GEORGES AMEN

What GEORGES AMEN does

GEORGES AMEN (legal entity Société Georges Amen) is a French industrial process equipment and engineering services firm headquartered at 140 route de Castres, Cambounet-sur-le-Sor, Occitanie. Founded in 1949 and operating as a brand of Nexson Group, the company designs, fabricates, installs, and maintains industrial process systems — primarily plate heat exchangers (as the official French distributor of thermowave GmbH), Cleaning-in-Place (CIP/NEP) modules and skid systems, washing cabins, and stainless steel boilerwork (304 and 316L, with TIG, Semi, and Orbital welding per NF EN ISO 9606-1). Each installation is engineered to client specification, with fluid networks rated up to 150 bars and process qualification documentation (QI/OQ) supplied for regulated industries.

The business model combines hardware sales (thermowave heat exchangers, in-house fabricated skids and washing cabins) with professional services across the full lifecycle: process conception, fabrication, on-site installation, and multi-year maintenance contracts including spare parts. Revenue is generated through custom quotations on project-based, multi-year industrial engagements rather than standardized pricing. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with a technical-commercial team conducting site-specific studies, workshop prefabrication, and on-site deployment.

Customers span seven primary verticals: pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing, agri-food (dairy, beverage, food processing), chemical, oil & gas, thermalism/spa, local authorities/collectivities, and textile. The value proposition rests on full-lifecycle service, qualified welding and process qualification capabilities, exclusive French distribution rights for thermowave products, and 75+ years of operational continuity in the Castres region. Marketing is conducted through the company website, LinkedIn, and Facebook, with named operational contacts (Site Operations Manager, Quality Technician) accessible via direct phone and email.

Name

GEORGES AMEN

Legal name

Société Georges Amen

Website

https://societe-amen.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GEORGES AMEN is a French industrial process equipment firm (est. 1949, Nexson Group brand) that designs, fabricates, installs, and maintains plate heat exchangers, CIP/NEP skids, washing cabins, and stainless steel fluid networks for pharmaceutical, chemical, agri-food, and other industrial clients across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Equipment and Engineering Services

NAICS

Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Plate heat exchangers
• Industrial boilerwork
• Clean-in-place systems
• Process skid fabrication
• Fluid network installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambounet-sur-le-Sor

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heat exchanger sales and distribution: Official French distributor and reseller of thermowave plate heat exchangers. Sells new heat exchangers adapted to all process types, configured via thermowave configurator tool.
2. Installation services: On-site installation of skid systems, pipe networks, industrial air conditioning, and heat exchangers. Full turnkey installation from preparation in workshops to on-site deployment.
3. Maintenance services: Maintenance of heat exchangers regardless of model or brand, both on-site and in workshops. Remediation, testing, and spare parts supply (gaskets, tie rods, plates).
4. Fabrication and boilerwork: Fine and heavy boilerwork, prototyping, and small to medium series production. Fabrication of washing cabins, tunnels, autonomous stations with NEP in high or low pressure.
5. Process design and conception: Design of industrial processes including washing, transfer, thermal treatment, separation, and homogenization. Complete engineering from specifications to commissioning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GEORGES AMEN designs, fabricates, installs, and maintains industrial process equipment for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agri-food, chemical, and related sectors. As the official French distributor and service partner of thermowave GmbH plate heat exchangers, the company supplies gasketed plate heat exchangers, custom-built Clean-In-Place (NEP/CIP) skid modules, and washing cabins, complemented by in-house engineering, stainless steel fabrication, on-site installation, and ongoing maintenance services.

Product overview

GEORGES AMEN is an industrial equipment and services company offering three core product lines: gasketed plate heat exchangers (as the official French distributor and representative of thermowave), Cleaning-in-Place (NEP) modules and custom process skids, and washing cabins. These products are complemented by comprehensive services including engineering/conception, fabrication (boiler making), installation, and maintenance. The company serves pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food processing, chemical, petroleum/gas, textile, thermal, and municipal/collective sectors. The product portfolio forms an integrated system for industrial process needs, from design through installation to ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers (Échangeur de chaleur à plaques et joints) Official distribution, installation, and authorized repair of thermowave plate heat exchangers adapted to all industrial process types (washing, transfer, thermal treatment, separation, homogenization). Sourced via thermowave configurator tool and supplied to industrial clients across France.
• Clean-In-Place (NEP) Module / SKIDS Mobile cleaning-in-place (CIP/NEP) units designed for cleaning industrial installations without disassembly, preserving heat exchanger thermal characteristics and protecting operators from chemical exposure. Custom skid assemblies integrate piping, instrumentation, and process equipment.
• Washing Cabin (Cabine de lavage) Industrial washing cabin optimizing equipment cleaning through connection to external units, pressure tests, and IHM-controlled automated or manual valve systems with recipes for varied cleaning requirements, featuring recirculation to prevent cross-contamination.
• Conception / Process Engineering Design Engineering and design services covering industrial process types including washing, transfer, thermal treatment, separation, and homogenization. Includes installation qualification (QI) and operational qualification (OQ) protocols, material certificates, calibration certificates, welding dossiers, and technical data sheets.
• Fabrication / Industrial Boilerwork Industrial fabrication services covering fine and heavy boilerwork, prototyping, and small to medium series production using steel, aluminum, and especially stainless steel. Includes autonomous washing cabin and tunnel fabrication in high or low pressure configurations.
• Installation Services On-site installation of fluid networks and insulation (calorifaging) at client industrial sites, primarily using 304 and 316L stainless steel skid configurations. Covers pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food processing, and chemical industry installations with complete heat exchanger integration.
• Maintenance Services Maintenance services for heat exchangers of all models and brands, including on-site NEP cleaning without disassembly and workshop-based repair and testing. Also covers maintenance of NEP/SKIDS, washing cabins, and existing network installations, with spare parts supply (gaskets, tie rods, plates).
• Fluid Networks Design and Installation Design and installation of compressed air, hot water (50°C, 85°C, superheated), steam, chilled water, CO2, and nitrogen networks. Networks can be insulated and traced, with water networks rated up to 150 bars pressure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Networks up to 150 bars pressure rating
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• thermowave GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeorges Amen is the official French distributor, repairer, and representative of thermowave GmbH. The company resells thermowave plate heat exchangers adapted to all process types, handles installation on client sites, and provides authorized repair services. The partnership includes access to thermowave's configurator tool for specifying heat exchangers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Diversified industrial equipment supplier with strong plate heat exchanger and process equipment lines for food, dairy, pharma, and chemical verticals. Major competitor in France for hygienic process and CIP system integration projects.
• Alfa Laval: Global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling with a massive plate heat exchanger portfolio. Competes with Georges Amen in pharma and food processing with full engineering, manufacturing, and service capabilities at global scale.
• Kelvion (formerly GEA Heat Exchangers): Global manufacturer of plate, shell-and-tube, and welded heat exchangers. Directly competes with Georges Amen on plate heat exchanger sales into French industrial clients and process skid integration.
• SPX Heat Transfer / SPX Flow: Supplier of plate heat exchangers, hygienic process equipment, and CIP systems for food, beverage, and dairy processing. Overlaps with Georges Amen's agri-food process equipment offering.

Emerging players

• Vicarb (part of Alfa Laval group historically): Historical plate heat exchanger brand now integrated within Alfa Laval but historically competing in French and European industrial markets. Comparable on plate heat exchanger technology and customer base.
• Funke Wärmetauscher: German manufacturer of plate heat exchangers serving chemical, pharma, food, and marine sectors. Comparable mid-sized European competitor with similar industrial customer profile.
• Sondex (Danfoss): Plate heat exchanger brand within Danfoss Climate Solutions, focused on HVAC and process applications. Comparable on plate heat exchanger manufacturing technology and applications.
• Tecumseh / API Heat Transfer / Schmidt Bretten: European heat exchanger manufacturer with comparable plate heat exchanger product lines serving industrial process clients. Competes for similar pharma/food/chemical equipment bids in Europe.

Regional players

• Barriquand (now Kelvion France): Historical French manufacturer of heat exchangers (including plate heat exchangers and boiler equipment) now part of Kelvion. Direct regional competitor for French industrial heat exchanger supply and fabrication.

Direct peers

• Thermowave GmbH: Manufacturer of plate heat exchangers and the parent-brand of Georges Amen's exclusive French distribution rights. Directly comparable as a heat exchanger specialist serving industrial process clients across pharma, food, and chemical sectors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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