What Nexteam Group does

Nexteam Group is a French industrial group headquartered in Marmande that manufactures high-precision metal parts and sub-assemblies for the aerospace, space, and defense sectors. The group operates across three primary divisions — Machining (12-14 factories), Foundry (2 factories including magnesium-alloy augmented manufacturing), and Sheet-Metal & Welding — supplemented by Engineering, Special Processes (EN 9100 certified), Assembly, Interconnection Systems, Material Management, and AOG/MRO service lines. Its technology stack combines traditional subtractive manufacturing with additive manufacturing, digital integration, and AI-based health monitoring; proprietary capabilities include magnesium alloy casting, composite transmission shafts (STEADIEST for tiltrotors, RECOMPOSE for helicopters), and hybrid additive/subtractive processes.

The company sells exclusively through an enterprise field-sales motion targeting tier-1 and tier-2 aerospace manufacturers, with named customers including Airbus and Safran. Revenue is contract-based, structured as multi-year supply agreements with major OEMs, and pricing is negotiated per-contract rather than publicly disclosed. Following the 2022 merger with Ventana Group and the February 2026 merger with UCELIA (a sand casting foundry founded in 1938), the combined entity is projected to exceed €400 million in annual revenue, with operations across approximately 22-24 production sites in France, Poland, Romania, Morocco, Tunisia, Portugal, Sweden, and Austria, employing 2,200-2,400 people. Tikehau Capital (via ACE Capital Partners) is the institutional reference shareholder supporting a €100 million three-year industrial investment program under the 'Fly Your Success' strategic plan.

Name

Nexteam Group

Legal name

NEXTEAM GROUP

Website

https://nexteam-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Nexteam Group is a French tier-1/tier-2 aerospace manufacturer producing precision metal parts, castings, and composite subsystems through integrated foundry, machining, and sheet-metal operations across ~24 sites in 8 countries, serving OEMs led by Airbus and Safran.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (3364), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural Assemblies & Integration (Airframe Subassemblies) (IMABAEAD), Composite Structures & Layup Manufacturing (IMABAEAB), Aerospace Landing Gear Components & Subsystems (IMABANAK)

Keywords

• Aerospace component manufacturing
• Precision machining services
• Aeronautical foundry
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Defense parts manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Marmande

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Component Manufacturing Services: Nexteam Group generates revenue through the manufacture and delivery of precision aeronautical components — including castings, machined parts, sheet-metal fabrications, and special process services — to tier-1 and tier-2 aerospace customers. Revenue is project- and contract-based, typically structured as multi-year supply agreements with major OEMs. The merged Nexteam-Ventana entity generates consolidated revenue of approximately €315 million (2024), with a target exceeding €400 million by 2026.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nexteam Group manufactures and supplies high-precision metallic parts and sub-assemblies for the aerospace, space, and defense sectors. Its offering spans foundry (sand casting, including magnesium alloys), precision machining of hard metals and light alloys, sheet-metal fabrication and welding, interconnection systems, special processes (surface treatments), assembly, engineering, material management, and MRO/AOG services. Products include engine parts, structural parts, nacelle components, landing gear elements, and composite transmission shafts delivered to OEMs such as Airbus and Safran.

Product overview

Nexteam Group is a French industrial group serving the aerospace, space, and defense sectors with a comprehensive portfolio of manufacturing services organized across three main divisions: Machining (14 factories), Foundry (2 factories), and Sheet-Metal & Welding. The company operates nine core business lines spanning precision machining, sand casting, sheet-metal working, interconnection systems, engineering, special processes, assembly, material management, and MRO services. The group has developed innovative technologies including Augmented Manufacturing (world leader in magnesium alloy augmented manufacturing) and advanced composite transmission systems (STEADIEST for tiltrotors, RECOMPOSE for helicopters) which deliver 25-30% weight reductions. Recent strategic developments include the 2022 merger with Ventana Group and the 2026 merger with UCELIA, positioning the combined entity as a European leader in sand casting with projected revenue exceeding €400 million in 2026. The company operates across 22+ production sites in France, Portugal, Austria, Sweden, Poland, Romania, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundry (Fonderie) Sand casting of metallic parts, including specialized magnesium alloy casting for lightweight aeronautical structural components with vibration-dampening properties for nacelle applications. Serves Aeronautics, Defence, Automotive, and Medical sectors.
• Machining (Usinage) Precision machining of mechanical parts of all sizes in hard metals (steel, titanium, inconel) and light alloys (aluminum). Products include engine parts, structural parts, hydraulic assemblies, landing gear components, and dynamic assemblies for aerospace customers.
• Sheet-Metal Working and Welding (Mécano-Soudure) Sheet metal working and welding operations producing aerospace and defense structural components and assemblies.
• Interconnection Systems Specialized division manufacturing interconnection systems for aerospace applications.
• Engineering Services Integrated design offices providing turnkey projects from study and design phases through industrialization of optimized solutions, working in close association with methods offices.
• Special Processes (Procédés spéciaux) EN 9100 certified expertise in special processes for surface treatments, enabling responsive solutions for aerospace customer requirements.
• Assembly (Assemblage) Integration of structural sub-assemblies and mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic sub-assemblies to provide finished products ready for aircraft installation.
• AOG / Speedshop Emergency production service for mechanical parts delivered in very short delays with quality guarantee, addressing urgent aerospace needs.
• Maintenance and Repair (MRO) MRO services on structural parts for airlines and aircraft manufacturers, supporting aircraft maintenance and repair operations.
• STEADIEST (NEXTSHAFT) Composite Transmission Supercritical composite main drive system (NEXTSHAFT) for the Next-Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR). 10-meter transmission with EASA certificate for flight testing, delivering lightweight, high-performance power transmission with monitoring and active damping.
• RECOMPOSE Composite Drive Shaft Composite power transmission drive line connecting engine to rear rotor of helicopter, delivering 30% weight reduction with superior strength and lightness, including AI-powered ultrasonic inspection for quality control.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced supply chain complexity by consolidating foundry, machining, sheet-metal, and special processes under one vendor relationship for tier-1 and tier-2 aerospace customers.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• LeonardomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeonardo (formerly Finmeccanica), the Italian aerospace and defense group, is a project partner in the STEADIEST R&D initiative alongside Nexteam Group, Conseil & Technique, and ENSAM. The project focuses on developing augmented reality applications for aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers (ENSAM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerENSAM (Arts et Métiers ParisTech), a leading French engineering school, is a project partner in the STEADIEST initiative alongside Nexteam Group, Leonardo, and Conseil & Technique. The partnership brings academic research capabilities and engineering expertise to the augmented reality manufacturing project.
• Conseil & TechniquemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConseil & Technique is a project partner in the STEADIEST R&D initiative alongside Nexteam Group, Leonardo, and ENSAM. The company contributes specialized technical expertise to the augmented reality for aerospace manufacturing project.
• Aerospace ValleyminorOthersAerospace Valley is a competitiveness cluster (pôle de compétitivité) in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie regions of France. Nexteam Group is a member of Aerospace Valley, benefiting from the cluster's networking, R&D funding, and collaborative ecosystem connecting aerospace companies, research institutions, and training organizations in southwestern France.
• GimasminorOthersGimas is a industry network or consortium of which Nexteam Group is a member. Details of Gimas's specific role in the partnership are not fully disclosed in available sources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Senior plc: UK-listed global manufacturer of high-precision engineered components and fluid conveyance systems for aerospace and defense OEMs. Comparable in precision component manufacturing for aerospace platforms and in serving tier-1 primes with engineered subsystems.
• Howmet Aerospace: Global aerospace components manufacturer producing castings, forgings, fasteners, and engineered components for engine and airframe applications. Broader incumbent in aerospace components with significant overlap in turbine and structural part categories where Nexteam competes.
• Spirit AeroSystems: Global aerostructures manufacturer producing fuselages, wing structures, and propulsion components for Boeing, Airbus, and other OEMs. Larger incumbent in the airframe structures category where Nexteam competes, particularly relevant for large structural assemblies and metallic aerostructures.

Direct peers

• LISI Aerospace: French aerospace fasteners, small parts, and structural components manufacturer serving Airbus, Safran, Boeing, and other OEMs globally. Direct peer in serving tier-1/tier-2 aerospace fastener and structural component markets with a similar France-based multi-site manufacturing footprint.
• Latecoere: French tier-1 aerospace supplier specializing in aerostructures (doors, fuselage sections, wiring) and interconnection systems for Airbus and other OEMs. Directly comparable in serving as a French tier-1 supplier of structural parts and interconnection systems, with overlapping product categories.
• Mecachrome: Canadian-French precision machining and assembly specialist serving aerospace and defense, with strong positions in engine and structural components for OEMs. Highly comparable business model focused on complex machined parts and assemblies for tier-1 aerospace customers.
• Aubert & Duval: French aerospace and defense materials and components specialist (subsidiary of Eramet) producing forged and cast parts, super-alloys, and structural components for aerospace propulsion and airframes. Directly comparable in foundry/machining capabilities and customer overlap with Safran and Airbus.
• Figeac Aero: French tier-1/tier-2 aerospace subcontractor headquartered in Figeac, France, manufacturing precision metal parts (machining, sheet-metal, surface treatments) for Airbus, Safran, Boeing and other OEMs. Highly comparable to Nexteam in business model, customer base, geographic footprint, and product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Hexcel Corporation: US-listed advanced composites manufacturer supplying carbon fiber reinforcements, prepregs, and honeycomb structures for aerospace and defense applications. Comparable in the composites and advanced-materials space where Nexteam is developing capabilities (STEADIEST, RECOMPOSE composite transmission shafts).

Regional players

• Groupe ADF: French industrial services and metal manufacturing group serving aerospace, defense, energy, and rail, with structural metalwork and machining capabilities. Comparable in providing integrated metal manufacturing services to French aerospace primes, though with a broader industrial diversification than Nexteam.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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