What JAPY Tech does

JAPY Tech (SAS JAPY TECH) is a French industrial manufacturer of milk cooling and storage equipment for dairy farms, headquartered in Saint-Apollinaire near Dijon in the Burgundy-Franche Comté region. The company traces its origins to 1920 under the HUGONNET family, operated under the JAPY brand from 1957, was integrated into the GEA/Westfalia Group from 1998 to 2021, and regained independence in 2021 as JAPY TECH. The product portfolio consists of five main offerings: TCool direct-expansion milk cooling tanks (1,010-33,500 L across three diameters), Silo bulk storage tanks (up to 40,000 L), a Modular Chiller pre-cooling system using plate heat exchangers, a Heat Recovery water heating system, and the ICool connected washing and cooling controller with patented cooling speed analysis and optional remote modem. Production occurs on a 26,000 m² site with three manufacturing workshops and more than twenty machine tools, handling the complete assembly process from metal cutting to calibration testing.

The company's technology is grounded in proprietary refrigeration and control systems rather than software or AI. Three granted patents cover cooling speed analysis (preventing milk freezing by stopping refrigeration before the freezing point), milk agitation in silos (ensuring homogeneity of stored milk), and remote access security for dealer troubleshooting. JAPY Tech is an active founding member of the European Farm Milk Cooler Standards Committee that drafted EN 13732, the European standard governing farm milk cooler thermal performance, washing, acoustics, and agitation. The company holds ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), LNE (metrology), and CE certifications, and tanks are certified as measuring instruments.

JAPY Tech generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of milk cooling tanks, silos, refrigeration condensing units, and components, supplemented by spare parts and after-sales services including tank refurbishment under the Möbius program. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through the sales network. The go-to-market model is sales-led, executed through specialized importers and dealers in more than 50 countries globally, with direct dairy accounts in France and parts of Europe. The company has 101-250 employees, a registered share capital of €11,522,677, and has delivered 250,000 tanks worldwide since 1920. Management is led by CEO Philippe Breiss with functional directors covering Production (Lionel Machuret), Finance (Olivier Mance Cajot), Quality (Émilie Fernandes), R&D (Olivier Delor), Purchasing (Enguerran Thiery), and HR (Lucie Zanin). No external private equity backing is disclosed.

Name

JAPY Tech

Legal name

SAS JAPY TECH

Website

https://japy-tech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

JAPY Tech is a French industrial manufacturer of milk cooling tanks, silos, pre-cooling systems, heat recovery units, and connected ICool controllers for dairy farmers and dairies, selling through importer and dealer networks across more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Cooling Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Milk Cooling, Storage & Transfer Equipment (Bulk Tanks, Plate Coolers, Pumps) (AFAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Milk cooling tanks
• Dairy cooling equipment
• Agricultural refrigeration
• Milk storage systems
• Dairy farm equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-apollinaire

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Milk Cooling Equipment Sales: Sale of milk cooling tanks, silos, and related agricultural equipment to dairy farmers through distributor network
2. Spare Parts and After-Sales Service: Sale of spare parts and after-sales support services for existing installations
3. Refrigeration Groups and Components: Refrigeration condensing units and components designed and manufactured by JAPY TECH for milk cooling applications

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JAPY Tech designs, manufactures, and sells milk cooling tanks (TCool line), milk storage silos, modular pre-cooling chillers, heat-recovery units, and the iCool connected washing and cooling controller for dairy farmers, dairy cooperatives, and industrial dairies. Equipment is engineered and produced in France to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications and distributed through a network of importers and dealers present in more than 50 countries.

Product overview

JAPY Tech is a manufacturer of milk cooling and storage equipment for dairy farms. The product portfolio consists of five main offerings: TCool (direct expansion milk cooling tanks ranging 1,010-33,500 L), Silo (large storage silos up to 40,000 L), Pre-cooling/Modular Chiller (pre-cooling systems using plate exchangers), Heat Recovery (water heating via refrigerant heat capture), and ICool (connected washing and cooling control unit). The core products (TCool and Silo) form the main milk cooling and storage solutions, while the modular add-ons (Pre-cooling, Heat Recovery, ICool) enhance functionality by offering energy efficiency, pre-cooling, and connected control capabilities. The company also offers spare parts and after-sales services including tank refurbishment options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TCool direct-expansion milk cooling tank Direct-expansion milk cooling tank for dairy farms and cooperatives that cools raw milk rapidly to required storage temperatures, designed to EN 13732 hygiene requirements and supported by the iCool controller.
• Silo milk storage system Large-capacity bulk milk storage silo for dairies, cooperatives, and milk processors needing high-volume hygienic storage between tanker collection and processing, featuring patented milk agitation technology.
• Modular pre-cooling chiller Pre-cooling module that lowers milk temperature before it reaches the main tank or silo, designed for integration with TCool and Silo systems to improve cooling speed and reduce energy load on primary refrigeration.
• Heat recovery system (OptiHeat) Heat-recovery module that captures waste heat from the milk cooling process to produce usable hot water for farm or dairy operations, positioning itself as an energy-saving complement to TCool, Silo, and pre-cooling equipment.
• iCool connected washing and cooling control iCool controller that automates and monitors milk cooling, washing, and hygiene cycles on JAPY Tech equipment, with patented Cooling Speed Analysis and Remote Access Security for connected service and compliance traceability.
• After-sales service and spare parts Manufacturer-provided maintenance, repair, and spare-parts support for installed TCool tanks, silos, pre-cooling modules, heat-recovery systems, and iCool controllers, delivered via JAPY Tech and its international dealer network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings up to 80% on hot water production with OptiHeat system
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered historical and regional.

• GEA/Westfalia GrouphistoricalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998JAPY integrated within the GEA/Westfalia group (international major player in agri-food sector) from 1998 until 2021 when it became independent again as JAPY TECH.
• Gondimil, LdaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortuguese distributor representing JAPY Tech products at the AGRO 2026 International Fair of Agriculture, Livestock & Food trade show in Portugal.
• Bulgari GroupregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian partner that represented JAPY Tech at the Zootecniche trade show, showcasing company know-how to dairy sector professionals.
• Chlazení a dojení mléka DIVIŠregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech partner that installed a 35,000L JAPY TECH silo - a first in Czech Republic equipped with New Alcôve, Optiheat System, and iCool Connect technologies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fullwood Packo: Fullwood Packo manufactures milk cooling tanks, milking equipment, and dairy farm cooling systems with strong UK and European presence. Its direct expansion tanks overlap with JAPY Tech's TCool product range.
• BouMatic: BouMatic offers milk cooling tanks, milking parlors, and hygiene systems for dairy farms globally. Its Gemini and BouMatic Cool product lines directly overlap with JAPY Tech's milk cooling tank portfolio for commercial dairy operations.
• Serap Group: Serap is a French manufacturer specializing in milk cooling tanks and heat-recovery solutions for dairy farms. It is the most direct French-headquartered competitor to JAPY Tech in the bulk milk tank and refrigeration category.
• Milkplan: Milkplan is a Greek manufacturer of milk cooling tanks and dairy farm equipment with international distribution. Its closed and open cooling tank ranges compete with JAPY Tech's TCool line in Mediterranean and emerging dairy markets.
• GEA Group: GEA is a global leader in dairy farming and processing equipment, including milk cooling tanks. It was JAPY Tech's former parent from 1998 to 2021 and now competes directly across milking, cooling, and automation solutions for dairy farms.
• Mueller (Paul Mueller Company): Mueller manufactures milk cooling tanks, heat exchangers, and dairy processing equipment, primarily for North American dairies. Its HiPerForm and Dairy King lines compete with JAPY Tech in the bulk milk cooling tank segment globally.
• Lely: Lely is a Dutch manufacturer of dairy robotics and farm equipment, including milk cooling and storage solutions. It serves the same European dairy-farmer customer base as JAPY Tech, often through dealer networks.
• DeLaval: DeLaval manufactures milk cooling tanks, milking equipment, and farm automation systems for dairy producers worldwide. Its direct-expansion and ice-bank cooling tanks serve the same dairy-farmer segment as JAPY Tech's TCool and Silo product lines.
• Packo Cooling: Packo Cooling specializes in milk cooling tanks and plate heat exchangers for dairy farms, with operations across Europe. Its horizontal and vertical cooling tanks and ice-build units serve the same farm-level cooling use cases as JAPY Tech's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Pak: Tetra Pak is a global food processing and packaging giant with dairy industry offerings spanning farm-level cooling and processing equipment to aseptic packaging. While broader than JAPY Tech, it competes at the dairy cooperative level where integrated cooling solutions are bundled with processing lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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