LEJEUNE
LEJEUNE (Cuves Lejeune) is a family-owned French manufacturer that designs, fabricates, and installs stainless steel tanks for wineries, serving Bordeaux premier cru estates and international wine producers from its 8,000 m² facility with 46 employees and over 55 years of history.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1968
- HeadquartersSaint-magne-de-castillon, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LEJEUNE does
LEJEUNE SAS, trading as Cuves Lejeune, is a family-owned French manufacturer founded in 1968 by Pierre LEJEUNE in Saint-Magne-de-Castillon, in the Gironde department of the Bordeaux wine region. The company designs, fabricates, and installs stainless steel tanks (cuves) for wine fermentation, storage, maceration, and aging, serving wineries ranging from small family estates to premier cru properties. Its 46 employees operate from an 8,000 m² covered production facility capable of producing tanks from 3 to 1,000 hectoliters per unit, with direct in-house transport and installation capabilities at customer sites worldwide.
The company's core technology centers on chaudronnerie vinicole — wine-specific stainless steel boilermaking — integrating multiple proprietary innovations including the 1975 floating hat tank, 1994 truncated cone tank, 1997 compartmentalized tank, 2002 festooned double-wall tank, and 2006 inverted truncated cone expansion tank, supported by circular TIG welding robotics and continuous spiral-wound thermal exchange systems. LEJEUNE holds more than 10 patents and registered industrial designs, and its product portfolio spans eight core tank lines plus a complementary accessories range (valves, gaskets, pumps, safety devices, and tasters). Marquee customers include Château FIGEAC, Château Latour, Château La Fleur de Bouard, and Château Malartic La Gravière.
Commercially, LEJEUNE operates a direct-to-customer model: all pricing is quote-based, sales are conducted via phone and website inquiry, and the company handles transport and on-site installation directly following in-workshop validation. Revenue is generated from one-time equipment sales, professional installation services, recurring accessory and spare parts, and a secondary channel for used/refurbished tanks. The current generation of leadership comprises Elsa LEJEUNE and Renaud LAVIT (with Patrick LEJEUNE active), and in 2024 the company completed a 'mariage de raison' consolidation with Bois et Inox of the TFF Group, bringing wood and stainless steel vinification expertise under a combined structure.
LEJEUNE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LEJEUNE
- Legal name
- LEJEUNE SAS
- Website
- https://cuveslejeune.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1968
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- LEJEUNE (Cuves Lejeune) is a family-owned French manufacturer that designs, fabricates, and installs stainless steel tanks for wineries, serving Bordeaux premier cru estates and international wine producers from its 8,000 m² facility with 46 employees and over 55 years of history.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LEJEUNE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wine Tank Manufacturing and Vinification Equipment
- NAICS
- Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420)
- SIC
- Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs) (IMALAHAD)
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Where LEJEUNE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint-magne-de-castillon
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
LEJEUNE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Wine Tank Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of stainless steel wine tanks (cuves) including standard models (cylindrical, truncated cone, floating hat, compartmented, rectangular) and custom special fabrications. Production capacity ranges from 3 to 1,000 hectoliters per unit.
- Tank Installation and Setup Services: Direct installation of tanks at customer sites following validation of test phases in company workshops. Includes transport and placement services.
- Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of complementary products including valves (ball valves, butterfly valves), pumps, gaskets (door gaskets, hatch gaskets), safety valves, and tasting equipment.
- Used/Refurbished Tank Sales: Sale of pre-owned tanks (occasions) including various models and capacities at promotional prices.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
LEJEUNE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LEJEUNE designs, fabricates, sells, transports, and installs stainless steel tanks and vinification equipment for wineries worldwide. Its portfolio spans eight core tank product lines (floating cap, cylindrical, truncated cone, inverted expansion, compartmentalized, rectangular, mobile CUVON, and custom fabrications) with unit capacities from 2 to 1,000 hectoliters, complemented by accessories such as valves, gaskets, pumps, safety valves, and tasting equipment.
Product overview
LEJEUNE is a family-owned French manufacturer of stainless steel wine tanks and vinification equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of 8 core tank product lines (floating cap, cylindrical, truncated cone, inverted expansion, compartmentalized, rectangular, mobile CUVON, and custom special fabrications) with capacities from 2 to 1,000 hectoliters. The company also provides a range of accessories including safety valves, tasters, gaskets, pumps, and valves. With over 10 patents filed since the 1970s, LEJEUNE focuses on innovative tank design for wine production, storage, and processing, serving wineries globally from its Saint-Magne-de-Castillon facility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Cuve Inox à Chapeau Flottant (Floating Cap Stainless Steel Tank) Stainless steel tank with floating stainless steel cap using a double-lip air chamber on a raised rim, designed for variable-level wine storage and vinification in classic, bain-marie, or inertia versions with belt-type or exchanger heat exchangers.
- Cuve Cylindrique (Cylindrical Stainless Steel Tank)
Companies that use LEJEUNE
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
LEJEUNE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
LEJEUNE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
LEJEUNE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Della Toffola Group: Italian manufacturer of complete winemaking lines including stainless steel tanks, presses, and filtration. Highly comparable to LEJEUNE as a specialty stainless steel fabricator serving wineries globally, with a broader equipment portfolio.
- Enoveneta: Italian manufacturer of wine and beverage processing equipment including stainless steel tanks, presses, and filtration. Similar specialty stainless fabrication focus and winery customer base to LEJEUNE.
- Bucher Vaslin: French manufacturer of winery equipment (presses, tanks, reception lines) within Bucher Industries. Competes with LEJEUNE in French and international premium wineries, particularly on integrated cellar solutions.
- Schneider Weincraft: German specialist in stainless steel tanks for wineries, with comparable focus on custom geometries and premium winery customers. Direct peer in specialty wine tank fabrication for the European market.
- VLS Technologies: Italian specialist stainless steel tank manufacturer serving wine, beer, and beverage producers. Comparable to LEJEUNE in fabrication model and material specialization, though with a broader beverage reach.
- Padovan: Italian producer of stainless steel tanks and wine processing equipment. Directly comparable to LEJEUNE in core product (custom wine tanks), customer segment (wineries), and manufacturing model (specialty fabrication).
Broad incumbents
- Krones AG: Global German manufacturer of beverage processing and packaging equipment. Overlaps with LEJEUNE in stainless steel process tanks for wineries and beverage producers, though Krones operates at a vastly larger scale with a complete line portfolio.
- TFF Group: Leading French group specializing in oak barrels and wine élevage equipment (Tonnellerie François Frères, Seguin Moreau, Cadus). Through its 2024 'mariage de raison' with LEJEUNE, TFF is both a strategic partner and a broad incumbent across the same premium-winery supply chain that LEJEUNE serves.
- GEA Group: German multinational engineering group with food and beverage processing equipment, including fermentation and storage tanks for wine and beer. Overlaps with LEJEUNE in stainless steel tank fabrication for beverages but at much greater scale and breadth.
Emerging players
- Agrovin: Spanish supplier of winemaking equipment, fermentation tanks, and enological products. Comparable to LEJEUNE as a winery equipment specialist, with stronger presence in Iberia and Latin America.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
LEJEUNE social profiles
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LEJEUNE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
LEJEUNE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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LEJEUNE M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about LEJEUNE
What does LEJEUNE do?
LEJEUNE designs, fabricates, sells, transports, and installs stainless steel tanks and vinification equipment for wineries worldwide. Its portfolio spans eight core tank product lines (floating cap, cylindrical, truncated cone, inverted expansion, compartmentalized, rectangular, mobile CUVON, and custom fabrications) with unit capacities from 2 to 1,000 hectoliters, complemented by accessories such as valves, gaskets, pumps, safety valves, and tasting equipment.
Is LEJEUNE a public or private company?
LEJEUNE is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was LEJEUNE founded?
LEJEUNE was founded in 1968. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is LEJEUNE based?
LEJEUNE is headquartered in Saint-magne-de-castillon, France, in the Europe region.
How does LEJEUNE make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Wine Tank Manufacturing and Sales are the primary driver. The others are tank Installation and Setup Services, accessories and Spare Parts and used/Refurbished Tank Sales.
Who are LEJEUNE's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Della Toffola Group, Enoveneta, Bucher Vaslin, Schneider Weincraft, VLS Technologies and Padovan. Broad incumbents are Krones AG, TFF Group and GEA Group. Agrovin is listed as an emerging player.
Does LEJEUNE have an API?
No public API is recorded for LEJEUNE.
What industry is LEJEUNE in?
LEJEUNE's product category is Wine Tank Manufacturing and Vinification Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAFAAAB, Wine Production & Winemaking, with a secondary code of IMALAHAD, Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs). Its NAICS code is 332420 and its SIC code is 3412.