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Pascal Guidetti, an industrial designer and mountain enthusiast, invented a groundbreaking multifunctional locking system for telescopic elements, patented in 2000. Since its launch in 2005, this system has been instrumental in various fields such as sport, medical equipment, leisure, and domestic applications. Guidetti's company, based in the French Alps, has evolved from producing automatic poles to employing a dedicated team and expanding its reach to over 700 French retailers and several international markets. The company aims to reinforce its sales team and explore new concepts in the outdoor, medical, and leisure sectors.
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« Device for locking two telescopic elongated elements » Pascal Guidetti, designer of industrial products and also a mountain lover, applied for a patent in 2000:
Multifonctional locking system SPORT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LEISURE DOMESTIC Exploited since 2005 Exploited since 2010
Located in the French Alps Area Since 2005 The French Guidetti Companyis concepting and producing the first automatic poles
November 2005 Pascal Guidetti produces in his own house and sells his poles alone 70 French retailers
November 2008 OLD FARM PRODUCTION 4 Full time employees 280 French Retailers 3 Foreign country Retailers
January 2010 Relocation in a brand new plant and integration of our plastic supplier 12 Full time employees 700 French Retailers 6 Foreign country Retailers
Our evolution during the last 5 years 2005 2008 2010
PASCAL GUIDETTI R&D Director Production & Quality Manager Accounting Manager Financial Manager 2 Sales Representative France Packaging Manager Export Sales Manager 4 Workshop employees ORGANIZATION CHART
Project Investment as of August 2010;The Guidetti Program for the next 3 years 2013 2012 2011 2010
3 options for development strategies • 1: reinforce the French and Export sales team to obtain 25 distributing countries by 2013. • 2: reinforce the French sales team through new concepts with the existing outdoor activities. • 3: develop our concept in the medical or leisure environment.