La Buvette
La Buvette is a 119-year-old French manufacturer of livestock watering equipment, serving cattle, horse, sheep, goat, and pig farmers through isothermal, electric, solar, and mechanical waterers, plus spare parts, distributed via dealers and direct e-commerce in Europe and worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1906
- HeadquartersTournes, France
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What La Buvette does
La Buvette is a French manufacturer specializing in livestock watering equipment, founded in 1906 and headquartered in Tournes near Charleville-Mézières in the Ardennes region. The company operates as a core subsidiary of the SOFILAB industrial group and serves a fragmented base of farmers, equestrian facilities, and livestock operations across cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, and dogs in France and international markets. Its product portfolio centers on abreuvoirs (waterers) and related equipment, including isothermal THERMOLAC units, electric anti-freeze waterers, solar-powered autonomous SOLAR-FLOW systems, mechanical AQUAMAT pasture pumps, constant-level LAKCHO and LAC waterers, ISOBAR and PREBAC pasture troughs, OVICAP collective waterers, and CLEAN-FLOW self-cleaning models, plus calf equipment (LOGISTAR hutches, CALF BUDDY teats) and farm accessories.
The company's underlying technology combines rotomolded polyethylene construction (leveraging sister company ROTOPLUS), polyurethane foam double-wall insulation, cast iron, stainless steel, electrical heating elements, and solar pumping systems. Notable proprietary technologies include the THERMOLAC double-wall isothermal design that prevents freezing without electricity, the LAKCHO 2 patented fixation system mounted on insulated bushing, and the AQUAMAT mechanical pasture pump that draws water from natural sources using animal action. Manufacturing is conducted in France, with products shipping worldwide.
Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales (hardware) and recurring replacement-parts sales, distributed primarily via an authorized dealer network and supplemented by direct e-commerce for select products and parts. Pricing spans from small replacement parts (around €13.86 TTC for items like COQUE 5 BOUCHONS LAC5) to premium isothermal units such as ISOBAR 250 (€1,341.12 TTC). Go-to-market is channel-led through agricultural equipment resellers, with multilingual customer support and localized country websites in French, German, English, Spanish, Dutch, and Russian.
La Buvette firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- La Buvette
- Legal name
- LA BUVETTE
- Website
- https://labuvette.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1906
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- La Buvette is a 119-year-old French manufacturer of livestock watering equipment, serving cattle, horse, sheep, goat, and pig farmers through isothermal, electric, solar, and mechanical waterers, plus spare parts, distributed via dealers and direct e-commerce in Europe and worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
La Buvette industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Livestock Watering Equipment
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Animal Production (1152), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Watering Systems (Troughs, Waterers, Monitoring) (AFAAAIAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Beef Cattle Production Support Services (Fencing, Water Systems, Range Improvement) (AFAEABAM), Water Storage & Conveyance Structures (Tanks, Reservoirs, Canals, Ponds) (AFAAACAH), Animal Handling & Housing Equipment (Stalls, Headlocks, Chutes, Gates) (AFAAAIAK)
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Where La Buvette is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tournes
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
La Buvette business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: La Buvette generates revenue primarily through the sale of watering equipment and accessories for livestock. Products range from simple waterers to complete automated watering systems, sold as one-time purchases to farms and livestock operations.
- Replacement Parts: The company sells individual replacement parts for its waterers including valves, floats, seals, heating elements, and hardware, providing ongoing revenue from the installed customer base.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ISOBAR 250 Isothermal pasture tub for horses |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Replacement parts (e.g., COQUE 5 BOUCHONS LAC5) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
La Buvette product offering
Product offeringCore offering
La Buvette manufactures and sells livestock watering equipment (waterers, troughs, pumps, and anti-freeze solutions) for cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and pigs. The product range covers both indoor barn watering and outdoor pasture watering, including isothermal, electric, mechanical, and solar-powered systems, along with complementary farm equipment such as calf hutches, footbaths, and wheelbarrows.
Product overview
La Buvette is a specialized manufacturer of livestock watering equipment operating within the SOFILAB industrial group. Their product portfolio centers on abreuvoirs (waterers/drinkers) and related equipment for cattle, horses, sheep/goats, pigs, and other animals. The offering includes both indoor (en bâtiment) and outdoor/pasture (au pâturage) solutions. Key product lines include THERMOLAC thermostatic waterers for freeze protection, AQUAMAT pasture pumps, SOLAR-FLOW solar-powered autonomous watering, PREBAC and ISOBAR pasture troughs, and LAC/LAKCHO/BIGCHO constant-level and anti-freeze waterers. The range extends to collective waterers (OVICAP, CLEAN-FLOW self-cleaning models), calf equipment (LOGISTAR hutches, CALF BUDDY teats), farm equipment (wheelbarrows, tools), and spare parts. Products are available in various materials including cast iron, stainless steel, polyethylene, and galvanized steel. The company also provides anti-freeze solutions (electric and non-electric), plumbing accessories, and electrical components.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- DAIRYNOX 250
Quantifiable outcome
- Products ship worldwide with customer support in multiple languages
Companies that use La Buvette
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
La Buvette technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
La Buvette partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SOFILAB (Parent Group)coreLA BUVETTE is a company of the SOFILAB industrial group, a French group of international dimension with complementary expertise focused on innovation and quality for livestock farming success and animal welfare. The group includes multiple companies with complementary capabilities in tubular products, agricultural equipment, trailers, and rotomolding.
- CK INDUSTRIESminorMajor player in tubular products, recognized for its cattle housing equipment including cubicles, scraping systems, and other evacuation systems. Located in Marcoux, France (42130).
- SATENEminorWith over 30 years of experience and field exchanges, SATENE provides innovative, practical, and durable solutions for cattle, goat, and sheep farmers. Located in La Châtre, France (36400).
- MAZERONminorAgricultural equipment manufacturer since 1978, offering a wide range of livestock trailers and fodder trailers, as well as farming equipment for cattle and sheep. Located in Magny, France (89200).
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
La Buvette competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- JFC Manufacturing: Irish-headquartered manufacturer of livestock watering equipment (drinkers, troughs, pasture pumps) sold across Europe; competes head-to-head with La Buvette in the same product category, customer base (cattle, equine) and dealer channel.
- Ritchie (Otterbine): UK-based livestock water trough specialist with a long heritage, offering heated, isothermal and pasture waterers; directly comparable to La Buvette's THERMOLAC and big-trough ranges for cattle and equine.
- Suevia Haighem: German manufacturer of livestock drinkers and watering technology, including isothermal and electric anti-freeze solutions; closest continental European direct peer to La Buvette, with overlapping customer base and product architecture.
- Patura: German supplier of livestock equipment including pasture and barn watering solutions, fencing and feeding technology; comparable mid-sized European peer serving the same cattle, equine and small-ruminant farmer segments.
Broad incumbents
- Big Dutchman: Global livestock equipment incumbent covering housing, feeding, ventilation and watering; competes with La Buvette on watering SKUs within a much broader portfolio and global dealer network.
- GEA Farm Technologies: Diversified dairy and livestock equipment major (milking parlours, hygiene, cooling); overlaps with La Buvette at the dairy farm interface and is a credible incumbent alternative for barn-level water and cooling infrastructure.
- DeLaval: Global dairy-focused equipment and solutions provider; while its core is milking, its farm infrastructure footprint overlaps with La Buvette's dairy barn watering proposition and represents an incumbent benchmark.
- BouMatic: International dairy equipment supplier active in milking, cooling and barn systems; a broad incumbent peer competing for the same dairy farmer wallet share as La Buvette's barn and pre-cooler products.
Others
- ROTOPLUS: Fellow SOFILAB group company and rotomolding specialist producing tanks, hutches and cisterns for agriculture; not a competitor but an internal supplier and ecosystem peer that anchors La Buvette's manufacturing vertical integration.
- CK Industries: Fellow SOFILAB group company manufacturing cattle cubicles, scraping and housing equipment; an internal ecosystem peer that bundles with La Buvette watering solutions and competes jointly in dealer pitches.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
La Buvette social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
La Buvette leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
La Buvette funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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La Buvette M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about La Buvette
What does La Buvette do?
La Buvette manufactures and sells livestock watering equipment (waterers, troughs, pumps, and anti-freeze solutions) for cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and pigs. The product range covers both indoor barn watering and outdoor pasture watering, including isothermal, electric, mechanical, and solar-powered systems, along with complementary farm equipment such as calf hutches, footbaths, and wheelbarrows.
Is La Buvette a public or private company?
La Buvette is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was La Buvette founded?
La Buvette was founded in 1906. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is La Buvette based?
La Buvette is headquartered in Tournes, France, in the Europe region.
How does La Buvette make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are replacement Parts.
Who are La Buvette's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are JFC Manufacturing, Ritchie (Otterbine), Suevia Haighem and Patura. Broad incumbents are Big Dutchman, GEA Farm Technologies, DeLaval and BouMatic. Others are ROTOPLUS and CK Industries.
Does La Buvette have an API?
No public API is recorded for La Buvette.
What industry is La Buvette in?
La Buvette's product category is Livestock Watering Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAAIAF, Watering Systems (Troughs, Waterers, Monitoring), with a secondary code of AFAEABAM, Beef Cattle Production Support Services (Fencing, Water Systems, Range Improvement). Its NAICS code is 1152 and its SIC code is 3523.