A well-established player in the construction industry in South-East France, family-run Figuière Transports, based in Rognac for over 40 years, has taken a major step forward in its energy transition. With the installation of its first high-power charging station, designed by Chargepoly, a regional specialist in charging solutions for electric lorries, the company is accelerating the electrification of its fleet.
From agriculture to major infrastructure projects
Originally focused on agriculture, Figuière has evolved over the decades into a trusted partner for complex public works: sensitive site redevelopment, rehabilitation, demolition, and large-scale infrastructure projects across the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. Its clients include SNCF, the Port of Marseille, and the City of Martigues.
“We want to prove that industrial activity can go hand in hand with a genuine reduction in emissions. By electrifying our fleet, we gain in performance while meeting the increasingly strict environmental requirements on construction sites,” explains Cyril Podsiadlo, Operations & Workshop Manager at Figuière Transports.
Targeting –44% CO₂ by 2030
Already engaged for several years in an ambitious CSR strategy, the company has cut its CO₂ emissions by 21%. Its new target is a 44% reduction by 2030, supported by a €5 million investment plan in low-emission equipment.
The first achievement is a 46-tonne electric lorry now operating daily between Montfort and Manosque. It charges overnight at depot and benefits from a 200 kW fast-charge at midday, ensuring zero impact on operations.
A partnership built on trust
“We chose Chargepoly for the quality of their support and their ability to deliver a scalable solution designed for real-world use. The fact they manufacture locally, in France, is a real advantage. Above all, we felt a genuine commitment to building a long-term relationship of trust,” adds Julien Figuière, President of Figuière Transports.
A charging station “Made in the South”
The new station was designed and installed by Chargepoly, headquartered in Aix-en-Provence. It is based on a scalable satellite architecture, enabling the charging capacity to be upgraded over time without major infrastructure costs. The equipment is manufactured locally in partnership with Watt & Well, an engineering company based in Pertuis.
“This project perfectly illustrates our fleet-centric approach: we adapt charging to the client’s operational constraints, providing a turnkey service from the Advenir subsidy application right through to on-site commissioning,” says Clément Dagnaux, Director of Business Development France & Southern Europe at Chargepoly.
Technical support that makes the difference
In the public works sector, where qualified technical staff are scarce, responsiveness is critical. Chargepoly convinced Figuière with its 24/7 technical support, a rare commitment in this field.
“It’s this level of reactivity, along with the training provided to our own teams so we can handle small fixes ourselves, that really made the difference. They don’t just install a charger; they make sure we’re autonomous, operational, and confident,” says Cyril Podsiadlo.
Chargepoly also supported Figuière in preparing its full Advenir funding application, in collaboration with Avere-France. This administrative and technical assistance proved key to securing the subsidy swiftly.
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