DME

What DME does

DME is a French manufacturer and distributor of manual professional cleaning equipment, headquartered in Wittelsheim, Alsace, and founded in 1990. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Italian cleaning equipment manufacturer FILMOP International, serving as its exclusive French distribution arm. DME provides manual cleaning tools, carts, microfiber systems, pre-impregnation dosing systems, waste collection containers, and hygiene accessories to professional cleaning companies, healthcare facilities, hospitality operators, restaurants, local governments, and industrial clients across metropolitan France and DOM-TOM territories.

The product portfolio includes multi-purpose cleaning carts (Alpha line), hotel and nursing trolleys, water-based floor washing systems (DREAM MOP, MASTER LUX, STRIPE MOP, GLOBO), the UNI-CONCEPT/UNI-CONNECT hook-and-loop interchange system, glass cleaning systems, microfiber products, food-industry brushing equipment under the IGEAX sub-brand, and hygiene accessories under the AURA sub-brand. Underlying technology centers on EN 16615-validated water-based cleaning protocols claiming 99.99% bacteria elimination, ECOLABEL-certified eco-friendly textiles (TOUCH'ONE wipes), ISO 14067 carbon-footprint quantification, and PSV recycled-plastic sourcing. The catalog spans more than 1,000 SKUs, supported by downloadable technical datasheets and a 3D product configurator.

DME operates a B2B direct-to-customer e-commerce model selling through its own WooCommerce-based website, offering free quotes within 48 hours and 24-48 hour delivery across France. Revenue derives from one-time equipment sales and recurring replacement parts and consumables, with unit prices ranging from approximately €1 to €1,807 per SKU. Marketing channels include the company website, LinkedIn, YouTube, and email newsletters. The company is staffed at 11-50 employees and operates from a 13,000 m² facility, positioning it as a mid-sized regional equipment distributor rather than a national mass-market player.

Name

DME

Legal name

DME

Website

https://dme.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DME is a French subsidiary of Italian FILMOP International that manufactures and distributes manual professional cleaning equipment (carts, mops, microfiber systems, trolleys, accessories) to cleaning companies, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, governments, and industrial clients across France and DOM-TOM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing (339994)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Mops, Buckets & Floor Cleaning Systems (CRAJAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Brooms, Brushes & Dustpans (CRAJAIAA)

Keywords

• Professional cleaning equipment
• Microfiber cleaning systems
• Cleaning carts
• Waste collection containers
• Hygiene accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Wittelsheim

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Direct sales of professional cleaning equipment including carts, microfiber products, waste collection systems, and accessories to B2B customers through e-commerce platform.
2. Parts and Accessories: Sale of replacement parts, accessories, and consumables for cleaning equipment including wheels, handles, bags, and specialized attachments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DME manufactures and distributes manual professional cleaning equipment and accessories for the hygiene and facility sectors. Its core offering includes multi-purpose cleaning carts, hotel/nursing carts, pre-impregnation dosing systems, waste collection containers, floor washing systems, glass and surface cleaning tools, microfiber products, food-industry brushing equipment (IGEAX sub-brand), hygiene accessories (AURA sub-brand), and signaling panels, sold primarily to cleaning companies, healthcare, hospitality, food service, local governments, and industrial clients across France and DOM-TOM.

Product overview

DME is a French company (subsidiary of FILMOP International) specializing in professional cleaning equipment manufacturing and distribution. Founded in 1990 and based in Wittelsheim, Alsace, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of manual cleaning solutions organized into core product lines: Chariots Alpha multi-purpose cleaning carts and Chariots Hôtel/Nursing for hospitality and healthcare; Systèmes d'imprégnation including Equodose and Click Safe for controlled cleaning solution dosing; Collecte des déchets with Polaris and Pick-Up containers for waste management; Lavage des sols featuring multiple systems including DREAM MOP, MASTER LUX, STRIPE MOP faubert systems, GLOBO system, and UNI-CONNECT scratch fastening system for floor cleaning; Nettoyage vitres et surfaces with Système Brilliant and Système Top-Clean for glass/surface cleaning; Microfibre products for floors, high surfaces, and glass; Brosserie Alimentaire IGEAX sub-brand for food industry sanitation; Accessoires d'hygiène AURA for hygiene accessories; Panneaux de signalisation for safety signage; and Seaux/presses buckets and presses. The company also offers a 3D configurator for product customization. DME's products emphasize environmental responsibility through ECOLABEL certification, 100% solar textile production, PSV recycled plastic components, and Carbon Footprint certification per UNI EN ISO 14067:2018.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% bacteria elimination rate on surfaces using water-based cleaning

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FILMOP InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDME is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FILMOP International, an Italian manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment. FILMOP provides manufacturing, technology, certifications (ECOLABEL, Carbon Footprint), and product development. DME serves as the exclusive French distributor for FILMOP products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• FILMOP International: FILMOP International is DME's Italian parent and a manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment, including systems, carts, tools, and accessories. It is directly comparable at the product and technology level, although the ownership relationship means it is not a clean independent-company comp.
• Geerpres: Geerpres manufactures janitorial equipment such as mop buckets, wringers, carts, handles, and related accessories. Its manual-cleaning-tool portfolio is closely comparable to DME's core cart, bucket, and accessory offering.
• Vermop: Vermop manufactures professional cleaning systems, including trolleys, mop and bucket systems, window-cleaning tools, and accessories. It competes for the same facility and janitorial buyers as DME.
• Vileda Professional: Vileda Professional supplies commercial mops, buckets, cloths, handles, and cleaning systems to janitorial and facility customers. It is a broad incumbent with a product set and target market directly comparable to DME's.
• TTS System: TTS System provides professional cleaning solutions such as trolleys, mops, buckets, dosing systems, and microfiber tools for cleaning companies and facilities. Its product mix and B2B customer focus closely overlap DME's offering.
• Vikan: Vikan develops hygienic cleaning tools, brushes, squeegees, handles, and food-industry cleaning systems. It serves healthcare, food service, and industrial hygiene customers, making it a specialized direct comparator to DME.
• IPC: IPC offers professional cleaning equipment and tools for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers, including carts, floor-care equipment, and janitorial systems. Its product categories and target market materially overlap DME's.

Emerging players

• Unger Professional: Unger Professional focuses on window and surface-cleaning tools, including squeegees, poles, microfiber systems, and water-fed equipment. It overlaps DME's glass and surface systems but has a narrower use-case focus.

Broad incumbents

• Rubbermaid Commercial Products: Rubbermaid Commercial Products offers cleaning carts, buckets, mops, waste collection, and facility-maintenance supplies. It is a broad incumbent serving similar institutional and commercial buyers to DME.
• Kärcher: Kärcher provides professional cleaning equipment spanning floor care, pressure washing, and facility systems to commercial and industrial customers. Its broader equipment platform overlaps DME at the buyer and hygiene-equipment level but is less focused on manual tools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC519GDsyE8egteaND4ByI_A/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dmefrance/?originalSubdomain=fr

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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