From Diving Technology to Cutting-Edge Healthcare
In the seaside town of Bandol, a discreet yet pioneering SME has emerged as a global leader in hyperbaric medicine. For more than 40 years, TECH PLUS has been designing and manufacturing hyperbaric centers, exporting French know-how across continents while remaining firmly rooted in the Var region.
Hyperbaric technology was originally developed for divers to prevent decompression accidents. Today, it is applied far beyond the oceans: in hospitals, sports centers, and even veterinary clinics. Its therapeutic applications range from wound healing, stroke recovery, and severe burns to carbon monoxide poisoning and post-radiotherapy care. The technology is also being tested for neurological treatments, submarine cable testing, and advanced recovery for elite athletes.
Hyperbaric Chambers, Made in France
This is TECH PLUS’s specialty. From its Bandol base, the company designs, manufactures, and installs hyperbaric systems — from single-patient chambers to large collective facilities. Every unit is built to strict international safety standards and serves hospitals, research institutes, and even armed forces across the world.
Local Roots, Global Reach
Though firmly anchored in Bandol, TECH PLUS has expanded its footprint worldwide. The company contributes to European research programs and NATO projects, demonstrating its ability to combine regional identity with global influence. This dual dimension — local presence, international excellence — makes TECH PLUS a true industrial gem of the Var.
A Visionary at the Helm
At the head of TECH PLUS is Laurent Freani, whose career has always been tied to the sea. Having worked on offshore platforms and diving systems capable of reaching depths of 400 meters, he saw the potential of adapting diving technologies to medical applications. Under his leadership, TECH PLUS shifted toward therapeutic hyperbaric centers and quickly became a recognized global player in healthcare innovation.
The company has also embraced new frontiers: developing portable hyper/hypobaric chambers in partnership with France’s DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement). These lightweight, easy-to-use devices bring hyperbaric oxygen therapy outside of hospitals, opening the door to personalized treatments, wellness care, and preventive medicine.
Beyond Medicine: Expanding Horizons
The hyperbaric market is expanding into areas once unimaginable. Elite athletes use the technology to accelerate recovery and boost endurance. Veterinary clinics are adopting it for post-operative care and wound healing in animals. Research continues on its potential in cognitive performance, anti-aging, and general wellness.
TECH PLUS, with its technical expertise and international partnerships, is positioning itself at the center of this transformation.
A Catalyst for Regional Development
For Bandol and the Var, TECH PLUS represents more than an industrial success. It’s proof that local innovation can achieve global impact. By staying in Bandol, the company strengthens the regional economy while demonstrating that international excellence can be built without abandoning local roots.
A Regional Gem with a Global Future
TECH PLUS is today a model of French industrial dynamism. From Bandol to the world, its hyperbaric chambers are equipping hospitals, research centers, and military programs across continents.
Its journey illustrates how a local company can transform niche expertise into worldwide innovation. A discreet yet exemplary success story, and a reminder that the Var still nurtures hidden champions shaping tomorrow’s medicine.
