What duclos.be does

Duclos (legal entity LOCAT-TENTES srl, operating under the trade name "DUCLOS by LOCT") is a Belgian family-owned business founded in 1988 that rents reception tents and complementary event equipment to private individuals and corporate clients in Belgium. The company is headquartered in Nivelles and serves primarily the Wallonian and broader Belgian market.

The core product is a catalogue of six tent types — Classic (aluminum frame, 40–1,500 m²), Pagode, Aurora (oval), Stretch, Façade (half-tent/veranda extension), and Dépliante (folding/kanopi) — paired with an extensive complementary equipment range including generators (6–200 kVA), flooring systems, lighting, heating, sanitary units, stages, balustrades, carpets, velum drapery, dance floors, and canvas options. Delivery, setup, and dismantling are performed by the company's own staff; the firm controls the full rental lifecycle.

Commercially, Duclos runs a direct-to-consumer rental model: customers request free personalized quotes via the company website, with pricing custom-built per event and structured as 50% deposit at signing and the balance due two weeks before the event. Customer acquisition relies on the website, a Facebook presence, and a referral network of catering, audio, and furniture partners. There are no disclosed investors, no external funding, and the business remains under family ownership.

Name

duclos.be

Legal name

LOCAT-TENTES srl

Website

https://duclos.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Duclos is a Belgian family-owned rental company founded in 1988 that rents reception tents and complementary event equipment to private individuals and corporate clients across Belgium. It operates six tent models and full event infrastructure under the "DUCLOS by LOCT" brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Tent Rental

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor Event Equipment Rentals (Umbrellas, Patio Heaters, Fire Pits) (HSACAFAL)

Keywords

• Tent rental services
• Event tent hire
• Reception tent rental
• Event equipment rental
• Outdoor event infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Nivelles

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tent Rental: Rental of reception tents including Classic, Pagode, Aurora, Stretch, Façade, and Dépliante models. Rental fees are determined by tent type, size, and event duration. Revenue is generated through rental contracts with payment structure of 50% deposit at signing and balance due 2 weeks before the event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Duclos rents reception tents and complementary event equipment for private and corporate events in Belgium. The company offers six main tent types (Classic, Pagode, Aurora, Stretch, Façade, Dépliante) in various sizes up to 1500 m², along with generators, lighting, flooring, heating, sanitary facilities, staging, and decorative elements. The service includes delivery, professional setup, and dismantling of all equipment.

Product overview

Duclos.be is a family-run tent rental company established in 1988, specializing in reception tent rentals for events. The core product portfolio consists of six main tent types: the Classic (aluminum frame structure), Pagode (square/hexagonal pagoda), Aurora (oval silhouette), Stretch (flexible fabric tent), Façade (half-tent for extending buildings), and Dépliante/Kanopi (folding umbrella tent). These primary offerings are complemented by a comprehensive range of event equipment including generators, balustrades, flooring systems, lighting, heating, sanitary facilities, staging, window frames, cladding, carpets, velum drapery, and dance floors. The company operates on a rental model where customers select tent types and complementary equipment through a quote request system, with setup and teardown services included.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tente "Classic" Aluminum frame tent structure available in widths of 6m, 8m, 10m, 13m, 15m, 20m, 25m, or 30m with lengths in multiples of 5m, creating spaces from 40 to 1500 m². Available with white translucent, white opaque, black, or transparent canvas options. Used for large receptions and corporate events.
• Tente "Pagode" Square pagoda tent in 3m, 4m, 5m (16 m² or 25 m²) or hexagonal (65 m²) sizes. An aesthetic product that adapts easily to needs with different combinations and arrangements possible. Suitable for weddings, cocktail parties, and intimate receptions.
• Tente "Aurora" Oval tent combining lightness and aesthetics offering an elegant and distinguished look. Available in sizes: 10x16m, 10x22m, 10x28m, 14x20m, 14x26m, 14x32m. Used for upscale events requiring distinctive design.
• Tente "Stretch" Stretch tent particularly interesting for summer events, allowing flexibility with terrain and desired aesthetics. Available in light gray or beige, in dimensions: 6×7.5m, 7.5x10m, 10x15m, 15x20m.
• Tente "Façade" Facade or half-tent designed to extend interior spaces by attaching to building facades, creating an ephemeral veranda. Used to extend hospitality or event spaces from existing buildings.
• Tente "Dépliante" (Kanopi) Lightweight folding tent, also called 'Kanopi' or 'parapluie' (umbrella) tent. Easy to transport with quick 'minute' assembly. Used for small events, garden parties, and temporary shelter needs.
• Event Equipment and Complementary Services Comprehensive range of complementary event equipment including power generators (6 to 200 Kva), balustrades, sanitary facilities (containers, mobile units, WC trailers), custom stages (20-60cm height), lighting (standard, indirect, decorative), heating systems, window frames, wood cladding, fire-rated carpet (50 colors) and floor coverings, velum drapery, dance floors, and special canvas types. Also offers temporary storage solutions between events.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Banquet-LocationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFurniture rental partner located via their subsidiary. Offers complementary party furniture including tables, chairs, and decorative elements for events.
• Take oneminorOthersSound/sonorization partner for events.
• NightzoneminorOthersSound/sonorization partner for events.
• As You WishminorOthersSound/sonorization partner for events.
• WeplayminorOthersEntertainment/sonorization partner for events (http://www.weplay.be).
• la CerisaieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering partner for events.
• Great TraiteurminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering partner for events.
• DelectusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering partner for events.
• Huitrière & EoleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering partner for events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• HTS Tentiq: German-headquartered manufacturer and renter of aluminum frame event tents and clearspan structures serving the European events market. Directly comparable to Duclos as a multi-format tent rental specialist, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Losberger De Boer: One of Europe's largest event tent rental and temporary structure operators, offering a wide range of tent formats for trade shows, corporate events, and large public gatherings. Comparable to Duclos in core product (event tent rental) but operates as a broad incumbent across multiple countries with industrial-scale inventory.
• Veldeman: Belgian tent structure manufacturer and renter headquartered in the same Benelux region as Duclos. Highly comparable as a regional tent rental peer serving European events with both custom-built and rental inventory.
• Röder Zelt- und Veranstaltungsservice: German tent rental company specializing in party tents, marquees, and event structures for private and corporate functions. Direct peer to Duclos across the European party and corporate event rental market.
• Capri Tents: Stretch tent specialist serving weddings, corporate events, and festivals globally with engineered fabric structures. Comparable to Duclos specifically on the Stretch tent product line and the premium-aesthetic positioning that segment requires.
• Tentickle: Stretch tent rental and manufacturing specialist operating across Europe, Africa, and other international markets. Directly comparable to Duclos on the Stretch tent product line, with overlapping wedding and corporate event customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Boels Rental: Netherlands-based broad equipment rental group operating across Benelux and Europe. Overlaps with Duclos on equipment rental categories (generators, lighting, climate) and increasingly on event tent solutions, though Boels is a diversified generalist rather than a tent specialist.
• Loxam: France-headquartered European equipment rental leader with broad event and construction equipment offerings. Comparable to Duclos as a Benelux/European equipment rental provider but operates at significantly larger scale across many rental categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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