STIF, the explosion protection specialist
Founded in 1984, the STIF Group is a French industrial player recognized for its expertise in the design, manufacture and marketing of innovative industrial equipment intended for niche markets.
Historically positioned in handling equipment for bulk products — such as elevator buckets, lifting slings and compression fittings — the family group has, over the years, diversified its activities.
For about ten years, STIF has established itself as a major player in passive protection against the risks of industrial dust explosions , and since 2022, in the protection of battery energy storage systems (BESS) .
Today, the Group has more than 350 employees and continues its international development thanks to two strategic acquisitions:
- STUVEX , a Belgian company specializing in active explosion prevention and suppression systems ;
- BOSS Products , its long-standing American partner , is an expert in explosion protection solutions for North American markets.
With these complementary expertise, three factories spread across France, Asia and soon the United States , and globally recognized product ranges , STIF affirms its ambition: to become an international leader in industrial safety and explosion protection solutions , serving a safer and more sustainable , closely linked to the growth of the renewable energy .
A word from the President
[1] BESS: Battery Energy Storage System
[2] Source: McKinsey – August 2023
Jose Burgos
Chairman and CEO of STIF











STIF,
leading French manufacturer of components for handling bulk products.
A family adventure that began more than 40 years ago
Jose Burgos
President and CEO
- 25 years in the Group
- Commercial and operational management
- International development and product/market diversification
Manuel Burgos
Founder, Deputy Managing Director
- Strategic vision
- technical expertise
- Oversight of investments & product innovation
- French family-owned industrial SME created in 1984
• 400 people
• Burgos family capital 51%
- 2024 revenue: €61.2M, 87% of which is generated outside France
- Revenue target for 2030: €200 million
- Ebitda 2024: €15.7M (25.6%)
- Still financially profitable
- A modern, robotic production facility spread across Europe and Asia
• Own products & niche markets
• High-volume production
- Global co-leader
• Products listed and sold in over 80 countries
• New exponential market in renewable energies ( Battery Energy Storage System )
STIF around the world
- Products sold in more than 80 countries
- A sales organization that prioritizes customer proximity
- A sales network comprised of 30 partner distributors
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): A new market experiencing exponential growth
A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a technology that uses rechargeable batteries to store intermittent electricity produced by solar or wind farms and release it as needed. BESS plays a key role in storing electricity generated by renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. BESS also enables better management of electrical grids, particularly in the context of renewable energy integration, grid stabilization, and demand management. BESS can store surplus electricity produced during periods of low demand or high renewable energy production. Later, during periods of high demand or low renewable energy availability, the stored energy can be discharged into the grid to help meet electricity demand or stabilize the power supply.
BESS (Bio-Electric System) devices can experience thermal runaway, leading to explosions and fires. STIF's explosion protection equipment, under the Vigilex Energy brand, prevents the spread of explosions and fires.