Rapido Group
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| Company type | Private Company |
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| Industry | Motorhome Company |
| Founded | 1961 in Châtillon-sur-Colmont, France |
| Founder | Constant Rousseau |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | International |
Key people |
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| Products | Motorhomes and Camping Van Conversion |
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| Website | corporate-rapido |
The Rapido Group is a French enterprise specializing in the manufacture of motorhomes, headquartered in Mayenne, France. The group encompasses a variety of motorhome and camper van labels such as Rapido RVs, Campérêve, Dreamer, Fleurette, Florium, Giottiline, Itineo, Rapidhome, Westfalia, Roadtrek, Stylevan, and Wild’Ax.
History
Originating in 1948 through the efforts of cabinetmaker Constant Rousseau in Châtillon-sur-Colmont, France, the company began with a focus on woodworking before entering the camping industry with the introduction of a folding caravan trailer named Rapido in 1961. The production facility was moved to Mayenne in 1975. Leadership expanded with Pierre Rousseau joining the management team, and during the early 1980s, the firm ventured into motorhome manufacturing with the Randonneur 410 model built on a Renault van chassis. By the 1990s, Rapido had begun manufacturing Class A motorhomes. In 2014, Nicolas Rousseau became the head of the company, representing the third generation of family leadership.
The expansion of Rapido Group has been driven by targeted acquisitions and brand development:
- 1961: Launch of Rapido RVs in Mayenne.
- 1993: Purchase of Esterel (now inactive).
- 1998: Formation of Rapidhome mobile homes in Mayenne and additional areas.
- 2005: Acquisition of Fleurette, originally established in Vendée.
- 2006: Creation of Itineo in Mayenne.
- 2008: Procurement of Campérêve, specialists in van and camper conversions.
- 2010: Acquisition of German brand Westfalia.
- 2014: Introduction of the Dreamer line in Mayenne.
- 2016: Acquisition of Italian manufacturer Giottiline (P.L.A.).
- 2017: Purchase of French Stylevan and UK-based Wildax.
- 2019: Expansion into North America through acquisition of Canadian company Roadtrek.
These strategic moves have broadened Rapido’s range across multiple sectors including motorhomes, camper vans, and mobile homes, reinforcing its international expansion objectives.
See also
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- Recreational vehicle manufacturers
- Manufacturing companies established in 1961
- Conglomerate companies of France
- French brands
- French companies established in 1961
- Luxury motor vehicle manufacturers
- Motor vehicle manufacturers of France
- Multinational companies headquartered in France
- Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1961