L'ECHELLE EUROPEENNE

Based in Saint-Jean-De-Vedas, France, and founded in 1981 by Georges Morales, L'Échelle Européenne, operates as a manufacturing company that provides ladders and stepstools to its consumers. In March 2022, IXO Private Equity, along with participation from Multicroissance, acquired a stake in L'Échelle Européenne for EUR 9. 8 million. The firm, as of December 2024, has a network of over 50 franchise stores in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, and Canada, and is led by its President, Florence Potier.

L'Échelle Européenne specializes in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of ladders and access solutions tailored for various industries that require secure access and elevated workspaces. The company offers a range of products, including custom-made ladders, guardrails for industrial roofing, and specialized access equipment like aluminum wolf jumps for safe crossing over parapets, lifelines, anchors, PPE for working at height, etc. These products are engineered to meet stringent safety standards. The primary clientele includes professionals from sectors such as construction, logistics, and industrial applications.

The company's services also encompass installation and on-site consultations. The company generates revenue primarily through direct sales of ladders and access solutions to both businesses and consumers, facilitated through over 50 retail locations and an online store. Some examples of the products listed on its e-commerce website include Roofer's ladder with hooks and wheels at EUR 205, GEEKO. BAT rolling platform at EUR 480, an Industrial staircase with a 45° platform Width of 600 mm at EUR 1,216, etc.