designs and manufactures modular, soundproof office phone and meeting booths for open workspaces. Closely comparable to Mecanalu's Evidence Box product family in the acoustic-pod niche, though more design-driven and emerging in installed base.

Direct peers

• USM: USM is a Swiss manufacturer of modular, reconfigurable office furniture, storage, and partition systems using a metal-based design system. Comparable to Mecanalu in modular metal interior architecture and premium positioning, though USM is more enterprise contract furniture and Mecanalu is more aluminum partition walls.
• Clestra Hausermann: Clestra is a French-headquartered manufacturer of modular office partitions and cleanroom walls, directly comparable to Mecanalu's aluminum partition and door systems. Both serve architects, project owners, and installers across France and Europe with demountable, acoustically-certified interior solutions.
• DIRTT Environmental Solutions: DIRTT manufactures modular interior construction including prefab architectural walls and demountable partitions using aluminum frames and interchangeable panels. Directly comparable to Mecanalu's aluminum partition systems in target customer (enterprise/architects), modular manufacturing approach, and reconfiguration value proposition.
• Framery: Framery is a Finnish manufacturer of acoustic office pods and booths (Framery O, Framery 2Q, etc.), directly comparable to Mecanalu's Evidence Box line (Little Box through Grande Box). Both compete for the same open-office acoustic-enclosure specification with pre-wired, ventilated, certified-acoustic pods.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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