Entre – Prise UK limited

Prospect

Target status: x

Upload date: 03/06/2019

Last updated on: 22/12/2020

Who are the important people in the company?

• Abeo Sa
Correspondence address: 6 Rue Benjamin Franklin-Bp10, Rioz, France, 70190
Legal form: Public Limited Company
Place registered: France
Registration number: 37913752400045
Nature of control: Ownership of shares – 75% or more
Incorporated in: France

• BOOTHROYD, Colin – Director
Correspondence address: 1 Jackson Place, Sutton In Craven, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7BS
Date of birth: February 1957
Nationality: British
Country of residence: England

• NICHOLS, James Robert – Operations Director
Correspondence address: 14 Dotcliffe Road, Kelbrook, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6TN
Date of birth: May 1976
Nationality: British
Country of residence: United Kingdom
Occupation: Operations Director

What is the structure of the company?

• Ultimate Parent Company
The company is a 100% subsidiary of Entre- Prises SAS Le Trouvet , a company registered in France. The ultimate holding company is ABEO S.A. , a company registered in France . The address from which group financial statements can be obtained is : Greffe du Tribunal de Commerce de Vesoul – Gray 20 , rue Didon – 70000 VESOUL- FRANCE

• Statement of Capital (Share Capital)
Class of Shares: ORDINARY
Currency: GBP
Number Allotted: 100
Aggregate nominal value: 100
Amount paid per share: 1
Amount unpaid per share: 0

• Statement of Capital (Total)
Currency: GBP
Number Allotted: 100
Aggregate nominal value: 100

• Full Details of Shareholders

Shareholding 1: 100 ORDINARY shares held as at the date of this return
Name: ENTRE-PRISES SAS LE TOUVET

2019 Company Review:
• Headquarters at Saint Vincent de Mercuze, France
• 7 sales subsidiaries: France, England, Germany, United States, China, Spain (Top30) and Norway
• 5 production sites: Spain (ISO9001 certified), England, China, New Zealand and the United States
• A distributor network in more than 30 countries
• Company’s investments include the subsidiary, Clip’n Climb Plymouth Limited

What is the prospect’s strategy and ambitions?

Strategy

• The principal activity of the group in the year under review (2018) was that of the construction of the design and manufacture of the climbing structures, as well as the running of a climbing centre in Plymouth.
• As a partner to the IFSC (International Federation of Sport Climbing), EP is committed to playing an active role in developing climbing for all and has been the proud exclusive provider of the very first Olympic climbing Walls at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires 2018.
• Partnering many national federations: BMC, BCA, FEDME, CMA, USA Climbing
• 2015 Acquisition of 50 % of the New Zealand company Clip ’n Climb International
• 2016 Monkey Space: a modular, innovative training concept

Ambitions

• To bring climbing and its core values to everyone by designing, building and ensuring successful climbing walls.
• Create a long term successful climbing wall that will allow their customers to achieve their business and community objectives.

Who are the prospect's customers?

• Sports Associations and Clubs
• Sports Federations
• Private Climbing Facilities
• Leisure Centres
• International Competitions for climbing walls
• Athletes and health professionals
• Schools ( sports facilities )
• Town and local authorities
• Private businesses and Individuals
• Froelich Engineers company
• Walla Walla University

International references:

• United States: Movement Denver Climbing+Fitness, Nike World Campus, CommRow Reno
• Europe: Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, 2014 Gijon World Championships, Rocspot Lausanne
• England: The Boardroom, Ice Factor, Clip ‘n Climb Exeter
• Asia: National University of Singapore NUS, Racquet Club Bangkok, Dreamplay

Case Study

Customer Reviews

“We recently had the privilege of collaborating with Entre-Prises Climbing Walls to install a new climbing wall at Walla Walla University—where four of our engineers earned their degrees! Climbing walls like these are always a rewarding project to work on, especially when they give us a chance to give back to the places that helped shape us.”

– Froelich Engineers, 2019

What does the prospect consider important for its customers?

• Using long-lasting and hard-wearing, yet comfortable textures on their climbing surfaces, assembled with precision
• All design and installation processes are carried out in strict accordance with current safety standards
• High degree of flexibility and versatility so that all types of routes can be set and updated
• Diversity and originality are also key factors in attracting large numbers of climbers

Who are the prospect's staff?

The average number of employees during 2019, was 61 (2018: 90 / 2017: 54).

Retirement benefits: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Employee Reviews on Glassdoor

Pros
• Products and activity are interesting
• They will allow you to take time off with no pay because they don’t offer more than a week vacation per year.

Cons
• In the middle of nowhere
• Lack of leadership all the way down to middle management. Closed door policy on not being allowed to discuss problems or solutions with a GM. Lack of employee engagement with departments’ directors.
• Paid by the hour and pay was minimal. Job started very early in morning which was a con, but it did allow us to have fridays off

What are the prospect’s unique selling points (USPs)?

Pioneer in the climbing wall industry, designing, manufacturing and installing bespoke solutions for the sport of climbing throughout the world.
As a multi-specialist, EP is active in a variety of markets, including local authorities, clubs and federations, professional groups and private investors
Providing customisable services available include artificial climbing structures, holds and accessories together with maintenance, training and route-setting services
Official partner to the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC)
Providing products of high quality – produced on an ISO9001- certified site, and have limited environmental impact through the use of FSC- certified wood panels
Their team consists of highly qualified manufacturers and installers, trained in safety inspections
All design and installation processes are carried out in strict accordance with current safety standards EN 12572
Giving comprehensive support for customers with their projects