Exhibiting at VIV Asia 2025

Based in La Roche-sur-Yon, France, Vendée Concept SA is a specialist manufacturer and global supplier of intelligent grading, weighing, and processing solutions for the food industry. Since its founding, Vendée Concept has earned a strong reputation for innovation and precision, particularly in the poultry, seafood, and meat processing sectors. The company integrates engineering excellence with real-time automation to deliver tailor-made systems across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Core Business and Product Offerings

Vendée Concept provides a broad array of processing technologies under its flagship Calibra brand, segmented by application area:

• Poultry Processing Equipment:

  • Calibra CC – Compact grader for small to medium poultry operations, designed for high-speed and hygienic processing.
  • Calibra LA – Overhead conveyor systems customized for live poultry or carcass transport.

• Seafood Processing Equipment:

  • Calibra CD – Dynamic fish grader with precision load cells and size categorization.
  • Calibra OPEZ-B – Shrimp weighing and dosing systems for batch and continuous production lines.

• Meat and Processed Products Equipment:

  • Calibra TI – Intelligent slicer capable of handling irregular-shaped products with optical sorting.
  • Calibra PE – Integrated weighing and labelling unit, designed for final product preparation.

Vendée Concept’s systems are designed to increase throughput, reduce manual labor, and provide data-rich insights into line performance.

Specialisation and Unique Selling Proposition

Vendée Concept stands out through its full customization and real-time automation capabilities:

• All Calibra systems are engineered to meet specific client constraints, including space, throughput, and regulatory compliance.
• The company integrates machine vision, dynamic weighing, and SCADA-level interfaces, enabling traceability and analytics for every unit processed.
• Their equipment is designed to be compact, hygienic, and easily cleanable, in accordance with food-grade manufacturing standards.

Financial and Export Insights

Though Vendée Concept is a private enterprise and does not disclose revenue figures, international trade records and global deployment indicate robust performance:

• Products exported to over 30 countries, including key markets in Spain, Morocco, Canada, Vietnam, and the Middle East.
• Featured in major European agri-food technology expos such as CFIA Rennes, Seafood Expo Global, and SPACE Rennes.
• According to export data, Vendée Concept has successfully deployed hundreds of grading and weighing systems globally, especially in poultry slaughterhouses and seafood hubs.

Target Market

Vendée Concept serves a broad and diversified clientele:

• Medium to large-scale poultry and seafood processors
• Fish farms and shrimp processors
• Meat slicing and packaging companies
• Co-packers and private label food manufacturers
• OEM integrators in food automation

Capabilities and Infrastructure

The company operates from its high-tech facility in western France, with:

• In-house R&D and mechanical/electrical engineering departments
• CNC machining, custom steel fabrication, and control panel assembly
• Modular production lines enabling simultaneous project builds
• Remote diagnostics and post-installation support platforms

Vendée Concept collaborates with industry leaders to stay at the forefront of automation and food technology.

Certifications and Compliance

Vendée Concept ensures strict adherence to international standards:

• CE Marking for all machinery
• Designed according to HACCP and EHEDG guidelines for hygienic design
• Compliance with European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• Fully traceable component sourcing from certified suppliers

All systems undergo Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) before delivery and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) upon installation.

Customer Testimonials

“Calibra systems from Vendée Concept helped us reduce manual handling time by 40% and improved grading accuracy dramatically.” – Poultry Processor, Spain

“Their shrimp weighing solutions are the most reliable and easy-to-clean systems we’ve used in our seafood plant.” – Marine Exporter, Morocco

Major Achievements

• Developed over 120 custom automation projects across three continents
• Introduced real-time data logging and remote line control in compact grading systems
• Recognized by the French Chamber of Commerce for excellence in export development
• Completed successful installations in high-capacity poultry plants (>10,000 birds/hour)
• Participated in EU co-funded innovation programs for robotics in food processing

With deep engineering expertise and a customer-centric approach, Vendée Concept continues to redefine what’s possible in food-grade automation and intelligent product handling systems.