Turnover: 45 million EUR (2023)

Country: France

The Rolland story dates back to 1946, when Joseph Rolland... P

In 1949, he produced an innovative tire cart with a tilting system.

In 1955, the company moved to Pencran, employing two workers and two laborers.

In 1958, the first manure spreader was designed, and in 1969, Jean-Yves Emily, Joseph's son-in-law, joined the company as sales manager. The workforce grew to 15.

In 1982, Rolland builds a 1000m² building with an automated paint line and welding robot, and develops a dealer network throughout France.

In 2003, the family decided to move the Pencran plant and build a new factory in Tréflévénez

In 2006, the company celebrates its 60th anniversary and inaugurates the new factory.

With over 75 years' experience, Rolland is a company that has made a name for itself in the agricultural vehicle sector.

News

Rolland: An industrial success story 06/10/2021

Workshop founded by Joseph Rolland: 1946

First rubber-tired trailer built: 1949

Rolland is France's leading manufacturer of towed agricultural vehicles and one of Europe's top five

The industrial group celebrated its 75th anniversary

63 dealers in France, Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg

Main plant in Tréflévénez (since 2005): 30,000 m2 of building space

Number of employees: 235

Annual production: 1,500 vehicles

Nine ranges and 100 vehicle models

Sales: 38 million euros

Export share: 23% to twenty countries

Development of new products, including hydraulic extensions for certain trailers

Research into new technologies in agro-ecology

Studies mentioning this company

The trailer market - France

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