WHO WE ARE
Specializing in height access for over 40 years, the L’Echelle Européenne Group has successfully expanded and diversified by making bold decisions throughout its development. Discover the key milestones of our growth.
ECHELLE CANADA, PART OF THE L'ECHELLE EUROPE GROUP
For over 40 years, our team members have been committed every day to improving height working conditions on your sites and for your teams. We design high-quality and secure height access solutions, while maintaining competitive prices to meet your needs.
Echelle Canada is part of the L’Echelle Européenne Group. In France, our 300 height access equipment experts are trained in the latest techniques, regulations, and standards. They are available to share their expertise and contribute to the success of your projects.
Driven by values that respect both people and the environment, L’Echelle Européenne goes beyond product quality by adopting a responsible business approach. We implement meaningful initiatives to provide the best possible service, underscoring our commitment to sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility. This approach demonstrates our willingness to positively contribute to society and the environment.
Our products and services are developed in compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards. They are available in over 50 stores in France and internationally: in Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, and Canada.
OUR HISTORY
The first store of the chain was established in Montpellier under the name ECHELLE 34 by Georges MORALES.
The franchising company L’Echelle Européenne is founded.
Creation of the Echelle Européenne network in Belgium with the opening of a store in Antwerp.
Creation of the L’Echelle Européenne network in Spain with the opening of a store in Zaragoza under the name “ESCALERA EUROPEA”.
Development of its own brand that meets the requirements of current standards.
L’Echelle Européenne continues to expand with the creation of numerous own-brand products:
> PIR range: GEEKO brand
> Custom-made products: LEEVEL
> Scaffolding: WEENER / LEEDER
900 m² manufacturing unit extension.
Construction grant from the Languedoc-Roussillon Regional Council as part of its assistance program for business real estate.
Creation of the L’Echelle Européenne network in Canada, with the opening of stores in Quebec.
Launch of the FLEEX range of anchors and lifelines, designed and manufactured in our workshops.
Opening of a second store in Quebec (Canada).
Launch of our KL’EE staircase brand.
Membership of French Fab, which represents industrial companies producing in France and expanding internationally, promoting the merits of French manufacturing.
Winner of the Preventica Lyon innovation prize for BEESAFE technology, a unique concept in hydraulic-assisted lifting.
Launch of a new rope access business under the name Adrénaline, les alpinistes ouvriers.
Centrale obtains ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system
Second extension of the manufacturing unit
Creation of the L’Echelle Européenne test center
Opening of the first Echelle Switzerland store
Management change at L’Echelle Européenne head office
Florence Potier: President
Clément Dubourg: General Manager
Opening of a logistics center in Saragossa, Spain.
THE NETWORK TODAY: 54 STORES
FRANCE
44 sales outlets
BELGIUM
3 sales outlets
SPAIN
2 sales outlets
CANADA
4 points of sale
SWITZERLAND
1 point of sale
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For professionals, Echelle Canada offers over 1000 product references for access, work and circulation at height.