France Elévateur secures major European telecom fleet renewal contract for nearly 200 aerial work platforms

March 04, 2026 – France Elévateur, part of Time Manufacturing Company (TMC), has secured a major contract with a leading European telecommunications operator for the renewal of its aerial work platform fleet. The agreement, covering nearly 200 units, reinforces the Group’s strategic leadership in Europe and highlights the growing confidence placed in its industrial strength, product portfolio, and service infrastructure.

 At a time when the European access platform market is undergoing significant transformation, this large-scale contract underlines the technological strenghts, operational robustness, and long-term vision of France Elévateur within TMC. With the largest service network in Europe and one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry, the Group continues to consolidate its position across key infrastructure sectors.

France: a flagship national deployment within a European framework

As part of this European agreement, nearly 200 aerial work platforms will be deployed in France to support intensive telecom field operations nationwide.

The selected units are based on France Elévateur’s flagship models, recognized for:

• Operational reliability
• High safety standards
• Versatility for telecom applications
• Ease of maintenance and optimized lifecycle costs

These features are critical for telecom operators managing large-scale, time-sensitive network infrastructure.

The largest service network in Europe

France Elévateur operates within the European ecosystem of TMC, alongside Versalift and Ruthmann, forming one of the most comprehensive aerial platform organizations in the market.

Across Europe, the Group operates 32 service stations, representing the largest dedicated after-sales service network in the industry. This footprint ensures:

• Strong regional proximity
• Rapid technical response
• Cross-border fleet support capabilities
• Long-term lifecycle management

In France specifically, France Elévateur relies on 12 strategically located service branches, guaranteeing:

• Customer proximity (within 200 km or less than two hours nationwide)
• Fast and efficient technical intervention
• Continuous support throughout the equipment lifecycle

This combination of European scale and local density provides customers with both security and responsiveness.

A strong and reliable partner in a changing market environment

The European aerial work platform sector is currently experiencing structural shifts and consolidation. In this environment, customers increasingly prioritize financial solidity, industrial capacity, supply chain reliability, and service continuity.

France Elévateur is fully positioned to support fleet operators seeking:

• Operational continuity
• Technical and engineering expertise
• A stable, long-term industrial partner
• Strong local presence backed by European scale

This major fleet renewal further reinforces France Elévateur’s ambition to remain a leading European reference in aerial work platforms — combining industrial performance, financial strength, and the largest service infrastructure in France.

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About France Elévateur

Since 1984, France Elévateur has been a French leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lifting solutions for working at height. With an ongoing commitment to innovation and quality for over 40 years, the company offers a comprehensive range of aerial work platforms to meet a variety of needs.

Backed by the largest after-sales service network in France, with 12 dedicated agencies nationwide, France Elévateur ensures proximity, responsiveness and long-term support for its customers.

In 2022, France Elévateur joined the Time Manufacturing Company group, enabling it to expand its range of solutions to European and global markets.

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About TIME Manufacturing Company

Time Manufacturing Company (TMC) is a global manufacturer of vehicle-mounted aerial lifts and specialty equipment for fleet-supported industries. Through Versalift, France Elévateur, Movex, Ruthmann, BrandFX and Aspen Aerials, the group provides truck mounted platforms, crawler mounted platforms and other specialized solutions. Serving over 100 countries, Time Manufacturing employs more than 2,400 employees worldwide, including approximately 1,300 employees in Europe.

Contact:

OTT Cynthia

Marketing manager

ott.c@france-elevateur.fr

+33 (0) 7 61 57 46 73