ets jean luc bouvier euro culasse

What ets jean luc bouvier euro culasse does

ETS Jean Luc Bouvier, operating as Euroculasse, is a family-run French SARL founded in 1986 in La Talaudière (Loire) near Saint-Étienne. The company runs a dual business consisting of an automotive parts distribution operation and a precision engine and cylinder head repair workshop. Its parts portfolio spans new OEM-equivalent lines, distributor-brand (MDD) parts including exclusive NAPA distribution via Alliance Automotive Groupe France (AAG), and recycled/remanufactured components supplied through the Back2Car partnership, with access to over 1 million part references covering approximately 80% of the circulating French vehicle fleet across 12 OEM brands. Daily restocking is enabled by partnerships with Fedex, LaPoste Colissimo, Ulysse, Eden, UPS, and Kuehne Nagel.

The workshop is equipped for specialized engine and cylinder head machining, including engine block boring and surfacing, valve seat machining adapted for lead-free petrol and LPG, crankshaft grinding, connecting rod re-babbiting with tin-aluminium-zinc alloy, magnaflux/magnetic particle crack detection, on-site engine block pressure testing, and broken spark plug/injector extraction without full cylinder head disassembly. The company holds FEDA (Fédération de la Distribution Automobile) Expert Moteur and Expert Culasse certifications, validating recognized competencies in engine rebuilding and cylinder head rectification, and its team is capable of restoring vintage engines dating from the 1890s.

Revenue is generated through a mix of unit-priced parts sales (in-store and via eBay and pieces-auto.fr marketplaces) and quote-based workshop services billed on a per-engagement basis. The customer base is horizontally diversified across garages and automotive agents, industry and civil engineering contractors, agricultural operators, individual vehicle owners, classic car collectors, and the fluvial marine sector. The company operates from a single location at 11 Rue du Gros Chêne, ZI Molina, 42350 La Talaudière, with no disclosed subsidiaries, funding rounds, or ownership changes; share capital stands at €140,500 and leadership is anchored in the Bouvier family.

Name

ets jean luc bouvier euro culasse

Legal name

ETABLISSEMENTS JEAN LUC BOUVIER

Website

https://euroculasse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Euroculasse is a family-run French auto parts distributor and precision engine/cylinder head repair workshop founded in 1986 in La Talaudière, serving garages, industry, agriculture, classic car collectors, and individual vehicle owners across the Loire region through AAG, eBay, and pieces-auto.fr channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Engine Repair & Parts

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers (42314), Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (33631)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Cylinder Heads, Blocks & Rotating Assemblies Machining/Rebuild Services (TLAKALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engines (Diesel/Gasoline/Natural Gas) Rebuild & Remanufacturing (TLAKALAA)

Keywords

• Engine rebuilding services
• Cylinder head machining
• Automotive parts distribution
• Vintage engine restoration
• Garage equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

La Talaudière

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Auto Parts Retail: Sale of new and exchange-standard auto parts (filters, brakes, engine components, electrical, suspension, tools, etc.) across multiple categories for cars, motorcycles, trucks, agricultural, industrial, and marine vehicles. Parts sold both in-store and via eBay and pieces-auto.fr marketplace.
2. Workshop Services and Engine Repair: Engine and cylinder head repair, machining, and reconstruction services including surfacing, valve seat grinding, boring, crankshaft grinding, and full engine restoration for all vehicle types from the 1890s to present.
3. Used/Recycled Parts: Sale of recycled (re-use) and remanufactured auto parts sourced through the Back2Car partnership, with lifetime warranty on certain part families including engines and gearboxes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Euroculasse operates a precision engine machining workshop and cylinder head rectification facility combined with a multi-category automotive parts retail business. It rebuilds engines and cylinder heads for all vehicle types (cars, motorcycles, trucks, agricultural, industrial, marine, and vintage vehicles from the 1890s onward) using on-site precision equipment, and distributes new, exchange-standard, recycled, and remanufactured spare parts plus professional tools and garage equipment through its La Talaudière store, eBay store, and pieces-auto.fr marketplace.

Product overview

Euroculasse operates as a dual-component business offering both automotive parts retail and precision engine repair services. The product portfolio consists of three interconnected parts: (1) Parts distribution spanning original equipment, distributor brand (MDD), and recycled/remanufactured components through physical store and online channels (eBay, pieces-auto.fr); (2) Workshop services for engine rebuilding, cylinder head rectification, and industrial machining; (3) Tools and garage equipment sales. The company holds FEDA certifications as Expert Moteur and Expert Culasse, indicating specialized manufacturer-level capabilities in engine and cylinder head work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engine Rebuilding and Repair Services Complete engine reconstruction and repair services including cylinder head rectification, valve seat machining, engine block surfacing, cylinder reboring, crankshaft grinding, connecting rod regulation, and full motor restoration, performed on-site for all vehicle types from the 1890s to present.
• Cylinder Head (Culasse) Rectification Services Specialized cylinder head rectification services including valve machining, seat grinding, valve guide replacement, injector well exchange, and assembly with valve clearance adjustment for all vehicle types from motorcycles to industrial engines.
• Auto Parts Distribution (New and Exchange-Standard) Retail distribution of new and exchange-standard automotive spare parts including filters, brakes, engine components, clutches, cooling systems, steering, suspension, electrical systems, and accessories for cars, motorcycles, trucks, agricultural equipment, industrial machinery, and marine applications, sold in-store, on eBay, and via pieces-auto.fr.
• Tools and Garage Equipment Sales Sale of hand tools, tool sets, tool cabinets, hydraulic jacks, stands, work lights, lifts, and personal protective equipment (PPE) from brands including KS Tools and FACOM, targeting professional garages and workshops.
• Recycled and Reconditioned Parts Supply (Back2Car) Reused automotive components from end-of-life vehicles and remanufactured parts supplied through the Back2Car partnership (gamme réemploi and gamme rEMAN), with lifetime warranty on powertrain groups, electronic equipment, climate systems, thermal components, and body parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 years of experience since 1986
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alliance Automotive Groupe France (AAG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuroculasse is an independent member of Alliance Automotive Groupe France, gaining access to 80% of the circulating vehicle fleet and over 1 million part references across 12 brands (Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Nissan, Renault, Dacia, Fiat, Alfa-Romeo, Lancia, Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota). This partnership enables daily restocking and broad vehicle coverage.
• Back2CarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBack2Car supplies Euroculasse with recycled (re-use) and remanufactured auto parts through the 'gamme réemploi' and 'gamme rEMAN' lines. The recycled range carries a lifetime warranty including parts and labour for engines and gearboxes. The remanufactured range carries a 2-year warranty including labour.
• NAPA (via AAG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of NAPA auto parts via AAG. NAPA is a US-origin brand with a broad range of automotive parts.
• Fedex, LaPoste Colissimo, Ulysse, Eden, UPS, Kuehne NagelminorOthersMultiple logistics partners enabling daily parts restocking and order fulfillment, ensuring daily deliveries to maintain the company's inventory levels.
• KS Tools, FACOM, Kärcher, PichlerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTool and equipment brands stocked and sold by Euroculasse. These are premium professional tool brands used by garages and workshops.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Oscaro: France's largest online auto parts retailer, selling new and remanufactured parts across all major marques. Comparable to Euroculasse on the parts-distribution side, but operates at national scale purely online and without workshop/machining services.
• Mister-Auto: Major French online auto parts platform with broad vehicle coverage and aggressive pricing. Competes with Euroculasse for retail parts demand across the Loire and nationally, but lacks the on-site engine machining and cylinder head specialty.
• Norauto: Large French multi-brand auto service and parts retail chain. Overlaps with Euroculasse on parts supply and general vehicle maintenance, though Norauto is a broad incumbent rather than a cylinder-head/engine-rebuild specialist.
• Feu Vert: National French auto service and parts retailer offering maintenance, tires, and repair across its centers. A broad-incumbent comparison point for Euroculasse's parts counter and B2C service offering.
• Speedy: National French fast-fit and maintenance chain. A broad-incumbent comparison for Euroculasse's B2C walk-in service and parts counter business in the Saint-Étienne region.
• Roady: French auto center network (AAG-related) offering parts, maintenance, and tire services. Comparable as a broad-incumbent parts-and-service peer, with overlap on the AAG distribution ecosystem.

Direct peers

• ID Rechange (Caréco): French network specializing in used/recycled auto parts with warranty. Directly comparable to Euroculasse's Back2Car-backed recycled range and lifetime-warranty positioning on engines and gearboxes.

Others

• Alliance Automotive Group France: Euroculasse's parent distribution network and ecosystem anchor; comparable as the wholesaler that supplies similar independent specialists and parts retailers across France, including NAPA-branded lines.
• Pieces-Auto.fr: Online auto-parts marketplace that lists Euroculasse's catalog. Comparable as a distribution channel and ecosystem participant serving similar French DIY and professional buyers.

Regional players

• Delko: French franchise network of independent garages offering multi-brand repair and parts. Comparable to Euroculasse's garage/agent customer base and workshop service offering, though Delko operates as a franchise model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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