What JBI does

JBI is a French industrial engineering firm founded in 1981 and headquartered in Thénioux near Vierzon in the Cher department of the Centre-Val de Loire region. The company specializes in the design, construction, and integration of custom industrial solutions across three core service lines: special machines (machines spéciales), industrial automation and control systems (automatisme), and turnkey robotic cells (robotique). It serves enterprise clients primarily in the defense, aerospace, chemical, automotive, entertainment, and construction sectors, with stated specialized expertise in SEVESO II classified sites and pyrotechnic installations that require stringent safety compliance.

The company's technology stack centers on integration of leading industrial platforms rather than proprietary IP: Schneider Electric (as an Alliance Partner), Siemens, Beckhoff, and Omron for PLC programming and automation; KUKA and FANUC for robotics; and SolidWorks, CREO, and SEE Electrical for CAD design. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (n°406179) issued by Apave, covering the full project lifecycle from detailed studies and CAD design through assembly, wiring, programming, installation, commissioning, and maintenance. Custom HMI and process supervision systems are developed in-house using WinDev, and 3D simulation is used to validate robotic cell layouts before installation.

JBI operates a sales-led, project-based business model generating revenue primarily through one-time custom engineering projects, complemented by recurring maintenance, training, and retrofit or renovation services. With 8 employees and a single workshop-based facility, the company relies on direct enterprise engagement and regional proximity within Centre-Val de Loire (Bourges, Châteauroux, Romorantin, Orléans, Tours) as its primary distribution model. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure, and customer acquisition occurs through direct inbound contact (phone, email), the corporate website (jbi.fr), and a LinkedIn company page presence. The company has no disclosed parent entity, institutional investors, funding rounds, or public listing.

Name

JBI

Legal name

JBI

Website

https://jbi.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JBI is a French industrial engineering firm founded in 1981 that designs custom special machines, industrial automation systems, and turnkey robotic cells for enterprise clients in defense, aerospace, chemical, automotive, entertainment, and construction sectors across the Centre-Val de Loire region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Engineering

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motor Drive & Motion Control Electronics Manufacturing Services (VFDs, servo drives, controllers) (IMAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Special machine design
• Robotic cell integration
• PLC programming services
• Industrial robotics integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Thénioux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Machine Design and Construction: One-time project-based revenue from the conception, design, and construction of custom special machines tailored to customer specifications. Projects include detailed studies, CAD design, assembly, wiring, programming, documentation, training, and commissioning.
2. Automation and Control Systems: Design and implementation of electrical cabinets and industrial automation systems including PLC programming, HMI development, and supervision systems. Revenue generated from custom engineering projects.
3. Robotic Cell Integration: Turnkey robotic island design and integration including 3D simulation, robot selection, and installation with associated control systems. Project-based revenue model.
4. Maintenance and Support Services: Preventive maintenance, corrective troubleshooting, and on-site intervention services to maintain operational condition of customer installations.
5. Training Services: Generic or equipment-specific training programs for customer personnel to achieve operational autonomy.
6. Machine Renovation and Retrofit: Renovation and modernization of existing machines, including partial or complete refurbishment of customer equipment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JBI provides turnkey industrial engineering services encompassing the design, construction, and commissioning of custom special machines, industrial automation systems (control cabinets, PLC programming, HMI), and robotic cell integration. The firm delivers complete projects from feasibility studies and CAD design through assembly, wiring, programming, installation, training, and ongoing maintenance. It supports clients across defense, aerospace, chemical, automotive, entertainment, and construction sectors with specialized expertise in SEVESO II classified sites and pyrotechnic installations.

Product overview

JBI offers an integrated portfolio of three core industrial engineering services: Machines spéciales (custom special machines), Automatisme (industrial automation and control systems), and Robotique (robotic cell integration). These services are delivered as turnkey solutions from conceptual design through installation and maintenance, supported by complementary modules including custom instrumentation and human-machine interface (IHM)/supervision systems. The company works with major automation platforms (Schneider, Siemens, Beckhoff, Omron) and industrial robot brands (Kuka, Fanuc), utilizing CAD tools including SolidWorks, CREO, and SEE Electrical for design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Machines Spéciales (Special Machines) Conception and realization of custom special machines for industrial applications, covering mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and instrumentation engineering. Delivered as turnkey projects from feasibility studies and CAD design through assembly, wiring, and commissioning for industrial enterprise clients.
• Automatisme (Industrial Automation) Design and manufacturing of electrical cabinets, control systems, and industrial automation solutions including PLC programming (Schneider, Siemens, Beckhoff, Omron) and human-machine interface (HMI) development for industrial clients.
• Robotique (Robotic Cell Integration) Design and implementation of turnkey robotic cells and production lines, including robot selection (KUKA, FANUC), 3D simulation, and integration with existing automation systems for industrial enterprise customers.
• Maintenance & Dépannage (Maintenance and Troubleshooting) Preventive maintenance and corrective troubleshooting services with on-site intervention to maintain operational condition of customer installations. Geographic proximity in Centre-Val de Loire enables reactive field service.
• Formations (Training Services) Generic or equipment-specific training programs for customer personnel to achieve operational autonomy on installed machines and automation systems.
• Neuf & Rénovation (New Build and Renovation) Conception from a blank page or renovation of all or part of an existing machine, including partial or complete refurbishment of customer equipment to modernize and extend operational life.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schneider Electric Alliance PartnercoreTechnology or IntegrationJBI is an Alliance Partner with Schneider Electric, integrating Schneider automation platforms ( programmable controllers, industrial control systems) into their automation and control solutions for customer installations.
• UIMM Centre-Val de LoireminorOthersProfessional association membership representing the French metallurgical industries in the Centre-Val de Loire region, supporting industrial ecosystem connections.
• AEROCENTREminorOthersAerospace industry cluster and competitiveness hub in Centre-Val de Loire region, connecting aerospace companies and service providers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• ABMI Group: French industrial engineering company providing mechanical design, automation, robotics, and industrial computing services. Closely comparable to JBI as a multidisciplinary engineering firm offering custom machines, PLC/HMI programming, and robotic integration.
• SNEF: French industrial engineering firm specializing in electrical installations, automation, and instrumentation across process and manufacturing industries. Comparable to JBI in serving SEVESO-classified sites with specialized electrical and automation expertise.
• Actemium (VINCI Energies brand): Network of industrial process and automation integrators delivering custom solutions including robotics, PLC programming, and instrumentation. Comparable business model to JBI's turnkey industrial automation offering, with similar SEVESO-aware capabilities across multiple geographies.
• Clemessy (Eiffage Énergie Systèmes): French industrial automation and electrical engineering integrator with extensive experience in special machines, control cabinets, and turnkey industrial projects. Directly comparable to JBI in offering custom automation solutions for industrial customers, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• SPIE Industrial Services: French industrial services provider offering electrical, automation, robotics, and maintenance for industrial clients. Comparable to JBI in providing multidisciplinary industrial engineering including robotic cells, control systems, and on-site intervention services.

Broad incumbents

• Stäubli Robotics: Global robotics OEM with strong French presence offering industrial robots, robotic cells, and integration support. Comparable to JBI in robotic cell design and integration, though operating as a manufacturer rather than a system integrator.
• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation and control systems OEM of which JBI is an Alliance Partner. Comparable as an automation platform provider, while JBI operates as a downstream system integrator leveraging Schneider controllers and software.
• FANUC: Global industrial robot and CNC manufacturer that JBI explicitly integrates. Comparable as a robotics platform provider, though at OEM scale rather than JBI's regional system integration focus.
• KUKA: Global industrial robotics and automation solutions company. Comparable as a robotics platform JBI integrates, with much broader scale and direct-to-OEM presence in addition to integrator channels.
• Segula Technologies: French-origin international engineering consultancy offering industrial engineering, automation, and project management. Comparable to JBI in addressing industrial customer engineering needs, though operating globally with much larger headcount.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jbi

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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