Dessica

What Dessica does

Dessica (legal entity SCOPARL) is a French industrial manufacturer specializing in air drying and dehumidification equipment based on silicagel desiccant wheel adsorption technology. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Trévoux (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), the company designs and produces a portfolio of small- and large-capacity desiccant dehydrators (DM, DL series), mobile and fixed condensation dehumidifiers, configurable process dehydrators (DP, DS), hygienic systems for the food industry (DIA), cold-storage solutions, and ultra-low dew point systems (STAD LDP) capable of reaching -65°C dew point. Integrated product families include integrable desiccant wheel cassettes for OEM air handling units and Desiccant Evaporative Cooling (DEC) air handling units that combine desiccant and sensible heat recovery wheels without refrigerant compressors. Technology differentiators include dual counter-current airflow architecture, integrated heat recovery from regeneration exhaust, and 8-12 year wheel lifespan with retained 80%+ efficiency after a decade of use.

The company has been a SCOP (worker cooperative) with 100% employee ownership since 2012 and pursues a vertical integration strategy through acquisitions — BTI (sheet metal, 2018), Schermeser Electric Systems (industrial automation, 2024), and Aircovery (VOC air depollution, 2025). Dessica serves more than 1,000 customers across at least six verticals including agri-food (Lactalis, Danone, Fuchs, Biofin, Transgourmet), pharmaceutical and biotech (Pfizer, UPSA, CNRS), energy and power generation (EDF, Engie, Alstom, Electrabel), utilities (Suez, Veolia), chemicals (Arkema), and emerging segments such as lithium battery gigafactories (Advantelec project). Revenue derives from one-time equipment sales, recurring rental fleet contracts (week-to-multi-year), and maintenance/after-sales service agreements on its own and third-party equipment, with all pricing quote-based. Distribution is primarily direct enterprise sales through technico-commercial engineers in France, supplemented by a distributor network (Maghreb, Canada, India, Mexico) and a newly established subsidiary in Barcelona, Spain (June 2026). Marketing relies on industry trade shows (CFIA, Contamin@Lyon, Farmaforum), a multilingual website, and case-study content targeting vertical-specific applications.

Name

Dessica

Legal name

SCOPARL

Website

https://dessica.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dessica is a French employee-owned cooperative that designs and manufactures industrial silicagel desiccant dehumidification and air drying systems, serving more than 1,000 customers across food processing, pharmaceuticals, energy, clean rooms, and battery manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Drying and Dehumidification Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Drying & Evaporation Equipment (Dryers, Evaporators, Crystallizers) (IMAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Industrial dehumidification
• Adsorption desiccant dryers
• Air treatment systems
• Clean room climate control
• Industrial drying equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Trévoux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales — Industrial Dehumidifiers and Desiccant Dryers: DESSICA designs, manufactures, and sells a full range of industrial dehumidifiers and adsorption desiccant dryers, including the DM (small capacity), DL (large capacity), DP (process), DS (modular), and STAD (custom air treatment) lines, as well as mobile and fixed condensation units. Products are sold directly through the company's technico-commercial engineering team with full turnkey project support from study to commissioning.
2. Equipment Rental and Temporary Installations: DESSICA maintains a fleet of rental dehumidifiers and desiccant dryers available for short-term (from one week) to multi-year periods. The rental offering includes accessories, delivery, installation, monitoring, and a result guarantee, with field technicians performing commissioning. Common for construction, maintenance shutdowns, and temporary production needs.
3. Maintenance, Technical Assistance, and After-Sales Service: Preventive maintenance contracts and corrective maintenance (repair/diagnostic) services provided on all DESSICA air treatment and dehumidification equipment, and on equipment from other brands. Annual technician visits recommended for system performance optimization.
4. Air Depollution (Aircovery): Following the 2025 acquisition of Aircovery, DESSICA expanded into air depollution solutions targeting VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) treatment for industrial and polluted sites, using a proprietary activated carbon regeneration process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dessica designs, manufactures, and services industrial adsorption desiccant air dryers and dehumidifiers built around a continuously regenerated silicagel desiccant wheel. Its product range covers small-to-large capacity dehydrators, mobile and fixed condensation dehumidifiers, modular and configurable industrial-process dryers (DP, DS, STAD), hygienic units for food processing, cold-storage dehydrators, very-low dew point systems for clean rooms and battery manufacturing, and integrable desiccant wheel cassettes. The company also offers equipment rental, on-site commissioning, and preventive/corrective maintenance services across all brands.

Product overview

Dessica is a French manufacturer of industrial dehumidification and air drying solutions. The product portfolio centers on adsorption desiccant wheel technology using silicagel, organized into several product families: (1) Small and large capacity autonomous air dehydrators (DM, DL series) for storage and industrial applications; (2) Mobile, fixed, and ductable condensation dehumidifiers (DY, DF, DD series); (3) Configurable adsorption air dehydrators for industrial processes (DP, DS, STAD series) with modular and customizable configurations; (4) Specialized systems for food industry hygiene (DIA), cold storage, and very low dew point applications (STAD LDP); (5) Integrable desiccant wheel housings for integration into existing air handling systems; (6) Desiccant Evaporative Cooling (DEC) air handling units with low environmental impact. Services include rental with installation and performance guarantees, and technical maintenance/SAV support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aircovery: Air depollution activity integrated in 2025, specialized in air treatment for industry and polluted sites with VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) treatment and proprietary activated carbon regeneration technology.

Products and services

• Déshydrateurs d'air petites capacités (DM) — Small-capacity air dehydrators Small-capacity autonomous single-phase adsorption air dehydrators for storage and industrial building applications, with dry air flow rates between 200 and 1,000 m³/hour and dehumidification capacity between 0.6 and 6.4 kg/hour at 20°C and 60% RH.
• Déshydrateurs d'air grandes capacités (DL) — Large-capacity air dehydrators Large-capacity air dehydrators for building and industry storage, conservation, and preservation of equipment and structures, with dry air flow rates of 1,200 to 10,000 m³/hour and dehumidification capacity between 8.2 and 54.1 kg/hour.
• Déshumidificateurs mobiles (DY) — Mobile industrial dehumidifiers Mobile condensation dehumidifiers for industrial environments, equipped with large-diameter wheels for handling, including on stairs.
• Déshumidificateurs fixes (DF) — Fixed industrial dehumidifiers Fixed industrial dehumidifiers for industry, storage, logistics, and building applications.
• Déshumidificateurs gainables (DD) — Ductable industrial air dehumidifiers Ductable industrial air dehumidifiers for connection with standardized diameter fittings, compact units suitable for installation in attics or false ceilings.
• Déshydrateurs d'air pour process industriels (DP) — Industrial process air dehydrators Air dehydrators for production and conditioning environments and drying processes, with multiple configurations including upstream or downstream modules (air to treat and/or dry air).
• Déshydrateurs rotatifs à adsorption modulables (DS) — Modular adsorption rotary dehydrators Modular units for air dehydration and treatment (humidity, temperature, and dust) specially designed for building or industry, with PLC communication, integrated heat recovery, and 50mm double-skin insulation.
• Système de Traitement de l'Air Dessiccant (STAD) — Dessiccant Air Treatment System Modular and adaptable air dehydration units for precise dry air quality control in industrial environments.
• Système de Traitement de l'Air Dessiccants à très bas point de rosée (STAD LDP) — Very Low Dew Point air treatment system Two-stage desiccant air treatment system designed for very low dew point applications, maintaining humidity controlled down to -50°C dew point with supply air below -60°C, for lithium battery manufacturing and anhydrous clean rooms.
• Système hygiénique pour l'industrie agroalimentaire (DIA) — Hygienic air dehydration system for food industry Modular and adaptable air dehydration units specially designed for the food industry with hygienic specifications.
• Déshydrateurs d'air pour chambre froide — Cold room air dehydrators Air dehydrators designed for frozen storage facilities, for installation outside or inside negative cold rooms to prevent frost and ice formation.
• Centrales de traitement d'air Desiccant Evaporative Cooling (DEC) Climate control air handling units with very low environmental impact using renewable thermal energy for cooling and dehumidification, featuring desiccant wheel, sensible heat recovery wheel, adiabatic humidification systems, and no refrigerant compressors.
• Déshydrateur d'air DT-3300 sur cadre — Portable adsorption air dryer Portable adsorption air dryer on frame with casters and lifting eyes, designed for temporary use with 14.6 kg/h dehumidification capacity at 20°C and 60% RH, 3,300 m³/h nominal dry air flow. Available for rental or purchase.
• Services de location — Equipment rental and temporary installations Short and long-term rental of Dessica dehumidifiers and desiccant dryers (from one week to several years), with accessories, delivery, installation, monitoring, and a performance guarantee.
• Assistance technique et maintenance — Technical assistance and maintenance services Technical assistance and maintenance services including preventive maintenance contracts and corrective repairs, performed on Dessica equipment and on equipment from other brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% improvement in energy efficiency with the 2023 new-generation dehumidifier product line
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AircoverycoreOthers · 1 January 2025In 2025, DESSICA acquired Aircovery, a company specializing in air depollution solutions for industry and polluted sites. Aircovery designs, produces, and operates custom air treatment equipment for VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) pollution control, using a proprietary activated carbon regeneration process that achieves >60% cost savings on consumables, 95% reduction in induced CO2 emissions, and circular economy recycling of activated carbon media. This acquisition expands DESSICA beyond its core dehumidification business into the broader air treatment market.
• Schermeser Electric SystemsminorOthers · 1 January 2024In 2024, DESSICA acquired Schermeser Electric Systems, a company specializing in industrial electrical systems and automation. This acquisition strengthens DESSICA's internal capabilities in electrical control systems and automation for its air treatment equipment, reducing dependency on third-party electrical integrators.
• EurofluxcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Euroflux, a clean room design and manufacturing partner, serves as the lead integrator for the Advantelec lithium battery gigafactory project in Vénissieux. Euroflux designed and built the approximately 650 m² ISO 7 and ISO 8 clean rooms and integrated DESSICA's STAD ultra-low dew point air treatment systems into the overall clean room solution. This partnership combines Euroflux's clean room architecture expertise with DESSICA's desiccant air treatment technology.
• BTI Bernard Tôlerie IndustrielleminorOthers · 1 January 2018In 2018, DESSICA completed a growth external acquisition by integrating BTI Bernard Tôlerie Industrielle, a sheet metal fabrication company. This acquisition vertically integrates DESSICA's manufacturing supply chain for sheet metal enclosures and components used in its dehumidification equipment, improving production control and cost efficiency.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cotes International: Danish specialist in industrial adsorption dryers and dehumidifiers serving pharma, food, and offshore/wind customers — a closely comparable niche manufacturer competing with DESSICA across Europe.
• Munters: Swedish global leader in desiccant dehumidification and air treatment, serving the same industrial, pharmaceutical, and clean-room verticals as DESSICA with a much larger geographic footprint and broader product portfolio.
• Bry-Air Systems: Indian-owned, global desiccant dehumidifier manufacturer with the same core adsorption-wheel technology as DESSICA, targeting pharmaceutical, food, electronics, and battery manufacturing customers worldwide.
• Polygon (formerly Polygon Group / Munters Service): European provider of temporary and permanent humidity-control solutions, including rental of desiccant dryers for water-damage restoration and industrial drying — directly comparable to DESSICA's rental and service business.
• Seibu Giken DST: Japanese manufacturer of desiccant rotors/wheels that supplies OEM dehumidifier makers globally; a direct upstream competitor in the same adsorption-technology category as DESSICA's PPS/PPX silicagel wheels.

Broad incumbents

• Condair Group: Swiss-headquartered humidity-control specialist with broader humidification and dehumidification portfolios; overlaps with DESSICA in industrial air treatment but with a much wider product suite and global channel.
• Trane Technologies: US-listed global HVAC and climate-control major offering industrial dehumidification as part of a much broader chiller, air-handling, and services portfolio — competes with DESSICA on large industrial and clean-room projects.
• Stulz GmbH Klimatechnik: German precision-air-conditioning and humidity-control manufacturer serving data centers, pharma, and industrial customers — comparable to DESSICA in clean-room/dehumidification applications at larger scale.

Emerging players

• TT Group (Dry-IT): European moisture-control service company providing temporary desiccant drying and climate solutions — directly comparable to DESSICA's short-term rental offering for industrial and water-damage applications.

Regional players

• Air Solution Company: France- and Benelux-focused distributor/integrator of industrial air treatment and dehumidification solutions — comparable to DESSICA's regional channel presence and industrial customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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