Industrial Thermal Insulation & Access Solutions

A longstanding expertise serving industrial and nuclear environments.

Founded in 1951 by Léon Ouvaroff, OUVAROFF has over 70 years of recognized experience in industrial thermal insulation, scaffolding assembly, and containment solutions.

A key player in France and internationally, OUVAROFF supports the most demanding companies across the industrial, nuclear, and construction sectors, delivering projects with high technical, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Backed by the NUVIA Group, OUVAROFF now combines the strength and synergies of a leading group with its historical expertise, strong technical culture, and solid field presence.

Recognized and Certified Expertise

OUVAROFF relies on an integrated management system covering all Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental (QSHE) requirements, particularly suited to operations in nuclear and sensitive industrial environments.

The numerous certifications, qualifications, accreditations, and labels obtained demonstrate:

  • The company’s reliability

  • Its mastery of processes

  • Strict compliance with safety and environmental standards

  • The competence and qualifications of its teams

OUVAROFF’s QSHE policy is reflected in the daily monitoring of employees, regular training, and constant vigilance, ensuring safe, sustainable services that meet client expectations.

Our expertise

Industrial Thermal Insulation – Lagging

OUVAROFF is a leading player in industrial thermal insulation, supporting energy performance and the durability of installations.

Its teams operate on all types of industrial equipment and processes:

  • Piping networks (liquids and gases),
  • Tanks, vessels, and storage units,
  • Boilers and industrial furnaces,
  • Columns, stacks, and high-temperature equipment.

Services include:

  • Technical studies,
  • Prefabrication of lagging (single-layer, double-layer, or encapsulated systems),
  • Installation and removal of insulation,
  • Supply of suitable insulating materials and components.
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Scaffolding & Access Solutions

OUVAROFF designs and implements a wide range of safe access solutions, whether combined with insulation services or delivered independently:

  • Fixed and multidirectional scaffolding (Layher systems),
  • Rack-supported scaffolding,
  • Access towers,
  • Protective canopies,
  • Shoring systems,
  • Aerial work platforms.

Thanks to its specialized engineering offices, OUVAROFF develops tailor-made solutions adapted to the technical, geometrical, and environmental constraints of each site.

Shrink Wrap Containment

OUVAROFF deploys temporary containment solutions using heat-shrink films, addressing safety, area protection, and risk control requirements.

These services are implemented in both industrial and construction environments, particularly for:

  • Asbestos removal operations,
  • Protection of sensitive areas,
  • Work in constrained environments.
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Our Areas of Expertise

Historically established in the chemical industry (notably on the Roussillon platform), OUVAROFF now operates across a wide range of sectors:

  • Chemicals and petrochemicals,
  • Pharmaceutical industry,
  • Waste-to-energy (incineration),
  • Food processing,
  • Energy,
  • Pulp and paper,
  • Heating and air conditioning (HVAC),
  • Engineering,
  • Roadworks and asphalt plants,
  • Export projects.

Objective: eliminate energy losses and ensure the safety of installations.

Present in the nuclear sector since the 1980s, OUVAROFF supports major industry players, including EDF and the CEA, in:

  • Multi-year maintenance contracts,
  • Outage operations,
  • New-build projects,
  • Major refurbishment programs (Grand Carénage),
  • Overhauls and replacement of large components.

OUVAROFF’s nuclear offering is based on full control of safety, security, and radiation protection requirements, from engineering studies through to on-site execution.

OUVAROFF also operates in the construction sector, particularly for services such as:

  • Scaffolding assembly,
  • Area containment,
  • Site safety and securing.

Its teams work on:

  • Historic monuments,
  • Façade renovation,
  • Structural works,
  • Roofing and cladding,
  • Asbestos removal projects,
  • Shrink wrap systems for façades.

A Human and Collective Journey

A company with a strong family heritage, OUVAROFF is built on human values, a lasting local presence, and a dynamic of continuous growth.

The protection of its teams, the transmission of know-how, and the quality of close relationships are at the heart of the company’s vision.

Our teams

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Join OUVAROFF

Joining OUVAROFF means contributing to the deployment of energy efficiency and access solutions for industry, within a demanding, technical, and meaningful environment.

OUVAROFF is recruiting:

  • Interns
  • Apprentices (work-study students)
  • Recent graduates
  • Experienced managers

Employees benefit from real career development opportunities, both within the company and the NUVIA Group, in technical, diverse, and non-offshorable roles.

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