# Companies with in-house R&D headquartered in the Var department

Tamtam tracks 54 companies with in-house R&D headquartered in the Var department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Exail - Defense & Security, Oreca - The Motorsport company and CNIM Systèmes Industriels. Their median headcount is 78. Half of them were founded in 1995 or later. The most common headquarters are Toulon (4), Fréjus (3) and Hyères (3).

The Var department hosts a diverse range of companies with in-house R&D, predominantly mid-sized firms. Many operate in specialized industrial sectors, reflecting a strong manufacturing and technology presence. Key players include Exail, developing advanced robotics for defense and industrial sectors, and Oreca, a motorsport global player with racing teams and car manufacturing. CNIM Systèmes Industriels designs and manufactures high-precision industrial equipment, while LA BOITE IMMO provides real estate software and digital solutions.

A notable pattern is the concentration of companies in defense and aerospace manufacturing, with firms like Atelier industriel de l'aéronautique de Cuers-Pierrefeu providing industrial support for aircraft and ETEP designing airborne recorders. The presence of companies like Made SA in electrical and electronic manufacturing further highlights the region's focus on specialized industrial production and technology development.

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

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Exail - Defense & Security](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/exail-defense-and-security) (exail.com)<br>Development of advanced robotics, automated systems, and simulation technologies for defense, maritime, aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Garde | 455 | 1936 |
| 2 | [Oreca - The Motorsport company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oreca-the-motorsport-company) (oreca.com)<br>Motorsport global player, with racing teams, an e-commerce store, event organization, and a manufacturer of racing cars. | Spectator Sports | 🇫🇷 Signes | 425 | 1973 |
| 3 | [CNIM Systèmes Industriels](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cnim-systemes-industriels) (cnim-systemes-industriels.com)<br>Design and manufacture high-precision large-scale industrial equipment for energy, defense, and advanced industry sectors with integrated on-site production and quality control. | Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Seyne-sur-Mer | 239 |  |
| 4 | [LA BOITE IMMO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-boite-immo) (la-boite-immo.com)<br>Provides websites, real estate software, social media, and mobile apps to optimize agency work and enhance online visibility. | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇫🇷 Hyères | 203 | 2008 |
| 5 | [Ekoï](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ekoi) (ekoi.fr)<br>A leading European cycling equipment brand established in 2001, offering quality products at competitive prices through direct online sales | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇫🇷 Fréjus | 199 | 2001 |
| 6 | [Atelier industriel de l'aéronautique de Cuers-Pierrefeu](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atelier-industriel-de-l-aeronautique-de-cuers-pierrefeu) (defense.gouv.fr)<br>The company provides industrial support for aircraft cells and equipment of the French Armed Forces, specializing in maintenance, simulation, trainers, and radome manufacturing | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Cuers | 188 | 1949 |
| 7 | [ACTI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/acti) (acti-seillier.com)<br>A company specializing in naval and industrial maintenance, repairs, engineering, and construction with expertise in high-tech trades and international presence | Fabricated Metal Products | 🇫🇷 La Seyne-sur-Mer | 139 | 2000 |
| 8 | [YACK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/yack) (yack.fr)<br>YACK Group specializes in manufacturing and importing HVAC equipment and hot water production systems, representing global leaders Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and YORK | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer | 112 | 2000 |
| 9 | [CashMag](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cashmag) (cashmag.fr)<br>A leading specialist network in point-of-sale cash management solutions, offering software development, POS system distribution, and automatic coin changers for businesses | Software Development | 🇫🇷 Cuers | 105 | 1942 |
| 10 | [ETEP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/etep) (etep.com)<br>Design and manufacture Airborne Recorders & Data acquisition systems for aerospace industry and test and measurement activities, with 40 years of experience | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Cuers | 100 | 1979 |
| 11 | [MADE SA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/made-sa) (made-sa.com)<br>Designs and manufactures innovative devices for electrical, gas, and telecom network safety, detection, measurement, and defense applications. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Farlède | 99 | 1991 |
| 12 | [Egerie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/egerie) (egerie.com)<br>A European software editor offers EGERIE, an integrated platform for organizations to industrialize cybersecurity programs, centralize risk assessment strategies, and measure risk mitigation efforts | Software Development | 🇫🇷 Toulon | 97 | 2016 |
| 13 | [Shick Esteve (Rians)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shick-esteve-rians) (shickesteve.com)<br>Design, manufacture, install, and service ingredient automation systems including bulk, minor, liquid ingredients with IIOT platform and project support. | Automation Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Rians | 83 | 1950 |
| 14 | [IRTS SAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/irts-sas) (irts.fr)<br>Industrial electronics specialist manufacturing rugged displays and embedded computers for defense, aerospace, and industrial markets with focus on customization and customer-design basis | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇫🇷 Toulon | 82 | 1995 |
| 15 | [Parc national de Port-Cros](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/parc-national-de-port-cros) (portcros-parcnational.fr)<br>A coastal archipelago in the Mediterranean, the organization manages a national park with protected areas, sustainable development projects, and marine mammal sanctuary coordination | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Hyères | 78 | 1963 |
| 16 | [ATEM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atem) (atem.com)<br>Specializing in microwave and radiofrequency technologies, we support the development of intricate subsystems with our expertise and knowledge | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Sollies Pont | 69 | 1990 |
| 17 | [DELEO SAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/deleo-sas) (deleo.fr)<br>Design and manufacture of medical cryolipolysis and high power LED devices for aesthetic medicine with focus on quality and innovation. | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Fréjus | 66 | 2010 |
| 18 | [Maxy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/maxy) (maxy.net)<br>Specializing in demineralized and ultrapure water solutions since 1966, this company offers a range of products for various industries worldwide, emphasizing quality, sustainability, and environmental responsibility | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Garde | 62 | 1966 |
| 19 | [ALLIANCE MARINE GROUP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alliance-marine-group) (alliancemarine.fr)<br>Provides equipment solutions for leisure boating, watersports, military defense applications, and commercial marine industry needs. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 La Garde | 60 | 1999 |
| 20 | [SMAC SAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/smac-sas) (smac-sas.com)<br>A French company specializing in designing and manufacturing sealing, noise, shock, and vibration control solutions for defense, space, aviation, racing, and sports industries | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Toulon | 45 | 1947 |
| 21 | [MSA FRANCE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/msa-france) (groupe-sofive.com)<br>Since 1995, the company specializes in designing and distributing kitchen accessories for professionals in France, offering innovative products and automated logistics management | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Saint-Raphaël | 42 | 1995 |
| 22 | [Pharma & Beauty - Le Castellet - Evaliance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pharma-and-beauty-le-castellet-evaliance) (p-b-group.com)<br>A rapidly growing player in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and medical device formulation and manufacturing market, providing end-to-end services for over 200 brands worldwide | Personal Care Product Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Signes | 41 |  |
| 23 | [Wise-integration](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wise-integration) (wise-integration.com)<br>Wise-integration offers power GaN integrated circuits with digital control, enhancing power supply performance with smaller size, better efficiency, and increased reliability at lower cost | Semiconductor Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Hyères | 41 | 2020 |
| 24 | [Lapp Muller](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lapp-muller) (lappmuller.com)<br>Specialized in designing and producing custom cables for various industries such as Defense, Marine, Oil and Gas, Robotics, Nuclear, and Electrification with integrated functions | Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Grimaud | 41 | 1939 |
| 25 | [MOREL DIFFUSION - CYCLAMEN MOREL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/morel-diffusion-cyclamen-morel) (cyclamen.com)<br>Breeding and creating unique F1 hybrid cyclamen varieties, innovating with high standards, serving global markets with passion and expertise. | Horticulture | 🇫🇷 Fréjus | 37 | 1919 |
| 26 | [TETHYS SAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tethys-sas) (tethys-sas.fr)<br>Specializing in designing, developing, and manufacturing equipment and systems using advanced pyrotechnic, micromechanical, and embedded electronics technologies for safety and complex functions | Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering | 🇫🇷 Signes | 35 | 2004 |
| 27 | [MEILLAND](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/meilland) (meilland.com)<br>This company, with a legacy of 6 generations, specializes in breeding and creating new varieties of roses for gardens and cut flowers | Farming | 🇫🇷 Le Cannet-des-Maures | 34 | 1850 |
| 28 | [Biocentric - A Bruker Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/biocentric-a-bruker-company) (biocentric.com)<br>Specializing in in vitro diagnostic reagents for infectious diseases, including PCR tests for HIV and hepatitis, with a focus on innovation and collaboration in medical biology | Biotechnology Research | 🇫🇷 Bandol | 25 | 1999 |
| 29 | [ANSE TECHNOLOGY](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/anse-technology) (anse-technology.com)<br>A dynamic start-up specializing in real-time embedded systems for digital TV, medical, defense, and automotive sectors, focusing on long-term client satisfaction | Computers and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Toulon | 24 | 2012 |
| 30 | [Atechsys](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atechsys) (helipse.com)<br>Design, manufacture, maintain drones and train operators with fully integrated, client-focused, turnkey services based on 100% French technology. | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Pourrières | 21 | 2008 |

## 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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