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What france sud etancheite does

France Sud Etanchéité is a privately held French SAS (capital social of €10,000, SIREN 521361113) founded in 2010 and headquartered in Perpignan. The company designs, supplies, and installs geomembrane waterproofing systems and water management structures for civil engineering projects, with a stated footprint of approximately 40 departments across southern France along a Bordeaux–Lyon axis. Its primary segment is civil engineering and infrastructure — road drainage basins, retention ponds, SAUL stormwater reservoirs, and industrial storage basins — complemented by agricultural and tourism (pools, lagoons, aquaculture), building waterproofing (cuvelage for underground structures), and flat roof terrace waterproofing for individual clients.

The core technology is the Dispositif d'Etanchéité par Géomembrane (DEG) using PEHD, PPF, PVC-P, EPDM, and bituminous membranes, with factory double-weld and air-injection quality control plus peeling and shear resistance testing. The company differentiates via custom 2D and 3D prefabricated kits shipped with geotextile, connections, bonding materials, and installation instructions, as well as certified installation of SAUL reservoirs using cellular structures from Frankische, WAVIN, GRAF, and ACO. Field crews are ASQUAL- and SIKA-certified welders, and the company carries decennial warranty insurance and civil liability coverage in line with French construction law.

The business model is project-based professional services plus a one-time product sale through the custom kit line. GTM is enterprise field sales with two regional sales managers (Stéphane Betriu for Southwest, Pascal Majester for Southeast), direct phone and email contact, and a marketing/lead-generation website. The company delivers approximately 100 projects per year and ships kits nationwide for self-installation with telephone support. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

france sud etancheite

Legal name

SAS FRANCE SUD ETANCHEITE

Website

https://francesudetancheite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

France Sud Etanchéité is a Perpignan-based specialty contractor that designs and installs geomembrane waterproofing and water management structures (basins, SAUL reservoirs, pools, roofs) for civil engineering, agricultural, and infrastructure clients across southern France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Waterproofing Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Repair, Sealing & Waterproofing (Coatings/Membranes) (IMAIAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels) (IMAFAGAE), Waterproof Coatings & Leak Sealing (Basements, Foundations, Roof Coatings) (HSAGADAI)

Keywords

• Geomembrane waterproofing
• Civil engineering waterproofing
• Stormwater management reservoirs
• Basin sealing services
• Roof terrace waterproofing

Headquarters

HQ city

Perpignan

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Waterproofing Construction Services: Design, study, and installation of waterproof structures including basins, reservoirs, swimming pools, and SAUL systems. Includes technical consulting, support preparation, anchoring and connection work. Approximately 100 projects per year.
2. Custom Geomembrane Kits: Sale of custom 2D and 3D waterproofing kits with geomembranes (PVC, EPDM, PPF), geotextiles, connections, and installation materials. Shipped throughout France for self-installation with telephone assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

France Sud Etanchéité designs, manufactures, and installs geomembrane waterproofing systems and water management structures for civil engineering projects. Its offering covers the full project lifecycle from technical study and design through factory fabrication of custom 2D and 3D kits to on-site installation using certified welders, serving applications including SAUL stormwater reservoirs, waterproof basins, underground structure sealing, swimming pools, and roof terraces. The company operates across approximately 40 departments in southern France, completing around 100 projects per year, with a nationwide kit shipping channel for self-installation customers.

Product overview

France Sud Etancheite is a specialist in geomembrane waterproofing and water management solutions, operating as a single unified service offering across the Grand Sud de France. The portfolio centers on geomembrane-based sealing systems (Dispositif d'Etancheite par Geomembrane - DEG) with five core offerings: Bassins SAUL (SAUL reservoir systems for stormwater management), Cuvelage (underground structure waterproofing), Piscines et Lagons (pool and lagoon sealing), Bassins d'Etancheite (general-purpose waterproof basins), Geomembranes (material products including PEHD, PPF, PVC-P, EPDM, and bituminous options), Kits sur Mesure 2D/3D (custom ready-to-use sealing kits), and Etancheite Toit-Terrasse (roof terrace waterproofing). The company provides complete project support from technical study through design and implementation, with quality assurance through ASQUAL and SIKA certified welders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bassins SAUL (SAUL Reservoir Systems) Stormwater management reservoirs based on Ultra-Light Cellular Structures (SAUL) that amplify storage capacity and enhance land use, combining geotextile infiltration basins with geomembrane-sealed basins. Designed for municipalities and civil engineering contractors requiring compliant stormwater management systems.
• Cuvelage (Underground Structure Waterproofing) Waterproofing solutions for underground structures and constructions against hydrostatic pressure, applicable to caves, water reservoirs, pools, parking lots, and foundations using resin, PVC membrane, or bituminous membrane.
• Piscines et Lagons (Pool and Lagoon Waterproofing) Waterproofing services for pools and lagoons, including concrete or masonry basin sealing with reinforced PVC and certified SIKA welders. Targeted at camping resorts, tourism facilities, and individual pool owners.
• Bassins d'Étanchéité (Waterproof Basins) Waterproof basins for various applications including road protection (decantation basins, retention basins), ornamental ponds, waste storage (leachate basins), industrial storage (evaporation basins), and aquaculture (fish ponds, slurry pits).
• Géomembranes (Geomembrane Materials) Sealing geomembranes including PEHD (high-density polyethylene), PPF (flexible polypropylene), PVC-P (plasticized polyvinyl chloride), bituminous geomembrane, EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer), bentonitic geocomposite, and liquid geomembrane.
• Kits sur Mesure 2D et 3D (Custom Waterproofing Kits) Custom-made ready-to-use waterproofing kits using geomembrane (DEG), available in 2D (flat, factory-welded geomembrane cut to dimensions) and 3D (prepared for installation) formats, shipped throughout France. Each kit includes geomembrane, geotextile, waterproof connections, bonding device, and installation guide. Targeted at self-installation customers nationwide.
• Étanchéité Toit-Terrasse par Membrane Géobitumineuse (Roof Terrace Waterproofing) Roof terrace waterproofing services using bituminous membrane, applicable to industrial, residential, accessible, inaccessible, and vegetated roofs, with options for PVC, EPDM, and bituminous sealing. Targeted at individual homeowners and property managers in the "Univers particuliers" segment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quality assurance through factory welding with double weld and central channel, controlled by air injection testing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FrankischecoreTechnology or IntegrationFrankische certifies France Sud Etanchéité installers for SAUL (Structures Alvéolaires Ultra-Légères) reservoir construction. Certification ensures proper installation techniques for Frankische's ultra-lightweight cellular stormwater management structures.
• WAVINcoreTechnology or IntegrationWAVIN certifies France Sud Etanchéité installers for SAUL reservoir construction. The partnership enables certified installation of WAVIN's plastic cellular structures for stormwater infiltration and storage applications.
• GRAFcoreTechnology or IntegrationGRAF certifies France Sud Etanchéité installers for SAUL reservoir construction. Certification covers GRAF's range of plastic modular structures for rainwater management and underground retention.
• ACOcoreTechnology or IntegrationACO certifies France Sud Etanchéité installers for SAUL reservoir construction. The partnership enables certified installation of ACO's stormwater management and drainage solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Soprema: Major French-headquartered waterproofing manufacturer and installer with global operations, offering membranes, liquid-applied systems and full installation services across infrastructure, roofing and civil works — a much larger incumbent that competes for the same waterproofing scope as France Sud Étanchéité across France.
• Siplast (IKO Group): French waterproofing membrane manufacturer (now part of IKO) and existing partner/document source for France Sud Étanchéité; competes in bituminous and synthetic membrane systems for civil engineering and roof waterproofing.
• Sika France: French arm of Sika AG, a global construction chemicals and waterproofing specialist whose SIKA-certified welder program France Sud Étanchéité participates in; competes directly in PVC, EPDM and bituminous membrane waterproofing for pools, basins and infrastructure.

Others

• ACO: German drainage and stormwater management solutions provider and certification partner of France Sud Étanchéité for SAUL reservoir installation — supplier-side relationship rather than direct competition.
• GRAF: European manufacturer of rainwater harvesting and stormwater management products (including SAUL systems); certification partner and equipment supplier rather than direct competitive peer.
• FRÄNKISCHE: German manufacturer of drainage and SAUL cellular structures; certification partner of France Sud Étanchéité and supplier to its SAUL reservoir construction activity.
• WAVIN: Dutch manufacturer of plastic piping and stormwater management systems whose SAUL cellular structures France Sud Étanchéité is certified to install — adjacent ecosystem supplier/partner rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Axter: French manufacturer and installer of waterproofing membranes (bituminous, synthetic) for roofs, basins and civil engineering; comparable in technical offering and customer segments to France Sud Étanchéité's industrial/commercial waterproofing activity.
• Etandex: French specialty contractor offering waterproofing, sealing and concrete repair services for civil engineering and infrastructure — directly comparable service mix and project-based delivery model to France Sud Étanchéité.
• SMAC (Smac Group): Large French specialty contractor focused on roofing, waterproofing and building envelope works, operating nationwide through regional branches — direct competitor for geomembrane and bituminous waterproofing scopes on civil and infrastructure projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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