What Ecovrac does

ECOVRAC designs and manufactures bulk transport equipment — primarily semi-trailers, livestock-feed tanks, and straight trucks — at a single facility in Saint-Caradec, Centre Bretagne, France. Founded in 1968 and operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of the AMES Group family conglomerate, the company maintains full in-house control over the production process, including steel chassis welding, aluminium tank fabrication, electrical wiring, hydraulic systems, and paint finishing. The core technical platform centers on the proprietary IVRAC onboard automation system (IP67-compliant), which automates traceability, geolocation via GSM, and unloading control, with the latest IVRAC4 iteration integrating cameras, remote-control operation, and predictive-maintenance analytics derived from speed and screw-motor pressure sensors.

The company's product portfolio is built around three core equipment families — semi-trailers with capacities of 49–56 m³, aluminium livestock-feed tanks capable of unloading up to 120 tonnes per hour, and rigid straight trucks for narrower access routes — all customizable to customer specifications. A dedicated Export range adapts these platforms to international market requirements, while modular add-ons such as onboard disinfection systems, automatic tarpaulins, and 360-degree cameras extend the per-vehicle feature set.

ECOVRAC generates revenue through multiple streams: new equipment sales, a rental fleet of 3-axle semi-trailers, spare-parts distribution with same-day dispatch, after-sales service, and second-hand equipment sales. The company sells exclusively through a direct commercial team, with no public pricing, and markets primarily via trade-show participation (Sommet de l'Élevage, SPACE, Foire de Libramont, Solutrans), social media, and agricultural press coverage. End customers are transport operators and animal-feed manufacturers in France and selected export markets, with no named enterprise logos disclosed in the available data.

Name

Ecovrac

Legal name

ECOVRAC

Website

https://ecovrac.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ECOVRAC is a French industrial SME, founded in 1968 and based in Saint-Caradec, that designs and manufactures bulk transport equipment — semi-trailers, livestock-feed tanks, and straight trucks — equipped with its proprietary IVRAC onboard automation and traceability system, serving livestock-feed transporters and animal-feed manufacturers domestically and via exports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Truck & Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH)

Keywords

• Bulk transport equipment
• Livestock feed tanks
• Industrial semi-trailers
• Agricultural bulk trailers
• Dry bulk transport vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-caradec

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bulk Transport Equipment Sales: Design, manufacture and sale of new semi-trailers, straight trucks, and livestock feed tanks. Equipment is customizable to customer specifications. Main revenue stream with full in-house manufacturing.
2. Rental Services: Rental fleet of 3-axle semi-trailers with various integrated options. Personalized service according to customer needs. All rental equipment equipped with IVRAC system.
3. Spare Parts and After-Sales Service: Sale of spare parts from large in-house stock. After-sales service including brake repairs, suspension servicing, hydraulic work, aluminium tank repairs, bodywork transfers, and complete paint reconditioning. Same-day shipping for orders before 3pm.
4. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of second-hand semi-trailers and flatbed semi-trailers when available in inventory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ecovrac designs, manufactures, and sells semi-trailers, straight trucks, and bulk tanks for transporting livestock feed and dry agricultural commodities. Its vehicles are equipped with the proprietary IVRAC onboard automation system, which controls loading, unloading, weighing, and route operations from the cab. The company complements new-vehicle sales with a rental fleet, a second-hand vehicle offering, and an after-sales spare-parts service.

Product overview

ECOVRAC designs, manufactures, and services bulk transport equipment for livestock feed, operating as an industrial SME based in Saint Caradec, Centre Bretagne, France since 1968. The company maintains total control over all manufacturing processes internally, including steel chassis welding, aluminum tank fabrication (cutting, bending, rolling), electrical wiring, hydraulic systems, and paint finishing. The core product portfolio consists of semi-trailers (capacities 49-56 m3), livestock feed tanks, and straight trucks - all fully customizable to customer requirements. Key innovations include the proprietary IVRAC onboard module providing traceability and geolocation automation (IP67 standard), and an onboard disinfection system. The company also offers related services including equipment rental (3-axle semi-trailers), spare parts/after-sales support, and second-hand equipment sales. All manufacturing is 100% French-made.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IVRAC: Onboard system for automating traceability and geolocation in ECOVRAC vehicles, compliant with IP67 standard

Products and services

• Bulk-feed semi-trailers Aluminum and steel semi-trailers engineered for the bulk transport of livestock feed, grain, pellets, and similar dry agricultural commodities, designed for haulage operators and feed cooperatives.
• Bulk-feed straight trucks Rigid chassis trucks fitted with bulk-feed tanks for regional livestock feed distribution, intended for feed producers and short-haul transport operators.
• Bulk storage and transport tanks Aluminum and steel tanks designed for the bulk storage and transport of livestock feed and dry agricultural commodities at farms, cooperatives, and feed mills.
• Export range of bulk vehicles Bulk transport vehicles configured specifically for export markets outside France, including adaptations for varied road regulations, climates, and customer requirements in international feed logistics.
• Vehicle rental service Short- and medium-term rental of bulk-feed transport vehicles to haulage operators and feed producers needing flexible capacity without capital outlay.
• Second-hand vehicles Resale of used Ecovrac bulk transport vehicles, providing a lower-cost entry point for smaller hauliers and feed producers.
• Spare parts and after-sales service Supply of OEM spare parts and maintenance/repair services for Ecovrac bulk transport vehicles throughout their service life, supporting existing fleet operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Unloading flow rate of 120 tonnes per hour
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AMES GroupcoreOthersAMES Group is the parent company of ECOVRAC. It is a family group combining the expertise of two complementary SMEs: Transmanut (materials handling) and Ecovrac (bodywork/carrossage). The group brings together expertise across two fields of activity.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kässbohrer: European semi-trailer manufacturer producing tankers, tippers, and specialized trailers for agricultural and industrial applications. Comparable in tanker and bulk trailer manufacturing with similar European market presence, though broader product portfolio.
• Schmitz Cargobull: European market leader in semi-trailer manufacturing with extensive product portfolio including dry freight, refrigerated, and tanker trailers. Comparable as a direct competitor in bulk/specialized trailer manufacturing, but vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach than Ecovrac's niche focus.
• Kögel: German manufacturer of semi-trailers including tippers, dry freight, and refrigerated units serving European logistics and agricultural transport. Comparable in European semi-trailer manufacturing though Kögel's portfolio breadth exceeds Ecovrac's specialized bulk feed focus.
• Krone: Major German trailer manufacturer producing semi-trailers for dry freight, refrigerated, and bulk transport applications. Comparable in trailer manufacturing technology and European market presence, though Krone operates at significantly larger scale across multiple trailer categories.

Regional players

• Lamberet: French manufacturer of refrigerated and specialized truck bodies for temperature-controlled transport. Comparable as French specialist vehicle body manufacturer with similar in-house production approach and agricultural/cold-chain customer overlap, though focused on refrigerated rather than bulk feed transport.

Direct peers

• Benalu: French semi-trailer manufacturer specializing in bulk tippers, tankers, and agricultural transport equipment. Highly comparable as direct domestic French competitor in similar product categories serving the French agricultural transport market.
• Fliegl: German manufacturer specializing in agricultural trailers, tippers, and bulk transport equipment including livestock feed and agricultural product transport. Highly comparable as direct competitor in agricultural bulk transport equipment with similar customer segments and European market focus.
• Legras Industries: French manufacturer of tanker semi-trailers for bulk liquid and dry bulk transport including agricultural applications. Comparable as direct French competitor in tanker semi-trailer manufacturing with similar European market focus and customer base.
• Stas: Belgian manufacturer of aluminum tipper trailers and bulk transport semi-trailers for agricultural and industrial applications. Comparable as direct European competitor in aluminum bulk trailers with similar agricultural customer focus and similar SME scale.
• Wielton: Polish semi-trailer manufacturer with broad portfolio including tippers, tankers, and bulk trailers for agricultural and feed applications. Comparable as direct competitor in semi-trailer manufacturing serving European agricultural transport markets, with similar specialization in tanker configurations.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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