MCPI

What MCPI does

MCPI SAS is a French industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in two proprietary product families: Fine Dosing powder and granule dosing systems, and cam-based transfer systems including indexing tables, electromechanical rings, linear transfers, and rotary unions. The company was created in 1994 following Stäubli's decision to spin off its indexing plates activity, and operates from a single design, assembly, and testing facility in Meythet/Annecy, France. Its flagship Fine Dosing technology is built on a patented (2006) extraction principle using asymmetrical horizontal oscillations that delivers friction-free, ultra-precise powder dosing (precision up to ±0.5mg in micro-dosing) without altering product material or causing granulometric segregation.

MCPI serves enterprise manufacturers across food processing (Nestlé, Lactalis, Tefal, Pasquier, Brioche Dorée, Senoble, Tipiak), pharmaceutical (Boiron, bioMérieux), automotive (Faurecia, Valeo, Michelin, PSA Group, Hutchinson), aerospace (Ariane Group), and other industrial sectors (Osram, SNR, Axon). The company sells customized, quote-based industrial machines engineered to specific dosing precision, throughput, and integration requirements, complemented by professional services including installation, commissioning, on-site intervention, maintenance contracts, and training. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (customized machines) and professional services, with 40% of revenue derived from export markets across 33 countries.

The business model is sales-led and relationship-driven, with projects defined jointly with customers from design stage through installation and after-sales support. Marketing is concentrated in European industry trade shows (CFIA in Rennes and Toulouse; IBA in Munich), a corporate website, and LinkedIn. The company is privately held by Michel Cavillon (President), who acquired it in 2016, with a small leadership team (General Manager Sébastien Lafouge, Business Manager Nicolas Champin, Technical Manager Mathis Doubatkoff, Sales Manager Noham Djatout) and a headcount of 1-10 employees. MCPI holds EHEDG certification for hygienic design in food processing applications and has manufactured more than 10,000 machines over its 30-year operating history.

Name

MCPI

Legal name

MCPI SAS

Website

https://mcpi.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MCPI SAS is a French industrial automation manufacturer specializing in precision powder dosing (Fine Dosing) and cam-based transfer systems, including indexing tables and electromechanical rings, serving enterprise customers in food processing, pharmaceutical, automotive, and aerospace industries globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Powder dosing systems
• Industrial automation equipment
• Indexing tables
• Linear transfer systems
• Fine dosing machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Meythet

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. Industrial Equipment Sales: MCPI manufactures and sells customized industrial machinery including indexing tables, powder dosers, sprinklers, and transfer systems. Equipment is designed and assembled at their Annecy facility in France, with pricing based on specific customer requirements and configurations.
2. Professional Services: Services include installation and commissioning, on-site intervention, maintenance contracts, equipment training, and after-sales support. User manuals and 12-month equipment guarantees are provided with each machine.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MCPI designs, manufactures, and sells customized industrial equipment for precision powder dosing and part transfer/indexing. Its Transfer Systems line includes cam-driven indexing tables, electromechanical rotating rings, linear transfer rails, and rotary unions, while its Fine Dosing line covers unit dosing machines, high-speed multi-channel dosing systems, ultra-precise micro-dosers, flow controllers, and linear sprinklers. All equipment is engineered, assembled, and tested at the company's Annecy, France facility and tailored 100% to each customer's specification.

Product overview

MCPI is a French industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in two main product lines: Transfer Systems (indexing tables, electromechanical rings, linear transfer systems, and rotary unions) and Fine Dosing solutions (unit dosing machines, high-speed multi-channel dosing systems, high-precision micro-dosers, flow controllers, and sprinkling machines). All products are based on proprietary technologies including cam-driven indexing and Fine Dosing® extraction using asymmetrical horizontal oscillations. The company offers both standardized products and customized solutions, with add-on modules such as the MCPI Control Card for indexing tables and 12-inch MMI touchscreens for dosing machines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tables d'indexage (Indexing Tables) Cam-driven indexing tables for precise rotary positioning in high-speed automation, inspection, and assembly machines; conform to Stäubli flat-cam standards for precision, reliability, and flexibility. Used by automotive, aerospace, food-processing, and industrial OEMs.
• Anneaux \u00e9lectrom\u00e9caniques (Electromechanical Rings) Variable-size rotating rings (30-110cm) for positioning heavy parts in aeronautical, astronomy, metallurgy, and other heavy-industrial applications; support synchronous motors for precision positioning and asynchronous motors for continuous rotation.
• Alimentateurs lin\u00e9aires / Rails (Linear Transfer Systems) Cam linear transfer systems that transport parts in straight lines using oscillation-generator technology, providing stable horizontal movement without vertical components and adjustable speed (0-50Hz) via variable inverter; suitable for fragile items.
• Joints tournants (Rotary Unions) Rotary unions and collectors for transferring media (air, oil, water) through rotating connections, including electric slip rings for power and signal transmission; used in industrial automation rotating assemblies.
• UNIMEC Automation Components UNIMEC-branded automation components for motion control and transfer systems, sold as part of MCPI's Transfer Systems portfolio.
• Machine de dosage unitaire (Unit Dosing Machine) Batch-mode dosing machine for producing single doses of powders or solids, based on MCPI's Fine Dosing asymmetrical-horizontal-oscillation technology; used in food processing, pharmaceutical, and laboratory dosing applications.
• Machine \u00e0 doser haute cadence (High-Speed Dosing Machine) High-speed dosing system for continuous production with multi-channel capability (4, 8, 12+ tracks); designed for food processing and industrial automation applications requiring high throughput.
• Micro-doseur haute pr\u00e9cision (High Precision Micro-Doser) Ultra-high precision dosing for volumes from 10mg to a few grams with precision up to \u00b10.5mg; designed for pharmaceutical, medical, and R&D laboratory applications including syringe filling.
• Doseur de r\u00e9gulation de d\u00e9bit (Flow Control Doser) Continuous dosing controller for loss-in-weight or volumetric control of powder and solid flow rates from 50g/hr to several kg/minute, including PID regulator for automatic compensation.
• Saupoudreuses (Sprinkling Machines) Linear and multi-channel sprinkler systems for distributing powder or granules evenly over product surfaces; features include adjustable width (100-1000mm), single or multi-channel options, and EHEDG-compliant hygienic design for food-processing applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dosing precision up to ±0.5mg for micro-dosing applications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Festo: German global leader in pneumatic and electric automation components, including rotary indexing tables, linear transfer systems, and rotary drive solutions. Festo overlaps directly with MCPI's transfer systems portfolio across food, packaging, and general industrial automation customers.
• Sartorius: German bioprocessing and lab equipment leader serving pharmaceutical and biotech customers with powder/liquid handling, weighing, and dosing instruments. Sartorius competes with MCPI's micro-doser in regulated pharma and laboratory dosing applications.
• Stäubli: Swiss industrial automation group from which MCPI was spun off in 1994 as a carve-out of its 'indexing plates' activity. Stäubli remains the global leader in cam-based indexing tables, directly competing head-on with MCPI's transfer systems business while MCPI's products conform to Stäubli's flat-cam standard.
• Mettler-Toledo: Global leader in precision weighing, dosing, and pipetting for pharmaceutical, food, and laboratory applications. Mettler-Toledo's precision dosing and gravimetric systems are directly comparable to MCPI's Fine Dosing micro-doser and flow-control dosing products.
• Camozzi Automation: Italian motion control and automation component manufacturer offering electric rotary actuators, indexing tables, and linear transfer components. Camozzi's rotary positioning portfolio is functionally comparable to MCPI's electromechanical rings and cam-based indexing tables.

Broad incumbents

• IMA Group: Italian packaging machinery leader serving pharma, food, cosmetics, and personal care with filling, dosing, and closing equipment. IMA's dosing lines compete with MCPI's powder dosing and sprinkling portfolio in regulated industry verticals.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): German packaging machinery specialist (formerly part of Bosch) serving food and pharma with filling, dosing, and processing equipment. Syntegon overlaps with MCPI's dosing and filling systems across multiple customer verticals.
• GEA Group: German global leader in food processing, dairy, and packaging equipment with broad dosing, filling, separation, and homogenization systems. GEA overlaps with MCPI's food-industry dosing and sprinkling machines as part of a much larger food engineering portfolio.
• Bühler Group: Swiss food processing and advanced materials equipment leader with dosing, weighing, and grinding solutions across grain, food, and feed industries. Bühler's dosing and weighing systems overlap with MCPI's dosing and flow control products in food and industrial applications.
• Marchesini Group: Italian packaging machinery leader specialized in pharmaceutical and cosmetics filling, dosing, and packaging lines. Marchesini's powder and liquid filling equipment competes with MCPI's micro-dosing and dosing machines in regulated pharma and cosmetics applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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