{"id":4343,"date":"2026-02-02T15:22:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/champlor.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=4343"},"modified":"2026-02-02T15:22:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:22:46","slug":"avril-and-its-subsidiary-saipol-acquires-the-champlor-plant-in-verdun","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/champlor.com\/en\/news\/avril-and-its-subsidiary-saipol-acquires-the-champlor-plant-in-verdun\/","title":{"rendered":"Avril and its subsidiary Saipol acquires the Champlor plant in Verdun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AVRIL AND ITS SUBSIDIARY SAIPOL ACQUIRE THE CHAMPLOR PLANT IN VERDUN, LOCATED AT THE HEART OF ONE OF FRANCE\u2019S MAIN RAPESEED PRODUCTION AREAS<\/p>\n<p>Avril announces the completion, through its subsidiary Saipol, of the acquisition of the Champlor industrial facility located in Verdun (Meuse). The plant specializes in crushing, refining and the production of oils and biodiesel from rapeseed. It processes approximately 400,000 tons of seeds per year sourced from the Grand Est region of France.<\/p>\n<p>A project fully aligned with Avril\u2019s founding mission Created by and for the agricultural community, Avril\u2019s mission is to sustainably add value to French agricultural production. The acquisition by Saipol, a subsidiary of Avril, of the Champlor site from its current owner, Valtris, is fully aligned with this commitment and further strengthens the Group\u2019s industrial footprint across France.<\/p>\n<p>Located at the heart of one of France\u2019s main rapeseed production areas, this facility enables Avril to secure and sustain the processing of French seeds within their production basins, in close connection with farmers and local agricultural cooperatives.<\/p>\n<p>A concrete response to growing market needs. The products manufactured at the Verdun site are key levers to meet industrial customers\u2019 expectations for traceable, sustainable and competitive vegetable oils. The integration of this site within Saipol will further reinforce this role. A high-performance industrial asset and recognized expertise.<\/p>\n<p>This acquisition is part of Avril\u2019s strategy to support and develop diversified, sustainable and competitive outlets for French oilseed production, while addressing food and decarbonization challenges. The site\u2019s teams will continue their activities within Saipol, with a clear commitment to maintaining existing industrial know-how in support of the agricultural, food and energy transitions.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;We are pleased to welcome the employees in Verdun and to associate them with our commitment to building sustainable, resilient and locally rooted value chains. By strengthening our presence at the heart of production areas, we reaffirm our long-term commitment to Serving the Earth, in line with our founding mission to add value to French agricultural production.&#8221; Jean-Philippe Puig, Avril CEO\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AVRIL AND ITS SUBSIDIARY SAIPOL ACQUIRE THE CHAMPLOR PLANT IN VERDUN, LOCATED AT THE HEART OF ONE OF FRANCE\u2019S MAIN RAPESEED PRODUCTION AREAS Avril announces the completion, through its subsidiary Saipol, of the acquisition of the Champlor industrial facility located in Verdun (Meuse). 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