AVN

What AVN does

AVN is a French family-owned industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1980 and headquartered in Vaugneray, near Lyon. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains custom-engineered conveyor systems, automated sorting equipment, and air-handling solutions for three primary verticals: logistics and express parcel (the historical core), pharmaceutical and biotechnology cleanroom environments, and airport baggage handling. Its product portfolio spans belt conveyors, motorized roller conveyors, telescopic conveyors, crossbelt sorters, multi-roller deflectors, industrial turntables, and proprietary systems including the AVascaN® DWS (Dimensioning, Weighing, Scanning) platform capable of processing up to 6,000 parcels/hour with legal metrology certification. In the pharmaceutical vertical, AVN supplies RABS (Restricted Access Barrier Systems) conforming to EU GMP Annex 1, laminar flow units, and cleanroom conveyors meeting ISO 14644 standards with CFR 21 Part 11 traceability compliance; in the climate vertical it delivers HVAC, refrigeration, and controlled-atmosphere installations. The company operates three divisions — AVN Transitique, AVN Pharmaceutique, and AVN Génie Climatique — and sells exclusively through direct enterprise field sales with technical account management, supported by preventive/corrective maintenance contracts and a secure VPN-based hotline service. Named customers include DPD France (80+ agency installations), La Poste, Mondial Relay (36+ sorting machines), Sanofi, bioMérieux, Takeda, ADP (Aéroports de Paris), and Hachette Livre, with 1,000+ installations completed worldwide across France, Belgium, Senegal, Algeria, and the Pacific. AVN employs approximately 40 people, generated €18 million in 2025 revenue, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (obtained December 2019), and is led by President Fabien Rozier. The company is independent, with no disclosed external investors or parent entity.

Name

AVN

Legal name

AVN

Website

https://avn-france.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AVN is a French family-owned industrial equipment manufacturer designing custom conveyor, sorting, and cleanroom systems for parcel logistics (DPD, La Poste, Mondial Relay), pharmaceutical manufacturers (Sanofi, bioMérieux, Takeda), and airports, with its proprietary AVascaN® DWS system and ~40 employees generating €18M in 2025 revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaugneray

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom conveyor and sorting systems: Design, manufacture, and installation of custom conveyor and automated sorting lines for logistics, courier, and warehouse operations. Revenue generated from project-based contracts with equipment sales and installation services.
2. Pharmaceutical and cleanroom equipment: Sale and installation of RABS, laminar flow units, cleanroom conveyors, and sterile transfer systems for pharmaceutical, biotech, cosmetics, and healthcare industries. Includes qualification documentation (QI/QO/QP).
3. HVAC / Air treatment systems: Design, installation, and commissioning of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (CVC), refrigeration, and controlled-atmosphere systems for industrial, pharmaceutical, hospital, and hotel facilities.
4. Maintenance and after-sales services: Preventive and corrective maintenance contracts, hotline support with VPN remote assistance, spare parts supply, technical consulting, and training services. 20 managed contracts covering 10 clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AVN is a French industrial equipment manufacturer and integrator that designs, builds, installs and maintains custom conveyor and automated parcel sorting systems, pharmaceutical cleanroom equipment (RABS barriers, laminar flow units, retractable cleanroom conveyors), airport baggage handling and check-in systems, industrial HVAC and refrigeration installations, and waste processing conveyor lines. Its proprietary AVascaN® DWS (Dimensioning, Weighing, Scanning) system is the technological centerpiece of its transitique (conveyor/sorting) division for logistics and express parcel operators.

Product overview

AVN is a French industrial equipment company offering three complementary divisions: AVN Transitique (conveyor and parcel sorting systems), AVN Pharmaceutique (pharmaceutical cleanroom and controlled-atmosphere equipment), and AVN Génie Climatique (HVAC and air treatment). The portfolio centers on the AVascaN® proprietary DWS (Dimensioning, Weighing, Scanning) system combined with a full range of belt conveyors, roller conveyors, telescopic conveyors, curved conveyors, high-speed cadenceurs, multi-roller deflectors, crossbelt sorters, and industrial turntables for the messaging/logistics sector. The pharmaceutical division provides RABS barriers, laminar flow systems, and custom cleanroom conveyors conforming to GMP/BPF and ISO 14644 standards. The climate engineering division delivers custom HVAC, refrigeration, and air treatment solutions. Supporting the hardware portfolio, AVN offers proprietary control and supervision software, plus services spanning installation, preventive/corrective maintenance, remote hotline assistance, and technical consulting. The company operates from Vaugneray, France, with 45 years of expertise, ISO 9001:2015 certification, and more than 1,000 installations worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AVascaN® DWS system Proprietary Dimensioning, Weighing, Scanning (DWS) system for automated parcel characterization, including barcode/QR code reading, weight and volume measurement with legal metrology certification, and photo capture for traceability. Capable of processing up to 6,000 parcels/hour. Developed for 15+ years with 200+ installations at logistics operators including TNT, Mondial Relay, La Poste, Colis Privé, and Cubyn.
• Custom conveyor systems (belt, roller, curved, telescopic)
• Automated sorting systems (crossbelt sorters, multi-roller deflectors, turntables, pushers, vertical valves)
• High-speed Cadenceurs Haute Cadence (CHC)
• Parcel singulators / spacers (Egreneurs / Déméleurs)
• Supervision and control software system
• Custom cleanroom conveyor systems
• RABS (Restricted Access Barrier Systems)
• Laminar flow systems and adapted workstations (PSM)
• Airport baggage handling systems (STB, carousels, PIF, check-in)
• Custom HVAC (Chauffage, Ventilation, Climatisation) installations
• Custom industrial refrigeration rooms
• WEEE dismantling lines and end-of-life tire processing lines
• Custom order fulfillment / order picking systems
• Industrial maintenance services (preventive and corrective)
• Remote hotline assistance service
• Technical consulting services

Quantifiable outcome

• Sorting throughput up to 12,000 parcels/hour
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EDMRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVN identifies EDMR as its partner for custom innovations, collaborating on bespoke engineering solutions tailored to specific client requirements.
• CaljancoreTechnology or IntegrationCaljan telescopic conveyors are integrated into AVN's automated sorting lines as a standard component. AVN serves as the integrator and installer of Caljan equipment in French logistics facilities, including installations at Mondial Relay Lyon and Transports HDI.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens automation and electrical control systems (Siemens PLC/S7) are specified in AVN's conveyor installations, including the DPD Nice project with new Siemens electrical cabinets and automation.
• Local furniture and equipment partnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFor airport check-in desk installations, AVN collaborates with local specialist partners to deliver high-quality ergonomic furniture adapted to specific usage requirements.
• OVHminorOthersOVH provides web hosting services for avn-france.com as stated in the legal notices.
• D2b ConsultingminorOthersD2b Consulting provides website design, commercial strategy consulting, and SEO services for avn-france.com.
• UIMMminorOthersUIMM (Union des Industries et Métiers de la Métallurgie) is listed as a supporting organization, representing the industrial metals sector in France.
• CETIMminorOthersCETIM (Centre Technique des Industries Mécaniques) is listed as a supporting organization, providing technical expertise to mechanical engineering companies.
• CCI Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesminorOthersChambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is listed as a supporting organization for AVN.
• French FabminorOthersFrench Fab is listed as a supporting organization, representing the French manufacturing industry brand and ecosystem.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesminorOthersAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is listed as a supporting organization for AVN.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dematic: Global material handling and supply chain automation company (part of KION Group). Directly comparable as a provider of conveyor, sortation, and integrated logistics solutions to similar enterprise customers.
• Interroll: Swiss/German manufacturer of conveyor rollers, drives, and sortation components. Directly comparable as a supplier of core conveyor and sortation technology used in similar logistics applications.
• Swisslog: Provider of automated intralogistics, warehouse automation, and healthcare/pharma logistics solutions (part of KUKA). Directly comparable across both logistics automation and pharmaceutical cleanroom handling.
• Beumer Group: German family-owned intralogistics company specializing in conveying, loading, palletizing, and sortation systems. Directly comparable in conveyor and sorting technology for parcel and logistics customers.
• TGW Logistics: Austrian provider of highly automated warehouse and distribution center solutions including conveyor and sortation systems. Directly comparable in integrated logistics automation for retail and parcel operators.
• Vanderlande: Dutch material handling and logistics automation company (now owned by Toyota Industries). Directly comparable as a provider of integrated sortation, conveyor, and warehouse automation systems for parcel, postal, and airport customers.
• Caljan: Danish manufacturer of telescopic conveyors and automated loading solutions (existing AVN technology partner). Directly comparable as a provider of parcel loading/unloading and logistics automation equipment.
• Alstef Automation: French automated handling systems integrator for airports, parcel, and warehouse logistics. Directly comparable French-headquartered peer serving similar airport baggage handling and parcel sorting markets.

Broad incumbents

• Fives Group: Large French industrial engineering group with material handling and process equipment operations. Comparable as a broader French industrial player active in intralogistics and specialized manufacturing equipment for similar end markets.
• Honeywell Intelligrated: US-based broad provider of automated material handling solutions owned by Honeywell. Broader incumbent with overlapping conveyor, sortation, and warehouse execution software but operating at much greater scale across many industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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