Our 2024 exhibitors

As a leading industrial player in hydrogen production and distribution equipment, McPhy contributes to the global development of low-carbon hydrogen as a solution for the industry, mobility, and energy sectors.
McPhy initiates a significant upscaling to offer a competitive industrial contribution to projects of significant environmental, technological, and economic importance. McPhy proposes a range of hydogen production and/or distribution equipment all activities and specific needs.

Last innovations: 

Validation of the Gigafactory project by the European Commission within the framework of the IPCEI and launch of the electrolyzers Gigafactory of McPhy at the Belfort site.

Hynamics is the 100% subsidiary of the EDF group that produces and markets low-carbon hydrogen; it addresses the two markets that emit the most CO2: industry, public and heavy professional mobility, including synthetic fuels.
It produces its hydrogen by water electrolysis, a technology that does not emit CO2 when the electricity itself comes from decarbonized means of production.

Last innovations: 

Hynamics offers a turnkey solution: it invests in production and distribution facilities and builds, operates and maintains the installations.

As a technology company, FORVIA is pioneering Hydrogen solutions that support the energy transition and energy independence. The strengths of our automotive heritage and our long-standing reputation as an innovator mean we are well positioned to play a significant role in decarbonizing the industry and support our customers with hydrogen technology.

Today, FORVIA is at the heart of a growing ecosystem of partners supporting its industrialization and adoption at scale. The Group has a clear roadmap to develop hydrogen storage solutions adapted to different use cases in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, logistics, industries and beyond over the coming decade. The Group covers 75% of the hydrogen drivetrain value with hydrogen storage systems, as well as fuel cell stack systems through Symbio, our joint venture with Michelin and Stellantis.

Latest innovation

Faurecia Containerized Hydrogen Solution for storage and distribution: Faurecia developed a container solution offering world-class payload, using large, lightweight tanks and modular architecture. This lightweight solution drastically lowers the operating costs and CO2 footprint related to hydrogen transportation.

The only one of its kind in France and Europe, ISTHY, an independent centre, will carry out a complete range of tests on hydrogen storage systems designed for various forms of mobility (land, sea, river, rail), as well as their certification, on behalf of French and foreign manufacturers, equipment suppliers and industrialists. Located in the Territoire de Belfort, in Burgundy Franche Comté, the facilities will enable hydraulic, gas and pressure tests to be carried out, as well as mechanical and chemical tests on stationary, packaged and transported storage devices of large dimensions (up to 4 m in length) and large capacity (20kg of hydrogen) per tank. ISTHY, a subsidiary of the Inthy group, has received support from the French government, the Bourgogne Franche Comté region and local funding.

The 4hfactory.tech platform is a digital space dedicated to the factory of today and tomorrow in the automotive industry, to be launched in 2020.

Complementary and cleverly organised areas:

An educational area
A 3D virtual factory
A database of resources
A collaborative watch on Industry 4.0

Organised around 5 main headings, the platform offers educational resources at information, acculturation, training and expertise levels; with chatbot and virtual factory navigation; and tools for creating customised training pathways.

4h Explore – Explore the virtual factory
4h Innov – Read innovative news
4h Training – Educate and train yourself
4h Creator – Create your own content
4h News – All the latest from 4hfactory.tech

Adele Hydrogen, a Lyon-based Cleantech/Deeptech company founded in 2023 and winner of Bpifrance’s French Tech Emergence grant, has created an innovative technology for alkaline electrolyser electrodes that significantly reduces the cost of producing green hydrogen.

The start-up has developed an innovative manufacturing method that uses neither platinum group metals nor rare earths, while at the same time greatly improving performance in alkaline electrolysis. Adele Hydrogen electrodes are also distinguished by their durability and lack of sensitivity to iron.

Last year, Adele Hydrogen completed several production batches, sold electrodes to leaders in alkaline electrolysis, and completed its first round of PreSeed funding. Over the next 12 months, Adele Hydrogen will conduct a pilot with a European partner, and develop its own testing and production capabilities.

At the Hydrogen Business For Climate event in Montbéliard, Adele Hydrogen is looking forward to expanding its network with French players in the hydrogen sector and forging collaborations with research institutes, suppliers and potential customers.

Innovative company in the air loop for new engines and hydrogen-based energy production. Hybridisation and turbo electrification, as well as air compressors for all systems using hydrogen as a clean fuel.

The Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes has been serving employment for 80 years.

Some figures for 2023

160,715 people enrolled, including 86,100 trainees and 67,900 people supported

Regional coverage with 126 centres

655 million in sales

5% rate of access to employment

Our core business: vocational training

With 5 key ambitions:

Support each individual in their professional project

Successfully integrate those furthest from the labour market into the world of work

Provide companies with the skills they need to remain competitive

Promoting regional economic development

Anticipating emerging skills

42 skills incubators, including a Hydrogen incubator at the AFPA centre in Belfort

State-funded

To respond to changes in professions

Training courses co-developed with companies and local authorities

The AFPA is developing hydrogen incubators in the following areas:

Metal processing

Heavy vehicle mechanic assembler

Production and maintenance of autonomous H2 production/distribution units

Industrial maintenance (Belfort)

We offer companies

Training tailored to :

– meet attractiveness and recruitment needs

– enable employees to upgrade their skills

– facilitate access to shortage occupations

A CFA and its apprenticeship solutions

Co-constructing the skills of tomorrow

Profiles

In a rapidly changing world where companies and local authorities are working on decarbonising mobility, the development of recharging technologies is a crucial issue. This development requires easy access to hydrogen. Atawey has designed one of the widest ranges of hydrogen filling stations in Europe to recharge all types of vehicles when and where the user needs it – AnyTime, AnyWhere, EnergY.

One in two vehicles on the road in the world is equipped with a hydraulic sub-assembly designed and manufactured by the Bontaz Group. In just over 50 years, our group has established itself as the world leader in hydraulic functions in this market. Today, we are rising to the challenge of the new economic and environmental situation in the automotive sector. We produce for combustion engine, battery electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, truck, light mobility…

Our start-up offers a disruptive sustainable fuel cell technology that generates its own green hydrogen. This green energy, which is set to become a benchmark for mobility by 2030, can also be applied to stationary applications or targeted sectors.és.

Last innovation

A film model illustrating the operation of the hydrogen source with its fuel cell can be shown.

Since 1957, Dimeco has been developing standard equipment and offering customized solutions for metal coil processing. Thanks to our solutions, millions of kilometers of sheet metal have been unrolled by our loyal customers. With a wide range of uncoilers, straighteners, feeders and press equipment, coils and tools handling, we improve Productivity, Flexibility and Safety for industrial sectors like energy, construction, metal furniture and automotive in a Lean approach.

Last innovation

Complete “push-pull” type press feeding solution, dedicated to very thin materials (< 0.075 mm) for the production of bipolar flow plates for hydrogen fuel cells.

ECOBOME Industrie has become a specialist in the definition and installation of equipment for:
• Washing, degreasing and cleaning of metals, plastics, glasses…
• Particulate cleaning to meet the important requirements of your customers on particle size and gravimetric standards (Ex:: NF 16232, VDA19 or customer specific
• Special cleaning by TWINTEC machine (solvent and/or detergent) to meet specific surface cleanliness requirements.

FCLAB is a technical and scientific resource center dedicated to Hydrogen-Energy systems, backed by more than 25 years of experience in the field. Its service offering covers engineering and project feasibility studies, site implementation, and hydrogen system testing up to power levels of 150 kW, taking into account environmental constraints in controlled atmospheres (temperature and humidity) as well as vibration conditions. Research activities are carried out by partner laboratories, with FCLAB coordinating cross-disciplinary projects within its “Project Hotel.” FCLAB also offers tailored training programs for its clients and partners, ranging from general seminars to customized courses that include experimental components.

The ENERGY Department of the FEMTO-ST Institute focuses its research activities on electrical and thermal energy. It makes a major and complementary scientific contribution to the research carried out within the six other FEMTO-ST departments through a systemic energy approach aimed at producing and managing energy that is efficient, competitive, and environmentally friendly, particularly in connection with hydrogen as an energy vector.

Gen-Hy designs, manufactures and markets energy solutions. We incorporate exclusive technologies so that hydrogen can be used in a completely, safe, reliable and efficient way. Our technology, internally designed and developed, optimises renewable energy storage and provides a safe, efficient and cost-effective solution for on-site hydrogen production.

Last innovation

Gen-Hy has developed new high-performance catalysts PGM free, using catalytic deposition processes on its Gen-AEM® membranes to achieve yields of over 85%, compared with an average of 65% currently on the market.

H2DEC (Decarbonized Hydrogen) is a consortium of 18 partners committed to developing, through French public research, high-potential innovation projects in the field of decarbonized hydrogen, in support of the dedicated french National Innovation Strategy for Decarbonized Hydrogen.

Founded in 2017 in Belfort, H2SYS develops, designs and manufactures innovative solutions using hydrogen, a green technology that plays a part in the energy transition: fuel cells, stationary and mobile generators.

Hopium is a French high-tech manufacturer, bringing together a team of experts at the cutting edge of innovation in the hydrogen fuel cell and automotive engineering sectors to meet the challenges of the energy transition.

HYDAC is a leading supplier of fluid technology, thermo-management and electronics for over 60 years and employs more than 9,500 people worldwide. The breadth of our product portfolio, combined with our proven expertise in development, manufacturing, sales and service, enables us to provide innovative solutions to a wide range of challenges all over the world, including e-mobility and hydrogen applications.

Last innovations:

Plug&play cooling system for thermo-management of key components of a fuel cell system
Mounting system for H2 tank
TPRD sensor

INOCEL designs, manufactures and markets high power, modular fuel cells for stationary, heavy ground mobility, and marine sectors. Its expertise includes the development of fuel cell technologies as well as the integration into a complete system.
Located in France, INOCEL has two strategic sites: an R&D center in Grenoble and a Giga factory in Belfort. The factory will host a production line with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology,capable of producing thousands of units per year.

Last innovation:

INOCEL Z300-S: product is designed for stationary power generation needs, with key features that include modularity, embedded software, and reactivity. The system’s modularity enables easy customization and adaptation to varying power needs.

JR Automation design, build, and integrate advanced automation solutions for industrial manufacturers and distributors all over the world. Whether your needs are related to EV batteries, fuel cells, EV powertrains, charging and energy storage, or other subsystems, we know the processes from spatial optimization for manufacturing lines to the automation to create scalability to quality, accuracy and safety.

KST is positioned as one of Europe’s largest, independent Service Suppliers providing internal combustion engine testing, EDU and inverter test work, hydrogen engine and fuel cell testing, including specialty
testing such as tilt testing, rotor and stator testing, prototype validation, etc. (comprehensive service portfolio available on https://kst-motorenversuch.de/en/ ) . All tests are performed according to industry standards.

Convince yourself of our competence! We will actively support you and address your specific needs!

Service portfolio

– Electric / hybrid drives

– Power electronics / inverter incl. HIL

– Hydrogen combustion engines

– Fuel cell systems / Electrolysers / Stacks

– Synthetic fuels / operating materials

– Large engines

– Future-oriented technologies   for internal combustion engines

Mincatec Energy develops and produces a game-changing industrial solid hydrogen storage solution. Our metal hydride-based product operates in a range from 1 to 50 bar at ambient temperature. This enables us to bring to market a high-density hydrogen storage solution that is safe, affordable and environmentally friendly, paving the way for rapid decarbonization of a wide range of sectors: industry, renewable energies, off-road, rail and maritime mobility…

Founded by Hugues de Chaunac in 1973 and based near the Paul Ricard and Magny-Cours circuits in France, ORECA has evolved across nearly 50 years of existence into a group of 300 collaborators with international influence. Over the years, the company has acquired extensive know-how enabling it to develop a racing car and engine from the initial design to the on-track support of customer teams by applying its expertise in the preparation, design and development of thrusters for manufacturers.

Last innovation:

In 2021, ORECA will begin a feasibility study into the development of a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine as an alternative to petrol for motor sport. This study is being launched in two major disciplines, rally-raid and endurance racing.
The use of hydrogen helps to meet the challenges of the ecological transition. Compared with the combustion of carbon-based fuels, the combustion of hydrogen does not produce carbon dioxide (CO₂), it drastically reduces the level of NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) emissions as well as the level of particles emitted.

ORECA used as its base a 2-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged engine developed entirely in-house, which it controls. As hydrogen combustion is different from petrol combustion, simulations had to be carried out (in cooperation with FEV) to adapt the engine to hydrogen combustion. These included interventions and innovations involving the redefinition of the combustion chamber and the air and hydrogen supply systems. This involves a partial redesign of the cylinder head and piston, the adaptation of a new turbocharger and the use of injectors specifically developed for hydrogen.
Since October 2022, ORECA’s Hydrogen engine has been in the validation phase on the engine test bench. The engine test bed is located on the Magny-Cours site, and was specifically modified in 2022 to accommodate this type of development. The various test campaigns are used to validate the simulations carried out and to optimise the engine for use in motor sport.

Polis Précis specialises in the machining of high-precision mechanical parts in prototype, small and medium production runs. ISO9001 and EN9100 certified, our latest investments have gone into high-precision machinery to provide tools and technical parts for the aerospace and energy sectors. Our range includes forming tools for bipolar plates, cutting and stamping tools with very fine clearances, and complete assemblies. Tolerances achieved to ±0.002mm

A wide range of materials can be machined: tungsten, ceramics, silicon and tungsten carbide, steel, aluminium and nickel alloys, tantalum and other materials on request.

Q ENERGY is a major player in the renewable energy market in France. The company has been developing, building and operating wind and photovoltaic projects for 24 years. Q ENERGY is also active in the energy storage and green hydrogen markets, offering intelligent, comprehensive solutions for the production and supply of sustainable energy in France. The company has more than 240 employees and 7 branches throughout France.

RH2 retrofits existing diesel engines with a solution involving the direct injection of hydrogen and water via a spacer. This patented solution enables us to offer a retrofit kit that is easy to implement at a competitive cost, while maintaining power and efficiency;

The advantage of hydrogen is that it decarbonises, while water removes pollution and prevents NOX.

Our market is heavy mobility: lorries, buses and coaches, but we can cater for all types of engine (river and marine engines, for example).

Our ambition is to decarbonise rapidly by offering a low-cost solution to local authorities and hauliers.

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The university of Franche-Comté (uFC) is a pluridisciplinary public French university located in Bourgogne  Franche-Comté region, with two faculties (UFR STGI and IUT Belfort-Montbéliard) located in Belfort and Montbéliard, North Franche-Comté in the heart of hydrogen valley. It is a founding member of the community of universities and institutions UBFC, headquartered in Besançon and which federates universities and other higher learning institutes in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. It has about 28,000 students, including nearly a third of scholarship students and 12% of international students. Its Centre for Applied Linguistics (CLA) is one of the world’s leading schools for teaching French as a foreign language and French linguistics. University of Franche-Comté is involved in research activities around hydrogen technologies for more than 20 years in Belfort and Besançon (through FEMTO-ST and FCLAB), and has developed the first french Master of Engineering degree in Hydrogen Energy Technologies in 2014.  

Latest innovations : 

Presentation of the research and educational activities carried out by the UFR STGI and IUT BM faculties of the University of Franche-Comté. Development of the training offer in the field of hydrogen energy.

Benefiting from an exceptional economic environment and strong of its 3,000 engineering students, masters and future doctorates, UTBM is an essential partner in the field of technology in the fields of energy, transport and the industry of the future at the service of people and businesses.

Latest innovations: 

Energy community in the context of the SmartTerritoire Innovation Territory project.