What Duqueine Group does

Duqueine Group is a French privately held industrial manufacturer founded in 1982 that designs, engineers, and produces high-performance composite parts and sub-assemblies, primarily for aerospace OEMs and tier-1 suppliers. The company operates across the full composite value chain — engineering, industrialisation, tooling, layup, cure, machining, assembly, painting, and non-destructive testing — and processes both thermoset (epoxy, phenolic) and thermoplastic (PEEK, PEI, PPS, PAI) materials via prepreg/autoclave, RTM, infusion, compression moulding, filament winding, and 5-axis machining at Manufacturing Readiness Level 8. Its product portfolio spans fuselage frames, wingbox ribs, engine nacelles, acoustic panels, and interior ducting for Airbus (A320/A330/A350), Boeing (B737), Dassault (Rafale/Falcon), and Safran (LEAP), as well as composite components for tier-1 aerostructure suppliers (Spirit AeroSystems, Stelia, Latecoere, Aerotec, Daher), defence systems (MBDA), motorsport (LMP3 prototypes, Formula 1), automotive (Renault/Alpine carbon wheel), nautism (IMOCA/Ultim masts and hulls), and industrial/medical applications.

Duqueine generates revenue primarily through long-term B2B programme contracts and build-to-print/build-to-spec supply agreements with enterprise customers, with pricing negotiated per programme based on volume, complexity, and certification requirements. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales anchored on engineering-led relationships, NADCAP and EASA certifications, and co-development with key OEM customers. The company runs seven strategically located production sites totalling 62,000 m² across France (Massieux HQ, Malville, Civrieux, Bayonne), Romania (Timișoara — best-cost), Mexico (Querétaro — Americas), and Morocco (Casablanca, opening 2026), employing approximately 1,000 people worldwide. The business is led by founder Gilles Duqueine and Co-CEO Stéphanie Burgun.

Duqueine is investing in next-generation capabilities through its Centre d'Excellence (launched November 2025 with backing from BPI France/CORAC, France 2030, and Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), a long-term recycling partnership with Fairmat, and deep technology collaboration with Hexcel on rapid-cure prepreg systems. Recent recognitions include the Aero Excellence Bronze certification (2026) and Aero Excellence-level performance on Airbus/Boeing/Hexcel demonstrator parts. Historical revenue reached €100M in 2019 with 900 employees; current revenue is undisclosed but estimated in the $100M-$250M band given headcount of ~1,000 and incremental programme wins.

Name

Duqueine Group

Legal name

Duqueine

Website

https://duqueine.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Duqueine Group is a French manufacturer of high-performance composite parts and sub-assemblies serving aerospace OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, Dassault, Safran), automotive, motorsport, and nautical clients from seven production sites across Europe, Mexico, and Morocco.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Composite Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Composite Structures & Layup Manufacturing (IMABAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials) (IMAJAKAC)

Keywords

• Composite parts manufacturing
• Aerospace composite components
• Carbon fiber manufacturing
• Aeronautical structural components
• Industrial composite materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Massieux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Composite parts manufacturing — aerospace and industrial: Duqueine generates revenue by designing, engineering, industrialising, and manufacturing high-performance composite parts under long-term contracts with aerospace OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, Dassault, Safran) and industrial customers (automotive, nautical, sports). Revenue is project- and programme-based, tied to aircraft production rates and recurring supply agreements. The company also delivers one-off prototype and tooling programmes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Duqueine Group designs, engineers, industrialises, and manufactures high-performance composite parts and sub-assemblies for the aerospace, automotive, nautical, sports, industrial, and medical sectors. The company delivers build-to-spec and build-to-print production from engineering and tooling through layup, cure, machining, assembly, painting, and non-destructive testing, executed across seven global production sites.

Product overview

DUQUEINE Group is a French industrial composite manufacturer founded in 1982, operating as a unified portfolio of manufacturing capabilities across multiple sectors. The company offers high-performance composite parts and sub-assemblies through distinct business units: aeronautical components (fuselage frames, engine nacelles, acoustic panels, interior elements for Airbus, Boeing, Dassault programs), automotive and motorsport (LMP3 prototypes via DUQUEINE Automotive/Team, carbon wheels, training center), nautical composites (masts, blackboxes, rudders for Ocean Fifty/Ultim/IMOCA class), and industrial/medical components. Manufacturing processes include thermoplastic and thermoset processing via prepreg/autoclave, infusion, RTM, compression molding, and filament winding, supported by extensive industrial equipment including autoclaves, clean rooms, 5-axis machining centers, and 3D printing. The company operates 7 strategically located production sites across France, Romania, Mexico, and Morocco (opening 2026), with approximately 1,000 employees worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DUQUEINE Automotive: Automotive constructor specializing in high-precision engineering and LMP3 prototype design for endurance racing
• DUQUEINE Team
• DUQUEINE Training Center

Products and services

• Aeronautical Composite Components High-performance composite parts and sub-assemblies for aerospace including fuselage frames, engine nacelles, acoustic panels, engine inlet fairings, aprons, window frames, interior cabin seats, winglets, and body fairings. Manufactured at MRL 8 maturity for major commercial aircraft programmes (Airbus A320/A330/A350, ATR, Falcon, Rafale, Boeing B737) and supplied to Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Safran, Spirit AeroSystems, Stelia, Latecoere, Aerotec, Daher, MBDA, and Calspan.
• Automotive Composite Components (DUQUEINE Automotive) High-precision engineering, design, and manufacturing of high-performance LMP3 prototypes for international endurance racing and carbon fibre composite components for road vehicles, including the carbon wheel (jante carbone) project for the Alpine A110R in collaboration with Renault. Targeted at automotive OEMs and motorsport constructors requiring lightweight composite solutions.
• Nautical Composite Components Advanced composite solutions for competitive sailing including carbon/epoxy mast tubes, fully structured carbon/epoxy blackboxes with complex composite systems (keel tower, foil wells, ballast), rudders, and cockpit floors. Serves Ocean Fifty, Ultim, and IMOCA class racing teams with innovative use of declassified aerospace carbon fibre for sustainable high-performance boats.
• Industrial & Medical Composites

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% CO2 reduction by 2030 vs 2023 baseline (Paris Agreement-aligned decarbonation strategy)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• HexcelcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 March 2026Hexcel partners with Duqueine for advanced composite materials, including HexPly® M51 rapid-cure prepreg, Towpreg thermoset for filament winding, HexTow® IM11-R carbon fibre, and HexShape® woven net-shape textiles. Hexcel highlights Duqueine as an industrial collaborator in aerospace and defence composite applications, including wingbox ribs and fuselage frames demonstrating >50% processing time reductions. Hexcel also features Duqueine in JEC World 2026 and 2025 Paris Air Show exhibits as a key industrial partner.
• JEC World (Innovation Awards)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 January 2026Duqueine is a finalist in the JEC World 2026 Innovation Awards (33 finalists from 154 submissions). The JEC Composites Innovation Awards highlight collaboration between manufacturers, materials suppliers, and research institutions across aerospace, automotive, marine, rail, energy, and sports sectors.
• BPI France / CORAC – Aéronautique, Environnement & RecherchemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025BPI France and CORAC (Conseil pour la Recherche Aéronautique Civile) support Duqueine's Centre d'Excellence dedicated to innovation, industrial performance, and sustainable development. The Excellence Centre aims to accelerate development cycles through rapid prototyping, co-development with clients, robotics and AI integration, and next-generation composite materials. Supported by France 2030 and La Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
• La Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Co-funder of Duqueine's Centre d'Excellence for composite innovation and sustainable development, alongside BPI France, CORAC, and France 2030.
• Hexcel (Paris Air Show 2025)coreTechnology or Integration · 18 June 2025At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Hexcel showcased components developed with GKN Aerospace and Duqueine Group, including a Wingbox Rib and fuselage frame demonstrating processing time reductions of over 50%. The collaboration positions Duqueine as a key manufacturing partner under the ASCEND and CORAC programmes, targeting high-rate aerospace production for next-generation aircraft.
• Hexcel (JEC World 2025)coreTechnology or Integration · 17 February 2025At JEC World 2025, Hexcel showcased collaborative aerospace demonstrator projects including parts developed by GKN and Duqueine Group, featuring HexPly M51 rapid-curing prepreg for automation and out-of-autoclave production. Hexcel's expanded honeycomb portfolio and LCM products for structural aerospace components are also applied in Duqueine's manufacturing processes.
• FairmatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2021Long-term recycling partnership signed December 2021 (renewed as a long-term contract). Fairmat collects and recycles carbon fibre composite production waste from all Duqueine French factories using a proprietary mechanical recycling process that retains high mechanical properties while consuming minimal energy. Fairmat operates an R&D centre near Nantes and is expanding internationally, with the goal of avoiding thousands of tonnes of CO2 emissions through recycled carbon fibre reuse in automotive, consumer electronics, and sports applications.
• AscendancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuqueine supplies structural composite parts for Ascendance's ATEA hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft, including the Sterna distributed propulsion system airframe. Ascendance is a French startup developing the ATEA for civil and defence applications including passenger transport, cargo, medical logistics, and security. Duqueine's involvement is co-development from design through production, with a testimonial praising Duqueine's technical expertise, proactivity, and result-oriented approach.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CDK Technologies: French composite-parts specialist for competitive sailing (IMOCA, Class40, America's Cup). Builds autoclave-cured carbon composite hulls, decks and structural parts — directly overlapping with Duqueine's nautical composites business.
• Mecachrome Group: French Tier-1/2 aerospace and motorsport manufacturer producing precision-machined and composite parts for aero engines and aerostructures. Closely comparable to Duqueine on French industrial footprint, dual aerospace/motorsport exposure and build-to-print composite activity.
• Multiplast (Groupe Carboman): French composite-parts manufacturer specialised in high-performance ocean-racing yachts (IMOCA 60, Ultim, Ocean Fifty class). Directly comparable to Duqueine Atlantique on IMOCA masts, hull components and blackboxes built with autoclave-cured carbon prepreg.
• Latecoere: French Tier-1 aerostructures supplier to Airbus (also a Duqueine customer). Overlaps directly with Duqueine on commercial-aircraft structural composites and is one of the most relevant European mid-cap comparables for composite aerostructure work-packages.
• Lorima: French manufacturer of high-performance carbon masts and booms for ocean racing and superyachts. Direct nautical-composites peer competing with Duqueine for IMOCA/Ocean Fifty mast programmes.

Broad incumbents

• GKN Aerospace: Global Tier-1 aerostructures supplier (transparent structures, engine components, wiring). Co-develops rapid-cure prepreg demonstrators with Hexcel alongside Duqueine and is a directly comparable Tier-1 incumbent in the same ASCEND/CORAC ecosystem.
• Daher: French Tier-1 aerospace manufacturer producing aerostructures, systems and logistics services. Overlaps with Duqueine on composite aerostructures and is also a customer/partner, providing a directly comparable French industrial-aerospace peer.
• Spirit AeroSystems: World's largest independent aerostructures Tier-1, supplying composite fuselage, wings and propulsion structures to Boeing and Airbus. Relevant incumbent comparator for composite structural parts and a Duqueine customer for aerostructure components.
• Stelia / Airbus Atlantic: Airbus-owned Tier-1 aerostructures integrator producing composite fuselage sections and sub-assemblies. Operates at substantially greater scale than Duqueine with broader systems-integration scope, but competes for the same composite work-packages on A320/A330/A350.

Others

• Hexcel Corporation: US-listed advanced composites supplier (carbon fibre, prepregs, honeycomb, adhesives) and Duqueine's core materials partner. Not a competitor in parts manufacturing but operates in the same composites ecosystem and co-markets Duqueine-enabled demonstrators at JEC World and Paris Air Show.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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