Our History

FROM 1920 TO TODAY, WHAT A JOURNEY IT’S BEEN!

From a neighborhood workshop to a state-of-the-art factory.

The days of the small wrought iron workshop seem so far away, when for decades, many local customers came to purchase gates, railings, shutters, and doors. Even then, the MANTION brand was a symbol of quality.

To meet orders from all over France, the main factory was established in 1964 at its current location in Besançon, on Rue Gay Lussac. After numerous developments and expansions, MANTION made the decision in 2011 to streamline the Besançon factory. Between 2011 and 2014, without any drop in service level or interruption of production lines, the site was completely redesigned and transformed.

A successful challenge!

Although a delicate operation, it enabled the MANTION Group to continue its growth. The factory gained 4,500 m² of industrial space while doubling its storage capacity to 10,000 pallets. The streamlining of the Besançon factory optimized production processes and strengthened competitiveness.

Over
100 years
of expertise

1920

Creation of the MANTION company

by Mr. Alexandre MANTION in Besançon (25), France.

1930

MANTION was specialized in decorative ironwork.

1935

Production of sliding door opening-closing systems for the agricultural and later residential building sectors.
In 1935, the first roller mount price list is published.

1949

The company becomes SARL Raymond MANTION & Fils.

1955

First patent filed.

1961

Launch of the Sportub range.

1964

Mr. Verheyde becomes President and majority shareholder.

1964

The company continues to grow and moves near Besançon, to the Trépillot industrial zone (25), which remains its main production site and headquarters.

1965

Mr. Raymond MANTION designs the Tubel range.

1966

First two export clients: Heinr. Betz Söhne in Germany and Redson in the Netherlands.

1981

Launch of the Hercule product line.

1992

Mr. Jean-Pierre Essert is appointed President.

1993

The company begins its international expansion. MANTION acquires German company B&K and sets up in Heiligenhaus (3,000 m²). Becomes MANTION Baubeschläge GmbH in 2002.

2000

Mr. Denis Schnoebelen becomes President.

2001

Acquisition of a second French site: Bourquin Décolletage in Ornans (25), France.

2003

Majority stake acquired in Valcomp in Warsaw, Poland.

2004

New sheet metal line and creation of Formatol.

2005

Opening of MANTION Handling System in Warsaw, Poland.

2006

MANTION obtains ISO 9001 certification.

2008

MANTION expands its expertise: acquisition of Wimove in Genlis (21), France, specialized in building automation.

2009

MANTION obtains ISO 14001 certification.

2012

Building on its success, the Group expands and renovates the Besançon (25) factory, which now exceeds 20,000 m².

2013-2016

Expansion of the Group’s export activities: offices opened in India (2013), Dubai (2014), and Singapore and Mumbai (2015). Then expansion into North America with the creation of MANTION Canada in Quebec in 2016.

2014

I am a description

2019

Arrival of Mr. Martial Devaux as General Manager.

2020

THE GROUP CELEBRATES ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY!

2021

The company Bourquin Décolletage becomes the MANTION Turning Workshop.

2022

Arrival of Mr. Florian CUNIN as General Manager.

2022

Transformation of the sales office in India into the MANTION India subsidiary.

2023

Mr. Florian Cunin is appointed Chairman and CEO of the MANTION Group.

2024

MANTION receives a certificate of issuance of the CSR commitment charter from the UIMM.

Today, MANTION means:
200 employees

with extensive experience,

• the most modern technical resources

spread over more than 28,000 m²

(including 20,500 m² in Besançon),

• a catalog range of over 4,500 items

MANTION is the European specialist in bearing accessories and associated rails for doors and handling systems.

About Us

MANTION, a French sliding systems specialist since 1920, designs and manufactures systems for housing, industry, and material handling, combining innovation, quality, and Made in France know-how.

 

Our solutions

Tailor-made solutions for every project! MANTION offers a wide range of sliding systems suitable for all applications, combining quality, innovation, and personalized support.