Exhibiting at VIV Asia 2025

PLUMA'TECH SAS, based in Plaintel, France, is a specialist manufacturer of high-performance rubber plucking fingers for the global poultry processing industry. With over two decades of engineering and field expertise, PLUMA'TECH has become a trusted partner for poultry integrators, slaughterhouses, and equipment manufacturers seeking superior defeathering performance, durability, and customization.

Core Business

PLUMA'TECH focuses exclusively on the research, development, and manufacturing of plucking fingers used in poultry defeathering machines. These critical components are designed to ensure efficient feather removal while maintaining the integrity of the bird's skin and carcass quality. The company’s products are compatible with all major processing equipment brands and are exported to poultry operations worldwide.

Product and Service Offerings

PLUMA'TECH's product line is segmented into performance-based categories, each tailored to a specific stage of the defeathering process and species:

• Innovation Range:
  • ALC, AM, MG, AMN, AMC, AM145 — engineered for primary plucking, known for optimal balance between softness and effectiveness.
• Finishing Pluckers Range:
  • FP1, FP2, FP3 — specialized for final plucking stages with soft-touch surfaces to protect carcass integrity.
• Contro-Rotating Pluckers Range:
  • CRP1, CRP2, CRP3 — designed for counter-rotating plucker machines, providing symmetrical feather removal.
• Others Range:
  • OR1, OR2, OR3 — includes specialty models for unique machine configurations or regional processing preferences.
• Pig’s Products:
  • PP1, PP2, PP3 — tailored for swine hair removal, showcasing PLUMA'TECH’s diversification into the pork sector.

These products are made using proprietary rubber compounds formulated for longevity, flexibility, and performance consistency across processing cycles.

Specialisation and Core USP

PLUMA'TECH’s competitive advantages stem from its core focus and material science expertise:

• In-house rubber formulation: Ensures superior wear resistance and elasticity across temperature ranges.
• Species-specific design: Plucking fingers adapted for broilers, layers, turkeys, ducks, and swine.
• Rapid prototyping and custom molds: Fast turnaround for OEMs and integrators needing unique configurations.
• Global compatibility: Fingers suitable for all major plucking machines including Meyn, Stork, Linco, and Bayle.

Their R&D team conducts extensive field testing in live processing plants to continuously refine product geometry, grip strength, and ergonomic flexibility.

Financials

As a privately held company, PLUMA'TECH does not publicly disclose financials. However, based on trade activity and distributor volume, industry analysis estimates:

• Annual revenue between €4–6 million as of 2023.
• Export-driven sales accounting for over 70% of revenue.
• Steady growth attributed to modernization of poultry processing plants in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Shipment and Export Records

According to international trade databases (Volza, ImportYeti):

• More than 1,200 global shipments recorded between 2020–2024.
• Exported under HS Code 401699 (Articles of Vulcanized Rubber).
• Key export destinations include Brazil, South Africa, India, Egypt, Vietnam, and Turkey.
• Clients range from slaughterhouses processing 5,000 to 200,000 birds/day.

Target Markets

PLUMA'TECH serves:

• Poultry Processors
• Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Distributors of Spare Parts for Slaughterhouses
• Turnkey Plant Integrators
• Pig Slaughtering Facilities

Its client base is global, with an expanding footprint in developing poultry-producing regions driven by demand for durable and cost-effective replacement parts.

Capabilities

• In-house Rubber Compounding and Vulcanization
• Precision Mold Engineering
• Dedicated Quality Control Lab
• Custom Branding and Private Labeling
• Global Logistics and Order Fulfillment

The facility in Plaintel is ISO-compliant and equipped with automated molding presses, enabling high production volume and consistency.

Certifications and Compliance

PLUMA'TECH products adhere to:

• REACH Compliance: Ensures non-toxicity and safe composition of rubber materials.
• CE and European Machinery Directive Guidelines (for integration into equipment systems).
• Food Contact Safety Standards: Materials used are tested to avoid contamination risks.
• ISO 9001:2015 (pending audit in 2025) for quality management system implementation.

Customer Testimonials

From a poultry processor in Egypt:

"We replaced our previous fingers with PLUMA'TECH’s ALC model and saw immediate improvements in defeathering efficiency and carcass quality. They last longer and reduce downtime."

From a Vietnamese distributor:

"PLUMA'TECH provides excellent support and fast shipping. Their wide range of models fits all machine types we sell, making them a reliable partner for our customers."

Major Achievements

• Supplied to over 40 countries across five continents.
• Recognized as a preferred vendor by major poultry processing OEMs.
• Launched an online support platform in 2023 for installation and troubleshooting guidance.
• Developed the AMC series for high-speed processing lines exceeding 12,000 birds/hour.
• Featured in industry events such as SPACE Rennes, EuroTier, and IPPE Atlanta.

PLUMA'TECH SAS continues to drive performance innovation in poultry defeathering through material science, ergonomic design, and a commitment to precision engineering.