A2SE Conseil

What A2SE Conseil does

A2SE Conseil is a privately held French consulting firm and certified training organization specializing in ATEX (Explosive Atmospheres) risk management. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montoir-de-Bretagne near Saint-Nazaire, with a second training center in Paris La Défense, the company serves industrial enterprises operating in explosive atmospheres across all 18 French metropolitan regions and 5 overseas departments (DROM). Its service portfolio spans two integrated lines: ATEX consulting (zone classification studies, DRPCE drafting, equipment adequacy audits, white audits, regulatory compliance audits, and MASE certification support) and certified training programs (ISM-ATEX levels 0-2, zonage ATEX, encadrants ATEX, machine regulation, prevention plan, and CATEC® confined space certification). The company trains personnel for compliance with French labor code articles R.4227-42 to 57, ATEX directives 1999/92/CE and 2014/34/UE, and NF EN 60079-10-1/10-2 standards.

A2SE Conseil monetizes primarily through professional services revenue: consulting engagements are priced per day of intervention or on a fixed-price (forfait) basis with technical/logistical expenses billed at cost plus 15% management fees, while training fees are structured per session with OPCO (职业技能发展运营商) and CPF (个人培训账户) financing accepted. The company has certified 4,500 ATEX trainees over 12 years of operation, with 2023 ISM-ATEX training satisfaction measured at 96% and a 4.8/5 score across 154 Avis Vérifiés reviews. Named customers include ALBIOMA (energy/biomass) and METH'INNOV (methanization), with the broader base spanning cosmetics, food processing, metallurgy, nuclear, and military sectors under strict confidentiality. The firm is a member of AFNOR (since 2024), CLATEX, and operates white audits in exclusive partnership with INERIS as certification body.

Underlying the services is modest proprietary technology: A2SE-ELHOM, an internal software tool for computerized reporting of ATEX risk zones and monitoring of installations, alongside a proprietary zonage methodology guide with calculation sheets tailored to client-specific industrial contexts. The company is part of the Groupe Mélèze training organization group and operates as a SAS with €20,000 share capital under SIREN 532559150, with no external investors, parent company, or venture backing disclosed. Distribution occurs through on-site (intra-company) training, inter-company sessions at A2SE's two centers capped at 5 participants, virtual classroom delivery, and a direct sales motion anchored by dedicated contact Éric Loüet.

Name

A2SE Conseil

Legal name

A2SE Conseil

Website

https://a2seconseil.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A2SE Conseil is a French consulting and certified training firm specializing in ATEX explosive atmosphere risk management, serving industrial enterprises across France with zone classification studies, DRPCE documentation, equipment audits, and ISM-ATEX certified training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Consulting and ATEX Compliance Training

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

EHS Auditing, Inspections & Assurance (BPAHAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• ATEX consulting
• Explosive atmosphere training
• Industrial safety services
• DRPCE documentation
• ISM-ATEX certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Montoir-de-bretagne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training services (intra & inter-company): A2SE Conseil is a certified training organization (QUALIOPI) offering ISM-ATEX, ATEX, ISM-ATEX Recycling, and other professional training programs. Training is delivered in their own centers, client premises, or virtual classroom (telepresentiel). Revenue is generated through course fees billed to companies, with options for OPCO (职业技能发展运营商) and CPF (个人培训账户) financing. Pricing includes possible charges for travel, accommodation, and catering.
2. Consulting and audit services: Consulting services include ATEX audits, zone classification studies, DRPCE drafting and update, ATEX equipment adequacy audits, white audits, MASE certification audits, ICPE audits, and regulatory compliance audits. Consultants are billed per day of intervention or at a fixed price (forfait). Technical and logistical expenses are charged at cost plus 15% management fees.
3. Consulting retainer and study fees: Study, audit, and consulting engagements are priced through a commercial and financial proposal, with a minimum 30% deposit required. Consultants are billed either per day of intervention or at a fixed package price. Technical and logistical expenses are charged at cost plus 15% handling fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

A2SE Conseil is a French consulting and training firm that helps industrial operators manage ATEX (Explosive Atmospheres) risks through certified training programs (ISM-ATEX, CATEC, DRPCE, regulatory machine, prevention plan) and consulting services including ATEX zone classification, ATEX material adequacy audits, DRPCE preparation, professional risk evaluations, and expert ATEX assessments, supported by its proprietary A2SE-ELHOM software.

Product overview

A2SE Conseil is a training organization and consulting firm specializing in ATEX (Explosive Atmospheres) risk management since 2011. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio comprising training programs (ISM-ATEX, Zonage ATEX, DRPCE, Encadrants ATEX, Règlement machine, Plan de Prévention, and CATEC® confined space training) and consulting services (Zonage ATEX, DRPCE, equipment adequacy audits, white audits, and ATEX expertise). Their offerings also include a proprietary software tool called A2SE-ELHOM for risk zone reporting. The company operates as a unified training and consulting organization with both in-person and remote delivery options across metropolitan France and overseas departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% trainee satisfaction rate measured in 2023 on ISM-ATEX Certification training
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• INERIScoreTechnology or IntegrationINERIS (Institut national de l'environnement industriel et des risques) is a government agency under the French Ministry of Ecological Transition. A2SE Conseil partners with INERIS for white audits (pre-certification audits), conducted in partnership with INERIS as the certification body. A2SE also uses INERIS as the notified body for ATEX equipment certification validation, and follows INERIS guidelines and reference documents (e.g., INERIS note on ATEX personnel competencies, INERIS guide on ATEX risk prevention).
• F.P.S (Formation Prévention Sécurité)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with F.P.S, an INRS-authorized organization, to deliver CATEC® (Certificat d'Aptitude au Travail en Espace Confiné) training. A2SE Conseil co-financed a 13 m² training tank with F.P.S for CATEC® practical exercises at their Montoir-de-Bretagne site.
• INRS / Ineris / French Ministry of Labour (joint publication)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA2SE Conseil aligns its training and consulting methodologies with the joint ATEX practical guide published by INRS, Ineris, and the French Ministry of Labour in 2025, which validates A2SE's structured approach to ATEX prevention.
• Groupe MélezécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroupe Mélezé is the parent group to which A2SE Conseil belongs. A2SE Conseil is presented as part of the 'group d'organismes de formation' (training organization group) and shares group-wide communication, newsletter distribution, and cross-selling across member brands.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins France: International testing group with French operations covering environmental and industrial safety testing/auditing. Comparable on laboratory testing and compliance services but with much broader testing scope.
• SGS France: Global TIC firm with French operations spanning industrial HSE audits, ATEX-related services, and certification training — a broad incumbent overlap with A2SE's regulated safety practice.
• TÜV Rheinland France: International certification body offering ATEX-related testing, inspection, and certification services in France. Comparable scope on audits and equipment compliance, but at much broader portfolio scale.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC giant with significant French operations covering industrial safety, ATEX equipment certification, and HSE compliance audits. Overlaps with A2SE on consulting/audit services but operates across many more verticals and geographies.
• DEKRA Industrial France: French arm of DEKRA providing ATEX inspection, equipment certification, and safety training — competes with A2SE on regulated industrial safety services, though as part of a wider international TIC portfolio.
• SOCOTEC: Major French TIC firm delivering HSE consulting, ATEX/risk assessments, regulatory compliance audits, and certified training — a head-to-head broad incumbent for A2SE in industrial safety consulting and training.
• APAVE: French TIC (testing, inspection, certification) leader offering ATEX audits, ICPE compliance, MASE preparation, and industrial safety training as part of a broader portfolio — directly comparable to A2SE's combined consulting/training model but at much larger scale.

Others

• INERIS (Institut national de l'environnement industriel et des risques): French government agency that certifies ATEX equipment, partners with A2SE on white audits, and publishes reference documents. Not a competitor but a standards-setter and referral source that defines A2SE's addressable market.
• Groupe Mélèze:

Direct peers

• F.P.S (Formation Prévention Sécurité): French training organization specialized in CATEC® confined-space and industrial safety training — A2SE's direct CATEC® partner and the closest direct peer in the same niche training category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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