Founded in 1981 and based near Montpellier (34), the Echelle Européenne Group is the leading player in France dedicated to the design, production, distribution and rental of work at height and safety equipment with a network of 53 stores divided into franchised (37) and integrated (16) branches, 42 of which are in France and 11 internationally (Spain, Belgium, Canada to date).
The range of products offered includes standard products (ladders, scaffolding, lifting equipment, individual and collective protection equipment, etc.) sold through trade and private labels, as well as custom-made solutions manufactured by the group for approximately 30% of the business.
The group has developed technical expertise that is recognized in the market and by its customers, thanks to an integrated design office (engineers, technicians, industrial designers, etc.) and its increased knowledge of safety issues in a context of regularly tightening regulations and standards over time.
Its customer portfolio is made up of large accounts, professionals and private individuals (12%) and is aimed at all industrial sectors (with a preponderance of 50% in the construction industry).
The Echelle Européenne group is an integrated group with a central purchasing and referencing office for its entire network of stores.