What Groupe Chalvignac does

Groupe Chalvignac is a privately held French industrial group founded in 1981 and headquartered in Jarnac-Champagne, in the heart of the Cognac production region. The group designs and manufactures stainless steel viticulture vats, Charentais distillation stills, agricultural trailers, and complementary process equipment (including chillers and advanced thermal-process fermenters), serving wine and spirits producers, cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturers. Its core technical differentiator is a proprietary Charentais alembic design featuring a dual-heater principle, alongside on-site construction capability for oversized vessels such as the 205-tank installation delivered for Moët & Chandon's Montaigu project in 2012. The group operates through eight subsidiaries, employs approximately 341 people, and is family-controlled, with Philippe Tizon serving as CEO since 2010.

The business operates a dual revenue model: project-based custom engineering for marquee enterprise customers (champagne and Cognac houses, large distilleries) at high contract value, combined with standardized equipment and aftermarket/maintenance services for a long tail of smaller vineyards, distillers, and now industrial buyers. Distribution combines direct project sales with an online stock catalog (chalvignac.softr.app) for smaller SKUs, supplemented by exports to Canada, England, and Japan. Following the strategic refocus under CEO Tizon, the group has actively diversified beyond its traditional wine and Cognac customer base into adjacent industrial verticals, while preserving its heritage position as a French leader in stainless steel winemaking vessels and Charentais distillation equipment.

Name

Groupe Chalvignac

Legal name

GROUPE CHALVIGNAC

Website

https://groupe-chalvignac.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Groupe Chalvignac is a French family-owned industrial group founded in 1981 that designs and manufactures stainless steel viticulture vats, Charentais distillation stills, and agricultural trailers for wine, spirits, and broader industrial customers across France and export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Breweries (31212), Wineries (312130), Distilleries (312140)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Malt Beverages (2082), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Alcoholic Beverage Contract Manufacturing & Co-Packing (AFAFAAAI)

Keywords

• Stainless steel tanks
• Distillation equipment
• Viticulture equipment
• Agricultural trailers
• Industrial boilermaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Jarnac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 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. Distillation Equipment Design, Production, Installation and Maintenance: Design, production, installation and maintenance of all production systems for premium spirits (Cognac, Brandy, Armagnac, Whisky, Calvados, Rum). Revenue generated through project-based equipment sales and ongoing maintenance contracts, serving French and export markets.
2. Stainless Steel Wine Tanks: French leader in stainless steel wine tank manufacturing. Services extend from consulting through to implementation, covering entire customer projects or specific elements based on customer needs. Includes on-site tank construction for large vessels.
3. Industrial Stainless Boilermaking: Design, production, installation and maintenance of stainless steel and fibre tank assemblies for cosmetic, food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Project-based custom equipment sales.
4. Polyester Fiber Tanks: French manufacturer of polyester storage tanks for industry, agriculture, food, wine and environmental applications. Product sales through design, manufacture and installation.
5. Wine and Grape Trailers: Manufacturer of wine and tip trailers since 1955. Products developed in collaboration with French winemakers and farmers. Simonneau brand, joined Groupe Chalvignac in 2004.
6. Agricultural Trailers and Spreaders: Design and manufacture of agricultural tippers, manure spreaders and livestock trailers. Central France location enables nationwide and international distribution. All products constructed in-house.
7. Thermal Processing Systems: Liquid heat treatment systems including innovative chillers and fermenters. Expanded from cold process maintenance to full design, manufacture and installation capability.
8. Wine Equipment Retail Store: Retail store offering wide range of small materials for vineyard, harvest and distillation. Also serves as an important customer contact center strengthening proximity relationships.
9. Custom Wine Tanks (Metalinox): Design and construction of custom stainless steel wine tanks (small vats, rectangular tanks, press tanks, gangways) for Champagne, Burgundy and Loire Valley markets. Exports to Canada, England and Japan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Groupe Chalvignac designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains custom industrial equipment including stainless steel wine tanks, Charentais alembic distillation stills with dual-heater technology, polyester fiber storage tanks, thermal processing systems, industrial stainless boilermaking for cosmetics/food/pharmaceutical/chemical sectors, and agricultural trailers. Each subsidiary manages a distinct product line with services spanning consulting through to ongoing maintenance for winemakers, distillers and industrial processors primarily in France with selective international exports.

Product overview

Groupe Chalvignac is a French industrial equipment group serving the wine and spirits industry with a portfolio of specialized subsidiaries. The Group operates as a platform of companies providing design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance services across complementary product lines: stainless steel tanks (Chalvignac Cuves Inox - market leader), polyester fiber tanks (Chalvignac Composites/Sodipia), distillation processes (Chalvignac Process Distillation - French leader), thermal/liquid heating processes (Chalvignac Process Thermiques), industrial boilermaking (Chalvignac Industries), wine/agricultural trailers (Simonneau, Maitre), wine equipment distribution (Chalvignac Equipment/Magasin), and custom stainless steel wine tanks (Metalinox). These products serve viticulture, spirits production, agriculture, and industrial sectors including cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chalvignac Cuves Inox (Stainless Steel Tanks) French leader in stainless steel wine vat manufacturing, providing thermoregulated stainless steel tanks for viticultural and industrial applications. Services extend from consulting to implementation across entire projects, including on-site construction for large vessels.
• Chalvignac Composites / Sodipia (Polyester Fiber Tanks) French manufacturer of polyester storage tanks for industry, agriculture, food, wine, and environmental applications.
• Chalvignac Process Distillation French leader in distillation process, designing, producing, installing and maintaining production systems for premium spirits including Cognac, Brandy, Armagnac, Whisky, Calvados, and Rum.
• Chalvignac Process Thermiques (Thermal Processes) Liquid heat treatment processes including innovative chillers and advanced fermenters for the wine and spirits industry.
• Chalvignac Industries Dabrigeon (Industrial Boilermaking) Industrial stainless steel boilermaking for agro-food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Designs and produces stainless steel and fibre tank assemblies for complex technical projects.
• Simonneau (Wine and Tip Trailers) Manufacturer of wine and tip trailers since 1955, designing and manufacturing trailer ranges developed in collaboration with French winemakers and farmers.
• Maitre (Agricultural Trailers and Spreaders) Designs agricultural tippers and manure spreaders, with central France positioning enabling distribution throughout France and overseas.
• Metalinox (Custom Stainless Steel Wine Tanks) Design and construction of custom stainless steel tanks including small vats, rectangular tanks, press tanks, and gangways based in Loire Valley, serving Champagne, Burgundy, and Loire Valley markets with exports to Canada, England, and Japan.
• Chalvignac Equipements (Wine Distribution Equipment Store) Hardware store offering a wide range of small materials for vineyard, harvest, and distillation operations. Acts as a contact center for customer relationships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leader of French stainless steel wine tank market
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Cognac Blues PassionsminorOthersThe CHALVIGNAC Group sponsors the Cognac Blues Passions music festival as part of its community and cultural sponsorship program. This partnership reflects the Group's commitment to supporting cultural life in the Cognac region where it is headquartered.
• Gémozik FestivalminorOthersThe Group supports the Gémozik festival as part of its music world sponsorship activities, contributing to local cultural events near the Group's Cognac headquarters.
• EurochestriesminorOthersThe Group sponsors Eurochestries, a music festival, as part of its cultural sponsorship program supporting the arts in the Cognac region.
• Sports Associations (Cycling, Swimming, Running)minorOthersThe CHALVIGNAC Group particularly sponsors the world of sport including cycling, swimming and running, actively supporting sports associations and members of the Group in their activities. Links between the company and sports have grown over time, sharing stories and conveying the values that the Group carries.
• Local Associations at Settlement LocationsminorOthersChalvignac supports local associations in the communities where its various subsidiaries are located, including Rongères, Saintes, Saint Médard de Mussidan, Pérignac, Mettray and Chateaubernard.
• Région Nouvelle-AquitaineminorOthersThe Group operates with the financial support of the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, as indicated by the region logo on the Groupe Chalvignac website footer.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AEB Group: Italian supplier of process equipment, filtration, and consumables for wine, beer, and beverage producers. Comparable in supplying specialized equipment and supplies across the wine/spirits production chain.
• Della Toffola Group: Italian manufacturer of wine and beverage processing equipment, including stainless steel tanks, fermentation, and distillation systems. Direct competitor in the European wine/spirits equipment market with similar project-based, custom-engineered offerings.
• Enoveneta: Italian specialist in wine processing equipment including crushers, presses, and stainless steel tanks. Direct peer in the European wine equipment space, particularly in custom tank fabrication for wineries.
• Paul Mueller Company: US-based manufacturer of stainless steel processing tanks and equipment for the dairy, food, beverage, and brewing industries. Highly comparable in custom stainless steel tank design and fabrication for beverage producers.
• Holvrieka (Nefit/Bosch Thermotechnology): European specialist in stainless steel storage and process tanks for the beverage and food industries, including wineries and breweries. Comparable in tank design, fabrication, and on-site installation for beverage producers.
• Costa Fabril (Costa Group): Italian manufacturer of stainless steel tanks and process equipment primarily serving the wine and olive oil industries. Direct peer in custom stainless tank fabrication for European viticulture customers.

Broad incumbents

• Mueller Industries: US manufacturer of copper, brass, and stainless steel products with industrial applications. Overlaps with Chalvignac's stainless steel and copper alembic distillation equipment capabilities in industrial processing markets.
• SPX FLOW: Global industrial equipment provider with significant beverage and food processing exposure (mixing, separation, heat exchange). Broad incumbent competing with Chalvignac Thermal Processes and Chalvignac Industries in regulated industrial markets.
• Krones AG: Global German manufacturer of bottling, packaging, and process equipment for the beverage industry. A much larger, broadly diversified incumbent that competes with Chalvignac's industrial boilermaking and process equipment at the largest beverage producers.
• GEA Group: Large German industrial equipment group supplying separators, homogenizers, and process tanks to beverage, dairy, and pharma customers. Comparable in serving regulated industries with stainless steel process equipment and a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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