Key Takeaways:
- Javelot, a French AgTech firm specializing in grain storage optimization, expands operations to the U.S.
- The company provides digital solutions for monitoring, traceability, and logistics in post-harvest grain management.
- New U.S. headquarters to be established in Chicago, Illinois.
- Javelot currently monitors over 600 million bushels of grain for 150+ clients across 12 countries.
- Anticipated benefits include reduced storage losses, energy savings, and logistics efficiency improvements.
Javelot Grain Storage Optimization: Expansion to the U.S. Market
Javelot, a company focused on post-harvest grain storage optimization, has announced its official expansion into the United States. The company offers hardware and software platforms designed to improve post-harvest grain storage, quality monitoring, and supply chain efficiency.
The expansion is part of Javelot’s broader growth strategy. The company currently operates across 12 countries and supports clients such as Frontier Agriculture (Cargill) and BayWa. According to Javelot, its entry into the U.S. market is intended to support the digital transformation of grain cooperatives, trading companies, and storage facilities. “We are committed to investing in the U.S. market and contributing to the continued success of American agriculture,” said Félix Bonduelle, CEO and Co-founder of Javelot.
Javelot Grain Storage Optimization: Applications for U.S. Grain Operations
Javelot’s platform enables standardization of storage practices, real-time grain condition monitoring, and supply chain planning. It is designed for cooperatives, trading firms, and grain storage businesses.
Javelot states that its technology helps address several operational challenges common to large-scale grain operations. These include:
- Real-time detection of storage issues
- Automated control of temperature and aeration systems
- Site-wide monitoring through a centralized dashboard
- Traceability features to support compliance and transparency
- Logistics planning aimed at reducing transportation and handling costs
The company reports monitoring over 600 million bushels of grain through its systems and has been active in markets across Europe.
“Our technologies have demonstrated significant benefits and ROI for European grain majors,” Bonduelle added.
Javelot Grain Storage Optimization: Reported Operational Outcomes
Javelot highlights several results observed by its clients:
- Reduction in grain storage losses through proactive monitoring
- Lower energy costs via automated aeration and climate control
- Enhanced oversight through advanced storage hypervision tools
- Improved traceability and documentation of grain movements
- Potential logistics cost reductions through optimized planning
These features are designed to support both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning.
Javelot Investment in American Agriculture: New Headquarters in Chicago
As part of its U.S. expansion, Javelot will establish a new American headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. The company also plans to recruit a local team to work with clients and support regional operations.
“We see opportunities to work with U.S. grain farmers, cooperatives, and operators of all sizes,” said Benjamin Coatanea-Hubert, Head of Business Development for the U.S. “Our platforms are designed to integrate with existing infrastructure and provide new capabilities for monitoring and optimization.”
According to the company, the expansion reflects its intention to contribute to the U.S. grain sector by offering tools that enhance efficiency and support ongoing technological modernization.
