Difagri, a Vendée-based,
independant SME
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Difagri was created in 1973 in Saint Hilaire de Loulay, France, and acquired in 2011 by Philippe Gauthier, the company’s current director. Since then, thanks to the support of a team of zootechnical experts, the company has continually developed year after year.
And today, Difagri has become a private, independent leader in nutritional solutions for animal husbandry.
Difagri, a human-centric story
started in 1973
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1973
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Creation
Our story begins in 1973 with a veterinary products business that developed very quickly into a first production unit dedicated to animal nutrition.
1983
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A brand is born
In 1983, the company creates the DIFAGRI brand, and its range of innovative products became the precursors in the field of animal nutrition.
2001
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Development of a unique know-how
Built on unique manufacturing techniques primarily developed internally, our specific process of absorbing liquids into plant or mineral carriers enabled us to create innovative zootechnical associations.
2011
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Acquirement
Philippe Gauthier acquires the company in 2011 and takes on his current position as Director of Sales. A takeover teeming with ambition!
2013
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New visual identity
Difagri develops its brand positioning for its products with a new logo and a new base line: “expert in animal nutrition”.
2015
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DIFAGRI goes international
2015 marks the start of export activities. Difagri currently has a foothold in more than 35 countries and continues to pursue its development.
2016
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New industrial facilities
In August 2016, we inaugurated our new animal feed production plant. Though this new site was a bold project for our SME, it allowed us to double our production capacity and create more comfortable working conditions for our staff. “It goes well beyond just a simple step in our development; it truly marks a new start for the company!” Philippe Gauthier
Un site industriel
récent et performant
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Depuis août 2016, nous sommes implantés sur un nouveau site industriel à Saint Hilaire de Loulay en Vendée. Ce projet d’envergure pour notre PME, a permis de doubler notre capacité de production tout en améliorant le confort de travail des collaborateurs.