On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the OCA - Ouest Convoyeur Automatisme - team will be exhibiting at the special agri-food RDV Tech organized by Proxinnov, the Pays de la Loire industrial robotics cluster. The event will be held on the network's premises in La Roche-sur-Yon.

Under the theme “Robotics at the service of the agri-food sector”, this one-day event aims to bring together industry, robotics and automation players to explore innovative solutions adapted to the specific needs of the agri-food sector. This sector, at the heart of the regional and national economy, faces many challenges: productivity, food safety, adaptation to new standards and sustainability. Robotics and automation are essential levers for meeting these challenges, and the RDV Tech Proxinnov is the ideal platform for discovering and discussing technological advances.

With a program rich in exchanges and demonstrations, this event will provide an opportunity to discover concrete solutions to the sector's challenges: improving productivity, optimizing processes, and managing human resources. 

Participants will enjoy an opening conference by an expert, followed by a series of express pitches by exhibitors.

OCA will be showcasing its know-how and automation solutions in this dynamic setting. Live demonstrations on the stands will provide an insight into innovative technologies and their application in real-life conditions.

The afternoon will be marked by hands-on workshops, led by OCA and other exhibitors, where visitors can learn about and handle state-of-the-art equipment. Our team will be presenting a live demonstration of a bi-rail overhead conveyor synchronized with a robot, a concrete demonstration of the fluidity and efficiency of automatic transfer.

This will also be an excellent opportunity to exchange views with industrialists and benefit from their feedback during the thematic round table.

OCA - TM bi-rail overhead conveyor in the Proxinnov showroom

As an expert in the design and integration of overhead conveyor systems, OCA is a key partner for companies in the agri-food sector in their transition to automated solutions. We will have the opportunity to present our innovative solutions, designed to optimize industrial processes while meeting the stringent hygiene and performance requirements specific to this sector.

From optimizing production lines to streamlining logistics flows, our aim is to help manufacturers meet today's challenges with high-performance, innovative handling systems. 

We invite all companies interested in innovations in robotics and automation to join us at this event.

To participate, simply register free of charge on the Proxinnov website by clicking on the following button:

📅 Date: December 5, 2024

🚩 Location: Proxinnov, 15 rue Jean Esswein, La Roche-sur-Yon

⌚Schedules: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

🎫 Free registration 

For more information on the event, contact us on 02 41 75 05 34 or visit the Proxinnov website.

We look forward to seeing you there to discover our automated handling solutions and talk with our teams!

As part of Industry Week, OCA - Ouest Convoyeur Automatisme is proud to announce its participation in this national event, organized in partnership with the UIMM (Union des Industries et Métiers de la Métallurgie). From November 18 to 22, 2024, OCA will be opening its doors to the public, inviting all those interested in learning more about the industrial professions to come and discover its know-how.

Throughout the week, OCA will be offering free visits to its 1,800 m2 production facility, as well as to its design office, where its teams of draughtsmen and industrial engineers will be on hand. This is the perfect opportunity for curious students, professionals and job-seekers to gain a better understanding of the industrial conveying and automation professions. You'll discover the technologies and know-how we've been applying in our workshops for over 40 years, and immerse yourself in the day-to-day work of our employees.

Mechanic - welder OCA

To take part in the tours, it is essential to register free of charge via the event's dedicated website: www.decouvrirlindustrie-pdl.fr. Registration is compulsory to ensure optimal organization of the tours and a pleasant experience for all participants.

OCA is also working alongside the town council of Lys-Haut-Layon, as part of the “Tremplin de l'Industrie” half-day event. This event, scheduled during the same period, aims to introduce 4th graders from the two Vihiers (49310) secondary schools to industrial professions. Through activities and discussions, students will be able to understand the challenges, opportunities and diversity of professions in the industrial sector. This initiative is part of our drive to guide and inspire the younger generation to consider a career in this promising field.

Tremplin des métiers organized by the Mairie de Lys-Haut-Layon in 2023

Industry Week is a unique opportunity to show the general public that today's industry, far from being a cliché, is a modern, innovative and job-creating sector. By taking part in this event, OCA hopes not only to share its passion for its profession, but also to contribute to the promotion of industrial careers, particularly among the younger generation.

📆 Dates: November 18-22, 2024

📍 Location: OCA - Ouest Convoyeur Automatisme, 3 rue de l'innovation, 49310 Montilliers

☑️ Registration: https://www.decouvrirlindustrie-pdl.fr/inscription/oca-ouest-convoyeur-automatisme

We look forward to seeing you there to discover what goes on behind the scenes in our industry and talk with our teams!

Since September 2024, OCA - Ouest Convoyeur Automatisme - has been working alongside the Drakkar de Vendée association, reinforcing its involvement in the region's dynamism and appeal. By becoming a patron of this unique project, our company is supporting the promotion of the Vendée's maritime and historical heritage, while affirming our local roots and our commitment to large-scale cultural initiatives.

The Drakkar project aims to bring back to life an emblematic ship of the Viking era, by building a full-scale drakkar faithful to original techniques and materials. Once built, the drakkar will travel the coasts of France and Europe, becoming a mobile ambassador for the heritage of the Loire Valley. This project embodies values of rigor, transmission of ancient knowledge and collaboration that resonate with OCA's values, as well as our commitment to innovation, precision and passion for local know-how.

By supporting this project, we are actively participating in the preservation and enhancement of the region's history, while enabling a broad public to rediscover the traditions and crafts that have shaped the identity of the Pays de la Loire region. For OCA, this commitment is an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful project, and to unite our industrial know-how with the cultural aspirations of our region.

On Friday October 25, a symbolic and memorable milestone took place with the launching of the drakkar in Les Sables-d'Olonne. Three of OCA's associates had the honor of taking part in this event, marking a concrete and passionate commitment to this major project. Alongside the builders and craftsmen, they attended this high point, symbolizing the start of a new adventure on the waters of the Vendée. 

Franck VIAUD, Jean-François SOURISSEAU and
Bruno BEAUSSIER, the 3 OCA associates

Launch of Drakkar de Vendée on October 25, 2024

Our sponsorship is not limited to financial support. We are also committed to sharing this unique experience with all our employees. Through this partnership, our aim is to strengthen the conviviality within our team and unite our employees around a shared adventure. In the coming months, OCA plans to organize a number of sea outings, offering everyone the chance to climb aboard the Drakkar and enjoy an immersive experience. This will be an opportunity to share unforgettable moments and create strong memories, while perpetuating team spirit and the pleasure of adventure.

With the Drakkar de Vendée project, OCA wishes not only to support a local initiative that promotes maritime heritage, but also to breathe a breath of solidarity and passion into the company. This project embodies values that we share, and that we wish to pass on to all our teams and partners. We can't wait to see this drakkar sail proudly, and to share this exceptional adventure with all our employees!

Through this sponsorship, OCA intends to reinforce its social responsibility and support initiatives that make our region shine far beyond its borders. We thank the Drakkar project for this wonderful collaboration and are proud to contribute to its success.

To find out more about the Drakkar de Vendée project and our commitment, follow us on our social networks.

OCA - Ouest Convoyeur Automatisme was recently honored at the annual congress of the Union des Responsables de Blanchisserie Hospitalière (URBH) on October 9, 10 and 11, a must-attend event for hospital linen professionals throughout France.

Jean-François SOURISSEAU, the company's CEO, had the opportunity to take part in an exclusive interview conducted by Hospitalia magazine, highlighting the growing importance of automation in hospital laundry processes.

During the interview, he discussed the challenges faced by the sector, including the need to improve productivity, prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and reduce environmental impact. He also highlighted the innovative solutions offered by OCA to meet these challenges, notably thanks to the automation of our conveyors and the development of video-control, adapted to the specific needs of industrial laundries.

This exchange strengthened OCA's position as a key player in the automation of industrial laundries, always at the cutting edge of technology to support its customers towards operational excellence.

To find out more about the interview and OCA's latest innovations, read the magazine article (pgae 113) by clicking on the button below.

For more than 40 years, OCA's handling systems have been recognized in a variety of sectors, including industrial laundries, where we have developed unique solutions to meet the storage and transport needs of linen and garments on hangers.