This report analyses the market for both light and heavy compaction equipment in France. It covers all sectors of the compaction market from the small hand-guided or walk-behind vibratory plates, to the heavy self-propelled ride on vibratory rollers for soil or asphalt compaction. The findings presented in this report are based on information obtained by Off-Highway Research during an interview programme undertaken in Spring 2021, which included all suppliers.

The terms commonly used in this report for the types of light and heavy compaction equipment need to be explained.