What CB Equipements does

CB Equipements is a privately-held French manufacturer of custom industrial packaging and processing machinery, established in 2008 as the equipment-building entity within the CB Emballage group (founded 1996). The company designs, manufactures, installs, and services modular packaging equipment and turnkey production lines for the agri-food industry, targeting food processors producing salads, sandwiches, pizzas, lasagnas, biscuits, prepared dishes, and mini-portions. Its headquarters and commercial bureau are located in the Alsace region (Obernai and Bischoffsheim, France), while the design bureau and production facility operate near Annecy in Haute-Savoie.

The product portfolio spans the full packaging workflow through configurable modules: destacking (Dépilage), conveying (Convoyage), dosing (Dosage - pumpable, volumetric pocket, peristaltic, topping, rotary, counting), lidding (Couverclage), cutting (Découpe - blade and ultrasonic), and end-of-line (Fin de ligne - divergers, stackers, metal detection, vision control). These integrate into 'Lignes complètes' (complete production lines) configured per food category. Differentiated technical features include a unique bi-product volumetric pocket dosing system, multi-function rotary dosing machines reaching 6,000 pots/hour, and servo-activated ultrasonic cutting for delicate products. Manufacturing is in France under the Made in France / French Fab certification scheme, supported by an in-house engineering bureau.

The business model is project-driven and predominantly one-time equipment sale-based, complemented by recurring after-sales services (spare parts, technical assistance, maintenance contracts), retrofit/modernization projects, and consumables distribution through the sister CB Emballage entity. Sales are conducted directly via an in-house commercial bureau with a project-quotation workflow, and internationally through partner networks. The customer base includes French and European enterprise brands such as Bonduelle, Charal, Fleury Michon, Laiterie du Climont, Marie, Mix Buffet, Stoeffler, and Lartisane. Equipment is priced on a custom project-quote basis with no public pricing, and active commercial reach extends across 14 countries in Europe, North Africa, and South Asia.

Name

CB Equipements

Legal name

CB Équipements

Website

https://cbequipements.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CB Equipements designs and manufactures custom industrial packaging machines and turnkey production lines for the agri-food industry in France, serving enterprise and mid-market food processors across Europe, North Africa, and South Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Machines (IMALAOAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging machines
• Food processing equipment
• Packaging automation
• Dosing machinery
• Complete production lines

Headquarters

HQ city

Bischoffsheim

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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. Custom Packaging Equipment Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom industrial packaging machines (depilers, conveyors, dosers, lidding machines, cutters, end-of-line equipment) and complete production lines for the agri-food industry. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, project-based contracts.
2. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Spare parts supply, on-site and remote technical assistance, regular maintenance contracts, and ad-hoc repair interventions to extend machine lifespan.
3. Retrofit and Modernization: Upgrade and modernization services for existing equipment to meet new production requirements.
4. Agri-Food Packaging Distribution: CB Emballage division distributes a wide range of agri-food packaging materials including trays, lids, films, and utensils through the same group structure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CB Equipements designs and manufactures custom industrial packaging and conditioning machines for the agri-food industry. The offering covers depilers, conveyors, dosers (pumpable, volumetric pocket, peristaltic, rotary, topping, counting), lidding machines, cutting systems (blade and ultrasonic), and end-of-line equipment, combined into complete turnkey production lines for salads, sandwiches, pizzas, lasagnas, biscuits, prepared dishes, and mini-portions. The company also provides installation, operator training, after-sales maintenance, and retrofit services.

Product overview

CB Equipements is a French manufacturer of industrial packaging and conditioning machines operating as part of the CB Emballage group. The core offering consists of the 'Machines de conditionnement' product line—a modular system of specialized equipment covering the entire packaging process: Dépilage (destacking), Convoyage (conveying), Dosage (dosing in multiple variants: pumpable, volumetric pocket, peristaltic, topping, rotary, counting), Couverclage (lidding), Découpe (cutting via blade and ultrasonic methods), and Fin de ligne (end-of-line operations including divergers, stackers, metal detection, and vision control). These modules combine in the 'Lignes complètes' (complete production lines) category, offering turnkey solutions for salads, sandwiches, pizzas, lasagnas, biscuits, prepared dishes, and mini-portions. CB Equipements also offers rotary machines (Machines rotatives) as an integrated multi-function solution. Complementing the equipment is CB Emballage, a packaging distribution sub-brand offering trays, containers, lids, and sealing films. Supporting services include custom design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance/retrofit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Machines de conditionnement (Packaging Machines)

Quantifiable outcome

• Cadence up to 6000 pots/hour with rotary dosing machines
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ADEPAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated in 1977 with support from the French Ministry of Agriculture, ADEPA is an association of French companies specialized in agro-industrial equipment and production units. CB Equipements participates to promote French expertise internationally and develop exchanges of agri-food products and techniques.
• GEPPIA (Groupement des Équipementiers du Process et du Packaging des Industries Agroalimentaires)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEPPIA groups together equipment manufacturers for the agri-food processing and packaging industry (over 400 companies in France). The objective is to help constructors develop synergies, technical and economic performance, and commercial capabilities through collective organization.
• OVHminorOthersOVH provides web hosting services for the cbequipements.fr website. Located at 2 Rue Kellermann, 59100 Roubaix, France.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marel: Iceland-headquartered supplier of advanced food processing equipment, including packaging and end-of-line systems for meat, poultry, and prepared foods. Competes with CB in prepared-meal and protein packaging lines, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• Multivac: German-headquartered global leader in packaging machinery for food, medical, and consumer products. Directly comparable to CB Equipements in offering custom packaging lines (dosing, sealing, cutting, end-of-line) to food processors, but at vastly larger scale.
• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery integrator with broad food and beverage portfolio including filling, labeling, and end-of-line equipment. Comparable to CB in the food packaging machinery space, particularly in the mid-market enterprise segment.
• Cermex (Sidel Group): France-based packaging machinery specialist (part of Sidel/ Tetra Laval) focused on end-of-line and case packing for food and beverage. Direct overlap with CB's 'Fin de ligne' equipment line and shares a French industrial base.
• Ishida: Japan-based specialist in weighing, dosing, and packaging machinery for the food industry. Directly comparable to CB's combination weighers and dosing modules, and competes for similar prepared-food and snack processors.
• Handtmann: German specialist in filling, portioning, and dosing technology, particularly for food processors producing prepared meals, meat, and dairy. Direct comparable to CB's dosing, volumetric, and peristaltic filling equipment for French/European food customers.

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Pak: Swiss-Swedish global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, particularly for liquid and prepared foods. Overlaps with CB's dosing and filling capabilities for prepared meals and dairy, but with much broader product portfolio and geographic reach.
• Krones AG: German global supplier of packaging and bottling machinery, with food as a key vertical. Overlaps with CB's end-of-line, dosing, and conveying modules, though Krones is heavily weighted toward beverage rather than food.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Global packaging machinery incumbent serving food, pharma, and confectionery. Overlaps with CB in food packaging and processing lines, but operates as a broad portfolio incumbent with significantly larger engineering and service footprint.
• GEA Group: Large German industrial group with a dedicated food processing and packaging equipment division. Comparable to CB on the food processing/packaging machinery side, though GEA spans much broader process engineering beyond packaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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