The Tahe Outdoors France Group has today formally petitioned the Commercial Court of Vannes (Tribunal de Commerce de Vannes) for the opening of judicial reorganization proceedings (redressement judiciaire) under French law, a court-supervised procedure that allows the company to continue trading while a structured sale process is conducted under judicial oversight.
This voluntary step is designed to safeguard jobs while initiating a formal process to identify potential buyers. The objective is to transition the company to new shareholders who can support the growth and diversification strategy within the watersports sector and beyond.
Founded in 1979, the Group is a European leader in watersports with a global footprint and strong underlying assets. It operates through its two flagship brands, TAHE and SIC Maui, a distribution network spanning more than 90 countries, and its own direct sales channels. Its manufacturing facility in Vannes is equipped with advanced production technologies, including thermoforming, EPS moulding, and extrusion. This integrated technical and technological expertise, unique at a European scale, represents a compelling industrial asset for any prospective acquirer.
This voluntary proceeding is above all intended to organize the transfer of the business under the best possible conditions. The sale process is already underway under the supervision of the court-appointed judicial administrator AJIRE, represented by Maître MERLY. This step is designed to secure all ongoing operations, honor commitments to customers, and prepare a swift transition to new ownership that will guarantee the long-term continuity of the business.
Management is fully committed to preserving jobs, expertise, and the French industrial excellence for more than 45 years.
For more information about the Group: taheoutdoors.com
Note for international readers:
French judicial reorganization proceedings (redressement judiciaire) are a court-supervised insolvency procedure under French law. While broadly referenced in the US context as comparable to Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code, in that they allow continued trading under court protection, the present proceedings are more precisely structured as a court-supervised asset sale to a third-party acquirer. In US terms, this is closest to a Section 363 sale process; in UK terms, it is comparable to an administration with a pre-pack or accelerated sale. The procedure is overseen by a court-appointed administrator and is specifically designed to preserve business continuity and employment through a transfer to new ownership.
Key Figures
- Tahe Outdoors France: Plastics processing specialists since 1979.
- Tahe Outdoors Group 2024 consolidated revenue: €16 million.
- Workforce: 88 employees (66 located in France).
- Vannes production facility: Operates across four core manufacturing processes including heavy gauge thermoforming, calendering extrusion, EPS moulding, and large-format blow extrusion.
- Markets & Activities.
- Watersports: Global leader in kayak, surf, stand-up paddleboard, wingfoil, windsurfing, sailing, and inflatable dinghies under the TAHE and SIC Maui brands.
- Industrial Diversification: Custom solutions for energy, automotive, water treatment, and circular economy sectors.
About TAHE OUTDOORS France
Based in Vannes, France, our teams work every day to develop bespoke solutions, combining deep manufacturing expertise with advanced technology. From thermoforming and extrusion to EPS moulding and injection, our industrial capabilities are in continuous development, designed to meet the most demanding specifications. We deliver quality, agility, and precision.
About the TAHE Brand
For over 40 years, TAHE has shared and passed on a passion for watersports culture across generations. TAHE designs and manufactures in France a wide range of reliable, accessible, and durable nautical products and accessories engineered to deliver endless playtime on the water.
About the SIC MAUI Brand
SIC was born on the island of Maui, Hawai’i, and was founded by renowned shaper and waterman Mark Raaphorst. An uncompromising approach to build quality and attention to detail has established SIC Maui as one of the most respected brands in the market. SIC Maui offers surf, stand-up paddleboard, and wing foil equipment across all conditions and for riders of every level.
