Since 1962, Rousseau, located north of Lyon, has been a pioneer in mechanised vegetation management, always striving for excellence. Committed to maintaining a high level of excellence, the company is constantly developing. In 2004, its integration into the Alamo Group strengthened its global leadership.

With its own design office and 16,000 m² factory, Rousseau ensures autonomy and quality, supported by a dedicated team ready to listen to its customers. With a growing international presence, Rousseau continues to innovate, notably with its E-TP Arm Mowers, combining electrical technology and environmental commitment, in a spirit of improvement, continuous development and the quest for excellence.

1962:Rousseau invented the first arm mower with a rotor and mechanical drivetrain.
1970:Rousseau launched Castor, the first long-range arm mower with a telescopic boom.
1980s:Rousseau continued to develop in the roadside maintenance market with the launch of the Mangouste.
1990s:Advent of the Fulgor range, created to meet the heavy-duty requirements of agricultural contractors, public works fleets and motorway companies. SIMA Innovation Award for Visiotronic controls.
2000s:Launch of the Arthéa, Tinéa, Théa and Agora ranges.
Optimisation of driving comfort with the integration of control interactivity (SPLC control) and top of the range options.
2010s:Advent of a new generation of arm mowers, Kastor and Altéa, with their original design and unique manufacturing concept, the use of hot rolling.
2017 E Range: Introduction of the first electrical drive E-Kondor
2018 Expanding the E Range: Launch of the E-THENOR and E-FULGOR equipped with an electrically driven rotor
2023: Introduction of the renewed Rousseau branding

Facts and Figures:

More than 75,000 machines since 1962
Turnover €20,000,000
130 staff
Covered facilities of 16,000 m² in Lyon
One engineering department
Four regional managers and four itinerant technical inspectors
One Rousseau training department
A network of 150 distributors
1000 tonnes of steel used each year
30,000 referenced parts

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