france machines outils

What france machines outils does

France Machines Outils (FMO) is a French family-owned industrial machine tool distributor founded in 1959 and headquartered in Roissy-en-France. The company distributes new and used machine tools for sheet metal processing (laser cutting, bending, welding, shearing, rolling, punching, sawing, drilling, hydraulic pressing, deburring) and mechanical machining (turning, milling, grinding, mortising), serving French industrial manufacturers across metal fabrication, welding, and general machining applications.

The company operates a showroom-based go-to-market model with stocked physical facilities in Paris, Lyon, and Nantes, plus a commercial team in Lille. Customers test machines, view live demonstrations, and validate equipment selections in person. The underlying technology stack centers on third-party industrial machine tools from partner brands (e.g., DURMA, Penta Laser), complemented by an in-house industrial software offering (Logiciels) for digital manufacturing chains. Distributed equipment carries CE conformity certification.

FMO monetizes through one-time equipment sales (new and used machines), professional services (Qualiopi-certified technical training and maintenance), and financing solutions adapted to customer budgets. The company employs 45 staff in customer-service-related functions and operates exclusively in the French market with no disclosed geographic expansion.

Name

france machines outils

Legal name

France Machine Outils

Website

https://francemachinesoutils.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Short description

France Machines Outils is a French family-owned distributor founded in 1959 that sells new and used industrial machine tools for sheet metal and mechanical machining, serving French manufacturers through showrooms in Paris, Lyon, and Nantes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tools Distribution

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA), Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment (IMAHADAE), Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

Keywords

• Industrial machine tools
• Sheet metal machinery
• Mechanical machining equipment
• Used machine tools
• Machine tool distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Roissy-en-france

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Machine Distribution: Distribution of new industrial machine tools including laser cutting, bending, welding, shearing, punching, rolling, sawing, drilling, grinding, and turning equipment
2. Used Machine Distribution: Sale of used/refurbished machine tools primarily oriented toward sheet metal and mechanical applications
3. Training Services: Technical training on machine tools with Qualiopi certification
4. Maintenance Services: Maintenance and servicing of machine tools with rapid response and personalized solutions
5. Financing Solutions: Financial solutions adapted to customer budgets and industrial production needs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

France Machines Outils distributes new and pre-owned industrial machine tools for sheet metal processing (laser cutting, bending, welding, shearing, rolling, punching, sawing, drilling, pressing, deburring) and mechanical machining (turning, milling, grinding, mortising). The company complements equipment sales with Qualiopi-certified training, maintenance/repair services, and financing solutions, supported by three showrooms across France.

Product overview

France Machines Outils is a distributor of industrial machine tools operating as a unified product portfolio. The company offers two main machine categories: Machines tôlerie (sheet metal machines including laser cutting, bending, welding, shearing, rolling, punching, sawing, drilling, pressing, bending, and deburring equipment) and Machines mécanique (mechanical machines including turning, milling, grinding, sawing, drilling, and mortising equipment). The company also provides used machines (Machines d'occasion) and software solutions (Logiciels) for digital manufacturing. Services include technical training, maintenance, and financing. Showrooms are located in Nantes, Paris, and Lyon, with commercial presence in Lille.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Machines tôlerie (Sheet Metal Machines)
• Machines mécanique (Mechanical Machining Machines)
• Machines d'occasion (Used Machine Tools)
• Logiciels (Machine Tool Software)
• Technical Training Services
• Maintenance and Servicing
• Financing Solutions

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Penta LasercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 July 2026Penta Laser joined France Machines-Outils distribution network, expanding the company's portfolio of laser cutting solutions for industrial customers

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TRUMPF: German global manufacturer of laser cutting, bending, and sheet metal machinery. Comparable because TRUMPF's products directly overlap with FMO's sheet-metal portfolio (laser cutting, press brakes, welding), and TRUMPF also sells direct in France, competing for the same industrial buyers.
• Bystronic: Swiss sheet-metal machinery manufacturer offering laser cutting, press brakes, and automation. Comparable to FMO's tôlerie category and a key competitor brand whose equipment FMO may either distribute or compete against in French fabrication shops.
• DMG Mori: Japan-Germany leading manufacturer of CNC turning, milling, and machining centers. Comparable to FMO's mechanical machining division (tournage, fraisage) and competes with FMO-supplied CNC brands for the same French industrial customers.
• Amada: Japanese sheet-metal machinery manufacturer (laser, punching, bending). Comparable to FMO's sheet-metal product lines and a major competitor brand in French metal fabrication.
• Mazak: Japanese CNC machine tool manufacturer covering turning, milling, and multi-tasking machines. Comparable to FMO's mechanical (mécanique) product category in the same French customer base.
• Haas Automation: US-based CNC machine tool manufacturer with strong European distribution. Comparable to FMO's mechanical machining portfolio and competes for the same mid-market French machining shops.
• LVD Group: Belgian sheet-metal machinery manufacturer (laser cutting, press brakes, punching). Comparable to FMO's tôlerie category and a relevant European-headquartered competitor in adjacent Benelux-France market.
• Durmazlar (Durma): Turkish manufacturer of press brakes, laser cutting, and punching machines. Comparable to FMO's sheet-metal portfolio; Durma is also a current FMO distribution brand (Compact Server launched May 2026).
• Tornos: Swiss manufacturer of turning machines and multi-spindle solutions. Comparable to FMO's tournage (turning) product line and competes for the same French precision machining customers.
• HACO: Belgian machine tool manufacturer offering press brakes, shears, and punching equipment. Comparable to FMO's sheet-metal category and a relevant European competitor serving similar fabrication customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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