What Oeliatec does

Oeliatec is a French industrial manufacturer founded in 2010 in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande (Brittany) that designs, produces, and sells hot water weed control machines as a chemical-free alternative to glyphosate and other herbicides. The core technology heats water to 115-120°C and applies it as a thermal shock to destroy weed chlorophyll, collars, and rootlets; the method is patented and operates silently on electric rechargeable batteries, accepting tap, rain, borehole, or stream water without additives. The product portfolio spans three compact weeder models (Kancal Flow, Hoëdic Skid, Hoëdic CM) with 300L tanks for small-scale municipal and groundskeeping use, four multifunction machines (Houat Skid, Houat HP, Binic, Mollen) with 500-1000L tanks for larger municipal and agricultural deployments, plus the Cleenéo high-pressure cleaning unit and the Rampe Dyn'Agri tractor boom accessory.

The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales distributed via a network of trained professional dealers in France, Belgium, and Germany, supplemented by direct website inquiries, trade show demonstrations at five major European exhibitions, and a recurring layer of Premium and personal maintenance contracts, extended warranty (More Security), spare parts, and accessories. Notable proprietary subsystems include the AUTOMAT® machine management interface, the Varimatic pump platform, and the pending Geolocation ALM® fleet tracking system. A strategic co-development partnership with electric vehicle manufacturer KARR produced the 3rd-generation Mollen, a 100% electric multifunctional weed control vehicle.

Oeliatec serves three primary customer segments: local authorities and municipalities constrained by the 2017 French law banning chemical weed control in public spaces, agricultural operators (farmers, market gardeners, wine growers) seeking BIO certification, and professional/industrial users in cleaning and synthetic sports surface maintenance. The company is founder-led by Jean-Pierre Barre (who developed the original prototypes in 2005), is organized as a SARL, and operates as a privately-held, bootstrapped entity with no disclosed external funding rounds.

Name

Oeliatec

Legal name

Oeliatec - SARL

Website

https://oeliatec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oeliatec is a French manufacturer of patented hot water weed control machines, serving local authorities, agricultural operators, and industrial cleaners across France, Belgium, and Germany through a trained distributor network and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Weed Control Equipment

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Weed Control (Pre-Emergent & Post-Emergent) (HSAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Frost Protection & Specialty Water Applications (Overhead Frost, Cooling, Dust Control) (AFACAFAO)

Keywords

• Hot water weed control
• Ecological weeding machines
• Pesticide-free weeding
• Thermal weed control
• Municipal weed control

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-jacques-de-la-lande

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hot Water Weed Control Machines: Sale of ecological hot water weed control machines including compact models (Hoëdic CM, Hoëdic Skid, Kancal Flow), multifunction vehicles (Mollen), high-capacity models (Binic, Houat HP), and high-pressure cleaning equipment (Cleenéo). Machines are sold through distributor network and direct website.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Premium maintenance contracts covering all repairs by the network, personal maintenance contracts allowing customers to choose specific services, and extended warranty (More Security) coverage for technical failures. Includes winter preparation products and telephone technical assistance.
3. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of accessories including thermospheric bells, pumping stations, braked trailers, hose reels, lance kits, and washing kits. Replacement parts sold through maintenance network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oeliatec designs, manufactures, and sells hot water weed control machines as a chemical-free alternative to pesticide-based weeding. Its product range includes compact weeders (Kancal Flow, Hoëdic Skid, Hoëdic CM), multifunction models (Houat Skid, Houat HP, Binic, Mollen electric vehicle), and the Cleenéo high-pressure cleaning unit, all using water heated to 115-120°C. The company also offers maintenance contracts, accessories, and spare parts through a trained European distributor network.

Product overview

Oeliatec develops and manufactures hot water weeding machines as an ecological alternative to chemical pesticides. The product portfolio comprises three main categories: Compact Weeders (Kancal Flow, Hoëdic Skid, Hoëdic CM) designed for smaller-scale operations with tank capacities of 300L and ultra-quiet operation; Multifunction Weeders (Houat Skid, Houat HP, Binic, Mollen) for larger agricultural and municipal applications with 500-1000L tanks and high-pressure capabilities; and Accessories (Rampe Dyn'Agri) for tractor integration. A distinct product line includes the Cleenéo high-pressure cleaner for professional and industrial cleaning. All machines use heated water (115-120°C), are compatible with tap water, rainwater, or borehole sources, and require no chemical additives. The company operates a PRO-QUALITY-SERVICE quality approach with a network of trained distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Automat: Automated management system for Oeliatec weed control machines
• Varimatic
• Cleenéo
• Hoëdic
• Houat
• Mollen
• Binic
• Kancal Flow

Products and services

• Kancal Flow Ultra-quiet, compact hot water weeding machine with 300L tank capacity, electronic control, GEL 12V/100Ah battery pack, Varimatic water pump, and 53kW boiler. Designed for smaller-scale operations including municipal sidewalks and public spaces, and compatible with non-potable water sources such as rainwater and recycled water.
• Hoëdic Skid Compact hot water weeding machine with 300L water capacity, Varimatic pump, automated management touch system, and optional HO-DIC speeder version. Targets municipal and small-scale professional users with simplified operation close to plants at 3-5cm distance.
• Hoëdic CM Walk-behind compact hot water weeding machine with 300L tank, 24V maintenance-free GEL batteries providing 8-hour autonomy, ultra-quiet operation at 28dB, and electronic temperature management. Designed for municipalities and groundskeepers needing silent, chemical-free weed control in noise-sensitive urban environments.
• Houat Skid Ecological hot water weeding machine available in 500L and 1000L versions, with regulated boiler and variable pump options. Compatible with non-potable water (rain, stream, borehole) and designed for larger municipal and agricultural applications.
• Houat HP High-pressure hot water weeding machine operating at 135 bar with temperature settings up to 90°C. Available in 500L or 1000L versions with 1 or 2 application stations and compatibility with non-potable water sources.
• Binic Agricultural hot water weeding machine designed for use with tractors, available in 500L or 1000L configurations with high/low pressure options. Features optimised high-output hydraulic pump, weed-killing lance, and operates at 120°C. Helps farmers obtain organic certifications due to absence of toxic residues.
• Mollen Third-generation multifunctional 100% electric vehicle for ecological weeding, developed in collaboration with KARR. Combines hot water weeding, high-pressure cleaning, irrigation, and hydrocuring capabilities in a single silent, environmentally friendly machine. Features new generation Lithium batteries and 500L tank.
• Cleenéo High-performance, environmentally-friendly high-pressure cleaning machine with 150 bar pressure and 15L/min flow rate. Features 500L anti-wave tank, 20m hose, electric start with Honda GX 200 petrol engine, and ability to use reclaimed water (rain, borehole). Designed for professional and industrial cleaning applications including synthetic sports surfaces, urban areas, and high-pressure cleaning needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Only 3 to 4 passes per year required for effective weed control
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KARRcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022KARR is an electric vehicle manufacturer that collaborated closely with Oeliatec to develop the Mollen, a multifunctional electric vehicle using hot water weed control technology. The partnership combines KARR's electric vehicle expertise with Oeliatec's hot water weed control technology to create a 100% electric, silent, and environmentally friendly professional weed control vehicle now in its 3rd generation. An inauguration evening was held to celebrate the collaboration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pellenc: Pellenc is a French manufacturer of professional battery-powered outdoor equipment for viticulture, landscaping, and municipal use. It directly overlaps with Oeliatec in serving French municipalities, agricultural users, and professional contractors with electric and battery-powered tools.
• Stihl: Stihl is a large German manufacturer of outdoor power equipment including trimmers, brushcutters, and grounds-care tools. It is comparable to Oeliatec as a broad incumbent in professional outdoor equipment for European municipal and contractor customers, with weed management as one of many applications.
• Spearhead Machinery: Spearhead is a UK-based manufacturer of vegetation management machinery including mulchers, mowers, and roadside maintenance equipment. It serves similar municipal and contractor customers as Oeliatec and represents an incumbent mechanical alternative to thermal weed control methods.
• Husqvarna Group: Husqvarna is a large Swedish manufacturer of outdoor power equipment including professional grounds care products. It is comparable to Oeliatec as a broad incumbent serving professional landscaping, municipal, and grounds-care customers across Europe, though weed control is one of many product categories in its portfolio.
• Wiedenmann: Wiedenmann is a German manufacturer of turf maintenance and grounds care equipment (mowers, aerators, collectors). It is comparable to Oeliatec as a European specialist equipment maker serving municipalities and grounds-care professionals, though its portfolio is broader and does not focus on weed control.
• McConnel: McConnel is a UK-based manufacturer of vegetation management and grounds maintenance equipment, including robotic and remote-controlled mowers. It serves the same municipal and contractor customer base as Oeliatec and competes for budget allocated to non-chemical vegetation management.

Emerging players

• RootWave: RootWave is a UK-based company developing electric weed control technology that kills weeds using high-frequency electricity. It is an emerging competitor in the pesticide-free weed control market, addressing the same municipal and agricultural use cases as Oeliatec but with a different underlying technology.

Direct peers

• Weeding Technologies (Foamstream): Foamstream (formerly Weedingtech) is a UK-based competitor offering hot foam weed control as an alternative to chemical herbicides. It directly competes with Oeliatec in the municipal and contractor alternative-weed-control market, using a different but adjacent thermal technology approach.
• Weedtechnics: Weedtechnics is an Australia-based specialist in hot water weed control systems, directly comparable to Oeliatec as both manufacture and sell thermal-shock weeding equipment for municipalities and contractors. The companies target the same core use case (pesticide-free weed control) using similar hot water technology but in different geographies.

Regional players

• Stocks AG: Stocks AG is a UK-based specialist in turf and grounds-care equipment, including seeding, spraying, and brushing machinery. It overlaps with Oeliatec in serving professional turf and grounds-care contractors, primarily in the UK and Ireland, with adjacent equipment applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCl_laaQdLillvDEOsocsmPw
• Facebookfacebook.com/oeliatec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oeliatec
• Instagraminstagram.com/oeliatecfr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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