cin'equip

What cin'equip does

CIN'EQUIP is a Normandy-based specialist whose roots date to 1976 and whose company was formally established in 1985; since 2024, it has operated within Baudin Chateauneuf's scenic division. It designs, custom-manufactures, installs, and maintains projection screens, acoustic equipment, curtains and drapes, digital-signage structures, and stage metalwork for cinemas, concert halls, TV studios, cultural and event venues, retailers, and educational institutions. Its technical portfolio includes fixed, retractable, motorized, and IMAX screen systems; an aluminum cinema frame invented in 2002; speaker platforms and anti-vibration suspenders; motorized light bridges and carriers; and custom structures adapted to wood, concrete, or metal building frameworks. The company also uses an internal design office and Normandy workshop, with French-sourced steel, aluminum, motors, and projection fabrics among the stated inputs.

CIN'EQUIP generates revenue through quote-based, custom equipment projects, installation services, and post-installation maintenance and compliance support. It pursues a direct B2B sales model, using website inquiries and direct technical engagement rather than disclosed reseller or distributor channels, with cinema operators as the primary segment and customers across France, Belgium, Switzerland, and other parts of Europe. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the company has not reported revenue, headcount, backlog, or average contract value.

Name

cin'equip

Legal name

CIN'EQUIP

Website

https://cinequip.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CIN'EQUIP designs, custom-manufactures, installs, and maintains projection screens, acoustic supports, curtains, signage structures, and stage machinery for cinemas, concert halls, TV studios, cultural venues, retailers, and educational institutions across France and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fauville-en-Caux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of custom-manufactured equipment including cinema screens (fixed, retractable, IMAX), curtains and drapes, acoustic platforms and speaker supports, dynamic signage structures (totems, enclosures), and stage metalwork (grills, light bridges, carriers). Equipment is manufactured to order in their Normandy workshop.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation of all equipment by specialized teams, including site preparation, assembly, and final adjustments. Services include feasibility studies by internal design office, on-site installation, and regulatory compliance validation.
3. Maintenance and Support: Post-installation maintenance services including preventive maintenance, compliance updates for existing equipment, troubleshooting, and rapid intervention. Ongoing support and follow-up after installation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CIN'EQUIP designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains cinema projection screens (fixed, retractable, motorized, and IMAX formats), acoustic platforms and anti-vibration suspensions for speaker mounting, stage curtains and suspension systems, dynamic signage totems and casings, and stage metalwork including grils, light bridges, and carriers. The company also supplies projection screen fabrics mounted on frames and custom technical coverings, delivering end-to-end solutions from feasibility study through fabrication in its Normandy workshop to on-site installation and maintenance for cinemas, concert halls, TV studios, and cultural venues.

Product overview

CIN'EQUIP offers a comprehensive portfolio of scenic equipment products for cinemas, theaters, concert halls, TV studios, and cultural/event venues. The core offering centers on projection screens including fixed screens (carte postale), retractable Polichinelle screens, motorized retractable screens, and IMAX installations. Complementary products include dynamic display solutions (totems and technical casings), acoustic equipment (speaker platforms, supports, and anti-vibration suspensions for Dolby Atmos), textile products (curtains, pendrills, blackout drapes, and manual/motorized counterweight systems), and stage machinery (grils, false-grils, light bridges, and custom structures). All products are designed, manufactured, and installed by the company in their Normandy workshop, with a 2024 integration into the Baudin Chateauneuf group expanding their scenic technology division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fixed Projection Screen (Écran fixe "carte postale") A fixed, frame-mounted projection screen for permanent installation in dedicated cinema auditoriums, used by cinema operators seeking a stable, high-quality projection surface.
• Polichinelle Retractable Screen (Écran enroulable Polichinelle) A retractable projection screen designed for compact or non-permanent installations, allowing the screen to be stored when not in use, suitable for multipurpose or smaller cinema spaces.
• Motorized Retractable Screen (Écran enroulable motorisé) A motorized retractable projection screen engineered for multipurpose rooms and venues requiring automated deployment and storage of the projection surface.
• Retractable Fixed Screen (Écran fixe relevable) A retractable fixed-frame projection screen combining the rigidity of a fixed screen with the ability to retract, designed for premium or flexible cinema auditoriums.
• IMAX Theater Installation Specialized installation of large-format IMAX projection screens for premium cinema operators, leveraging CIN'EQUIP's track record of 30+ IMAX projects and dedicated technical expertise.
• Projection Screen Fabric (Toile montée sur cadre) Projection screen fabric mounted onto custom frames, supplied for cinema and event applications requiring a precision projection surface on a fabricated frame.
• Dynamic Signage Totem (Totem de signalétique dynamique) Custom-fabricated dynamic signage totem designed for retail, hospitality, and institutional spaces, providing a branded digital display structure integrated into interior environments.
• Technical Casing and Covering (Cache-technique / Habillage technique) Custom technical casings and coverings used to enclose or visually integrate technical equipment in retail, commercial, and event spaces, providing aesthetic integration with interior design.
• Acoustic Speaker Platform (Plateforme acoustique / Support enceintes) Engineered acoustic platforms and speaker supports for cinema, broadcast, and event production venues, providing stable mounting for loudspeakers in immersive audio installations.
• Anti-Vibration Suspension (Suspente anti-vibratile) Anti-vibration suspension systems engineered for precise mounting of cinema and immersive audio speakers (including Dolby Atmos-compatible setups), isolating audio equipment from structural vibration.
• Stage Curtains (Rideaux de scène) Custom stage curtains, including generic curtains (rideau générique) and blackout drapes (pendrillon), supplied to performance venues, theaters, and cultural institutions.
• Curtain Suspension System (Patience manuelle ou motorisée) Manual or motorized curtain suspension systems (patiences) used to hang and operate stage curtains in theaters, concert halls, and cultural venues.
• Stage Gril and False Gril (Gril / Faux-gril) Custom-fabricated stage grils and false grils (overhead rigging structures) for theaters, concert halls, and cultural venues, supporting lighting, curtains, and stage equipment.
• Light Bridge and Carrier (Pont et chariot motorisé) Motorized light bridges and carriers for stage and auditorium lighting, enabling automated positioning and operation of lighting fixtures in performance venues.
• Aluminum Cinema Frame (Cadre aluminium de salle) In-house designed and manufactured aluminum cinema frame that supports projection screens within cinema auditoriums, providing structural rigidity and precise mounting for the screen surface.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 30 IMAX screens installed across France and Europe
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Baudin ChateauneufcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In 2024, CIN'EQUIP integrated into the Baudin Chateauneuf group, joining its scenic division alongside subsidiaries BC Caire, BC Maintenance équipements mobiles, and Baudin Chateauneuf Swiss. This strategic integration provides CIN'EQUIP with expanded resources and a broader portfolio of stage and cultural equipment solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Harkness Screens: Global leader in cinema projection screen manufacturing with a comprehensive product line for standard, premium, and IMAX-format screens. Directly competes with CIN'EQUIP in the European IMAX and specialty cinema screen installation market.
• Strong/MDI Screens: North American manufacturer specializing in large-format and specialty cinema projection screens for multiplex operators and IMAX theaters, with growing international reach that overlaps with CIN'EQUIP's premium cinema customer base.
• Severtson Screens: US-based projection screen manufacturer serving commercial cinema, home theater, and specialty venue markets with custom and large-format screens. Directly comparable to CIN'EQUIP in product category and custom B2B specialty focus.
• Stewart Filmscreen: Premium US manufacturer of projection screens for commercial, post-production, and high-end cinema applications. Comparable to CIN'EQUIP in custom specialty manufacturing and focus on premium screen surfaces and acoustically transparent solutions.
• Screen Excellence: UK-based specialty projection screen manufacturer focused on acoustically transparent screens and custom installations for high-end cinema and home theater. Comparable to CIN'EQUIP in European specialty screen manufacturing and acoustic integration expertise.
• Draper Inc. US manufacturer of projection screens, window shades, and AV mounting solutions for commercial and institutional applications. Comparable to CIN'EQUIP in projection screen manufacturing and broader AV infrastructure offerings.
• DNP Denmark: Danish manufacturer of optical projection screens including specialized screens for cinema applications and large-venue displays. Comparable to CIN'EQUIP in premium specialty projection screen manufacturing for commercial venues.
• Elite Screens: US-based manufacturer of projection screens for commercial, educational, and cinema applications with broad product portfolio. Comparable to CIN'EQUIP in projection screen manufacturing and serving institutional venue customers.

Regional players

• Projecta: Belgian manufacturer of projection screens and AV presentation equipment, primarily serving the European market. Geographic peer with comparable product offerings but competing in different European territories than CIN'EQUIP.

Broad incumbents

• Bose Professional: Major manufacturer of professional cinema audio systems including Dolby Atmos immersive sound solutions for theaters. Comparable to CIN'EQUIP in the cinema acoustic and immersive sound installation space, but operating at much larger scale across broader AV categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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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