Innovation
Group innovation in figures
350
PATENT
FAMILIES
390
TRADEMARK
FAMILIES
181
FAMILIES OF DRAWING
AND MODELS
19
R&D CENTERS
WORLDWIDE
A group driven by innovation
EXEL Industries is an international group driven by a strategy of innovation. For over 70 years, EXEL Industries has based its development on innovative ideas designed to offer customers unique, efficient, competitive and user-friendly products. In the field of capital goods and in each of the Group’s activities, our companies develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to improve efficiency and productivity. These innovations also help our customers achieve their goals in terms of environmental and social commitment. The EXEL Industries Group owns patent families which protect our contracts against potential counterfeiters, whether based in Europe, Asia or the Americas.
Patents and trademarks
Currently, the EXEL Industries Group holds nearly 3,500 industrial property titles, including patents, trademarks, and designs. These registrations are widely extended around the world.
To stay aligned with the Group’s needs, the various companies are regularly consulted to decide whether certain industrial property rights should be retained. The Group does not recognize trademarks or models as assets, except for those acquired individually or as part of company acquisitions.
As its industrial property policy is extended to its international companies, the Group’s licensing policy is being applied to all its companies, with a single 1.5% royalty rate for patents and 1% for trademarks and models. These licensing contracts were introduced as of September 2014 and, where necessary, replace the previous contracts dating from 1994. The EXEL Industries Group has no license granted by a third party and therefore does not pay royalty fees.
EXXACT Robotics, disruptive innovation for agricultural transition
In 2019, EXEL Industries created EXXACT Robotics, a pooled research center dedicated to the Group’s agro-equipment companies. The structure develops autonomous agricultural vehicles and systems to enhance their perception of the specific environment involved in vineyards and also that of extensive cultures. The aim? To provide sustainable solutions for agricultural transition by limiting the use of crop protection products, and developing new methods (biocontrol, agricultural ecology, simplified growth techniques).
HOLMER Terra Dos 5, the latest generation beet harvester
The Terra Dos 5 builds on the proven success of its predecessor and sets new standards. The operator and the profitability of the machine are at the heart of its design. Operator assistance systems and intuitive control ensure optimum harvesting quality in all conditions.
With the Cyclomix® Evo, Sames revamps industrial painting
Sames has launched the Cyclomix® Evo, a revolutionary machine. Featuring an innovative architecture, this machine offers real-time multitasking operation thanks to a multi-core processor and an embedded Linux operating system. It stands out for its reinvention of dosing and its use of Airmix® technology for mixing, significantly simplifying the production setup of various products. The Cyclomix® Evo contributes to environmental preservation by reducing product consumption and facilitating the management of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.
SPIRABEL® BALNÉO anti-termites
Developed by Tricoflex, the SPIRABEL® BALNÉO Anti‑Termites is a spiral PVC hose designed for buried swimming pool and balneotherapy networks. Its anti‑termite formulation is integrated directly into the PVC, ensuring long‑lasting protection of piping systems while maintaining excellent flow performance and high resistance to crushing. A reliable and durable solution, specifically designed for installations in termite‑exposed areas.
With AQUATIME, responsible water management is progressing
Developed by G.F., the AQUATIME Solar UNO.3 Kit 20 is an autonomous drip‑irrigation system powered by solar energy. Equipped with a controller and an integrated pump, it draws water from a tank or a rainwater harvesting system to irrigate up to 20 plants, with no need for an electrical connection or a water supply network. A simple and responsible solution that delivers the right amount of water, in the right place, at the right time.
Tofinou 7.9, a dayboat inspired by the latest racing boats
Combining high-end design and exceptional features, the Tofinou 7.9 stands out with its large cockpit, fully electric onboard motorization, noble materials, high-end finishes, and refined equipment. Skippers can enjoy it for solo sailing as well as family outings. Winner of the Bernard Rubinstein Sailboat of the Year 2024 award, the Tofinou 7.9 marks a break from the previous generation of Tofinou boats.