Lecapitaine recognised once again at SOLUTRANS!
By winning the Silver Award in the Bodybuilders category with its SafeWall by Lecapitaine innovation, the Group confirms its position as a leader in the refrigerated transport sector and reaffirms its commitment to customer-driven innovation.
An innovation designed to simplify multi-temperature transport
SafeWall by Lecapitaine is an innovative partition, adaptable to both LCVs and heavy trucks, designed to make multi-temperature transport management easier — a key challenge for food and pharmaceutical logistics operators. Presented for the first time at this international trade show, this patented mobile partition with an ingenious folding system offers thermal insulation comparable to that of a fixed wall.
Developed for simple and intuitive handling, SafeWall by Lecapitaine unfolds, positions itself and folds back in a single movement. Its ergonomic design follows the user’s natural gestures, ensuring optimal comfort. Its automatic floor-locking system keeps the load securely in place, while remaining easy to unlock.
By combining thermal performance, ease of use and adaptability, SafeWall by Lecapitaine perfectly illustrates Lecapitaine’s ambition to go beyond the standards of refrigerated transport by offering tailor-made, reliable and truly useful solutions for its customers.
A history of award-winning innovations
SafeWall by Lecapitaine is part of a long series of innovations developed by Lecapitaine. Over the years, the company has regularly earned recognition at the SOLUTRANS I-nnovation Awards, demonstrating its continuous ability to innovate. Among the awards received:
- 2017: Bronze Award for EasyAcc'Air, a sectional door opening system that allows a 100% clear loading passage without compromising thermal insulation.
- 2019: Silver Award for RigidLink, a self-supporting structure designed to increase the payload capacity of a refrigerated vehicle while ensuring robustness and reduced weight.
- 2021: “Libner” Special Prize for Urban by Lecapitaine, a refrigerated body designed for urban delivery: optimised payload, energy savings thanks to lighter weight and improved insulation, and enhanced comfort and ergonomics for drivers.
- 2023: Gold Award and “Libner” Special Prize for Recircle Solution, a new range of recyclable refrigerated bodies.
These repeated achievements highlight Lecapitaine’s industrial expertise in innovation — a structured, field-driven approach aimed at continuously advancing the standards of refrigerated transport.
A vision shared across the entire Group
For Petit Forestier Group, this new award once again highlights the strength of its industrial model — built on unique expertise in refrigerated vehicles and on a clear vision: preparing the cold chain of tomorrow.
As Léonard Forestier, CEO of Petit Forestier Group, explains:
“This recognition shines a light on what makes our Group unique: our industrial expertise and our ability to rethink our solutions to support our customers. Behind every innovation are teams whose high standards, know-how and commitment are our greatest strength. Our responsibility is to continue investing in solutions that support our customers and help shape the cold chain of tomorrow.”
SOLUTRANS: a strategic event for refrigerated transport innovation
Each edition of SOLUTRANS provides strong visibility for innovations in the transport and logistics sector.
Being recognised by a professional jury is a key mark of confidence and highlights the truly differentiating value of SafeWall by Lecapitaine.
For customers, this award confirms that SafeWall by Lecapitaine meets strict evaluation criteria: genuine innovation, operational performance, and relevance in real-world use.
Lecapitaine also took advantage of the event to present its new range of refrigerated vans, Intencity by Lecapitaine, produced in its new assembly workshop. To learn more, click here.
In conclusion: an innovation marking another milestone
This Silver Award at the SOLUTRANS I-nnovation Awards is both a recognition and an encouragement — to continue developing refrigerated solutions that are ever more efficient, ergonomic and responsible.
About Lecapitaine
A subsidiary of Petit Forestier Group, Lecapitaine specialises in the manufacture of refrigerated vehicle bodies and designs both standard and tailor-made products, from light commercial vehicles to heavy trucks. Its 80 years of experience and passion for high-quality workmanship form the foundation of its expertise and enable the company to meet the highest national and European standards in the refrigerated bodybuilding industry.
Equipped for industrial-scale production and fitted with state-of-the-art manufacturing tools, Lecapitaine maintains full control over every stage of the process, from design to final delivery. Today, its production capacity can reach up to 8,000 bodies per year.
ABOUT PETIT FORESTIER GROUP
A family business for over 118 years, Petit Forestier Group is driven by passionate men and women who share a common mission: ‘Enhancing quality of life through innovative cold chain solutions”. Present in 24 countries, the Group mobilises 5,900 talents every day in the service of refrigeration. Through its activities, Petit Forestier Group ensures the preservation of foodstuffs, medical products and any other goods whose quality and durability depend on the cold chain.
Its expertise in refrigeration covers the entire chain, focusing on the rental of products and services (vehicles, furniture and containers) and ranging from the design and assembly of refrigerated boxes on vehicles to the resale and recycling of spare parts.
Close to its customers, the Group encourages team spirit and agility, creating a favourable environment where each job has a meaning, to enhance the quality of life through innovative cold chain solutions.