Faber

What Faber does

Faber SAS is a French industrial manufacturer founded in 1957 and headquartered in Bazeilles (Ardennes), operating from a covered facility of more than 6,000 m2 with approximately 74 employees as of 2023. The company designs and produces two interrelated product lines: (1) modular industrial conveyor systems, including curved chain conveyors (Flex, Robur, Flextend, Flextend WPC, Spirale SVn), modular belt conveyors (h'ecoflex, FlexToo, CMD), and multidirectional ball conveyors (CAB, CAB-SB); and (2) CNC-machined precision plastic parts (variable-pitch screws, starwheels, guides, turning units, puck handling systems) sized up to 1500 mm x 3000 mm without tooling costs. Proprietary components include the ROTOBLOC locking system, OV-Protect coated screws and tools, and the Clicnet quick-disassembly mechanism, supported by in-house design software with 3D visualization.

Faber has been a subsidiary of the Hellomoov' Group since 2017 (previously elcom développement), and operates H'Factory (formerly Coris, acquired in 2018) as a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on standardized customized solutions. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales: expert technical staff conduct on-site feasibility studies, scanning, and installation support, with revenue generated from custom hardware sales, complementary distribution of UNI chains and belts, and three-tier annual maintenance contracts (Assistance, Preventive, Full). The company is ISO 9001 certified since 1997, holds FDA/CE food-contact material approvals, GDPR compliance, and a French plastic-pellets prevention certificate, and earned the EcoVadis Silver Medal in 2025.

Customers are concentrated in food and beverage (Nestlé, Danone, Brioche Pasquier, Eyguebelle), cosmetics (Chanel, NAOS), pharmaceuticals, logistics, and other industrial sectors, with documented outcomes such as Eyguebelle's production rate improving from 5,000 to 8,000 bottles/hour and NAOS achieving 500-puck buffer storage at 200 pucks/min. Faber is sold internationally via the Hellomoov' group distribution channel and its own multilingual (FR/EN/DE) digital presence, including a 2026 web-based custom chain conveyor configurator.

Name

Faber

Legal name

Faber SAS

Website

https://faber.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Faber SAS, founded in 1957 in Bazeilles, France, designs and manufactures modular industrial conveyors (chain, belt, ball) and CNC-machined precision plastic parts for packaging lines, serving enterprise customers in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, logistics, and general industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Conveyor Systems and Plastic Machined Parts

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Industrial conveyor systems
• Modular chain conveyors
• Plastic machining services
• Packaging line equipment
• Modular belt conveyors

Headquarters

HQ city

Bazeilles

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Conveyor Sales: Design and manufacture of modular conveyor systems including chain conveyors, belt conveyors, and ball conveyors for packaging, assembly, and conveyor lines.
2. Machined Plastic Parts: CNC machining of custom plastic parts including screws, starwheels, turning units, guides, and profiles for packaging machines and industrial applications.
3. Conveyor Components Distribution: Distribution of chains, belts, and accessories (feet, guides, sprockets) from partners like UNI.
4. Service Contracts: Maintenance contracts at three levels (Assistance, Preventive, Full) covering installation, commissioning, assembly, and ongoing support.
5. Technical Services: Feasibility studies, custom design, scanning/measuring, installation, and after-sales support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Faber designs and manufactures industrial conveyor systems (chain, belt, and ball conveyors) and CNC-machined precision plastic parts for industrial packaging and assembly lines. The company also provides custom design support, installation, commissioning, and three-tier maintenance contracts (Assistance, Preventive, Full) to enterprise customers across pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, logistics, and general industrial sectors.

Product overview

Faber is a manufacturer specializing in industrial conveyors and machined plastic parts with over 60 years of experience. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: (1) Industrial conveyor systems including Flex, Robur, Flextend, and Spirale SVn chain conveyors, plus h'ecoflex and FlexToo modular belt conveyors, and CAB/CAB-SB ball conveyors for product transport and accumulation; (2) Machined plastic components including variable-pitch screws, starwheels, guides, and turning units for product handling, positioning, and rotation. The company also offers comprehensive services including custom design support, installation, and three-tier maintenance contracts (Assistance, Preventive, Full). Products serve food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, logistics, and other industrial sectors. Faber operates as part of the Hellomoov' group alongside Elcom and H'Factory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flex curved chain conveyor Chain conveyor with plastic (POM) chains designed to transport loads up to 400 kg in clean and dry environments, used for unitary products in packaging lines for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Chain width ranges from 43-295 mm.
• Robur chain conveyor Heavy-duty slat chain conveyor capable of transporting loads up to 500 kg, designed for environments containing dust, chips, oils, and abrasive materials. Equipped with metal or plastic chains, widely used in automotive and mechanical industries.
• Flextend curved chain conveyor Robust and silent chain conveyor without sag strand, offering maximum efficiency for complex kinematics with optimal safety. Designed for assembly lines in automotive, electrical, and electronics industries.
• Flextend WPC curved chain conveyor Advanced curved chain conveyor with indexing stops, switches, and metal or plastic product pallets for improved production capabilities and flexibility in industrial assembly operations.
• Spirale SVn chain spiral conveyor Narrow-chain elevator with small diameter for continuous transport of primary and secondary packaging. Available in 3 types with 100 or 140 mm wide chain and diameters from 650 to 1000 mm. Simple and durable design with low total cost of ownership.
• h'ecoflex modular curved belt conveyor Economical and silent modular curved belt conveyor with 25 mm pitch for conveying and accumulating wide products. Features multi-curve geometries, compact bending radii, quiet operation, and quick installation with modular design for line evolution.
• FlexToo curved belt conveyor Modular belt conveyor for bulky and heavy products supporting up to 2000 kg. Designed for packages, boxes, and packs in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Belt width ranges from 190.5-609.6 mm. Suitable for environments with cardboard dust.
• CMD straight modular conveyor Straight modular conveyor with roller belts for accumulating products. Keeps products stationary on running conveyors with rollers allowing products to roll, reducing belt pulling effort while preserving product integrity. Available widths from 165mm.
• CAB ball conveyor Industrial ball conveyor with multidirectional balls for manipulating and orienting products during transport. Enables referencing, acceleration, ejection, deflection, and transfer in different directions. Used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and logistics sectors. Belt width from 152.4 mm.
• CAB-SB ball conveyor Industrial ball conveyor variant for specific product handling and orientation applications.
• Industrial conveyor chains Various plastic and metal chains for industrial conveyors, including FDA/CE approved materials for direct food contact such as Natural Acetal (POM), Low Friction Acetal, Super Performance Acetal, and stainless steel 304 or 18/8 SSA.
• Scanbelt modular belts Modular belts widely used in food industry, designed with open or closed surfaces for water passage to avoid retention areas and facilitate cleaning.
• Uni-Chains modular belts Modular belts designed in accordance with food standards, with open-surface options allowing water passage to prevent retention and facilitate cleaning in food industry applications.
• Machined plastic starwheels and guides Custom-machined plastic starwheels and guides for dividing products into different conveying lanes, designed specifically for each application in packaging lines.
• Machined plastic variable-pitch screws Variable-pitch screws (endless screws) for setting product spacing on packaging lines, creating regular and precise spacing between products at high speed while maintaining product integrity.
• Turning units for packaging line Plastic turning units machined specifically for each solution, used for rotating, inverting, and positioning products during transport. Available with or without motorization.
• Puck handling system for packaging lines Pucks and puck handling systems for managing containers during packaging operations, used in NAOS cosmetics production achieving 200 pucks/min throughput.
• Custom chain conveyor configurator Web-based configurator tool for designing custom chain conveyors, allowing customers to specify requirements and visualize solutions.
• Customization and technical support services Expert site visits to define needs and guide investment process, including feasibility studies with technical drawings and photos, scanning and measuring services for bottles and machine frames.
• Installation and commissioning services Equipment installation and start-up at customer premises worldwide, with assembly and adjustment support by Faber technicians.
• Maintenance contracts (Assistance, Preventive, Full) Three-tier annual maintenance programs: Assistance (Level 1 preventive visits), Preventive (Level 2 maintenance with parts), and Full (complete preventive and curative maintenance including spare parts and training).

Quantifiable outcome

• Production rate improvement from 5,000 to 8,000 bottles/hour for Eyguebelle syrup production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• H'FactorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Formerly Coris, H'Factory is Faber's subsidiary within the Hellomoov group. Coris was acquired by Faber in 2018 and rebranded to H'Factory in 2023.
• Hellomoov' GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Faber joined the Hellomoov' Group in 2017, combining its expertise with ELCOM and H'Factory to offer complete modular solutions, transfers, industrial conveyors, and plastic tools. The group is headquartered in the Rhône-Alpes region of France.
• UNIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1996Faber distributes UNI chains and belts in France, expanding their product offering for industrial conveyor components.
• France TravailminorOthersPartnership with French unemployment office to promote diversity, inclusion, and integration of individuals facing employment challenges.
• AAPH (Ardennes Association for the Promotion of the Disabled)minorOthersLocal association partnership to promote employment of people with disabilities, which exceeds legal requirements at Faber.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• mk Technology Group: mk manufactures profile and modular conveyor systems for industrial automation and packaging lines, with comparable flat-top and chain conveyor categories serving similar food, automotive, and general manufacturing end-markets as Faber.
• Rexnord: Rexnord produces industrial chains, bearings, and conveying components used in packaging and processing lines. Its chain conveyor components compete with Faber's plastic and metal chain offerings for industrial conveyor systems.
• Dorner: Dorner designs and manufactures industrial conveyors including modular belt and chain conveyors for packaging, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical applications—directly overlapping Faber's product lines and target verticals.
• Elcom: Elcom is Faber's sister company within the Hellomoov' Group, manufacturing modular belt conveyors and industrial conveyor systems for similar packaging and assembly line applications, making it the most directly comparable peer by product, customer, and group affiliation.
• AmbaFlex: AmbaFlex specializes in spiral conveyor systems for primary and secondary packaging, directly comparable to Faber's Spirale SVn narrow-chain elevator launched in 2026 and used by similar food, beverage, and cosmetics customers.
• Habasit: Habasit is a global leader in conveyor and processing belts, including modular plastic belts like those Faber distributes (Uni-Chains, Scanbelt). It serves the same food, pharmaceutical, and packaging line applications with overlapping product portfolios.
• SpanTech: SpanTech manufactures custom and modular conveyors, including chain and belt systems, for packaging and industrial assembly lines—an overlapping niche player with comparable custom-engineering positioning to Faber.
• FlexLink (Coesia): FlexLink, part of the Coesia group, designs and manufactures industrial conveyors and material handling solutions for packaging lines in food, pharma, and cosmetics—the same core customer verticals Faber serves, with overlapping modular chain and belt conveyor product categories.
• Tsubaki: Tsubaki manufactures industrial chains, sprockets, and conveyor systems used in packaging, automotive, and material handling lines. Its chain conveyor offerings directly overlap Faber's Flex, Robur, and Spirale product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Packaging Technology: Bosch Packaging Technology (now Syntegon) is a broad incumbent offering complete packaging lines and integrated solutions for food, pharma, and cosmetics—encompassing but not specializing in the conveying sub-systems where Faber competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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