Founded in 1983 and based in Vineuil (France), TRANSMANUT designs and builds custom-made vehicles for the wood energy, biomass, animal feed, and logistics sectors.
We provide full in-house manufacturing, including chassis production, mechanical and hydraulic integration, as well as all electrical and automation systems. This complete control ensures consistent quality, fast production, and full traceability.
Our equipment is strong, reliable, and high-performing, with recognized expertise in integrated, high value-added solutions.
10,500 m² factory and workshops – 100% made in France
In 1983, Christian Savignard, the son of a farmer, founded Transmanut. His goal was to design handling equipment to improve farmers’ daily work. The first truck-mounted forklift was created, making it easier to transport livestock feed bags.
The company develops additional products, such as mobile silos and tanks for delivering animal feed, which is now transported in bulk.
A major turning point for the company came when it won a French Army tender to supply 160 truck-mounted forklifts. This marked the start of a true small-scale family industry.
The rise of wood energy created new opportunities for the company’s truck body business. Transmanut develops tanks designed for the pneumatic delivery of pellets.
Following the acquisition of the company ECOVRAC, the AMES Group was formed. This strengthened the group’s presence in the animal nutrition sector.
In 2011, Transmanut relocated to its current premises in Vineuil, expanding its facilities to 6,800 m
To support the launch of new product lines and overall market growth, the company expanded its facilities by 4,500 m², in addition to the existing 6,800 m².
Specialized truck bodywork, custom expertise
To complement its expertise in truck-mounted forklifts, Transmanut quickly developed strong know-how in heavy vehicle bodywork. This skill is essential for load distribution studies and for adapting mounting systems to the rear of vehicles.
Today, this unique expertise is also applied to bulk logistics, with the design of bodies such as tanks for transporting animal feed and, later, wood energy products.
Handling expertise
Transmanut designs and builds self-propelled machines for specific needs. Since 1984, the company has developed a range of solutions tailored to its customers, including truck-mounted forklifts, multidirectional yard trucks, and multi-purpose machines
An in-house engineering office,
driving innovation
Transmanut has its own engineering office to design and develop specialized equipment, from concept to production.
This in-house expertise allows us to create reliable and efficient solutions, tailored to our customers’ needs and compliant with strict regulations.
A responsive and personalized
after-sales service
Our France-based team provides fast support and easy access to spare parts.
We support our customers throughout the entire life of their equipment, helping them maintain performance, reliability, and continuous operation.
“Our family business is built on strong and lasting values : commitment, close relationships, and innovation. Since the beginning, we have worked to offer solutions that match our customers’ needs, while maintaining a high level of quality and service.
With a modern approach and strong teamwork, we aim to meet future challenges with practical, efficient, and sustainable solutions. We place people at the center of our work, building a reliable future for our employees, partners, and customers.”
Aurélie Fromet-Savignard, co-CEO, Christian Savignard, founder and CEO, Mathieu Savignard, Engineer & Technical Manager, Edouard Savignard, Production Manager
Equipped with state-of-the-art production facilities and backed by a dedicated in-house engineering department, we look to the future with confidence, always driven by our commitment to supporting our customers as their needs evolve.”