adam pyrometrie

What adam pyrometrie does

Adam Pyrométrie is a privately held French manufacturer and distributor founded in 1966 by Charles Adam and headquartered in Jassans-Riottier (near Lyon), France. Under Patrice Billard's ownership since 1998, the company designs, fabricates, and sells high-temperature kilns and furnaces (600°C to 1300°C+), custom Kanthal A1 coiled heating resistances, custom pyrometric sensors and thermocouples, refractory materials, kiln furniture, and consumables for ceramics, pottery, glass fusing/thermoforming, bronze casting, metal clay jewelry, and enameling. Its portfolio combines the proprietary French-made BlueLine® brand (Hobby One/Two/Medium, Blue Sword, Glory, BluePearl, Blue Glass Melting) with exclusive French distribution rights for Nabertherm (Germany) and ISUNI (Spain) kilns, plus US art-glass brands (Bullseye, Wissmach, Spectrum/Oceanside, Uroboros, Youghiogheny) and the Antique Mirror decorative glass line.

The business operates as a B2B/B2C hybrid through a PrestaShop e-commerce storefront, a physical retail store at headquarters, and export sales to Europe and North/Central Africa (6-10% of revenue). Pricing is one-time/per-unit across hardware tiers ranging from approximately €870 for entry-level hobby kilns to €21,780 for industrial high-capacity furnaces; custom products are quoted on request. Six service revenue streams complement hardware: kiln sales, parts/accessories, refractory materials, glass supplies, repair/maintenance, and on-site glass-working training courses held at the Jassans location. Acquisitions of ALPHATHERM (bronze specialist, 2008) and MULTIMAT (ISUNI distributor, 2009) extended the company's vertical coverage and secured spare-parts support for legacy installed bases.

The customer base spans hobbyists, professional artisans and studios, and industrial operators in ceramics, glass, heat treatment, and incineration. No institutional investor involvement, no funding rounds, no certifications, and no published revenue or headcount are disclosed; the company appears to be owner-operated with a single French site. Marketing is primarily content-driven via the company blog, with no active paid or social programs evident.

Name

adam pyrometrie

Legal name

Adam Pyrométrie

Website

https://adampyrometrie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Furnaces and Kilns

NAICS

Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Furnaces, Kilns & Thermal Processing Equipment (IMAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Ceramic kilns furnaces
• Glass fusing equipment
• High temperature thermal
• Pottery ceramics supplies
• Bronze foundry equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Jassans-riottier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Kiln and Furnace Sales: Sale of high-temperature kilns and furnaces for ceramics, pottery, glass, and bronze applications. Products range from small hobby kilns (under 1000€) to large industrial furnaces (20,000€+). Both electric and gas-powered models available.
2. Parts and Accessories: Sale of spare parts including electric resistances, pyrometric sensors, ceramic tubes, electrical components, gas equipment, refractory materials, and kiln furniture (shelves, props, stilts).
3. Refractory Materials: Sale of refractory materials including bricks, tiles, insulation, fibers, cements, papers, and anchoring systems for high-temperature applications.
4. Glass Supplies: Sale of glass sheets, fusing supplies, mirrors, stringers, frits, pigments, separators, and accessory tools for glass artists.
5. Repair and Maintenance Services: Technical support, maintenance, and repair services for kilns including resistance replacement, thermocouple calibration, and general kiln servicing.
6. Glass Working Training: Glass working stages and training courses offered at their Jassans location near Lyon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Adam Pyrométrie designs, manufactures, and distributes high-temperature kilns and furnaces (600°C–1320°C) — including its own BlueLine® brand and distributed Nabertherm and ISUNI lines — for ceramics, pottery, glass fusing/thermoforming, and bronze casting. The company complements kiln sales with refractory materials, custom coiled heating elements, pyrometric probes, temperature controllers, kiln furniture, glass fusing supplies, and safety equipment, and provides repair/maintenance, custom fabrication, and glass working training services.

Product overview

Adam Pyrométrie is a French manufacturer and supplier of industrial kilns, furnaces, and associated equipment for ceramics, pottery, glass working (fusing, thermoforming, bead-making), and bronze casting. The product portfolio centers on their proprietary BlueLine® brand of French-made kilns alongside distributed brands including German Nabertherm (ceramic kilns with AC590 controllers and mobile app) and Spanish ISUNI (ceramic and glass kilns). Complementary offerings include pyrometer probes, temperature programmers/regulators, custom Kanthal A1 heating elements, refractory materials (bricks, shelves rated to 1350°C), kiln furniture (posts, stilts, tile racks), and safety equipment. The company also supplies glass working materials including Bullseye and Wissmach glass sheets, frits, and stringers, plus Antique Mirror decorative glass. Services include custom kiln fabrication, repair/maintenance, and glass working training courses at their Jassans location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BlueLine®: French brand of glass firing and re-firing kilns for glass, fusing and thermoforming. The BlueLine range includes kilns for glassworkers, ceramics, and metal.

Products and services

• BlueLine® Kilns and Furnaces (own brand) French-made kilns and furnaces for glass fusing, thermoforming, ceramics, metal clay, glass bead making, cutlery work, glass melting, and lost-wax casting. Temperature ranges from 600°C to 1300°C; sold to hobbyists, artisans, studios, and industrial clients.
• Nabertherm Professional Kilns (distributed) German-made ceramic kilns distributed in France by Adam Pyrométrie. The TOP series (TOP 45, 60, 60/R, 80, 100, 130) reaches up to 1320°C and includes the AC590 touchscreen controller with 50 programs of 40 segments, USB recording, and MyNabertherm mobile app connectivity. Targets professional ceramic workshops and industrial users.
• ISUNI Ceramic and Glass Kilns (distributed) Spanish-made kilns distributed by Adam Pyrométrie since absorbing MULTIMAT activities in 2009. Includes AF-series ceramic kilns (AF 120) and VC090 fusing/thermoforming glass kilns. Adam Pyrométrie also supplies spare parts including resistance coils for ISUNI kilns.
• Refractory Materials Refractory materials rated for high-temperature applications up to 1350°C, including bricks and slabs, fibrous materials, ceramic tubes, cements, mortars, insulation, papers/cartons, fibrous anchoring systems, tresses/bands, and BIO refractory variants. Sold to ceramics, glass, and foundry customers.
• Coiled Heating Elements (Résistances boudinées) Custom-made coiled resistance heating elements manufactured in Kanthal A1 wire. Available in single-coil or full-set configurations for ISUNI kilns and other brands. Quote-based pricing.
• Pyrometer Probes and Thermocouples (Cannes pyrométriques) Custom-fabricated pyrometric probes and thermocouple sensors for kiln temperature measurement, available in multiple types for ceramics, glass, and foundry applications.
• Temperature Programmers and Controllers Programmable temperature controllers for kiln operation, including the Nabertherm AC590 touchscreen controller with USB data logging, WiFi connectivity, and the MyNabertherm mobile app. Also offers regulators and data loggers for compatible kiln brands.
• Kiln Furniture (Shelves, Posts, Stilts, Tile Racks) Refractory kiln furniture for loading and stacking inside kilns: square and round firing shelves (300x300x10mm to 600x600x20mm) rated to 1350°C, round/oval/heavy-duty kiln posts up to 600mm, ceramic stilts/pernettes, and refractory scale racks for tiles. Custom sizes available on request.
• Art Glass Sheets and Fusing Supplies Distributed art glass brands and consumables for glass fusing, thermoforming, and stained glass work, including Bullseye Glass (COE 90), Wissmach Glass (COE 96), Spectrum/Oceanside, Uroboros, Youghiogheny, and Antique Mirror decorative glass (Luna, Uranus, Vulcano). Also includes glass frits, stringers, dichroic glass, separators, and pigments.
• Safety Equipment and PPE for Kiln Operation Personal protective equipment including Terryloop heat-resistant gloves (rated up to 150°C), enameling tongs, aprons, and other safety gear for kiln and glass working operations.
• Repair, Maintenance and Custom Fabrication Services Technical services including resistance replacement, custom sensor manufacturing, custom kiln fabrication, thermocouple calibration, and general kiln servicing for all brands.
• Glass Working Training Courses Hands-on glassblowing and glass working training courses held at the Jassans Riottier location near Lyon, France, for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ISUNI (Spanish Kiln Manufacturer)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009In 2009, Adam Pyrométrie took over the activities of MULTIMAT, which was the French distributor of Spanish kiln manufacturer ISUNI. ISUNI produces kilns for ceramic and glass firing. Adam Pyrométrie continues to distribute ISUNI kilns in France and provides spare parts including resistance coils for ISUNI kilns (AF120 series).
• ALPHATHERMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008In 2008, Adam Pyrométrie took over the activities of ALPHATHERM, a company specializing in bronze casting equipment. This acquisition expanded Adam Pyrométie's product offerings to include bronze casting kilns and heat treatment equipment, and transferred specialized expertise in high-temperature bronze applications.
• NaberthermcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer of professional kilns and furnaces. Adam Pyrométrie distributes Nabertherm products in France, including the TOP series (TOP 45, 60, 80, 100, 130) and related accessories and spare parts.
• Bullseye GlassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican manufacturer of specialty glass for fusing and art applications. Adam Pyrométrie distributes Bullseye glass products in France including glass sheets, frits, stringers, and separators.
• Wissmach GlassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican glass manufacturer known for COE 96 glass sheets and products for fusing and stained glass. Adam Pyrométrie distributes Wissmach glass in France.
• Spectrum/OceansideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlass manufacturer for art glass applications. Adam Pyrométrie carries their product line.
• Uroboros GlassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlass manufacturer specializing in glass for art and architecture. Adam Pyrométrie distributes their products in France.
• Youghiogheny GlassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican glass manufacturer for art glass applications. Adam Pyrométrie carries their products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Olympic Kilns: US manufacturer of ceramic and glass kilns with a broad catalog (hobbyist to industrial). Direct competitor in terms of product breadth, electric kiln technology, and target segments (artisans, studios, schools).
• Skutt: US-based manufacturer of electric kilns for ceramics, glass, and pottery. Comparable core product (electric kilns with programmable controllers), overlapping customer base (ceramic artists, schools, studios), and direct competition in cross-Atlantic e-commerce.
• Nabertherm: German manufacturer of industrial and laboratory furnaces and kilns up to 1800°C. Adam Pyrométrie is the French distributor for Nabertherm, including the TOP series; comparable product lines, target customers (ceramics, glass, metallurgy, industrial heat treatment), and pricing structure make it the most direct peer.
• L&L Kilns: American manufacturer of electric kilns for ceramics, glass, and industrial applications. Comparable product range (hobby to industrial kilns), comparable temperature profiles, and direct competitor in the global kiln e-commerce market.
• Potterycrafts: UK-based supplier of kilns, pottery equipment, and ceramics materials. Comparable horizontal model (equipment + consumables + materials), comparable customer base (UK/European ceramic artists and studios), and direct competitor in cross-Channel markets.
• Paragon Industries: US kiln manufacturer producing ceramic, glass, and heat-treating kilns as well as custom furnaces. Closely comparable on product (electric kilns, controllers, custom builds), customer base (artists, schools, light industrial), and price points.
• ISUNI: Spanish manufacturer of ceramic and glass kilns (AF series, VC090 fusing/thermoforming). Adam Pyrométrie acquired the French distribution rights of ISUNI via MULTIMAT; same product category, customer base, and competitive set.

Regional players

• Rohde: German manufacturer of kilns for ceramics, glass, and laboratory use. Comparable product and target market (European ceramicists, glass artists, schools), but primarily serves Germany/DACH rather than the French market where Adam Pyrométrie is concentrated.

Emerging players

• Ceramic Supply: North American supplier of ceramics equipment, kilns, and materials. Comparable horizontal model (kilns + consumables + materials), serving a similar hobbyist/professional ceramics customer base, though with a smaller kiln portfolio than Adam Pyrométrie.

Broad incumbents

• Bullseye Glass: US specialty glass manufacturer for fusing and art glass (COE 90). Adam Pyrométrie distributes Bullseye products in France; both companies serve the same glass-artist customer base, though Bullseye is a glass material producer rather than a kiln OEM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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