Excelpro and its Génik business unit expand their automated equipment offering with the acquisition of Coprodev Plus
OCTOBER 16, 2025
For an amplified presence in the food industry
Excelpro is pleased to announce, through its Génik business unit, the acquisition of Coprodev Plus, a company specializing in the design and manufacture of cheese cutting equipment.
This acquisition is in line with the Excelpro Group’s vision of offering a comprehensive range of automation products and services for companies operating in the agri-food industry, among others.
The integration of Coprodev Plus equipment is a strategic addition that enhances and diversifies the company’s current offering. “In addition to our ability to design and manufacture customized equipment, we are now able to offer a complete portfolio of turnkey cheese cutting equipment to better serve our clients in this field.” states Patrick Gariépy, Vice-president Technology & Innovation at Génik.
“With the strength of the Excelpro Group, clients choosing Coprodev Plus equipment will have access to a wider range of automation solutions. This acquisition reinforces Excelpro’s position as a one-stop shop for the automation needs of cheese-making companies.” affirms Patrick Charette, president of Excelpro.
Over the years, Coprodev Plus has developed renowned equipment for cheese cutting lines. Coprodev Plus clients can now turn to Génik when updating or replacing their equipment.
“We are very pleased to pass the reins to a company such as Génik, which will undoubtedly ensure the continued development of the equipment thanks to its strong culture of innovation” concluded the selling owner of Coprodev Plus Jean-Denis Bédard.
About Coprodev Plus
Located in Boucherville, Coprodev Plus has been operating in the cheese factory automation sector for over 25 years. Coprodev Plus worked for several years in the industrial automation sector before focusing on the development and refinement of high-speed, precision cheese cutting equipment technologies. Its MACH-II and MACH-III ultrasonic cutting systems are sold mainly in the United States and Canada and are designed for high-throughput cheese factories (19kg and 310kg cheese blocks). Coprodev Plus’s customers include Lactalis, Agropur, Agri-Mark Marathon Cheese, and many others.
About Excelpro Génik
At Excelpro, we create the industry of tomorrow. From preliminary analysis to design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning, we provide customized solutions to the most complex industrial challenges. Since 1989, we have been a leader in industrial automation, offering complete solutions as an automated systems integrator, industrial electrical contractor and control panel manufacturer. Our business unit, Génik , extends our expertise by specializing in custom equipment development. Together, Excelpro and Génik make a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and performance optimization for manufacturers worldwide. We don’t just provide solutions; we deliver multiplied value.
