Grant France Sas

What Grant France Sas does

Grant France SAS is the French operating subsidiary of Irish heating-equipment manufacturer Grant Engineering Ireland ULC, established in Chambéry in 2018 to serve the French renewable-heating market. The company designs, sources, and distributes a multi-energy residential heating portfolio comprising biomass gasification wood-log boilers (Biomasse, 18-33 kW), pellet boilers (Spira Pell Etanche/Condens/Eco and Stella Pell Compact, 7-33 kW), Biofioul F30 condensing boilers (Vortex Utility 18-64 kW, Vortex H2O 20 kW), and air-to-water heat pumps (Aérona3 R32 6-17 kW and fifth-generation Aérona R290 4-16 kW), along with proprietary controls (Grant Smart Controls, Ecomax 920i, EsterX40) and accessories such as Kumulo buffer tanks and TECHNAFLON PVDF flue systems. Products carry ErP A to A+++ ratings, EN 303.5 Class 5, Flamme Verte 7 stars, and Quiet Mark certifications, and qualify for MaPrimeRénov' and CEE subsidies when installed by RGE-qualified professionals.

Grant France does not manufacture in France; production is concentrated at the parent company's Birr, Ireland facility. The French entity's go-to-market is indirect: sales flow through an RGE-certified installer network managed by territorially assigned technico-commerciaux itinérants covering Grand Est, Sud-Ouest, AURA, and Western France, supplemented by regional distributors and cooperatives (e.g., CGB Distribution, CCC). Pricing is B2B net ex-VAT, ex-works, with quotes issued per order. The company also operates a Chambéry training center providing free professional training (mandatory for pellet-boiler installation) and a consumer-facing website that funnels homeowners to certified installers. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (boilers, heat pumps, accessories), with training and pre-sales technical services acting as demand-enablement rather than direct revenue streams. Named downstream customers are exclusively SMB installers and mid-market distributors, indicating a fragmented, long-tail customer base concentrated in French residential heating replacement and energy-transition projects.

Name

Grant France Sas

Legal name

Grant France SAS

Website

https://grantfrance.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grant France SAS is the French subsidiary of Irish heating manufacturer Grant Engineering, distributing renewable residential heating systems (biomass, pellet, Biofioul F30 boilers, and air-to-water heat pumps) through a nationwide network of RGE-certified installers, regional distributors, and field sales representatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Heating Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

Biomass Combustion & Boiler Island Technology (Grates, Fluidized Bed, Burners) (EUAAAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Pump & Smart HVAC Controller Integration (HSAOANAD), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF)

Keywords

• Biomass heating systems
• Air-to-water heat pumps
• Biofioul condensing boilers
• Pellet boiler manufacturing
• Renewable residential heating

Headquarters

HQ city

Chambéry

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heating Equipment Sales: Grant France generates revenue primarily through the sale of heating equipment including condensing boilers (Biofioul F30, pellets, wood), heat pumps, and associated accessories (regulations, thermostats, buffer tanks, expansion vessels). Products are sold to professional installers and distributors at B2B prices (net HT, ex-works). Accessories such as neutralizers, flue components (Technaflon PVDF, Biox, Cox TEN), and water treatment products are sold alongside core heating equipment.
2. Training and Professional Services: Grant France provides free training programs for installers and maintenance technicians at its Chambéry facility. The company also organizes technical support sessions, product registration, and professional access portals for certified partners. While training is currently free, it serves as a mechanism to drive equipment sales through an trained installer network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Grant France SAS designs, manufactures (via its Irish parent Grant Engineering Ireland ULC) and distributes renewable and high-efficiency residential heating systems in France, including air-to-water heat pumps (Aérona R290 and Aérona3), biomass wood-log boilers (Biomasse), pellet boilers (Spira Pell and Stella Pell ranges), and biofioul F30 condensing boilers (Vortex Utility and Vortex H2O), complemented by heating control systems (Ecomax 920i, Grant Smart Controls, EsterX40). Products are sold B2B through RGE-certified installers and regional distributors, supported by free professional training at the Chambéry facility and a J+8 delivery commitment.

Product overview

Grant France SAS is a manufacturer of renewable heating solutions and has been operating since 1978. The product portfolio comprises three main categories: (1) Heat pumps - Aérona R290 (R290 refrigerant, 4-16kW) and Aérona3 (R32 refrigerant, 6-17kW) monobloc air-to-water heat pumps; (2) Pellet boilers - Spira Pell range (Etanche, Condens, Eco models with 7-33kW) and Stella Pell Compact; (3) Wood log boilers - Biomasse with gasification technology (18-33kW); (4) Biofioul F30 condensing boilers - Grant Vortex Utility (18-64kW) and Vortex H2O with integrated DHW (20kW); (5) Controls and regulation - Ecomax 920i, Grant Smart Controls, and EsterX40 Filaire. These products form a comprehensive ecosystem for residential and commercial heating across wood, pellets, heat pumps, and biofioul technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aérona: Air-to-water heat pump brand using R290 refrigerant, available in 4-16kW capacities.
• Spira Pell
• Biomasse
• Vortex

Products and services

• Aérona R290 Air-to-Water Heat Pump Monobloc air-to-water heat pump for residential heating using natural R290 refrigerant. Sold to RGE-certified installers and distributed via regional distributors; intended for homeowners replacing fossil-fuel heating with renewable aerothermal solutions.
• Aérona3 Air-to-Water Heat Pump Monobloc air-to-water heat pump using R32 refrigerant, available in 6kW, 13kW, and 17kW capacities with ErP A+++ rating and Quiet Mark recognition for the 13kW and 17kW models. Sold to RGE-certified installers for residential installations.
• Biomasse Wood-Log Boiler Biomass wood-log boiler using two-stage gasification combustion (pyrolysis followed by gasification), available in 18kW, 26kW, and 33kW capacities with lambda probe optimization, tactile connected climate regulation, and Flamme Verte 7-star equivalent rating. Sold to RGE-certified installers for residential renewable heating projects.
• Spira Pell Etanche Pellet Boiler Air-tight pellet boiler meeting EN 303.5 Class 5 and ErP A++ standards with Flamme Verte 7-star equivalent rating, supporting vertical or horizontal vent installation. Sold to RGE-certified installers for residential pellet heating.
• Spira Pell Condens Pellet Boiler Condensing pellet boiler with Flamme Verte 7-star equivalent rating and stainless-steel rotary modulating burner for efficient combustion. Sold to RGE-certified installers for residential pellet heating installations.
• Spira Pell Eco Pellet Boiler Pellet boiler meeting EN 303.5 Class 5 and ErP A+ standards, featuring a stainless-steel rotary modulating burner and available in 7-25kW capacity for residential heating replacement. Sold to RGE-certified installers.
• Stella Pell Compact Pellet Boiler Compact pellet boiler with EN 303.5 Class 5 and ErP A+ certification, featuring a Grant by Kipi stainless-steel rotary modulating burner and integrated hopper with minimum 225-liter capacity. Sold to RGE-certified installers.
• Grant Vortex Utility Biofioul F30 Condensing Boiler Condensing boiler compatible with Biofioul F30, HVO, and GTL fuels, available in 18kW, 24kW, 32kW, 52kW, and 64kW capacities with ErP A class and 92% seasonal efficiency (Etas). Operates reliably up to 2,100m altitude. Sold to RGE-certified installers for residential and light commercial installations.
• Vortex H2O Biofioul F30 Condensing Boiler Biofioul F30 condensing boiler with 20kW output and integrated 100-liter domestic hot water tank, with NOx emissions below 120 mg/kWh. Sold to RGE-certified installers for residential biofioul installations.
• Ecomax 920i Climate Control Regulation Climatic regulation system for Grant boilers with mixed heating circuits, providing precise temperature management and energy optimization. Sold as a standalone accessory to RGE-certified installers and end customers.
• Grant Smart Controls Heating Management System Advanced heating management system enabling independent zone control, personalized scheduling, consumption tracking, and remote control via the Econet module for optimized energy use. Sold to RGE-certified installers and end customers for use with Grant heating systems.
• EsterX40 Filaire Wired Room Thermostat Wired room thermostat for ambient temperature control in Grant heating systems. Sold as a standalone accessory to RGE-certified installers and end customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• ErP Class A+ to A+++ efficiency for pellet boilers and heat pumps; up to 92% Etas for biofioul condensing boilers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RGE-Certified Installer Network (France)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Grant France distributes exclusively through a network of certified RGE (Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement) installers, who are required to register via the Pro Access portal. Installers must provide SIRET numbers, business type, RGE qualifications (Qualisol CESI, Qualisol Combi, Qualibois, QualiPAC, Qualibat, etc.), and product interest areas. Pellet boiler installation requires mandatory training at the Chambéry facility.
• Le Grand Bain (installer)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Le Grand Bain is a specialized heating company based in Sillingy (Haute-Savoie) that installs Grant heat pumps. They have completed multiple successful installations including Pers-Jussy and a solar + pellet collective housing project.
• CCC – Compagnie de Chauffage et de ClimatisationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Regional distributor based in Brittany that plays a key role in distributing Grant products in the Gennes-sur-Seiche and Vitré area. Represents an important channel partner for reaching certified installers in the region.
• Geslin 3Tech (installer)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Geslin 3Tech is a recognized heating engineer in Brittany based in Vitré that installed the Grant Biomasse Hybride 18kW boiler at Gennes-sur-Seiche, showcasing a successful biomass installation.
• Pro-Eco Energie NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Grant France is a partner of the Pro-Eco Energie network, a professional network of eco-energy specialists, enabling broader reach to certified installers committed to renewable heating solutions.
• Vitafire Technical StationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2019Vitafire is a technical station providing training and technical support for heating professionals. The company participates in Grant France's training programs for installers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Electric (Ecodan): Major air-source and ground-source heat pump manufacturer with established French distribution. Directly competes with Grant France's Aérona R290 and R32 air-to-water heat pumps in the residential RGE installer channel.
• Daikin: Global HVAC leader with a broad heat-pump portfolio and a strong French dealer footprint. Competes with Grant France's Aérona R290/R32 lines but operates at much greater scale across the full HVAC stack, including air-conditioning.
• Bosch Thermotechnology: Broad European heating and hot-water manufacturer with condensing boilers, heat pumps, and biomass products. Overlaps with Grant France's portfolio but operates at significantly larger scale and brand recognition across multiple European markets.

Direct peers

• Viessmann: German manufacturer of condensing boilers, biomass boilers, and heat pumps with a significant French commercial presence. Directly comparable to Grant France across biomass, condensing, and heat-pump product lines targeting the same RGE installer channel.
• Atlantic (Groupe Atlantic): Major French HVAC and heating manufacturer with strong brand presence among RGE installers. Directly competes with Grant France in heat pumps, condensing boilers, and biomass solutions, and benefits from a large domestic dealer network.
• Frisquet: French family-owned boiler manufacturer with a strong reputation among French installers. Overlaps directly with Grant France's condensing and domestic hot water product positioning in the residential replacement segment.
• De Dietrich Thermique: French-established heating manufacturer offering condensing boilers, biomass boilers, and heat pumps. Competes with Grant France in the same installer channel and targets the same MaPrimeRénov' / CEE subsidy-driven residential renovation market.
• Hargassner: Austrian specialist manufacturer of wood-pellet and wood-chip biomass boilers. Directly comparable to Grant France's Biomasse and Spira Pell product lines and serves the same decarbonization-driven residential heating market.

Emerging players

• ÖkoFEN: Austrian specialist in pellet heating with condensing pellet boilers and smart controls. Comparable to Grant France's Spira Pell Condens line and represents a focused competitor in the European pellet-boiler niche.
• Weishaupt: German manufacturer of burners, condensing boilers, and biomass heating systems. Comparable to Grant France's Vortex biofioul condensing and biomass burner technology, particularly in the higher-capacity residential and small-commercial segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GrantFrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grant-technologie-de-chauffage

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Grant France Sas