Chauvin Agro

What Chauvin Agro does

Chauvin Agro is a privately held French SARL founded circa 1953 and headquartered in Sarrians (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), operating as a specialty supplier to the viticultural nursery sector across France. The company's product range spans the entire vine plant production chain, including grafting and conditioning waxes (Stähler OPTIWAX, Stähler CPT, JV 80%, Stähler CG 80, Stähler GL 303, Stähler PP 140, PARAFFINE 68/70, Stähler REBWACHS Pro, plus natural bottle waxes), the Candelflora line of plant-origin frost candles (2-7°C temperature gain, ~11-hour duration), proprietary in-house engineered machinery (REC'S type DEM.C rootstock processor and the FranceAgriMer-conformant TEC hot water treatment machine), soluble fertilizers (SOLUVEG PLANTATION, SOLUVEG VITIS 5, ENERLEAF 60), irrigation and filtration systems, storage and packaging, and small equipment (FELCO pruners, pots, trays, labels). Wax production is conducted in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified factory at Santena, while machinery is built at the Sarrians workshops, giving the company vertical control over its most differentiated SKUs.

The business model is a B2B direct-sales motion targeting professional viticultural nursery operators, with no public price list and all quotes handled through an in-house expert advisory team that also provides free irrigation studies. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time capital equipment sales (REC'S DEM.C, TEC machine, irrigation systems) and recurring consumables (waxes, candles, fertilizers, packaging), supported by a downloadable catalog, newsletter marketing, and trade publication presence (Le Vigneron). Distribution is described as covering all of France through direct sales, with no third-party reseller network or marketplace exposure disclosed. The firm is small (7 employees, €160,000 SARL capital) and operates under a single-segment vertical focus, with stated multilingual web readiness (FR/EN/ES) that hints at potential future European expansion beyond France.

Name

Chauvin Agro

Legal name

Chauvin agro

Website

https://chauvin-agro.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chauvin Agro is a privately held French supplier of specialty equipment, waxes, frost candles, fertilizers, and irrigation systems for professional viticultural nurseries, distributing its products via direct expert-led sales across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Viticultural Nursery Supplies

NAICS

Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

Lawn & Garden Tractors & Home Lawn & Gardens Equip (3524), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Irrigation, Fertigation & Nutrient Delivery Systems (Dosing, Injectors, Sensors) (AFAAAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Treatment, Filtration & Recirculation (RO, UV, Sterilization) (AFAAAHAH), Irrigation Systems Installation & Maintenance (IMAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Viticultural nursery supplies
• Grafting waxes
• Vine processing machinery
• Anti-frost candles
• Agricultural irrigation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarrians

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialized Equipment & Consumables for Vine Nurseries: Chauvin Agro generates revenue through the sale of specialized equipment (machines for grafting, hot water treatment, irrigation systems), consumable products (waxes, paraffins, fertilizers, frost candles), and small tools to professional viticultural nursery operators. The product range includes both capital equipment and recurring consumables, suggesting a mixed one-time and repeat purchase revenue model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chauvin Agro is a French specialty supplier to professional viticultural nurseries, selling grafting and conditioning waxes, ecological anti-frost candles (Candelflora), in-house designed vine-processing and hot water treatment machines (REC'S and TEC), water-soluble fertilizers, irrigation and filtration systems, and small viticulture tools. Distribution is direct to nursery operators across France, supported by an in-house sales team, downloadable catalog, and free irrigation studies.

Product overview

Chauvin Agro is a leading supplier for viticultural nurseries offering a comprehensive range of supplies for vine plant production. The core product portfolio centers on high-quality waxes for grafting, planting, and conditioning (Stähler OPTIWAX, Stähler CPT, JV 80%, Stähler CG 80, Stähler GL 303, Stähler PP 140, PARAFFINE 68/70, Stähler REBWACHS Pro) and anti-frost candles (Candelflora). These are complemented by specialized machinery (REC'S type DEM.C rootstock processing machine, TEC hot water treatment machine), fertilizers (SOLUVEG® PLANTATION, SOLUVEG® VITIS 5, ENERLEAF 60), irrigation and filtration systems, storage and packaging solutions, and small equipment (pruners, pots, labels, thermometers). The company manufactures in its own ISO 9001 certified factory and distributes throughout France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Candelflora: Brand of antifreeze candles made from 100% plant-based wax, biodegradable, without risk of self-ignition

Products and services

• Stähler OPTIWAX re-paraffin wax Re-paraffin wax for conditioning vine nursery plants, approved by the Stähler application laboratory with excellent resistance to hot water treatment and cold and heat resistance.
• Stähler CPT conditioning wax Conditioning wax specially adapted for sorting before conservation of plants, offering excellent cold resistance and an intense, brilliant color for commercialization.
• Cire JV 80% (microcrystalline/paraffin blend) Microcrystalline and paraffin wax blend for planting and commercialization of plants; high elasticity, good cold and heat resistance, available in red, green, and yellow.
• Stähler CG 80 grafting wax Grafting wax for re-paraffining plants destined for planting; very elastic, suited for high spring temperatures and use on plastic mulch, food-contact compliant.
• Stähler GL 303 re-paraffin wax Re-paraffin wax for planting nursery plants; excellent elasticity and resistance to spring temperature variations, with quality approved by DLR Rheinpfalz.
• Stähler PP 140 bleu wax Wax and paraffin blend with low oil content used for planting and conservation, with a blue presentation.
• Paraffin 68/70 Paraffin used for a double planting paraffin coating, in complement to Stähler CG 80 or GL 303.
• Stähler REBWACHS Pro grafting wax blend Wax and paraffin blend for grafting applications, carrying French A.M.M homologation 2100070.
• Cires à Embouteiller (natural bottle wax) Natural beeswax-based bottle finishing and sealing waxes for wineries, available in multiple colors (red, yellow, green, blue, black, bordeaux, rose, etc.) and premium metallic/natural options; does not crumble, split, or break and removes cleanly.
• Bougies anti-gel Candelflora (anti-frost candles) Anti-frost candles made from 100% plant-based wax for protecting vines and fruit trees from spring frosts. Biodegradable, no black smoke, no self-ignition risk, ~11 hours duration, 2–7°C temperature gain; 250–300 candles/ha for 0 to −3°C and 500–550 candles/ha for −3 to −6°C.
• REC'S type DEM.C rootstock processing machine Multi-function vine nursery machine designed and manufactured at the Sarrians workshops that simultaneously deverds, debuds, and cuts raw wood into rootstocks in a single pass with two operators. Performance 1800–2000 rootstocks/hour, processes rootstocks 20–150 cm, with a 7-inch touchscreen for length precision and wood diameter sensitivity.
• Machine TEC (Traitement eau Chaude) — hot water treatment machine Hot water treatment machine for vine plants, with treatment recording control cabinet, stable-temperature mixing bath, automatic water level control, and insulated lid with lifting system. Conforms to FranceAgriMer specification 0384122001; new-generation design with improved heat exchanger, larger flow and boiler capacity, and modified tank base geometry.
• SOLUVEG PLANTATION fertilizer Complete water-soluble nutritional solution with NPK and magnesium balance plus trace elements for starting or restarting plant growth across all soil cultures. Formula designed for market gardening, small red fruits, and vineyards; ultra-soluble crystalline powder, chlorine-free and urea-free.
• SOLUVEG VITIS 5 fertilizer Water-soluble nutritional solution with full NPK balance plus magnesium for viticulture and fruit tree production, supporting fermentation quality through controlled nitrogen and providing sulfur for thiol aroma precursors in vines.
• ENERLEAF 60 nutrient concentrate Water-soluble nutrient concentrate with balanced NPK 20-20-20 formulation for plant nutrition; reduces pH of alkaline waters and ensures rapid foliar absorption via EDTA-chelated trace elements.
• Beltanol agricultural product line Agricultural product line distributed by Chauvin Agro for viticultural nursery use.
• Petit Matériel (small viticulture equipment range) Range of small tools and equipment for viticultural nurseries including FELCO pruners (models 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 20/21, 90), FERTIL POTS peat-enriched pots, DIONI trays, binding materials, strapping bands, stretch film, wooden, PVC loop, planting, and TYVEK labels, wire, work gloves, IRRINAPPE, jute bags, debudding gauges, thermometers, Brill peat, and planting spoons.
• Irrigation & Filtration systems Irrigation and filtration systems for viticultural nurseries, with free study and quote services provided by Chauvin Agro.
• Stockage & Emballage (storage and packaging) Storage and packaging solutions for vine plants and other viticultural products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Frost candles provide 2 to 7°C temperature gain, preventing vine and fruit tree frost damage at critical spring periods
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Felco: Felco is the Swiss manufacturer of professional pruning shears whose products Chauvin Agro distributes within its 'Petit Matériel' small-equipment range. It is highly comparable as an upstream supplier whose tools anchor part of Chauvin's catalog.
• SERWAX: SERWAX is a wax manufacturer whose logo appears alongside Chauvin Agro's product range on the company website, indicating a co-branded supply or distribution relationship. Comparable as an adjacent wax-input specialist whose products intersect with Chauvin's grafting and bottling wax portfolio.
• Stähler International: Stähler is a German/Swiss agro-input manufacturer whose branded wax formulations (Optiwax, CPT, GL 303, REBWACHS Pro, etc.) are distributed by Chauvin Agro. Comparable as a co-marketed supplier of specialized waxes for viticulture and as a technical partner in Chauvin's product range.

Direct peers

• Agrofrost: Agrofrost is a Belgian specialist in frost protection for orchards and vineyards — including paraffin-based and biofuel-based anti-frost candles. It directly competes with Chauvin Agro's Candelflora product line on frost-protection candles for vine and fruit growers across Europe.
• ERO Gerätebau: ERO Gerätebau (Germany) is a major manufacturer of vineyard and orchard equipment, including pre-pruners, defoliators, and trimmers used by professional vine growers. Comparable to Chauvin Agro as a vine-nursery and vineyard equipment specialist serving a similar European customer base.
• Pellenc: Pellenc is a leading French designer and manufacturer of professional equipment for viticulture and arboriculture (pruners, leaf removers, sprayers, harvesting machines). It competes with Chauvin Agro in the same French viticulture customer segment, particularly in capital equipment for vineyards and vine nurseries.

Broad incumbents

• Bayer Crop Science: Bayer Crop Science is a global agrochemical and seed major that supplies crop-protection and agronomic inputs to vineyards worldwide. It is a broad incumbent in the same agricultural-inputs category, with the resources to enter or expand in vine-nursery adjacencies where Chauvin competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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