What Vendee Concept does

Vendée Concept is a French family-owned industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1991 and headquartered in La Roche-sur-Yon, France, with 101–250 employees and a wholly-owned after-sales subsidiary, VCS – Vendée Concept Service. The company designs and manufactures custom process equipment for the food processing industry, primarily serving poultry, seafood, and meat processors, with secondary applications in fruits/vegetables and bakery. Across more than 35 years of operation, Vendée Concept has completed over 2,240 projects for 550+ customers in 35+ countries, with operations spanning Europe, North America (USA), Latin America (Mexico), and Africa (Morocco).

The core product platform is the CALIBRA brand, comprising dynamic weighing and labeling systems (Calibra T Quartz, Calibra PE labeler group), calibration and sorting systems (CD, CC, CV, CVV, CCH-CCVH, ML, OPEZ-B), robotic integration (SCARA, AMR, cobot, palletizer, live poultry dock robot), mechanical handling (container/crate docks, bin demolders, Géobox conveyors, automated crate hookers), cutting lines, and the SensXray AI-based X-ray inspection system launched in 2026. This hardware is complemented by an integrated software stack including GESTPROD production supervision (SQL Server integration, traceability, batch planning), RECUP DC data recovery, Instinct control software, and the Ubiquity remote maintenance subscription. The company holds four granted patents, including a European patent for Anisakis parasite destruction (n°23 187929.7), a belt gripper (n°1157010), and a modular weighing band (n°16 57100), with LNE-33696 metrological certification, MID (2014/32/EU) compliance, and APAVE safety certification.

Vendée Concept monetizes primarily through quote-based capital equipment sales to enterprise food processors, supplemented by custom integration services (pre-project feasibility studies, 2D/3D design, factory layout, installation), and recurring after-sales revenue through VCS. The Ubiquity subscription provides an annual recurring remote-maintenance revenue stream with tacit renewal and global pricing for multi-machine sites. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, a Grand Export commercial role, international distributor and agent partnerships (e.g., NOVATEAM in Mexico), and a heavy trade show presence across France, Morocco, the USA, Spain, Poland, and Romania. The Favre family retains full ownership with no external investors, no parent company, and no funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Vendee Concept

Legal name

Vendée Concept SA

Website

https://vendeeconcept.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

La Roche-sur-yon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of industrial equipment including CALIBRA product range (calibration, weighing, labeling, robotics, conveying). Equipment is sold as capital goods to agrifood processing facilities.
2. Custom Project Development and Integration: Pre-project studies, custom design (2D/3D plans), and full installation of complete production lines including robotic integration and factory layout optimization.
3. After-Sales Service (VCS): Maintenance, repair, and support services through dedicated service entity VCS – Vendée Concept Service, including remote connectivity support.
4. Remote Maintenance and Connectivity Services: Annual subscription contract for remote machine access and maintenance support through Ubiquity remote connectivity solution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Vendée Concept designs, manufactures, and integrates industrial equipment for the agrifood industry, with a flagship CALIBRA product line covering dynamic weighing, calibration, dosing, and labeling, complemented by X-ray inspection, Anisakis aspiration, robotic systems (SCARA, palletizing, AMR, cobot), and supervisory software such as GESTPROD and the Ubiquity remote-maintenance subscription.

Product overview

Vendée Concept is a French industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in dynamic weighing, calibration, and process automation for the agri-food industry. The product portfolio centers on the CALIBRA brand of intelligent machines, organized into core product lines (calibration/sorting systems, robotic integration, mechanical solutions) complemented by software modules (GESTPROD supervision, RECUP DC data recovery, Ubiquity remote access) and ergonomic workplace equipment. Core CALIBRA products include dynamic weighers (T Quartz, PE labeler group), calibration systems (CD, CC, CV, CVV), dosing machines (ML, OPEZ-B), and X-ray inspection (SensXray). The robotic lineup covers dock robots, SCARA articulated robots, palletizers, AMRs, and cobots. Mechanical solutions include container/craft docks, bin demolders, automatic crate hookers, Géobox conveyors/tiltters, and cutting lines. The software ecosystem enables real-time production data management, remote machine control, and production forecasting. Ergonomic solutions include bin lifts, adjustable platforms/tables, work seats, pallet lifts, and depilers. The company serves poultry, seafood, meat, fruit/vegetable, and bakery sectors with integrated, modular solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CALIBRA: Product line including calibrators, weighers, labelers, and associated equipment for the agri-food industry
• VCS – Vendée Concept Service

Products and services

• CALIBRA T Quartz
• CALIBRA PE
• CALIBRA CD
• CALIBRA CVV
• CALIBRA CCH
• Calibra OPEZ-B
• SensXray
• RD2A (Anisakis Aspiration)
• Robot Quai Vif
• Robot SCARA
• Robot Palletizing
• Robot AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot)
• Robot Cobot
• GESTPROD
• Ubiquity

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60 products/minute labeling capacity with CALIBRA PE group
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and regional.

• HellfestminorOthers · 29 April 2026Sponsorship partnership with Hellfest, one of Europe's largest metal music festivals (280,000+ spectators over four days in Clisson, Loire-Atlantique). Based on shared values of passion, commitment, creativity, and sense of collective. Non-industrial cultural sponsorship showcasing Vendée Concept's audacious spirit.
• ATM VisioncoreTechnology or Integration · 14 April 2026Strategic partnership for development and integration of new X-ray inspection machine (SensXray). ATM is a recognized industrial solutions provider. This collaboration combines Vendée Concept's agrifood industry expertise with ATM's X-ray technology capabilities to deliver a new generation of more effective, precise, and reliable X-ray inspection systems for packaged product quality control.
• NOVATEAM (Mexico)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in Mexico assisting with market development and identification of new customers. NOVATEAM provides local expertise and anchoring to help Vendée Concept expand presence in the dynamic Mexican market.
• Arnaud BoissièresminorOthersRenewed partnership with skipper Arnaud Boissières, known as 'Cali', an experienced French solo ocean racer specializing in IMOCA races including the Vendée Globe. Partnership based on shared values of commitment, perseverance, and passion for challenges. The company finds inspiration in the precision, rigor, and constant innovation required in offshore racing.
• OP VendéeregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with OP Vendée (agricultural producer organization) on development of the Anisakis aspiration system improvement project. Combined expertise for innovation in seafood processing safety.
• Foro Marée (Les Sables d'Olonne)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTesting site for OASPIR-B (Anisakis removal machine) development on fishing boats and at the Foro Marée facility in Les Sables d'Olonne.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Marel: Iceland-based global leader in food processing equipment with a particularly strong poultry processing portfolio. Direct competitor to Vendée Concept across weighing, grading, and processing lines for poultry, meat, and seafood.
• JBT Meyn: JBT's Meyn business is a major poultry processing equipment manufacturer offering live bird handling, weighing, and cut-up lines. Closely comparable to Vendée Concept's poultry dock, grading (Calibra CVV), and robotic cutting systems.
• Ishida: Japanese manufacturer of multihead weighers, checkweighers, and quality inspection systems for food. Direct competitor to Vendée Concept's Calibra OPEZ-B associative weighing, Calibra T Quartz dynamic weighing, and Calibra PE labeling group.
• Sesotec: German manufacturer of metal detection, X-ray inspection, and foreign-body detection systems for the food industry. Directly comparable to Vendée Concept's newly launched SensXray X-ray inspection machine.
• Key Technology (Duravant): US-based (part of Duravant) manufacturer of optical sorters, vibratory conveyors, and processing equipment for food. Comparable to Vendée Concept's video calibration systems (Calibra CV) and conveyor product lines.
• Bizerba: German family-owned manufacturer of weighing, slicing, labeling, and inspection solutions for food and retail. Closely comparable to Vendée Concept's CALIBRA weighing/labeling product family and ergonomic slicing equipment (Otranch-B).

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Large German industrial group with broad food processing and packaging equipment offerings. Competes with Vendée Concept in meat, poultry, and seafood processing lines, though GEA's portfolio is far wider and serves multinational accounts.
• Bühler Group: Swiss family-owned industrial equipment manufacturer serving food processing (grain, feed, and food). Comparable to Vendée Concept's systems-integration approach and family-ownership culture, though at much larger scale across broader verticals.
• Multivac: German leader in packaging and processing equipment for food, pharma, and consumer goods. Adjacent peer given overlapping end customers and food-processing focus, though Multivac is far larger and more packaging-centric.

Emerging players

• TOMRA: Norwegian sensor-based sorting specialist with growing food applications including potatoes, nuts, and seafood. Comparable to Vendée Concept's Calibra CV video-based calibration and grading lines in food sorting workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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