A well-known player in the construction industry in the South-East, Figuière Transports, a family business established in Rognac for over 40 years, has just taken a new step in its energy transition. With the installation of a first high-power charging station designed by Chargepoly, a regional specialist in electric heavy goods vehicle charging, the company is accelerating the electrification of its fleet.
Historically focused on agriculture, Figuière has evolved over the decades to become a reference in complex public works: development of sensitive sites, rehabilitation, demolition, but also major infrastructure projects throughout the PACA region. The company works for clients such as SNCF, the Autonomous Port of Marseille, and the City of Martigues.
“We want to show that it is possible to reconcile industrial activity with a concrete reduction in emissions. By electrifying our fleet, we gain in performance while meeting the increasingly stringent environmental requirements on construction sites,” explains Cyril Podsiadlo, Operations and Workshop Manager at Figuière Transports.
-44% CO₂ Target by 2030
Already committed for several years to an ambitious CSR policy, the company has reduced its CO₂ emissions from its activities by 21%. Its new objective: to reach -44% in the medium term, by investing heavily in lower-emission equipment. A plan of 5 million euros is dedicated to this transformation.
First tangible result: a 46-tonne electric truck now operates daily between Montfort and Manosque, thanks to optimised overnight charging and rapid 200 kW charging at midday, without impacting operations.
“We chose Chargepoly for the quality of their support and their ability to offer an evolving solution, designed for field use. The fact that they produce in France, nearby, is a real plus. And above all, we felt a real desire to build a relationship of trust in the long term,” emphasises Julien Figuière, President of Figuière Transports.
A “Made in Sud” Station
Designed and installed by Chargepoly, whose headquarters are based in Aix-en-Provence, the station is based on an evolutive satellite architecture: it allows the charging capacity to be increased over time, without major additional infrastructure costs. The equipment is manufactured locally, in partnership with Watt & Well, an engineering company based in Pertuis.
“This project illustrates our ‘fleet-centric’ approach: we adapt the charging to the client’s logistical constraints, with a turnkey service, from the Advenir subsidy application to commissioning on site,” explains Clément Dagnaux, Commercial Development Director France and Southern Europe at Chargepoly.
Technical Support That Makes the Difference
In a sector like Public Works, where available technical teams are rare and in high demand, the ability to intervene quickly on site is crucial. Chargepoly convinced Figuière thanks to its technical support available 24/7, a rare commitment in this environment.
“It is this level of responsiveness, but also the support in training our teams to be able to intervene ourselves on small anomalies, that really made the difference. They don’t just install a charging point, they make sure we are autonomous, operational and confident,” adds Cyril Podsiadlo.
Chargepoly also assisted Figuière in completing the Advenir subsidy application file, in conjunction with Avere-France. Key administrative and technical support that enabled the company to obtain the grant within optimal timeframes.
About Figuière Transports
A family business founded in the 1980s and based in Rognac (13), Figuière is today a key player in Public Works in the South-East. It operates more than 60 trucks, 40 trailers, 90 construction machines and a hundred light vehicles, spread over six quarries and three concrete plants.
About Chargepoly
Over the last few years, Chargepoly has established itself as a trusted partner for the electrification of heavy goods and commercial vehicle fleets. The company designs, develops and operates high-performance recharging infrastructures and services specially tailored to the needs of the logistics and transport industries. Chargepoly currently employs 50 people and operates in Western Europe (head office in Aix-en-Provence, France), the United Kingdom (London) and North America, with offices in the United States (Seattle) and Canada (Quebec). The company works closely with heavy vehicle manufacturers and installs public and private stations for fleet operators, logistics providers and shippers. Thanks to its in-house design and proprietary technology, Chargepoly offers its customers reliable, intelligent and scalable recharging solutions. Its innovative software platform, Lucie, simplifies fleet management, optimises operating costs and facilitates decision-making. Chargepoly stations stand out for their performance and longevity, with high-quality components and a design focused on reparability and interoperability. Chargepoly also offers flexible financing solutions, enabling its customers to optimise their investment and land development. Its ‘fabless’ business model – with no production plant of its own – gives it great agility: the company can adapt its supply chain according to its customers’ needs, while guaranteeing controlled technical support and reduced environmental impact. Chargepoly’s main shareholders are industrialists committed to the energy transition, in particular Fidève Groupe, a historic investor and recognised player in the electrical engineering and mechanical engineering industry for over 50 years.
FRENCH PRESS CONTACT
Célia Lopez – Europe Communications Director
P. +33 6 79 12 06 74 – M. celia.lopez@chargepoly.com
