Overview

Altrad is an industrial services and construction equipment company headquartered in Montpellier, France, founded in 1985 by Mohed Altrad. It employs roughly 50,000 to 100,000 people and reports estimated revenue in the $5 billion to $10 billion range. The company serves automotive, electric vehicle, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In January 2026, it acquired the crane repair and offshore services businesses of Rusch, operating under the Altrad Sparrows name.

At a glance

What Altrad makes

The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and offers industrial services such as maintenance, inspection, scaffolding, and asset integrity management, alongside steel-based equipment manufacturing.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Steel (source: altrad.com).

Certifications

Altrad is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — altradendel.com

• ISO 45001 — altradendel.com

• ISO 9001 — altradendel.com

Latest developments

• 2026-06-09 — Nuclear work fuels Altrad growth despite profit decline - Construction Wave (constructionwave.co.uk)

• 2026-01-15 — Altrad Sparrows Acquires Rusch Crane Repair and Offshore Services Businesses - Altrad Sparrows (altradsparrows.com)

• 2025-12-03 — Altrad strengthens presence in Qatar with strategic acquisition - Altrad Group (EN) (altrad.com)

• 2025-07-31 — Proud to share great news from the Caspian region! - Altrad Group (EN) (altrad.com)

• 2025-06-18 — Altrad Prices Successful Inaugural Bond Issuances with Significant Investor Demand - Altrad Group (EN) (altrad.com)

• 2025-05-08 — Stork secures inspection contract with Ithaca Energy | Altrad Services UK, Ireland & Nordics (altradservices.com)

Company details

Altrad is privately held, with its revenue band marked as an estimate, and it announced an acquisition in Qatar in December 2025. Altrad was founded in 1985, has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, and is headquartered in Montpellier, Occitanie. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 41 years in operation (founded 1985). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Altrad do?

Altrad is an industrial services and construction equipment company headquartered in Montpellier, France, founded in 1985 by Mohed Altrad. It employs roughly 50,000 to 100,000 people and reports estimated revenue in the $5 billion to $10 billion range. The company serves automotive, electric vehicle, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In January 2026, it acquired the crane repair and offshore services businesses of Rusch, operating under the Altrad Sparrows name.

Where is Altrad headquartered?

Altrad is headquartered in Montpellier, Occitanie (125 Rue du Mas de Carbonnier, Montpellier, Occitanie, 34000).

When was Altrad founded?

Altrad was founded in 1985.

How big is Altrad?

Altrad has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).

What certifications does Altrad hold?

Altrad lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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