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Country: France

  • Autostar Lighting, a French manufacturer created in 1985 by twenty-three former Star Caravanes employees, specializes in motorhome design.
  • Right from the start, Autostar made its mark with the invention of sandwich panels, used in the manufacture of its products.
  • In 1989, Autostar introduces the first A-Class models equipped with ALDE heaters.
  • in 1997, Autostar introduces the Aryal 80, the first six-wheel truck
  • In 2000, Autostar inaugurates a new factory, reinforcing its position as a generalist in leisure vehicles.
  • In 2001, Autostar becomes a majority shareholder in the Trigano Group
  • To celebrate its 30th anniversary, in 2019 Autostar launches the "30th Edition" special series of its A-Class models, offering superior equipment and comfort.
  • In 2020, the brand introduces the "Prestige Design Edition" range, offering a luxurious experience and a rethought design.
  • Finally, in 2022, Autostar creates a sensation with the launch of "Design Edition" vans, bringing a new aesthetic and functional dimension to leisure vehicles.

News

This factory in Côtes-d'Armor manufactures luxury motorhomes for the whole of Europe | Manufacture of luxury motorhomes in Côtes-d'Armor 17/06/2022

AutoStar plant in Saint-Brandan, Côtes-d'Armor, France

Subsidiary of the Trigano group

Annual production of 1,200 vehicles

Annual sales of 50 million euros

New for 2022: launch of vans

Distribution network: around 45 distributors in France, 25 in Europe

Main export markets: Italy, Belgium, Norway, Denmark and Sweden

Vehicle price range: from €70,000 to €120,000

Top-of-the-range models for Chausson and Challenger also manufactured in Saint-Brandan

Vehicle weight: 3.5 tons

Driving license required: B licence

Company growth: +25% since the start of the COVID-19 crisis

AutoStar workforce: around 200 people, constantly recruiting

In-house training available

Trigano's growth limited despite strong demand for motorhomes 23/11/2021

Sales growth of 34.3% in 2020/2021, reaching 2.934 billion euros.

Sales of 52,637 motorhomes in 2020/2021, compared with 38,929 the previous year.

Growth in the European motorhome market: +28.1% over the season.

Increase in workforce of over 1,000.

Operating income before non-recurring items of 357.9 million euros in 2020/2021, or 12.2% of sales.

Net financial expense of -80.5 million euros.

Consolidated net income of 222.9 million euros, up 59.7%, or 11.56 euros per share.

Capital expenditure of €42.7 million and net cash of €348.4 million.

Full order books for the 2022 season.

Proposed gross dividend of 3.20 euros per ordinary share for the past year. Future restrictions:

Supply difficulties limiting sales growth in the first half of 2021-2022 and possibly beyond.

Production delays of up to 5,000 units in the first half.

Tensions on supplies, in particular rolling base production linked to the worldwide shortage of semiconductors.

Studies mentioning this company

The motorhome market - France

Other companies mentioned:

  • Trigano VDL Groupe
  • Rapido Groupe
  • Pilote Groupe
  • Hymer
  • Fiat Ducato
  • SLC
  • TPL
  • Loisireo Lhoro-Agest
  • CLC Loisirs
  • Idylcar
  • Destinéa
  • Ypo Camp
  • Masters France
  • Yescapa
  • Airva
  • Autostar Trigano
  • Bio habitat - Beneteau
  • Rideau Groupe
  • Notin
  • Perigord Vehicules de Loisirs
  • Rapidhome (Rapido Groupe)
  • Carthago
  • Laika (Erwin Hymer groupe)
  • Roller Team
  • Lastradamobile
  • Hooby caravan
  • Frankia
  • Dethleffs
  • Benimar (Trigano groupe)
  • Mobilvetta (Trigano Groupe)
  • Euramobil (Trigano Groupe)
  • CaravansInternational (Trigano groupe)
  • Font Vendôme (Trigano Groupe)
  • Berger Camping
  • Challenger (Trigano groupe)
  • Chausson Camping Car (Trigano Groupe)
  • Adria Mobil (Trigano Groupe)
  • Campérêve (Rapido Groupe)
  • Dreamer (Rapido Groupe)
  • Itinéo (Rapido groupe)
  • MC Louis (Groupe Trigano)
  • Horizon L'Agence de Loisir
  • Goboony
  • Hunyvers
  • Narbonne Accessoires - Sunroad Equipment
  • Fleurette Constructeur
  • Camping-car Park
The motorhome market - Italy

Other companies mentioned:

  • Camperis
  • Thor Industries
  • Indie Campers
  • Arca Camper
  • Trigano VDL Groupe
  • Roller Team
  • Lastradamobile
  • Benimar (Trigano groupe)
  • Mobilvetta (Trigano Groupe)
  • Euramobil (Trigano Groupe)
  • CaravansInternational (Trigano groupe)
  • MC Louis (Groupe Trigano)
  • Font Vendôme (Trigano Groupe)
  • Adria Mobil (Trigano Groupe)
  • Chausson Camping Car (Trigano Groupe)
  • Challenger (Trigano groupe)
  • Autostar Trigano
  • Itinéo (Rapido groupe)
  • Dreamer (Rapido Groupe)
  • Campérêve (Rapido Groupe)
  • Rapidhome (Rapido Groupe)
  • Rapido Groupe
  • Laika (Erwin Hymer groupe)
  • Hymer
  • Hooby caravan
  • Frankia
  • Dethleffs
  • Carthago
  • Bavaria Camping Cars