AMDS
AMDS is a French privately held manufacturer and dealer of agricultural machinery specializing in market gardening equipment for raised-bed cultivation, serving SMB market gardeners in Loire-Atlantique through proprietary AMDS-branded implements, multi-brand equipment distribution, and full-lifecycle maintenance services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersLa Chapelle-basse-mer, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AMDS does
AMDS (Atelier de Maintenance, Développement et Services agricoles) is a French privately held agricultural equipment manufacturer and dealer founded in 2008 by Jean-François Babonneau and headquartered in Divatte-sur-Loire (La Chapelle Basse Mer), Loire-Atlantique, near Nantes. The company specializes in market gardening (maraîchage) equipment tailored to raised-bed (planche) cultivation at the 145cm standard prevalent in western France, designing and fabricating a proprietary line of implements branded under the 'A'PLANCHE naming convention (DEC'A'PLANCHE, VIBR'A'PLANCHE, SARCL'A'PLANCHE, SEM'A'PLANCHE, ECHO MULCH, etc.) covering soil preparation, weeding, seeding, fertilization, harvesting, and material handling. AMDS also manufactures the TOUTILO T135 and T140 electric autonomous farm robots designed for planting, weeding, and harvesting with up to 30 hours of battery autonomy, and resells the HORTECH mache (lamb's lettuce) harvester.
The company's business model combines proprietary equipment fabrication, third-party brand distribution, and full-lifecycle service. AMDS is an authorized LANDINI tractor dealer, a member of the SCAR centralized purchasing group, and distributes equipment from over 20 European manufacturers including Kuhn, Hortech, Einbock, Grimme, Monosem, Farmax, Forigo, Niubo, and Michalak. Revenue is generated across six streams: new tractor sales (hardware), new agricultural equipment sales (both AMDS-branded and third-party), spare parts and consumables retail through a libre-service showroom, used equipment resale, maintenance/repair services including on-site troubleshooting, and bespoke design/fabrication for customer specifications. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure.
AMDS employs 11-50 people organized into specialized functions including mechanics, welding/fabrication/assembly, maintenance, commercial sales, accounting, a libre-service store, and a design office (bureau d'étude). The GTM motion is sales-led and event-driven, anchored by a physical showroom, on-site service visits, and modest digital presence (Facebook, Instagram, website). Customer segments are primarily SMB professional market gardeners and secondarily general agricultural farmers in the Loire-Atlantique region. The company is independently owned with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent company involvement.
AMDS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AMDS
- Legal name
- AMDS | Atelier de Maintenance, Développement et Services agricoles
- Website
- https://amds44.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AMDS is a French privately held manufacturer and dealer of agricultural machinery specializing in market gardening equipment for raised-bed cultivation, serving SMB market gardeners in Loire-Atlantique through proprietary AMDS-branded implements, multi-brand equipment distribution, and full-lifecycle maintenance services.
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- akta.pro rank
AMDS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Machinery
- NAICS
- Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine (115113)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Agricultural Services (700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Tillage, Seeding & Planting Equipment (IMAHACAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Agricultural Tractor & Field Machinery Vehicle Manufacturing (IMACAFAB), Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC), Crop Spraying & Chemical Application Services (Ground Rig) (AFACAAAB)
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Where AMDS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- La Chapelle-basse-mer
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
AMDS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance and repair of market gardening and agricultural equipment, including mechanical repair of tractors. Revenue is generated through service labor and parts.
- New Tractor Sales: Sale of new LANDINI tractors as an authorized dealer, generating one-time revenue per unit.
- New Agricultural Equipment Sales: Sale of new agricultural machinery including both AMDS-branded proprietary equipment and third-party branded equipment (SCAR, HORTECH, EINBOCK, GRIMME, etc.).
- Spare Parts Sales: Sale of spare parts, wear parts, consumables, tools, tires, spray equipment, batteries, oils, and greases for all brands through the libre-service store.
- Used Equipment Sales: Sale of pre-owned agricultural machinery and equipment through the occasions (used) inventory.
- Custom Design and Fabrication: Bespoke design and fabrication of agricultural tools to customer specifications, including specific mounting and assembly.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Contact for Quote |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
AMDS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AMDS designs, fabricates, distributes, and services specialized agricultural machinery for market gardening (maraîchage) operations, with a proprietary line of soil preparation, weeding, seeding, harvesting, and material handling implements tailored to 145cm raised-bed (planche) cultivation. The company also operates as a dealer for LANDINI tractors and multiple European brands (SCAR, HORTECH, EINBOCK, GRIMME, etc.), and provides custom design, fabrication, maintenance, repair, and spare parts services.
Product overview
AMDS (Atelier de Maintenance, Développement et Services agricoles) is a French agricultural equipment company founded in 2008, specializing in the maintenance, design, and fabrication of market gardening and agricultural machinery. The company operates primarily in soil preparation equipment (dec- compaction, cultivation, vibrating implements, rollers, harrows), semi-treatment and weeding equipment (planters, sprayers, weeders, precision seeders), harvesting equipment (spinach harvesters, young shoots harvesters), and material handling equipment (elevators, forks, boxes). They also sell used equipment and serve as a LANDINI tractor dealer. Their product lines include branded products from third-party manufacturers (Kubota, Kuhn, Einbock, Farmax, Hortech, Michalak, etc.) alongside their own AMDS-branded fabricated implements. The portfolio covers the full crop production cycle from soil preparation through planting, crop maintenance, and harvesting.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AMDS DEC'A'PLANCHE Non-Stop Non-stop decompactor for bed blowing (labour des planches) with maximum 45cm working depth, 145cm width, nitrogen cylinder system, and 3 or 4 ARDOX+carbide+winglet teeth options. Designed for professional market gardeners using 145cm raised-bed (planche) cultivation.
- AMDS DEC'A'PLANCHE 9 dents 9-tooth carbide decompactor for raised beds with adjustable depth (25-30cm) via rear roller, designed for 145cm bed width. Part of AMDS's soil preparation line for market gardening.
- AMDS DEC'A'PLANCHE 5 dents 5-tooth decompactor with 45cm working depth, ARDOX+carbide+removable wings on 3 rows, safety bolts, and 500mm rear bar roller. Part of AMDS's proprietary soil preparation equipment for 145cm raised-bed market gardening.
- AMDS DEC'A'PLANCHE 3 dents 3-tooth decompactor with 60cm working depth, ARDOX+carbide+winglet teeth, reinforced tooth support, and 120x120mm tube chassis. AMDS proprietary soil preparation implement for deep bed working.
- AMDS CULTIV'A'PLANCHE Cultivator for raised beds with 1 front and 2 rear rollers, quick depth adjustment, parallelogram border plates, and 7 working teeth at 15-20cm depth. AMDS proprietary bed cultivator.
- AMDS VIBR'A'PLANCHE Surface working implement with 21 working teeth, adjustable border discs, front support roller, and double rear rollers for soil crumbling and root exposure on 145cm beds. AMDS proprietary vibratory soil finisher.
- AMDS VIBR'A'PLANCHE TRIPLE Hydraulically foldable triple-beam implement with three VIBR'A'PLANCHE units, automatic transport locking, CAT III attachment, and lighting/signaling for 145cm bed work. AMDS proprietary triple-bed vibrating soil finisher.
- AMDS ROUL'A'PLANCHE Stainless steel smooth roller for market gardening. Single board version (145cm width) or hydraulically foldable triple board version. Features 600mm stainless steel drum, integrated clod breaker, and 3-point hitch for rear or front mounting. AMDS proprietary bed roller.
- AMDS ROTOBECHE SRP155D-AMDS Rotobêche FARMAX SRP155D power harrow with 145cm working width, 6 flanges of 2 removable paddles, 540 RPM gearbox, and reinforced bearings for soil preparation. AMDS-adapted power harrow for raised-bed market gardening.
- AMDS DISK'A'PLANCHE Disc implement for reforming beds with 2 large diameter working discs, adjustable front support roller for determining footpath depth, and rear gauge wheels with ballasting capability. AMDS proprietary bed reforming disc.
- AMDS ETRILLE'A'PLANCHE TRIPLE Triple weeding harrow with 3x150cm working width, 180 teeth (600x7mm) with hydraulic orientation, hydraulic folding, and adjustable track width for inter-row weeding. AMDS proprietary triple-bed weeding harrow.
- AMDS SARCL'A'PLANCHE Residue lifting blade with 1 front and 1 rear roller, depth adjustment, and weight carrier for residue management on raised beds. AMDS proprietary bed weeder.
- AMDS NET'A'PLANCHE Surface cleaning tool for market gardening beds with 2 adjustable rear wheels, 2 rotors, and flow divider for removing stones and surface roots before sowing. AMDS proprietary bed cleaner.
- AMDS NET'A'POTEAU Weeding tool between greenhouse posts with automatic retraction on post detection, hydraulically adjustable working width and wheel height, 5-10cm working depth at 7km/h average speed. AMDS proprietary in-greenhouse weeder.
- AMDS RAZ'A'PLANCHE Leaf mower for raised beds with 4 adjustable wheels on stands, 4 treated steel knives, and cardan with torque limiter for cutting leaves (muguet, radish) with ejection into footpaths. AMDS proprietary bed leaf cutter.
- AMDS DESHERB'A'LIGNE D'EAU Water line weeder for treating water lines between crop rows with 1 meter treatment width, vertical hydraulic folding, and mounting on sprayer tank. AMDS proprietary drip-line weeder.
- AMDS TRAINEAU'A'HERBE Grass sled for manual weeding with aluminum bin for collecting weeds. AMDS proprietary manual weeding sled.
- AMDS PULVERISATEUR MARAICHER ST Basse Pression Low pressure market gardening sprayer for crop protection applications. AMDS proprietary low-pressure sprayer for market gardeners.
- AMDS ECHO MULCH TRIPLE Triple-bed fertilizer distributor with 750L stainless steel tank, GPS-based differential application (DPAE), and ability to work 1, 2, or 3 beds. AMDS proprietary precision fertilizer spreader.
- AMDS EPANDEUR COMPOSTE Compost spreader with 5m3 galvanized tank, short-turn hitch, front spreading belt, refining roller, and hydraulic belt/roller drive for organic fertilizer application. AMDS proprietary compost spreader.
- AMDS SEM'A'PLANCHE Precision seeder with heated front and rear rollers, 12 rows at 11cm spacing, hydraulic compaction control, seed vacuum system, and easy emptying of each reserve. AMDS proprietary precision seeder for raised beds.
- AMDS POINCONNEUSE'A'POIREAU Leek puncher with 4 rows/4 punches, 16 stainless steel punches (45mm diameter with cone), metallic rear carrying wheels, and pneumatic front wheels for planting hole preparation. AMDS proprietary leek transplanter.
- AMDS BUTT'A'LIGNE D'EAU Double ridger for water lines with reinforced double discs, front chassis for 145cm beds, and manual wheel height adjustment. AMDS proprietary ridger.
- AMDS TRAC'A'PLANCHE TRIPLE Triple bed marking tool with hydraulic folding for road gauge, 4 ridgers, and 4 rear depth adjustment support wheels. AMDS proprietary triple bed marker.
- AMDS PERF'A'PLANCHE Drilling tool for small Nantais tunnels for rough opening for final aeration with cabin-controlled rotation speed and height adjustment by stand. AMDS proprietary small-tunnel aerator.
- AMDS TOUTILO T135 Electric Farm Robot Electric robot for planting, weeding, and harvesting on 145cm beds with 180cm wheel track. Features electric motor with rechargeable battery and up to 30 hours autonomy. Distributed by AMDS as a market-gardening automation solution.
- AMDS TOUTILO T140 Electric Farm Robot (Demonstration) Electric robot for planting, weeding, and harvesting with 2 workstations, solar canvas, storage grid, and remote control. Distributed by AMDS as a market-gardening automation solution. Demonstration equipment from 2021.
- AMDS RECOLTEUSE MACHE HORTECH Spinach/mâche harvester with 1475mm cutting width controlled by 2 hydraulic feelers, food-grade product conveyor belt with permanent scraper, transparent cowl, stainless steel cutting frame, and optional rear pallet removal and product magazine. HORTECH specialty harvester distributed by AMDS.
- AMDS MAT ELEVATEUR MARAICHER Triplex lifting mast with 1800kg capacity, 2500mm lift height, lateral and upper press with pressure limiter, double-acting lift, tilting/translation, and single-lever remote control. AMDS proprietary market-gardening lifting mast.
- AMDS FOURCHE'A'PALOX Rear pallet fork with 2400mm fork length, 100x45mm dimensions, and 3T load capacity. AMDS proprietary pallet fork for produce handling.
- AMDS CAISS'A'TRANSPALETTE Galvanized pallet transponder box with front and lateral fork U and door/gate for material handling. AMDS proprietary pallet box.
- AMDS COFFRE'A'GRAINE Galvanized pallet transponder box with front and lateral fork U, door/gate, and useful dimensions L2050 x W800mm for seed transport. AMDS proprietary seed transport box.
- AMDS QUAI'A'SEMI MOBILE Semi-mobile loading dock for full-field loading with 2600x2000mm platform, 1.2T load capacity, available in foldable or fixed versions. AMDS proprietary field loading dock.
- AMDS CAGE ARCEAUX Galvanized support for hoop frames/trellising with 2m40 length for greenhouse structure support. AMDS proprietary greenhouse hoop support.
- AMDS BOBINE P17 Galvanized reel for net or tarpaulin with standard 1600mm width (other widths on request) and 1500mm wheel diameter (other diameters available). AMDS proprietary net/tarp reel.
- LANDINI Tractor Dealership AMDS is an authorized LANDINI tractor dealer, offering a full range of efficient and high-performance agricultural tractors to professional farmers in the region, with associated service and parts support.
- Spare Parts, Wear Parts, and Consumables Retail (Libre-Service Store) Sale of spare parts, wear parts, consumables, tools, tires, spray equipment, batteries, oils, and greases for all brands through the AMDS libre-service store, supporting the maintenance of multi-brand agricultural equipment fleets.
- Used Agricultural Equipment Sales (Occasions) Sale of pre-owned agricultural machinery and equipment (occasions) including pre-owned sprayers, rotary harrows, stone buriers, vegetable plows, leek peelers, young shoots harvesters, drainage trenchers, and other implements.
- Maintenance, Repair, and On-Site Troubleshooting Services Ongoing maintenance and repair of market gardening and agricultural equipment, including mechanical repair of tractors and on-site troubleshooting dispatched to customer locations. Revenue is generated through service labor and parts.
- Custom Design and Fabrication of Agricultural Tools Bespoke design and fabrication of agricultural tools to customer specifications, including specific mounting and assembly. Provided by AMDS's in-house design office (bureau d'étude) and fabrication workshops.
Quantifiable outcome
- TOUTILO T135 electric farm robot provides up to 30 hours of autonomous operation for planting, weeding, and harvesting tasks.
Companies that use AMDS
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
AMDS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Feature4 records
AMDS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SCARcoreAMDS is a member of SCAR centralized purchasing group, providing access to competitive pricing and distribution network for agricultural equipment and parts across France.
- LANDINIcoreAuthorized LANDINI tractor dealer in Loire-Atlantique, selling new LANDINI tractors and providing associated service and parts support.
- Axion/ISALT GroupminorReseller of Axion equipment through ISALT Group distribution.
- HORTECHminorItalian manufacturer of specialized harvesting equipment. AMDS distributes HORTECH products in France.
- PERARDminorFrench manufacturer of agricultural equipment distributed by AMDS.
- EINBOCKminorAustrian manufacturer of precision weeding and tillage equipment including harrows and rotary harrows. AMDS distributes EINBOCK products.
- GRIMMEminorGerman manufacturer specializing in potato and root crop harvesting equipment. AMDS distributes GRIMME products.
- MonosemminorFrench precision seeding equipment manufacturer. AMDS distributes Monosem precision planters.
- MichalakminorManufacturer of roller graders and reception hoppers for vegetable processing. AMDS sells Michalak equipment including roller graders (SR1585-3T) and reception hoppers (SH100).
- SMZminorDutch manufacturer of vegetable production equipment. AMDS distributes SMZ products including leek transplanters (POINCONNEUSE'A'POIREAU).
- NiubominorSpanish manufacturer of agricultural equipment including fork lifts for farming. AMDS distributes Niubo products.
- AgratorminorSpanish agricultural equipment manufacturer distributed by AMDS.
- FarmaxminorAgricultural machinery manufacturer. AMDS distributes Farmax products including rototillers (ROTOBECHE SRP155D).
- ForigominorItalian manufacturer of soil preparation equipment. AMDS distributes Forigo products.
- Checchi e MagliminorItalian manufacturer of agricultural equipment. AMDS distributes Checchi e Magli products.
- DelecroixminorHarvesting equipment manufacturer. AMDS distributes Delecroix products.
- SolanominorAgricultural equipment manufacturer. AMDS distributes Solano products.
- DesvoysminorAgricultural equipment manufacturer. AMDS distributes Desvoys products.
- HubertminorAgricultural process equipment manufacturer. AMDS distributes Hubert products.
- VantageamminorAgricultural equipment distributor. AMDS distributes Vantageam products.
- PlanteqminorAgricultural equipment manufacturer. AMDS distributes Planteq products.
- SepebaminorAgricultural equipment manufacturer. AMDS distributes Sepeba products.
- Agricola ItalianaminorItalian agricultural equipment manufacturer. AMDS distributes Agricola Italiana products.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AMDS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- SCAR: French centralized purchasing group for agricultural equipment dealers of which AMDS is a member. SCAR is an ecosystem enabler, not a competitor: it provides AMDS with cooperative-level purchasing power and a national dealer network, but also represents the broader competitive set of French ag-machinery dealers.
Direct peers
- HORTECH: Italian manufacturer of specialized vegetable harvesting and post-harvest equipment (e.g., mache/spinach harvesters). AMDS is a French distributor of HORTECH products, and HORTECH is a direct comparable in the market-gardening machinery segment AMDS serves.
- GRIMME: German manufacturer of potato, beet, and root-crop harvesting and cultivation equipment. AMDS distributes GRIMME in France; the product range (root crop equipment, bed preparation) overlaps with AMDS's market gardening offerings.
- Farmax: Dutch manufacturer of power harrows (ROTOBECHE) and tillage equipment. AMDS builds and sells the ROTOBSECHE SRP155D-AMDS based on Farmax technology, and Farmax is a direct comparable in the market-gardening rototiller segment.
- Monosem: French manufacturer of precision pneumatic planters and seeders. AMDS distributes Monosem; its precision seeding technology competes with/adjacent to AMDS's SEM'A'PLANCHE and complements the soil preparation/bed equipment line.
- Checchi e Magli: Italian manufacturer of agricultural transplanting and crop-establishment equipment. AMDS distributes Checchi e Magli in France; their transplanters compete with/adjacent to AMDS's POINCONNEUSE'A'POIREAU and SEM'A'PLANCHE products.
- EINBOCK (Einböck): Austrian manufacturer of precision weeding, harrowing, and tillage equipment. AMDS distributes EINBOCK in France, and the product focus on inter-row weeding and soil preparation directly overlaps with AMDS's ETRILLE'A'PLANCHE and VIBR'A'PLANCHE lines.
- PERARD: French manufacturer of agricultural equipment including soil preparation and grain handling. AMDS distributes PERARD in France, and PERARD's specialization in French agricultural equipment makes it a directly comparable peer in product range and market.
- Forigo: Italian manufacturer of soil preparation and bed-forming equipment. AMDS distributes Forigo in France, and Forigo's rototillers and bed-preparation machines directly compete with AMDS's own ROUL'A'PLANCHE and DEC'A'PLANCHE offerings.
Emerging players
- Naio Technologies: French agricultural robotics company developing electric weeding and hoeing robots (Oz, Dino, Ted) for market gardeners and vineyards. Naio is a direct emerging competitor in the autonomous farm-robot space where AMDS's TOUTILO operates.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about AMDS
What does AMDS do?
AMDS designs, fabricates, distributes, and services specialized agricultural machinery for market gardening (maraîchage) operations, with a proprietary line of soil preparation, weeding, seeding, harvesting, and material handling implements tailored to 145cm raised-bed (planche) cultivation. The company also operates as a dealer for LANDINI tractors and multiple European brands (SCAR, HORTECH, EINBOCK, GRIMME, etc.), and provides custom design, fabrication, maintenance, repair, and spare parts services.
Is AMDS a public or private company?
AMDS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was AMDS founded?
AMDS was founded in 2008. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AMDS based?
AMDS is headquartered in La Chapelle-basse-mer, France, in the Europe region.
How does AMDS make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Maintenance and Repair Services are the primary driver. The others are new Tractor Sales, new Agricultural Equipment Sales, spare Parts Sales, used Equipment Sales and custom Design and Fabrication.
Who are AMDS's main competitors?
SCAR is listed as an others. Direct peers are HORTECH, GRIMME, Farmax, Monosem, Checchi e Magli, EINBOCK (Einböck), PERARD and Forigo. Naio Technologies is listed as an emerging player.
Does AMDS have an API?
No public API is recorded for AMDS.
What industry is AMDS in?
AMDS's product category is Agricultural Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHACAB, Tillage, Seeding & Planting Equipment, with a secondary code of IMACAFAB, Agricultural Tractor & Field Machinery Vehicle Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 333111 and its SIC code is 3523.