In the La Détourbe 2 activity zone in Saint-Amand Villages | [EN IMAGES] Farago Manche Calvados has moved into brand new premises

The sign has not yet been affixed, but the Farago Manche Calvados teams have made their mark in the new premises located in the Saint-Amand Villages activity zone, from January 6, 2025. We had dilapidated, energy-intensive and cramped premises. ” notes the director, Étienne Gavard. These premises, located only a few hundred meters from the new construction, were quickly resold.

In the Channel, at the gates of Calvados

Created since 2001, Farago Manche Calvados arrived in Saint-Amand in 2013, in former premises occupied by Agrial. The objective being to be in the Manche region while getting closer to Calvados, in order to meet the needs of farmers whose activity in the Manche region represents 70% of turnover and 30% for Calvados. Specializing in the fight against pests, also called 3D (rat control, disinfestation, disinfection), Farago has focused on the development of activities for the benefit of a clientele made up today of farmers, communities, businesses and individuals.

100% covered with solar panels

With a turnover of just over 3 million euros, the company aims to reach 5 million euros within 5 years. So we had to push the walls. ” We invested in an innovative building “, recognizes the director. ” But the projections show us that energy savings, the sale of electricity, allow us to have an economically reasonable project “, he indicates. Indeed, this new building which extends over 1,655 m² dont 1 000 m² storage, and whose single-slope roof slopes towards the south, is 100% covered with solar panels to produce electricity. Farago thus embarked on the creation of a PMO (Organizing Legal Person), making it possible to resell electricity locally to companies. Electric charging stations are also installed in the car park, part of which is not waterproofed.

A serious image

” We are part of a sustainable development approach, and we go beyond ecological standards “, notes Étienne Gavard. This building designed by Chrysalis and built by local companies, is a passive energy building. A choice that communities, such as the Manche Departmental Council and the Normandy Region, have supported financially by granting a subsidy and/or a zero-interest loan Saint-Lô Agglo was also present in advice and support. It is a building that is made to last, well constructed, for the benefit of everyone. Our customers will continue to have the same services at the best price, with a company near them. This proves that we are a solid company. This conveys an image of seriousness “, specifies Étienne Gavard.

An inauguration planned for spring

Customers will now enter directly through the 80 m showroom²” smaller but better organized, and with as many references “, notes Olivier Erard, operations director at Farago. At reception, a sales assistant was recruited in order to ” better inform and serve customers “, he specifies. All staff will have their own space, including the storekeeper, sales representatives, etc. In total, with all the activities, there is a team of 23 people working to serve the customer base.

If the building can accommodate more than 300 pallets, equipment could be displayed outside such as Calfotel calf kennels, Patura fences, etc. An inauguration in the spring will allow you to better discover this company.