Specialised in the design and production of grandstands and stage equipment for over 30 years, Husson International creates custom-built infrastructure for sports, entertainment, and cultural venues.
Trusted by more than 1,500 project managers and contractors worldwide, the company applies its expertise to demanding projects by offering innovative fixed or telescopic grandstands.
From planning to installation, every stage is fully carried out and manufactured in France.
The Grandstand Division, supported by a dedicated design office, oversees the design, production, and installation of Husson grandstands. It also benefits from valuable synergies with the Play, Sport, and Urban Furniture departments, as well as the creative input of the Design Studio, all based at the company’s headquarters in Lapoutroie, France.
Over 50 years of expertise in the design, manufacturing, and installation of grandstands.
Proven experience in spectator facilities, with more than 1,500 grandstand installations worldwide.
A team of 105 highly skilled professionals.
A turnkey service: technical advisors close to clients and architects, design offices equipped with powerful 3D CAD and calculation tools, custom manufacturing, and dedicated, specialized assembly teams.
State-of-the-art production facilities, concentrated in two plants in Alsace, at the heart of Europe, with a total covered area of over 20,000 m².
Products compliant with NF EN 13200 standards.
“Qualisport” certification for all three grandstand types: fixed, demountable, and telescopic.
Since Antiquity, the tiered seating of circuses and theatres has been carefully designed—using precise calculations—to ensure optimal visibility and acoustics for spectators. Today, while comfort remains essential during sporting or cultural events, safety has become a major concern as well.
In this dual context, the aim of this Guide is to facilitate the safe manufacture, assembly, disassembly, inspection, and use of metal-structured grandstands—fixed, demountable, or telescopic—intended for public use, excluding those constructed from concrete.
It reflects the field experience acquired by professionals over recent years, brought together under the FIFAS (French Federation of Sports and Leisure Industries), now part of UNION Sport & Cycle.
This guide is primarily intended for owners and managers of metal grandstands, whether fixed, demountable, or telescopic, and aims to gather the most comprehensive technical information, drawn mainly from regulations, standards, and best practices.
It also seeks to provide a common reference framework for all stakeholders involved in the use, installation, and safety inspection of such structures—ensuring shared understanding and compliance.
