# Top 30 manufacturers in the Charente department

Tamtam tracks 34 manufacturers headquartered in the Charente department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Nidec Leroy-Somer, Hennessy and Océalia. Their median headcount is 59. Half of them were founded in 1962 or later. The most common headquarters are Angoulême (2).

This selection of manufacturers in Charente includes both large established companies and younger firms. Nidec Leroy-Somer, founded in 1919, manufactures motors and power electronics, employing 1,730 people. Hennessy is a global leader in Cognac, while CAMUS COGNAC is a family-owned cognac house. Océalia manages diverse agricultural productions, and - LIPPI - designs outdoor living spaces. Arts Energy, founded in 2013, designs and manufactures rechargeable batteries.

The companies span various sectors, from beverage manufacturing and agriculture to electrical components and machinery. A notable cluster of activity is in Cognac, which hosts several major cognac producers such as Hennessy, CAMUS COGNAC, and H. Mounier, alongside agricultural cooperative Océalia. Other companies like OMIA cabines de peinture and SEEMI specialize in industrial equipment.

🇫🇷 Charente · 30 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Nidec Leroy-Somer](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nidec-leroy-somer) (nidec.com)<br>Manufacturing motors, variable drives, and power electronics for industrial and commercial applications, including customized solutions for specific client needs. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Angoulême | 1,730 | 1919 |
| 2 | [Hennessy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hennessy) (hennessy.com)<br>A global leader in Cognac with over 250 years of exceptional know-how, present in 160+ countries, and a key player in the regional economy | Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Cognac | 880 |  |
| 3 | [Océalia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ocealia) (ocealia-groupe.fr)<br>Manages diverse agricultural productions: crops, livestock, viticulture. Also operates subsidiaries in garden centers, transport, popcorn, dried fruits, wine bottling, animal feed. | Farming | 🇫🇷 Cognac | 350 | 2016 |
| 4 | [- LIPPI -](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lippi) (lippi.fr)<br>Design and creation of personalized outdoor living spaces including fencing, openings, screening, decoration, and landscaping for unique environments. | Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Mouthiers-sur-Boëme | 259 | 1963 |
| 5 | [CAMUS COGNAC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/camus-cognac) (camus.fr)<br>Family-owned cognac house producing exceptional, authentic cognacs and distributing fine wines, champagnes, and spirits worldwide with strong values. | Wine & Spirits | 🇫🇷 Cognac | 204 | 1863 |
| 6 | [OMIA cabines de peinture](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/omia-cabines-de-peinture) (omia.fr)<br>French market leader, company designs and builds surface treatment equipment for automotive and industrial sectors, including paint booths, preparation areas, and complete processing lines. | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 L'Isle-d'Espagnac | 130 | 1947 |
| 7 | [ARTS Energy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arts-energy) (arts-energy.com)<br>Design manufacture rechargeable batteries using Nickel and Li-ion technology for diverse global sectors with customized solutions from France. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Nersac | 100 | 2013 |
| 8 | [SOFPO Groupe ROSSMANN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sofpo-groupe-rossmann) (rossmann.com)<br>Specialized in producing corrugated cardboard packaging for the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors Part of a group with multiple production sites across Europe and Africa | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Exideuil-sur-Vienne | 97 | 1888 |
| 9 | [SEEMI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/seemi) (en.seemi.com)<br>French company specializing in automated handling and conveyors systems for various industries, providing unique, tailor-made solutions to optimize productivity and flow | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Couronne | 80 | 1964 |
| 10 | [Elicit Plant](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/elicit-plant) (elicit-plant.com)<br>Develops and provides products to stimulate field-grown plants with phytosterols, reducing water stress and increasing yields, while quantifying results with data. | Biotechnology Research | 🇫🇷 Moulins-sur-Tardoire | 78 | 2017 |
| 11 | [JOUBERT Plywood](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/joubert-plywood) (joubert-group.com)<br>Manufacture of eco-certified Okoumé and Poplar plywood in France, supporting sustainable construction and regional decarbonization efforts. | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Val-d'Auge | 71 | 1930 |
| 12 | [H. MOUNIER](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/h-mounier) (hmounier.fr)<br>Specializes in producing and distributing high-quality cognac, vodka, gin, and pineau des Charentes with a rich historical heritage. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Cognac | 64 |  |
| 13 | [SAS Aerotech](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sas-aerotech) (dlf-industrie.com)<br>Aerotech specializes in manufacturing hard metal parts and plastics for the aerospace and defense industries, with a certified team of over 25 employees | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Châteaubernard | 61 | 2005 |
| 14 | [Technima](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/technima) (technima.com)<br>Expert in producing aerosol marking systems and manufacturing decorative and technical aerosol products with agility, strength, excellence, and innovation. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Nersac | 59 | 1962 |
| 15 | [Maison Boinaud](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/maison-boinaud) (boinaud.com)<br>A historic vineyard in Grande-Champagne, specializing in cognac production from grape to glass, with plans to expand and produce other spirits | Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Angeac-Champagne | 59 |  |
| 16 | [HERTUS INDUSTRIES](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hertus-industries) (hertus.com)<br>Specializes in injection and finishing techniques on glass and plastic supports, designing and manufacturing innovative products exclusively in France. | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Champniers | 52 | 1986 |
| 17 | [La Croisée DS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-croisee-ds) (lacroiseeds.fr)<br>A leading provider of accessories for Aluminum, PVC, and Wood joinery, focusing on innovation, customer satisfaction, and eco-friendly practices | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇫🇷 Champagne-Mouton | 47 | 1950 |
| 18 | [DISTILLERIE TESSENDIER ET FILS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/distillerie-tessendier-et-fils) (distillerie-tessendier.com)<br>Crafting premium cognacs and spirits using ancestral expertise, traditional aging methods, and innovative blending to create prestigious global products. | Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Cognac | 40 | 1955 |
| 19 | [Destampes Emballages](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/destampes-emballages) (destampes-emballages.com)<br>French manufacturer of wooden pallets, involved in forestry, sawmills, and pallet recycling, known for its integrated and eco-responsible approach. | Packaging and Containers Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Étagnac | 34 | 1952 |
| 20 | [Cognac LOUIS ROYER](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cognac-louis-royer) (louis-royer.com)<br>Producing high-quality cognac rooted in tradition, emphasizing craftsmanship, patience, teamwork, and a passion for excellence since 1853. | Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Jarnac | 31 | 1853 |
| 21 | [FRENCH DESSERTS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/french-desserts) (french-desserts.fr)<br>Production and distribution of French desserts, specializing in traditional and innovative sweet treats based in Angouleme, France. | Baked Goods Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Angoulême | 26 | 2014 |
| 22 | [COGNAC EMBOUTEILLAGE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cognac-embouteillage) (cognac-embouteillage.fr)<br>Bottling, capping, labeling, packaging, and storage services for spirits and wines with customized bottle finishing and premium box options. | Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Salles-d'Angles | 25 | 2016 |
| 23 | [DUREPAIRE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/durepaire) (durepaire.fr)<br>A Charente-based company specializes in transforming plants for animal feed, litter, energy, and human food, with a focus on innovation and sustainability | Farming | 🇫🇷 Verdille | 24 | 1966 |
| 24 | [ESATEC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/esatec) (esatec.com)<br>Specializing in packaging machine design and manufacturing, ESATEC offers pick-and-place, window patching, and other packaging solutions with automation and robotics expertise | Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering | 🇫🇷 Puymoyen | 18 | 1990 |
| 25 | [Maison Bache-Gabrielsen \| Société à mission I B Corp certified](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/maison-bache-gabrielsen-societe-a-mission-i-b-corp-certified) (bache-gabrielsen.com)<br>Production and offering of high-quality cognacs with a long-standing tradition, focusing on Scandinavian markets and international connoisseurs. | Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Cognac | 17 | 1905 |
| 26 | [SOPPEC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/soppec) (technimafrance.com)<br>Specializing in aerosol marking systems, the company offers a range of paints for various industries including construction, forestry, signage, events, and industrial maintenance | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Nersac | 17 | 1962 |
| 27 | [Grégoire SAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gregoire-sas) (gregoire.fr)<br>Manufacture and supply of specialized machines for grape harvesting and olive collection, including original spare parts and maintenance services. | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Cognac | 15 |  |
| 28 | [Meukow Cognac](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/meukow-cognac) (meukowcognac.com)<br>A family brand with over 150 years of experience producing and distributing a wide selection of cognac products globally Located in Cognac, France | Wine & Spirits | 🇫🇷 Cognac | 14 | 1862 |
| 29 | [ESPERLUETTE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/esperluette) (chaussonsesperluette.fr)<br>French-made comfortable and stylish slippers featuring a variety of fabrics and patterns, available in sizes ranging from 31 to 47 | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇫🇷 Montbron | 12 | 2023 |
| 30 | [Valco Valves Services (VVS)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/valco-valves-services-vvs) (valcogroup-valves.com)<br>Provider of commissioning, repair, and maintenance services for valves worldwide, with a specialized team for on-site support, including servicing valves in nuclear sites | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Ruffec | 12 |  |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 11, 2026.

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