SOURIAU SAS
SOURIAU SAS is a France-based supplier of highly engineered electrical connectors, backshells, and cable assemblies for harsh environments, serving aerospace, defense, marine, industrial, and space customers as an integrated brand within Eaton's interconnect solutions portfolio.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1911
- HeadquartersVersailles, France
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SOURIAU SAS does
SOURIAU SAS is a France-based, privately held supplier of highly engineered interconnect solutions — electrical connectors, backshells, cable assemblies, wire protection, contacts, and non-explosive actuators — designed to operate reliably in harsh environments ranging from deep sea to deep space. The company serves ten end-markets: aerospace, defense, energy, industrial, infrastructure, marine, medical, motorsport, railway, and space. Its product portfolio includes lightweight configurable connectors qualified to aviation standards for commercial and more-electric aircraft, mission-ready space/launch interconnects built to withstand launch stress and orbital conditions, and dedicated subsea product lines (Burton Deep Water Metal Series and SWIM Series) offering pressure-balanced, armored, or standard cable configurations for shallow-water through full-ocean-depth applications.
SOURIAU's technology differentiators center on miniaturization and form-factor configurability for aerospace, durability/longevity for sustained submersion and pressure-cycling in subsea environments, and safety/security architecture for launch and space-qualified applications. The company is structured as a vertically-segmented enterprise hardware business with an enterprise field-sales GTM motion: direct engagement with major aerospace and defense contractors and industrial automation OEMs through technical consultation and custom design. Revenue is generated through hardware product sales on a quote-based pricing model; pricing is not publicly disclosed. SOURIAU operates as an integrated brand within Eaton's interconnect solutions portfolio, distributing products through Eaton's global enterprise sales network and corporate marketing channels including dedicated branded URLs (usa.souriau.com) and Eaton's aerospace and interconnect landing pages.
The company is headquartered in Versailles, France, was founded in 1911, and operates with a headcount in the 1001-5000 range. As a sub-brand under Eaton (NYSE: ETN), SOURIAU lacks independently disclosed revenue, cap-table, or funding data; its strategic positioning, sales reach, and product development are governed by Eaton's broader aerospace and electrical portfolios.
SOURIAU SAS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SOURIAU SAS
- Legal name
- SOURIAU SAS
- Website
- https://souriau.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1911
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- SOURIAU SAS is a France-based supplier of highly engineered electrical connectors, backshells, and cable assemblies for harsh environments, serving aerospace, defense, marine, industrial, and space customers as an integrated brand within Eaton's interconnect solutions portfolio.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SOURIAU SAS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aerospace & Defense Interconnect / Electrical Connectors
- NAICS
- Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)
- SIC
- Electronic Connectors (3678), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Connectors & Interconnect Components (Industrial connectors, terminals, sockets, backplane) (IMAGAJAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR) (IMABACAD)
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Where SOURIAU SAS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Versailles
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Markets served
SOURIAU SAS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: Sale of physical interconnect products including connectors, backshells, cable assemblies, and related components for aerospace, defense, industrial and space applications
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
SOURIAU SAS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SOURIAU SAS manufactures and supplies highly engineered electrical interconnect products — including connectors, backshells, cable assemblies, wire protection, contacts, and non-explosive actuators — designed for harsh environments ranging from deep sea to deep space. The portfolio is qualified to aviation standards and includes lightweight configurable connectors for commercial aviation, mission-ready interconnects for space and launch applications, and subsea product lines for shallow and deep water applications, sold primarily to aerospace, defense, industrial, marine, medical, motorsport, railway, and space sector customers.
Product overview
SOURIAU SAS offers an expanding portfolio of electrical connectors, cables, and backshells for high-performance aerospace applications. Their product lineup includes lightweight configurable connectors designed to increase assembly efficiency for commercial aviation, as well as interconnect technologies for space and launch applications that must withstand extreme conditions from high stress at launch to the harsh environment of space. The company also provides subsea product lines including the Burton Deep Water Metal Series for deep ocean applications and the SWIM Series for shallow water marine environments, all featuring connectivity solutions configurable with pressure balanced, armored, or standard cables.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Electrical Connectors (Aviation)
Companies that use SOURIAU SAS
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
SOURIAU SAS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
SOURIAU SAS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- EatoncoreSOURIAU operates as part of Eaton's interconnect solutions portfolio. Eaton's webpage features SOURIAU products prominently for aviation, space, and subsea applications, indicating SOURIAU is either owned by or deeply integrated with Eaton's business operations. Products are marketed through Eaton's channels with dedicated SOURIAU branded URLs.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights5 records
SOURIAU SAS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- TE Connectivity: Global leader in electronic connectors and sensors with deep aerospace, defense, and industrial exposure; SOURIAU competes in the same harsh-environment connector niches but TE is a much larger, more diversified platform with broader product breadth.
- Amphenol: One of the world's largest interconnect manufacturers with major presence in military/aerospace (Amphenol Aerospace), industrial, and harsh-environment segments; directly competes with SOURIAU in defense circular connectors and backshells.
- Molex: Koch Industries-owned global connector powerhouse with breadth across automotive, data center, industrial, and aerospace; overlaps with SOURIAU in harsh-environment industrial connectors and selected mil-aero programs.
- ITT Inc. Diversified industrial manufacturer with a Cannon connector brand serving aerospace, defense, and industrial harsh-environment markets; competes with SOURIAU in mil-spec circular connectors and rail/transit interconnects.
Direct peers
- Smiths Interconnect: Smiths Group division that designs and manufactures electronic/electromechanical interconnect solutions for aerospace, defense, space, and industrial harsh-environment applications; near-perfect product, customer, and application overlap with SOURIAU.
- Glenair: Privately held US manufacturer specializing in military-aerospace circular connectors, backshells, and cable assemblies; competes head-to-head with SOURIAU in mil-spec harsh-environment interconnect programs.
- Radiall: French-headquartered manufacturer of interconnect solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets with shared Versailles-France DNA; competes with SOURIAU in harsh-environment circular connectors and RF/microwave interconnects.
- Carlisle Interconnect Technologies: Carlisle Companies subsidiary producing harsh-environment wire, cable, and connectors for commercial aerospace, defense, and space; overlaps with SOURIAU in aerospace and space interconnect content.
- HARTING: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial connectors, backshells, and cabling for harsh industrial environments including railway, energy, and automation; directly comparable to SOURIAU's industrial and railway segments.
Emerging players
- Fischer Connectors: Swiss-based specialist in high-performance circular connectors for harsh-environment, medical, defense, and broadcast applications; similar niche overlap with SOURIAU though smaller in aerospace content.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
SOURIAU SAS social profiles
Digital presenceSOURIAU SAS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SOURIAU SAS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
SOURIAU SAS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SOURIAU SAS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SOURIAU SAS
What does SOURIAU SAS do?
SOURIAU SAS manufactures and supplies highly engineered electrical interconnect products — including connectors, backshells, cable assemblies, wire protection, contacts, and non-explosive actuators — designed for harsh environments ranging from deep sea to deep space. The portfolio is qualified to aviation standards and includes lightweight configurable connectors for commercial aviation, mission-ready interconnects for space and launch applications, and subsea product lines for shallow and deep water applications, sold primarily to aerospace, defense, industrial, marine, medical, motorsport, railway, and space sector customers.
Is SOURIAU SAS a public or private company?
SOURIAU SAS is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was SOURIAU SAS founded?
SOURIAU SAS was founded in 1911. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is SOURIAU SAS based?
SOURIAU SAS is headquartered in Versailles, France, in the Europe region.
How does SOURIAU SAS make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Product Sales.
Who are SOURIAU SAS's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are TE Connectivity, Amphenol, Molex and ITT Inc.. Direct peers are Smiths Interconnect, Glenair, Radiall, Carlisle Interconnect Technologies and HARTING. Fischer Connectors is listed as an emerging player.
Does SOURIAU SAS have an API?
No public API is recorded for SOURIAU SAS.
What industry is SOURIAU SAS in?
SOURIAU SAS's product category is Aerospace & Defense Interconnect / Electrical Connectors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAJAC, Connectors & Interconnect Components (Industrial connectors, terminals, sockets, backplane), with a secondary code of IMABACAD, Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR). Its NAICS code is 334417 and its SIC code is 3678.