Our history and values

31 sites in Europe

More than 1,200 employees

Turnover of €300 million

Presence in over 70 countries

Our tasks

All of the Group’s companies share the same industrial tradition, extensive expertise in aluminium and steel, and the same view of the work at height arena (lightweight access facilities, fixed scaffolding, collective and personal protective equipment, and roofing accessories).

Our Group specialises in two main fields of application:

  • Roofs and fasteners (gutter hardware, roofing hardware and fall protection: roof anchors, safety hooks).
  • Height with Confidence® (fall protection equipment and solutions for accessing and working at height).

With a strong European presence, our Group has the resources to achieve its aims: to supply our customers with the specific products they need in Europe.

Our vision

  1. Create synergies between our entities to inspire great ideas.
  2. Consolidate the basic business lines in each of our companies.
  3. Capitalise on our long-standing brands to conquer new markets.
  4. Expand the Group’s presence in the construction and industry markets.
  5. Pool our R&D resources to develop our product ranges.

Our values

We have five values. Like the five fingers of a hand, our values are rooted in action. Our values are activities, and are logically expressed by verbs: listen, commit, innovate, protect, elevate.

Listen

At Frénéhard & Michaux, we listen to our customers, taking the time to understand their needs and expectations, so that we can design future-focused products and services for them.

Always and sincerely listening to our employees and colleagues forms the foundation for sound and successful work.

Commitment

At Frénéhard & Michaux, meeting commitments is a fundamental value to all.

We encourage an empowerment and initiative-focused culture which is combined with a duty of honouring commitments made, both between employees and with clients and partners.

Innovate

At Frénéhard & Michaux, innovation forms the cornerstone of our identity. We work closely with our customers and our environment to improve our products and processes.

Encouraging people to take initiative, we challenge ourselves, both at Group level and individually, to develop new ideas.

Protect

At Frénéhard & Michaux, we focus on quality to guarantee the processes and products that enhance user safety
and to guarantee the durability of buildings.

This also means paying close attention to the health and safety of all our employees.

Uplift

At Frénéhard & Michaux, we believe in the value of our employees.
Supporting personal development, skills, positive mindsets and teamwork is an integral part of our company culture.

We outwardly share this pride by showcasing our brands, our reputation, our production sites and the people who bring them to life.