# List of companies with in-house R&D in the Calvados department

Tamtam tracks 56 companies with in-house R&D headquartered in the Calvados department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Université de Caen Normandie, CHU Caen Normandie and Gilbert. Their median headcount is 67. Half of them were founded in 1984 or later. The most common headquarters are Caen (8) and Hérouville-Saint-Clair (3).

The Calvados department hosts a diverse range of companies with in-house R&D, spanning various sectors from higher education and healthcare to specialized manufacturing and software. These include large institutions like Université de Caen Normandie, a major university, and CHU Caen Normandie, a comprehensive hospital. Mid-sized firms such as Gilbert, active in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and FRIAL, a frozen food manufacturer, also feature prominently.

The list highlights a significant presence of research and development in public institutions, with both universities and research centers like GANIL, focused on heavy ion research, and LABÉO, specializing in animal health and food analyses, located in Caen or nearby. This indicates a strong regional emphasis on scientific and technological advancement, often linked to public sector initiatives.

🇫🇷 Calvados · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Université de Caen Normandie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-de-caen-normandie) (unicaen.fr)<br>This French university provides initial, continuing, and work-study education, conducts advanced research in four key areas, and offers diverse cultural and knowledge access events. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Caen | 3,160 | 1432 |
| 2 | [CHU Caen Normandie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chu-caen-normandie) (chu-caen.fr)<br>Provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and obstetric care across 3 sites, offering specialized services, teaching, and research for the population. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Caen | 2,506 |  |
| 3 | [Gilbert](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gilbert) (groupe-gilbert.fr)<br>Industrial group operating in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, hygiene, CDMO, and spas, offering health solutions, with strong positions in baby products. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Hérouville-Saint-Clair | 605 | 1904 |
| 4 | [Forterro FR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/forterro-fr) (forterro.com)<br>Deploys 6 ERP solutions and 1 planning solution, covering business processes for startups, SMEs, and multi-site industrial groups to structure activity, optimize management, and foster growth. | Software Development | 🇫🇷 Caen | 364 | 2021 |
| 5 | [FRIAL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/frial) (frial.com)<br>Develops unique, creative, and tasty premium frozen food recipes for a unique dining experience, partnering with retailers for private label growth. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Bayeux | 296 | 1980 |
| 6 | [ENSICAEN - Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Caen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ensicaen-ecole-nationale-superieure-d-ingenieurs-de-caen) (ensicaen.fr)<br>Educates high-level engineers in physics, computer science, materials-chemistry, and industrial engineering, adapting pedagogy with innovation and relying on cutting-edge scientific research. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Caen | 278 | 1911 |
| 7 | [GANIL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ganil) (ganil-spiral2.eu)<br>A national accelerator for heavy ions research and experimentation, providing cutting-edge facilities for scientific exploration and discovery | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Caen | 248 | 1978 |
| 8 | [LABÉO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/labeo) (laboratoire-labeo.fr)<br>Performs extensive high-tech analyses for animal health, water, and food products, serving public health through sanitary and epidemiological monitoring and environmental oversight. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Saint-Contest | 232 | 2014 |
| 9 | [Sinay](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sinay) (sinay.ai)<br>Provides maritime data intelligence solutions to the ocean industry for operational efficiency, environmental performance, and regulatory compliance, making ocean data actionable. | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇫🇷 Caen | 157 | 2008 |
| 10 | [AXE GROUP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/axe-group) (axe-group.com)<br>A company with over 45 million euros in revenue, 400+ employees, operations in France, China, and Romania, and 25,000+ m2 across 5 sites | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Saint-Désir | 129 | 1989 |
| 11 | [exeol](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/exeol) (exeol.fr)<br>Develops, manufactures, and distributes hygiene and disinfection products for healthcare and communities, addressing public health challenges with innovative solutions. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Lisieux | 95 | 1971 |
| 12 | [THIERRY FONLUPT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/thierry-fonlupt) (thierry-fonlupt.fr)<br>Partnering with luxury French houses for over 40 years, our company specializes in tailoring, dressmaking, leather goods, and design services, holding the EPV label | Textile Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Ifs | 78 | 1975 |
| 13 | [ELDIM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eldim) (eldim.biz)<br>ELDIM specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced measurement systems for various industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, avionics, and more | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Hérouville-Saint-Clair | 75 | 1991 |
| 14 | [Jacomo Productions](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jacomo-productions) (groupe-vabel.com)<br>Develop, manufacture, package, and market technical products in cosmetics, perfumery, makeup, health, and impregnated wipes for mass market, pharmacy, and luxury distribution. | Personal Care Product Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Deauville | 68 |  |
| 15 | [FACTEM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/factem) (factem.com)<br>A French SME specializing in audio accessories, Factem designs and manufactures innovative, high-quality products using new technologies for global export | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Bayeux | 67 | 2007 |
| 16 | [Metalu Plast](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/metalu-plast) (metalu-plast.com)<br>Manufacturer of sports equipment, enclosures, and multi-sports playgrounds, a key player in custom-made solutions, recognized worldwide and leader in France. | Sporting Goods Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Soliers | 64 | 1980 |
| 17 | [buronomic](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/buronomic) (buronomic.com)<br>French manufacturer of office furniture, offering a wide range of desks, storage, and seating solutions for professional workspaces since 1981. | Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Honfleur | 64 | 1981 |
| 18 | [ACGB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/acgb) (acgb.com)<br>Design and manufacture of aluminium tanks with advanced digital technology, quality control, custom adaptations, and global customer service. | Boilers, Tanks, and Shipping Container Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Bavent | 64 | 1972 |
| 19 | [VIGNAL ABL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vignal-abl) (vignal-group.com)<br>designing and manufacturing heavy-duty LED, HID and halogen work, drive, and auxiliary lights for various vehicles and markets globally | Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Caen | 61 |  |
| 20 | [Silog ERP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/silog-erp) (silog.fr)<br>For over 30 years, this company provides customized ERP solutions for SMEs, with a focus on adapting to clients' needs and technological advancements | Software Development | 🇫🇷 Caen | 46 | 1984 |
| 21 | [dejamobile](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dejamobile) (dejamobile.com)<br>Fintech company providing white-label digital payment solutions for issuers and acquirers, enabling contactless payments via mobile devices and software POS applications. | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇫🇷 Hérouville-Saint-Clair | 44 | 2012 |
| 22 | [Solyve](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/solyve) (solyve.com)<br>A leader in biosolutions for the food industry, specializing in solid fermentation and enzyme production to optimize businesses sustainably #foodindustry #enzymes #sustainableoptimize | Biotechnology Research | 🇫🇷 Colombelles | 42 |  |
| 23 | [Alliansys](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alliansys) (alliansys.fr)<br>Specialized in electronic equipment development, production, and after-sales service, serving diverse industries with advanced technology and full logistical support. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Honfleur | 41 |  |
| 24 | [Groupe ATI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-ati) (groupe-ati.fr)<br>A leading partner in the food industry for over 30 years, providing innovative solutions for dosing, packaging, robotization, and more across various sectors | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Verson | 39 | 1986 |
| 25 | [Hydequip](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hydequip) (hydequip.fr)<br>Hydéquip specializes in manufacturing electro-hydraulic components for mobile machinery, marine, and offshore sectors They offer custom solutions and safety-focused engineering services | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Bayeux | 32 | 1990 |
| 26 | [PYROMERAL Systems](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pyromeral-systems) (pyromeral.com)<br>Development and manufacturing of advanced inorganic polymer and glass-ceramic composite materials for high-temperature, flame-resistant industrial, motorsport, and aerospace applications. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Barbery | 32 | 1984 |
| 27 | [DOSELEC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/doselec) (serac-group.com)<br>Specializes in dosing systems and filling machines for the food industry, offering a range of technologies, nozzles, and services for revamping machines | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Falaise | 31 | 1991 |
| 28 | [QUANTAFLOW](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/quantaflow) (quantaflow.com)<br>A French company specializing in counting and analyzing people flows in large complex sites through cutting-edge sensors and software solutions | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇫🇷 Honfleur | 29 | 1996 |
| 29 | [CONSTRUCTIONS MECANIQUES DE CHAMANT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/constructions-mecaniques-de-chamant) (cmcchamant.fr)<br>Family-owned company specializing in engineering, mechanical work, boiler making, piping, and industrial maintenance with ISO 9001 quality certification. | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Barbery | 29 | 1946 |
| 30 | [MSC CONSTRUCTION METALLIQUE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/msc-construction-metallique) (msc-caen.fr)<br>A family-owned individual services company in Normandy, France specializing in construction and metalwork projects | Construction | 🇫🇷 Cormelles-le-Royal | 27 |  |

## 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 12, 2026.

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