Gruau Ambulances showcases ambulances designed with medical transport professionals, perfectly adapted to their needs and manufactured in France with an eco-responsible approach. Discover this range at the Reims Paramedics Congress (September 18 and 19).
Born from the merger of two historic brands, Gifa and Petit, Gruau Ambulances has maintained its position as a key player among ambulance professionals. The Reims convention is an opportunity to discover the brand’s latest innovations through a reinforced and expanded vehicle offering. The range covers all needs and budgets, from essential fittings to custom configurations, with a commitment to quality and reliability guaranteed by the multi-specialist expertise of the Gruau group, the European leader in utility vehicle bodywork.
“Made in France” ambulances as part of a sustainable approach
A family group with 136 years of history, Gruau has, for many years, implemented a sustainable and responsible approach summarized in its commitment to be UTILYTERRE PAR NATURE©. More than a promise, it is a contract that guides all the company’s strategic decisions. Gruau Ambulances is part of this dynamic by respecting ambitious RSS2E (Social, Societal, Economic, and Environmental Responsibility) criteria:
● 100% French Manufacturing for 70 Years: All vehicles intended for healthcare transport are produced at two sites, Tours and Grenoble, employing nearly 150 people. This activity also illustrates Gruau Group’s multi-specialist dimension, involving about fifteen different trades, including decoration, metalwork, electrical systems, polyester, fittings, engineering, and homologation… A strong commitment from Gruau Group to maintain jobs and expertise within the region. Proof, too, that an ambulance manufactured in France can be competitive.
● Regional Revitalization: All subcontracting partners are located near the production sites for a short supply chain. This helps maintain a local value chain, benefiting economic dynamism and regional attractiveness.
● Ecological and recyclable materials: selecting raw materials with low environmental impact is part of the specifications for transformations. As is their recyclability, with a view to waste reduction. To measure the progress made, Gruau Ambulances has implemented a monitoring indicator for the recyclability rate of transformations. For example, the new Ford Transit First shows 91.7% recyclability, an 8% increase compared to the previous fitting.
A range designed with professionals to meet all their needs
Developed with ambulance professionals, the wide range of Gruau Ambulances is structured into three levels:
● The First Range: The Essential Ambulance at a Controlled Cost
The power of a large multi-specialist group like Gruau allows for combining quality, reliability, and a controlled budget. The First layout is designed to be ingenious for professional efficiency and bright for patient comfort.
● The Optimum Range: The Configurable Ambulance
A wide catalog of options allows for optimizing the layout’s ergonomics according to individual preferences. The optimized workspace translates into daily productivity gains for professionals.
⇨ To discover at the stand: the new Ford Transit and the 100% electric Renault Trafic.
● The Privilege range: the premium custom ambulance
The ultimate ambulance with countless customization possibilities. Colors, material choices, finishes… nothing has been left to chance to allow professionals to offer premium services. ⇨ To discover at the stand: the new Renault Master
The solutions offered by Gruau Ambulances are constantly evolving, following the principle of continuous improvement dear to the Laval-based group, thanks to the collection of field experience feedback and suggestions from user clients.
An offering enriched with Light Medical Vehicles (VSL)
Covering all medical transport needs also means expanding the catalog of transformations. Gruau Ambulances thus extends its field of expertise with an unprecedented range of Light Medical Vehicles (VSL), designed with the same demand for quality and reliability appreciated by professionals in ambulances. Designed for professional seated transport, these VSLs based on Renault and Dacia cover all market needs in terms of practicality and efficiency. Professionals can thus choose the vehicle that best suits them in terms of bodywork (SUV, sedan, station wagon, leisure activity vehicle), engine (hybrid, LPG, 100% electric), and transport capacity (up to 7 seats). Thanks to the multi-specialist expertise of the manufacturer – Gruau Group – Press Release – September 17, 2025, in Laval (53) page 4 bodybuilder, Gruau Ambulances also offers a VSL equipped with a TPMR (Transport of Persons with Reduced Mobility) transformation, illustrating the Gruau group’s commitment to inclusion and mobility for all.
360° services to secure activity
Creating the conditions for professionals to fully dedicate themselves to their profession is part of Gruau’s purpose. To this end, the group complements its vehicle catalog with a set of services aimed at alleviating the constraints faced by its clients:
● Support for trade-in, acquisition, or renewal: Gruau Ambulances commits to an estimated trade-in value, to ensure a smooth transition, and offers financing options for the new vehicle (short-term rental, leasing, or long-term rental with maintenance).
● Personalized follow-up: as each professional’s situation is specific, Gruau’s teams develop proposals on a case-by-case basis and commit to responding within 24 hours.
● National network for maintenance and repair: the service point network covers the entire territory to ensure, locally, all after-sales operations. To limit the impact on activity, the group ensures parts availability and offers a business continuity solution (free loan or rental) in case of immobilization.
● Short-term rental and used vehicles: in case of vehicle immobilization or temporary need, Gruau Ambulances provides a short-term rental system. A fast, flexible solution, with rents adapted to each situation. To facilitate the acquisition of a medical vehicle, which requires a significant financial effort when new, an offer of used ambulances is also deployed, with revised and guaranteed vehicles.
Thanks to its wide range and service offering, Gruau Ambulances positions itself as a privileged partner in medical transport. Aware of the challenges ahead, particularly with the healthcare system reform in preparation, the brand is already ready to support ambulance professionals in this phase of profound transformation expected in the coming months.
“Being UTILY-TERRE PAR NATURE means, for our group, doing everything possible to leave a positive footprint on society. The expertise of Gruau Ambulances, inherited from the rich experience of Gifa and Petit, contributes to this commitment by providing professionals with reliable, efficient, and competitive vehicles. It is our way of “contributing to caring for and saving lives,” or “bringing freedom to Persons with Reduced Mobility.” This is what drives the men and women of our family business every day.”
