1923
Creation of Mathieu, France
Founded by Raymond Mathieu in Toul, the company specialized in the construction of cleaning equipment - including the compact street sweeper.
1950
Launch of the Mistral Sweeper
Created by Mathieu, one of the industry's very first street sweepers hits the market.
1964
Creation of RAVO, The Netherlands
Karel van Raaij joins ILPERA (soon to become RAVO), a manufacturer in specialist cleaning vehicles.
1979
First Compact Street Sweeper
Mathieu launches the first compact street sweeper, specialized in urban cleaning.
1980
Major RAVO Successes
Major worldwide successes from Japan to the USA, from Latin America to Australia.
1993
RAVO Bought by Federal Signal
RAVO is bought by Federal Signal to grow market share in the USA.
1999
Mathieu Joins the FAYAT Group
Mathieu joins the FAYAT Group, the first family-founded French industrial group.
2003
Introduction of the 5 Series
Introduction of the 5 Series, the world's most sold sweeper today with over 10,000 units sold.
2009
RAVO Joins the FAYAT Group
RAVO becomes part of the FAYAT Group
2010
Mathieu Merger with 3D
Merger of the Mathieu and 3D companies to enhance the distribution of sub-compact, compact, mid-size and truck-mounted sweepers in France.
2010
A New Era of Growth
A new era of growth for RAVO: double-digit production growth and expansion seen worldwide.
2014
50 Years of RAVO
50 year anniversary of RAVO and the sale of the 100th RAVO machine in North America.
2018
Mathieu Sweepers in Paris
Over 220 machines operating in the City of Paris, France.
2019
New RAVO Factory & Parts Warehouse
A new Factory facility and Parts Warehouse is opened at RAVO, and the 500th RAVO machine is sold into North America.
2019
RAVO eSeries - the first 100% electric maxi-compact sweeper
RAVO introduces the first 100% electric maxi-compact sweeper into the market.
2023
100 Years of Mathieu
Mathieu celebrates it's 100th anniversary.
2023
Launch of E2
The new generation of compact road sweepers is born. The all-electric E2 sweeper is launched to the market.
2024
60 years young – 60 years strong
RAVO celebrates its birthday. A sweeping success for 60 years.
Looking forward to serving our customers for the next 60.
Looking forward to serving our customers for the next 60.