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A real, operating manufacturer
Active company · Manufacturer · 1 independent sources
Does it exist and operate now?
- Operating business (registry-listed) (France SIRENE / RNE company register (annuaire-entreprises.data.gouv.fr))proof
Independently confirmed
Trust timeline
- 1997founded (registry / declared)
Not enough dated points to assess consistency yet.
Cross-checks
- Cross-checks appear as independent sources get collected.
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| registry-operating | green | proof ↗ | |
| listed-in-registry | green | proof ↗ |
Check it yourself: Sanctions search (OpenSanctions) ↗ · VAT in EU VIES ↗
Not yet checkable from open public sources in France: A maker, not a middleman · Clean record, no blacklist · No debts or court trouble · Sound people behind it · Reachable and responsive.
Importing from this supplier: what applies
Regulations that commonly apply to shipments in this sector. Not legal advice: verify against the linked official source.
- EU imports of iron, steel and aluminium goods are in the CBAM carbon-border regime: from 1 Jan 2026 importers need CBAM authorisation and must buy certificates. European Commission (CBAM) ↗
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Safe Bets (You can get a refund)
- Credit cards
- PayPal (specifically "Goods and Services")
- Escrow services (where your money is held safely until the goods actually arrive)
- Letter of Credit (best for large, bulk orders)
Red Flags (Your money is gone for good)
- Wire transfers to personal bank accounts
- Crypto
- Western Union or MoneyGram
- Gift cards
The ultimate warning sign: If a supplier refuses cards or escrow and only pushes for non-reversible payment methods, walk away immediately. This is the number one sign of a scam. Either insist on escrow or drop the deal.
Double-check the names: The name on the bank account must perfectly match the officially registered company name. If it doesn't, stop right there.
First-time orders: Always use an independent escrow service for your first order. This ensures the supplier only gets paid after you have the goods in hand.
Company facts
Where is FORSTER based?
FORSTER is based in France.
Is FORSTER a manufacturer or a distributor?
FORSTER is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.
What does FORSTER supply?
FORSTER works across Metals, Steel & Mining.
When was FORSTER founded?
FORSTER was founded in 1997.
What is FORSTER's VAT or tax ID?
FORSTER's VAT number should be FR39413160839. France builds the VAT number from the company's SIREN, so this one is calculated from the state register number rather than read as published. VIES has not confirmed it yet, so check it there for free before contracting.
What are the alternatives to FORSTER?
Buyers comparing FORSTER usually also look at FONDERIE DES CYCLOPES, UGITECH, LAUDE (LAUDE SA), out of 3337 Metals, Steel & Mining suppliers listed in France on this marketplace.
Is FORSTER verified on Hell of a Partner?
Not yet. FORSTER is listed from public sources and has not completed verification. Review the trust signals on this page before you make contact.