What EC International Group does

EC International Group is a privately held French SARL headquartered in Rumilly that manufactures prototype parts and low-volume production runs in plastic and metal for demanding B2B clients. The company's product offering is organized around two service categories — prototyping and small-series production — supported by seven in-house technology platforms: CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal forming, die casting (aluminum and zamak), vacuum casting, 3D printing (SLA and SLS), and extrusion, plus finishing, surface treatments, and a dedicated quality-control function.

The technology stack combines established precision-manufacturing processes with selective high-end capital equipment, most notably a TSUGAMI SS207 7-axis Swiss-type CNC lathe installed in March 2026 for micron-level complex parts up to 20mm in diameter. Operations span 11 sites across France, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, and China, with the Dongguan factory (commissioned 2026) being the first fully owned production facility outside France. Quality systems are certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and ISO 45001:2018, qualifying the firm for automotive, medical, and defense supply chains.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven: customers submit specifications via a web quotation-request portal and receive pricing within 24 hours (48 hours when tooling is required). Revenue is generated per project across prototyping, low-volume production, finishing, and quality-control engagements. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, supplemented by participation in industrial trade shows (Space Meetings Veneto, MECSPE Bologna, Global Industrie Paris, Advanced Factories Barcelona, ChinaPlas, BIEMH Bilbao) and a multilingual website. Customer segments include automotive, medical, defense, aerospace, space and telecommunications, robotics, and general industrial manufacturers, with CEO Jérémy Duchoud leading the firm from the Rumilly headquarters.

Name

EC International Group

Legal name

EC International Group SARL

Website

https://ec-international-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EC International Group is a France-based contract manufacturer that produces prototype and low-volume plastic and metal parts using CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal, die casting, vacuum casting, 3D printing, and extrusion, serving automotive, medical, defense, aerospace, and industrial B2B clients across 11 sites in Europe and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rumilly

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prototyping Services: Custom prototyping services for plastic and metal parts using various manufacturing technologies. Clients submit project requirements and receive quotations within 24 hours.
2. Low-Volume Production: Small series production runs using CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal processes for clients needing limited quantities of precision parts.
3. Finishing & Treatments: Post-production finishing services including surface treatments and quality control procedures to meet client specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EC International Group provides custom prototyping and low-volume production services for plastic and metal parts across demanding industrial sectors (automotive, medical, defense, aerospace, and general industry). Services span seven manufacturing technologies—CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, die casting, vacuum casting, 3D printing (SLA & SLS), and extrusion—supported by in-house quality control and finishing/treatments, delivered through 11 global locations with 24-hour quotation turnaround.

Product overview

EC International Group is a prototyping and low-volume production company with over 30 years of experience, offering a comprehensive suite of manufacturing technologies for plastic and metal parts. The core product portfolio includes CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, die casting (aluminum and zamak), vacuum casting, 3D printing (SLA and SLS), and extrusion services. These services are organized into prototyping and low-volume production categories, supported by quality control procedures and finishing/treatment add-on services. The company serves diverse industrial sectors including automotive, medical, defense, aerospace, and general industry, with 11 global locations in France, Spain, Italy, China, and the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Machining Custom CNC machining services for prototyping and low-volume production of plastic and metal parts, including high-precision multi-axis machining capabilities for complex technical components. Targeted at industrial clients in automotive, medical, defense, aerospace, and general industry requiring micron-level tolerances on low-volume runs.
• Injection Molding Plastic injection molding services for prototyping and pre-series production, including in-house mold creation and part manufacturing. Targeted at industrial clients needing low-volume plastic parts with consistent quality.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication Sheet metal fabrication services including stamping, bending, and laser cutting for prototyping and low-volume production of metal parts. Targeted at industrial clients needing low-volume metal enclosures and formed components.
• Die Casting Die casting services for aluminum and zamak parts in prototyping and pre-series production. Targeted at industrial clients needing low-volume metal cast components.
• Vacuum Casting Vacuum casting services for prototyping and pre-series production of plastic parts, enabling low-volume runs with production-like material properties. Targeted at industrial clients needing small quantities of high-quality plastic prototypes.
• 3D Printing (SLA & SLS) 3D printing services using Stereolithography (SLA) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technologies for prototyping and pre-series production. Targeted at industrial clients needing rapid turnaround on complex plastic prototypes.
• Extrusion Extrusion services for prototyping and pre-series production of plastic and metal parts. Targeted at industrial clients needing low-volume extruded components.
• Finishing & Treatments Post-production surface finishing and treatment services for manufactured parts to meet specific quality and aesthetic requirements. Targeted at industrial clients needing finishing as a complement to prototyping or low-volume production runs.
• Quality Control Procedures In-house quality control and inspection services to ensure optimal part quality and compliance with client specifications, supporting ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certified processes. Targeted at industrial clients in regulated sectors (automotive, medical, defense, aerospace) that require documented quality assurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% productivity improvement on complex components through advanced CNC technology

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Xometry: AI-driven on-demand manufacturing marketplace for CNC, injection molding, sheet metal, and 3D printing. Directly competes with EC International in low-volume custom manufacturing and serves overlapping automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial customers.
• Star Rapid: China-based rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturer offering CNC machining, injection molding, die casting, and 3D printing. Directly competes for multi-process plastic and metal prototype programs serving European and US customers.
• Wayken: China-based rapid prototyping and contract manufacturer focused on CNC machining, injection molding, and finishing — directly comparable in scope of plastic and metal prototype services for industrial OEMs.
• Protolabs: Largest digital manufacturer offering automated quoting for CNC machining, injection molding, 3D printing, and sheet metal — direct competitor across virtually every service line EC International provides, with global reach that overlaps EC International's European footprint.
• Fictiv: Digital manufacturing platform connecting customers with vetted CNC, injection molding, and 3D printing suppliers, with a strong focus on rapid prototyping — comparable online quoting and fulfillment model for small-batch custom parts.
• Materialise: Belgian-headquartered 3D printing and contract manufacturing services provider with strong European presence across industrial verticals. Overlaps with EC International's European footprint and serves similar demanding OEM customers in automotive and aerospace.
• HLH Prototypes: China-based rapid prototyping and low-volume production company covering CNC, injection molding, sheet metal, and 3D printing. Directly comparable in technology breadth and target customer profile (automotive, medical, industrial).
• Plethora: European rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing services provider focused on industrial and demanding-sector customers. Direct competitor with comparable technology breadth and European customer base.
• Quickparts: US-headquartered rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturer offering CNC, injection molding, 3D printing, and sheet metal. Direct competitor in on-demand custom parts with similar quote-based enterprise sales motion.

Broad incumbents

• Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing arm of Stratasys focused on additive manufacturing and 3D printing services. Adjacent in custom parts but specializes in polymer and metal 3D printing rather than EC International's full multi-process platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ECIntlGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/ecinternationalgroup

Compliance4 records

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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