Scales acquires Adekma with the support of Fonds France Nucléaire 2, managed by Siparex
Paris, 8th July 2026
Financière de Courcelles advised the shareholders of Scales in connection with the acquisition of Adekma, with the support of Fonds France Nucléaire 2, managed by Siparex.
Founded in 1946 and led by Thierry Costard, Scales is a leading French player in exceptional transport, heavy handling and industrial project logistics. The group operates on complex projects serving critical sectors, notably energy, nuclear, transmission and distribution, as well as motorised power generation. Thanks to its integrated model combining engineering capabilities, operational expertise and a specialised equipment fleet, Scales supports its clients on demanding projects requiring strong technical know-how and proven execution capabilities.
Founded in 2004 by Frédéric Blais and based in Le Mans, Adekma is a specialist in lifting and heavy handling operations, with a strong footprint in Western France. The group operates across all stages of an industrial site’s lifecycle, from construction to transformation, as well as maintenance, renovation, deconstruction and dismantling. Adekma also provides special transport, logistics and storage services, as well as training through its dedicated organisation, LM Formation.
The combination of Scales and Adekma gives rise to a new group generating more than €90m in revenue, with nearly 420 employees, national geographic coverage and a fleet of close to 1,000 machines. The combined group is positioned as a leading French player in complex heavy handling, lifting and transport operations, serving more than 3,500 clients, ranging from major industrial customers to regional SMEs and mid-sized companies.
The investment by Fonds France Nucléaire 2 will support this new phase of development by strengthening the financial resources of the combined group and backing its ambition to develop an integrated offering at national scale. The group notably intends to consolidate its positions with major clients in the energy, nuclear, civil engineering and defence sectors, all of which require highly qualified services.
The combined group, Groupe Scales-Adekma, will be led by Thierry Costard, President and majority shareholder, alongside Alexandre Ferrus for Scales and Julien Nicolet for Adekma.
This transaction illustrates Financière de Courcelles’ ability to support entrepreneurs and shareholders in structuring business combinations, alongside financial investors, in demanding and strategic industrial markets. Financière de Courcelles advised the shareholders of Scales on the fundraising, assistance with the acquisition of Adekma and the structuring of the transaction.
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