About the company
Our Heritage: Innovation by Design
1989: A Revolutionary Concept
Almost four decades ago, Etesia made its entry into the world of green spaces with a concept that would change the industry forever. In 1989, we launched the Hydro 100 – the first ride-on mower featuring direct ejection and integrated collection.
This innovation made an immediate impact on the mower market, rapidly becoming the standard-setter. For over 15 years, Etesia held exclusivity on this design. The fact that our main competitors have since adopted equivalent systems is the ultimate testament to how far ahead of the game we were and continue to be.
A Global Success Story
From our origins in Alsace, France, Etesia has grown to acquire an exceptional international dimension. Today, Etesia operates in over 30 countries across five continents.
Despite this global reach, we remain proud of our unique identity. Etesia is the only French manufacturer of ride-on mowers. We operate as a dedicated SME with a workforce of 130, distinct from the enormous multinational corporations that dominate the sector. This agility allows us to maintain a passion for people and technical innovation, placing the wellbeing of individuals and their environment at the heart of everything we do.
The secret behind our success? Lasting values and a passion for people and technical innovation at the service of high-performance machines.
Built for Professionals
Etesia belongs to the OUTILS WOLF group, renowned for fifty years of experience in the world of gardening. We specialise in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of professional equipment for green space maintenance.
We have become a key supplier for local authorities and landscape gardeners throughout Europe. Our reputation is built on four pillars that are synonymous with the Etesia name:
- Ruggedness
- Reliability
- User-friendliness
- Innovation
A Vision of the Future
We do not rest on our laurels. Innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement are the guiding lights of our strategy—proven by our ISO 9001 certification and the receipt of the INPI Innovation Trophy.
To ensure we continue to set the standards for high performance in the green space market, ETESIA and OUTILS WOLF established the Elmar Wolf Research Centre. This facility, named after the founder of the Wolf group, ensures that we remain at the cutting edge of technology, delivering the future of mowing to our customers today.
