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About the Company

Designer & manufacturer of 
steps and access ramps

About the Company

Designer & manufacturer of
steps and access ramps

About the Company

Designer & manufacturer of
steps and access ramps

About the Company

Designer & manufacturer of
steps and access ramps

European industry leader, STEPCONCEPT is based in Le Genest Saint Isle, near Laval in the department of Mayenne.

A dynamic and fast-growing SME, the company specialises in the design and manufacture of steps and access ramps for vehicles (wheelchair access vehicles, minibuses, taxis, ambulances, etc.).

Contact

Olivier ANET

Company manager

Eric CLAVIER

Operations manager

Elsa BERNARD

Administrative manager

STEPCONCEPT – Key dates

  • 1994
    Mr Jean-Luc MARTINEAU, company founder, sets up business in the department of Loire Atlantique to manufacture and market vehicle steps.
  • 1996
    Company obtains export market share (UK and Spain) and establishes a facility near Les Sables d’Olonne.
  • 2001
    First major contract with Gruau to supply vehicle steps for the 9-16 seat Renault minibus.
  • 2002
    Mr Martineau and Mr Garrot join forces to create STEPCONCEPT. Establishment of a second facility in Mayenne to manufacture folding ramps.
  • 2005
    STEP CONCEPT receives the 2005 Gazelle Award from French Minister Renaud Dutreil.
  • 2008
    Transfer of the manufacture of vehicle steps to Mayenne on Mr Martineau’s retirement.
  • 2009
    Company awarded third place in the 2009 Stars & Métiers Award.
  • 2015
    Surface area of the production facility doubled to meet demand.
  • 2018
    Mr Olivier ANET takes over the management of the company on Mr Garrot’s retirement.