VEGATEC
VEGATEC is a French industrial fabricator specializing in ultra-high purity process piping, chemical treatment equipment, and industrial skid fabrication for semiconductor, defense, nuclear, pharmaceutical, and aerospace clients across two sites in southern France.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersRousset, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What VEGATEC does
VEGATEC SAS is a privately held French industrial fabricator founded in 1992 and headquartered in Rousset (Bouches-du-Rhône), specializing in ultra-high purity (UHP) process piping systems for high-technology industries. The company designs, fabricates, and installs stainless steel, plastic, and steel piping networks — including orbital-welded high-purity lines, chemical treatment bays, and prefabricated industrial skids — and operates a cleanroom assembly facility. Its wholly owned subsidiary DRI, acquired in 2021 and based in Gignac-la-Nerthe, extends the offering into general industrial piping, skid fabrication, and metalwork for energy and environmental customers, together forming the VEGATEC-DRI group.
VEGATEC serves enterprise and government clients across semiconductors and microelectronics (STMicroelectronics), industrial gases (Air Liquide), defense and aerospace (Thales, DGA, CNES), nuclear research (CEA), pharmaceuticals (SPI-Pharma), cosmetics (L'Oréal), water and environment (Suez, BWT, ALTEO), and construction and infrastructure (Vinci, Saint-Gobain). Its technical differentiators are specialized welding and quality-control equipment — five orbital welding stations, two helium leak detectors, polyfusion machines for 20-300 mm plastic piping, and 3D CAD design (AutoCAD/Inventor) — supported by ISO quality certification and CATEC-certified personnel.
The business operates as a project-based B2B contractor with custom quotes per scope, generating revenue through one-time fabrication and installation engagements rather than recurring contracts. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales in a defined vertical segmentation (high-tech, pharma/cosmetics, energy/environment, transportation gas, and aerospace/defense). The group disclosed €15M+ in revenue for 2022, operates from two southern France sites, and is controlled by an associate group led by CEO Dominique Guillaume, with no disclosed external institutional investors.
VEGATEC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- VEGATEC
- Legal name
- VEGATEC SAS
- Website
- https://vegatec.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- VEGATEC is a French industrial fabricator specializing in ultra-high purity process piping, chemical treatment equipment, and industrial skid fabrication for semiconductor, defense, nuclear, pharmaceutical, and aerospace clients across two sites in southern France.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
VEGATEC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Piping and Process Equipment
- NAICS
- Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)
- SIC
- Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443), Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Process & Chemical-Resistant Pipe Systems (CPVC/PVDF/PP) (IMANADAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK)
Keywords
Where VEGATEC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rousset
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
VEGATEC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Piping Fabrication and Installation: Project-based revenue from design, fabrication, and installation of high purity process piping systems, industrial piping, and associated equipment for enterprise clients in high-technology industries.
- Chemical Treatment Equipment: Custom design and fabrication of chemical treatment bays, chemistry hoods, and centralized chemical distribution systems for laboratories and high-tech industries.
- Industrial Skid Fabrication: Prefabrication of steel or stainless steel skids in workshops for global deployment in industrial applications.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
VEGATEC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
VEGATEC designs, fabricates, and installs ultra-high purity (UHP) process piping systems, industrial stainless steel and steel piping, plastic piping networks, and custom chemical treatment equipment (chemistry bays, centralized chemical distribution systems) for high-technology industries. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary DRI, the group also prefabricates industrial skids, metallic assemblies, and provides on-site installation services. The group operates from two French sites — Rousset (VEGATEC, high-purity and cleanroom work) and Gignac-la-Nerthe (DRI, industrial piping and skid fabrication).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ultra High Purity (UHP) Process Piping Custom design, fabrication, and installation of high-purity process piping systems meeting Ultra High Purity (UHP) specifications, intended for semiconductor, microelectronics, and other high-technology manufacturers requiring ultra-clean fluid and gas distribution. Includes orbital welding, cleanroom assembly, and helium leak testing.
- Industrial Piping (Stainless Steel and Steel) Custom fabrication and installation of industrial piping systems in stainless steel (INOX) and steel (ACIER) for energy, environmental, and general industrial applications, produced at the DRI Gignac-la-Nerthe facility.
- Plastic Piping Networks Realization of plastic piping networks for special fluids and acids, using polyfusion welding (diameters 20 to 300 mm), serving chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial clients requiring corrosion-resistant fluid distribution.
- Custom Chemical Treatment Equipment (Chemistry Bays) Design and fabrication of custom automated and regulated chemistry bays, chemistry hoods, and centralized chemical distribution systems for laboratories and high-technology industries (pharmaceutical, cosmetics, semiconductor).
- Industrial Skid Fabrication Prefabrication of steel or stainless steel skids (SKID assemblies) in the workshop for global deployment in industrial applications, performed by DRI at the Gignac-la-Nerthe facility.
- Metal Equipment (Chassis, Walkways, Ramps) Fabrication of metal equipment including chassis, walkways (passerelles), and ramps for industrial sites, complementing the group's piping installation projects.
- R&D and Special Machines Research and development services focused on new materials and thermal/vacuum processes, conducted in collaboration with universities, research centers, companies, and startups, plus development of special machines and customized furnaces (fours sur-mesure).
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 30 years of continuous operation serving high-technology industries
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use VEGATEC
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
VEGATEC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
VEGATEC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Universities and Research CenterscoreVEGATEC collaborates with universities, research centers, companies, and startups for joint development of new materials and processes, leveraging their expertise in materials science and thermal/vacuum processes.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
VEGATEC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Heurtey Petrochem: French industrial furnace and process heater supplier for refining, petrochemical and green-energy markets. Directly comparable to VEGATEC's custom furnace (fours sur-mesure) line and shares a similar project-based, engineered-equipment model serving process industries.
- Foselev: French industrial services company focused on industrial maintenance, piping and lifting for nuclear, energy and process industries. Comparable in industrial piping fabrication and on-site installation for regulated French industrial clients.
- Thermocoax: French specialist in custom heating solutions, thermal sensors and engineered thermal equipment for nuclear, aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Closely comparable to VEGATEC's custom furnaces and special machines offering and the regulated industrial customer base.
- Technic'Industrie: French specialist contractor in industrial process piping, boiler-making and mechanical assembly serving energy, chemical and process industry clients in France. Directly comparable in fabrication capabilities (chaudronnerie, stainless steel and steel piping, skid assemblies) and French industrial customer base.
- Endel (Eiffage Énergie Systèmes): French industrial maintenance and process piping specialist within Eiffage, serving energy, nuclear, defense and heavy industry. Directly comparable to VEGATEC in industrial piping fabrication, on-site installation, and reliance on regulated French industrial clients.
- Boccard: French-headquartered global specialist in industrial process piping, skid fabrication and process equipment. Highly comparable to VEGATEC in scope (process piping, stainless steel and alloy fabrication, turnkey skids) and customer base (semiconductor, pharma, energy, chemicals).
Broad incumbents
- SPIE Industrie: Industrial services arm of SPIE SA, a large French multi-technical services group with industrial piping, mechanical and electrical scope for semiconductor, energy, and process industry clients. Overlaps VEGATEC's industrial piping/skid offering but at much greater scale and breadth.
- Chart Industries: US-listed global manufacturer of cryogenic and process equipment, including industrial heat exchangers and process piping for gas, energy and semiconductor applications. Overlaps VEGATEC's high-purity process equipment and gas-handling capabilities at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
- ACTEMIUM (Vinci Energies): Vinci Energies' industry-focused brand delivering multi-technical services including process piping, instrumentation and skid integration for energy, chemicals and life sciences across Europe. Comparable in scope to VEGATEC's process and industrial piping integration work but part of a much larger group.
- Mersen: French-listed industrial equipment and materials specialist with exposure to process industries (chemicals, semiconductors, energy). Overlaps VEGATEC in engineered process equipment and serving semiconductor/pharma customers, though Mersen's portfolio is broader and more capital-intensive.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
VEGATEC social profiles
Digital presenceVEGATEC financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
VEGATEC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
VEGATEC subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
VEGATEC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
VEGATEC M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about VEGATEC
What does VEGATEC do?
VEGATEC designs, fabricates, and installs ultra-high purity (UHP) process piping systems, industrial stainless steel and steel piping, plastic piping networks, and custom chemical treatment equipment (chemistry bays, centralized chemical distribution systems) for high-technology industries. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary DRI, the group also prefabricates industrial skids, metallic assemblies, and provides on-site installation services. The group operates from two French sites — Rousset (VEGATEC, high-purity and cleanroom work) and Gignac-la-Nerthe (DRI, industrial piping and skid fabrication).
Is VEGATEC a public or private company?
VEGATEC is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was VEGATEC founded?
VEGATEC was founded in 1992. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is VEGATEC based?
VEGATEC is headquartered in Rousset, France, in the Europe region.
How does VEGATEC make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Piping Fabrication and Installation is the primary driver. The others are chemical Treatment Equipment and industrial Skid Fabrication.
Who are VEGATEC's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Heurtey Petrochem, Foselev, Thermocoax, Technic'Industrie, Endel (Eiffage Énergie Systèmes) and Boccard. Broad incumbents are SPIE Industrie, Chart Industries, ACTEMIUM (Vinci Energies) and Mersen.
Does VEGATEC have an API?
No public API is recorded for VEGATEC.
What industry is VEGATEC in?
VEGATEC's product category is Industrial Piping and Process Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANADAF, Industrial Process & Chemical-Resistant Pipe Systems (CPVC/PVDF/PP), with a secondary code of HLAGAIAK, Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air). Its NAICS code is 332919 and its SIC code is 3443.