CERKIS: over 30 years of expertise in wood fit-out
Founded in 1992 in Brioude, CERKIS has become a benchmark in the manufacture of professional fit-out furniture. A look back at an industrial SME that has made itself indispensable to retail brands.
CERKIS was born in 1992 in Brioude, in the Haute-Loire department, at the heart of Auvergne. From day one, the company has specialized in the design and manufacture of wood fit-out furniture for retail professionals.
Today, CERKIS employs around thirty people across a 3,800 m² production site. The workshop is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery: HOMAG Centateq CNC machining centers, HOLZHER Lumina automatic edge banders, and digital panel saws. This equipment lineup allows us to control the entire manufacturing process: cutting, machining, veneering, finishing, painting, lacquering, and assembly.
Recognized expertise in retail
CERKIS has built its reputation with major retail brands, in France and internationally, across retail, fashion, hospitality and the banking sector. Craftsmanship that travels as far as Switzerland and the Benelux.
The company doesn't just manufacture: it co-designs. Our engineering office works hand in hand with architects and the technical teams of client brands. From plan to on-site installation, CERKIS is a single point of contact across the entire value chain.
Comprehensive craftsmanship
The manufacturing process at CERKIS follows a controlled workflow:
- Co-design with our engineering office, alongside the client
- CNC cutting and machining of panels (melamine, MDF, solid wood)
- Veneering and lamination for high-end finishes
- Painting and lacquering in a dedicated booth
- Assembly and quality control
- Delivery and on-site installation by in-house teams
This integrated workflow, from design to installation, is a decisive advantage in retail, where every day counts when opening a store.
A tenure that speaks for itself
With experienced and stable teams, CERKIS benefits from craft expertise that is passed down. Carpenters, CNC operators, painters, fitters, installers: these precision trades demand experience.
Based in Brioude since its founding, CERKIS is part of the local industrial fabric while serving clients at national and international scale.