Mansio

Mansio (formerly Groupe M53) accelerates its growth with the acquisition of AZ Metal

Cognos has been exclusively commissioned by AZ Metal’s shareholders to seek out strategic partners wishing to support the company’s next phase of development. Specialising in selective sorting solutions, waste collection and hygiene equipment made in France, Mansio (formerly Groupe M53) announces the acquisition of AZ Métal, an SME renowned for its expertise in the design of mechanically welded assemblies and industrial waste collection containers.

This strategic move strengthens the Group’s industrial know-how and product offering, consolidating its role in the circular economy.

With over 130 years of experience through its long-standing company Rossignol, Mansio has established itself as a leading partner in the hygiene, street furniture and waste management markets.
Following the successful integration of Buton Industries (2022), Lebeau
Following the successful integrations of Buton Industries (2022), Lebeau
Moulages Béton (2023) and MPS Toilettes Automatiques (2024), the acquisition of AZ Métal marks a new decisive step in the Group’s diversification and industrial consolidation.

Carried out with the support of its financial partners, Yotta Capital, Épopée Gestion, SWEN Capital Partners and BNP Paribas Développement, this operation enriches the Group’s expertise and broadens its scope of action.

Founded in 1974 and based in Quévert (Côtes-d’Armor), AZ Métal has developed, under the leadership of Ronan Le Tiec for almost 25 years and with capital support from Sodero since 2022, distinctive expertise in two areas:

AZ Métal, specialising in the manufacture of small and medium-sized series of mechanically welded assemblies, intended
in particular for urban development and industrial equipment,
AZ Environnement, dedicated to the design and development of waste collection containers, with recognised expertise in rotational moulding and a proven ability to co-develop with major players in waste management.

With a modern site, state-of-the-art industrial equipment (welding robot, tube laser, rotational moulding) and a portfolio of innovative patents, AZ Métal brings product diversification to the Group alongside distinctive expertise.

With AZ Métal, Mansio is taking a new step forward in its trajectory: building a leading industrial SME committed to the circular economy and capable of offering comprehensive and competitive solutions in France and internationally for street furniture, hygiene, and waste collection and recovery.

I would like to give special thanks to Clément for his support in the transfer of my business. He handled this transaction with great tact, rigour and professionalism. During these months of working together, a genuine relationship of trust developed, and I particularly appreciated this human connection despite the stress that this type of operation can generate. Clément, Romain, Thierry and all their colleagues are true professionals in their field, whom I would not hesitate to recommend. Ronan Le Tiec, Chairman of AZ Métal

Societex's industrial expertise and excellent knowledge of the sector enabled them to identify Mansio as the best candidate to continue the impressive trajectory of AZ Métal / AZ Environnement. Thank you to Clément Matelot, Thierry Depoux and Romain Allain for the quality of their support. Jean-Claude Cobat, Sodero Gestion

Thierry Depoux