CCE Group

What CCE Group does

CCE Group is an aerospace equipment platform headquartered in Paris, France (legally domiciled in the Netherlands as Cabin and Cargo Equipment (Netherlands) B.V.) and controlled by the French private equity firm Hivest Capital Partners. Founded in June 2023, the company was created to consolidate five niche-leading businesses in the cabin and cargo equipment ecosystem: AviusULD (Unit Load Devices with manufacturing in Thailand and engineering in the Netherlands), Driessen Catering Equipment (galley trolleys, containers, and integrated galley solutions, headquartered in Alkmaar, Netherlands), Trip & Co (fire containment covers, thermal solutions, and cargo nets), Icebridge (onboard cooling technologies, headquartered in Finland), and InTech Aerospace (cabin repair, refurbishment, and MRO services in Houston, Texas). The portfolio serves commercial airlines, cargo and freight operators, and aircraft OEMs, with stated customer bases exceeding 200 airlines via Driessen and 70+ airlines via Icebridge, and over 700,000 ULDs sold cumulatively by AviusULD.

The company generates revenue across three streams: (1) hardware sales of trolleys, containers, ULDs, cooling systems, cargo protection products, and cabin interior components; (2) MRO and refurbishment services through InTech Aerospace; and (3) digital platform subscriptions, principally CLEO360 (catering management) and SmartULD (IoT-enabled cargo tracking with kinetic energy harvesting that removes the need for battery replacement). Distribution is primarily direct enterprise field sales targeting airline procurement and operations decision-makers globally, supplemented by long-term supply agreements with partners such as Unilode and Unilode's airline customers. Pricing is quote-based on multi-year contracts and is not publicly disclosed.

CCE Group's stated 2023 revenue exceeded $150 million, and the combined portfolio employs more than 1,300 people across the United States, Netherlands, Finland, and Thailand. Under Group CEO Klaus Hofmann (formerly VP of Safran Cabin Cargo), the company has pursued a continuous acquisition strategy — adding Trip & Co in March 2025, Icebridge in December 2025, and InTech Aerospace in April 2026 — alongside strategic partnerships with Emirates and GAL Aerospace, the Crystal Cabin Award 2026 for Smart Cabin Fire Tag, and the development of the SmartULD ecosystem. The company is privately held with no public listing and remains a portfolio company of Hivest Capital Partners.

Name

CCE Group

Legal name

Cabin and Cargo Equipment (Netherlands) B.V.

Website

https://www.cc-equipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

CCE Group is a privately held aerospace equipment platform owned by Hivest Capital Partners that consolidates five niche leaders — AviusULD, Driessen, Trip & Co, Icebridge, and InTech Aerospace — to supply cabin interiors, catering equipment, cargo ULDs, cooling solutions, and MRO services to commercial airlines, freight operators, and OEMs globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Cabin and Cargo Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Space Structures, Mechanisms & Thermal Control (IMABACAF)

Keywords

• Aircraft cabin equipment
• Cargo ULD solutions
• Aviation catering equipment
• Aircraft MRO services
• Aerospace cargo protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Equipment Sales: Sale of physical equipment including trolleys, containers, ULDs, cooling systems, cargo protection products, and cabin interior components to airlines, freight operators, and OEMs.
2. MRO and Refurbishment Services: Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for aircraft cabin and cargo equipment through InTech Aerospace, including refurbishment programs that extend equipment lifecycle.
3. Digital Platform Subscriptions: CLEO360 platform providing catering management software to airlines, likely generating recurring subscription revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CCE Group is an aerospace equipment platform that designs, manufactures, and services cabin and cargo equipment for commercial airlines. Through its portfolio companies (AviusULD, Driessen, Trip & Co, Icebridge, InTech Aerospace) it sells Unit Load Devices, galley/catering equipment, air cargo protection systems, onboard cooling solutions, and cabin MRO/refurbishment services. It overlays proprietary digital technologies such as SmartULD IoT tracking, the Smart Cabin Fire Tag, and the CLEO360 catering platform on top of its physical equipment portfolio.

Product overview

CCE Group operates as an aerospace equipment platform unifying five niche leaders in the cabin and cargo equipment ecosystem: AviusULD (ULD solutions and SmartULD connected cargo technology), Driessen Catering Equipment (galley equipment with CLEO360 digital platform), Trip & Co (air cargo protection systems), Icebridge (onboard cooling solutions), and InTech Aerospace (cabin MRO services). The platform follows an ecosystem model where these companies share data, bundle offerings, and deliver integrated solutions to airline customers across catering, cooling, cargo safety, and cabin interiors. Key digital products include SmartULD for cargo tracking and safety monitoring, Smart Cabin Fire Tag for cabin fire detection, and CLEO360 for catering fleet management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AviusULD: Global leader in Unit Load Devices (ULDs), delivering cargo containers and pallets with manufacturing in Thailand and engineering in the Netherlands.
• Driessen Catering Equipment
• Trip & Co
• Icebridge
• InTech Aerospace

Products and services

• AviusULD (Unit Load Devices) Unit Load Devices (ULDs) including cargo containers and pallets for air freight, sold to airlines and freight operators globally. Manufacturing in Thailand, engineering in the Netherlands. Offers SmartULD connected solutions for real-time tracking and safety monitoring.
• Driessen Catering Equipment Galley equipment solutions for airlines and rail companies, including trolleys, standard containers, skids, drawers, and integrated galley solutions. Over 650,000 units in service globally with 200+ airline customers.
• Trip & Co Cargo Protection Systems Advanced air cargo protection systems including fire containment covers, thermal solutions, cargo nets, and custom restraint equipment for aviation safety across air, land, and sea transport.
• Icebridge Onboard Cooling Solutions Onboard cooling technologies for airline catering, including cooling cassettes, trolley coolers, wet ice boxes, and cooling chests that maintain chilled temperatures for extended periods. Trusted by 70+ airlines worldwide.
• InTech Aerospace Cabin MRO Services Cabin interiors MRO services including seating repair and modification, interior components, upholstery and soft goods, plastics, composites, and on-site interior support for airlines and operators.
• CLEO360 Digital Catering Platform Digital platform for aircraft catering teams providing real-time equipment status monitoring, order tracking, manual access, and performance optimization for onboard catering operations.
• SmartULD IoT Cargo Tracking Connected device that transforms standard ULDs into intelligent, tracked assets using kinetic energy harvesting for self-charging. Provides geolocation, environmental monitoring, thermal runaway detection, and tailored alerts without requiring battery replacement.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• EmiratesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MoU signed with Emirates for cabin and cargo innovation. Partnership focuses on developing and deploying smart cabin safety technology and cargo solutions, targeting the Middle East aviation market with a major global airline.
• UnilodecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term agreement for ULD (Unit Load Device) supply. Unilode, a major ULD management and leasing company, sources equipment from CCE Group's AviusULD subsidiary for its global airline customers.
• GAL AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU partnership for smart cabin safety technology development. GAL Aerospace collaborated with CCE Group on the Smart Cabin Fire Tag, combining aviation safety expertise with CCE Group's cabin equipment portfolio.
• eloc8coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner that co-developed the Smart Cabin Fire Tag with AviusULD (CCE Group). eloc8 contributed specialized technology expertise for the fire detection and alerting system integrated into cabin equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HEICO: US aerospace parts and services company with FAA-PMA parts manufacturing and MRO businesses; highly comparable as a public-market buy-and-build aerospace platform serving commercial aviation with proprietary parts and aftermarket services.
• Lufthansa Technik: German aircraft MRO services giant; competes with InTech Aerospace's cabin refurbishment and repair business while serving as both competitor and customer in the broader commercial aviation MRO ecosystem.
• GKN Aerospace: UK-based aerospace structural and engine components manufacturer; comparable as large diversified aerospace supplier serving similar commercial aviation customers, with complementary interior transparencies, airframe structures, and engine components offerings.
• Safran: French aerospace giant and CCE Group's former parent (divested cargo/catering in 2023); Safran Cabin competes broadly in cabin equipment while the wider group operates across propulsion, avionics, and aircraft systems with significant overlap in commercial aviation supply.
• Honeywell Aerospace: US aerospace systems and avionics giant; competes broadly with CCE Group's digital and connected aircraft initiatives (SmartULD, Smart Cabin Fire Tag) through avionics, safety systems, and connected aircraft solutions for airlines and OEMs.

Direct peers

• Diehl Aviation: German-based cabin interior systems and galley equipment manufacturer; directly competes with Driessen Catering Equipment in galley inserts, trolleys, and integrated cabin monuments for commercial airlines and rail operators globally.
• TLD Group: French aviation ground support and cargo handling equipment manufacturer; directly competes with AviusULD in air cargo handling equipment, ground support units, and airport logistics solutions for commercial and cargo operators.
• Nordisk Aviation Products: Norwegian unit load device and air cargo container manufacturer; directly competes with AviusULD in ULDs for commercial cargo operators globally, with comparable product portfolio spanning containers and pallets.
• Recaro Aircraft Seating: German aircraft seating and cabin interior specialist; comparable in commercial aviation cabin equipment vertical with focus on airline retrofit programs and OEM seating installations for narrowbody and widebody aircraft.

Others

• Satair: Airbus subsidiary providing aerospace parts distribution and aftermarket services; adjacent to CCE Group's portfolio as a distribution and aftermarket services provider rather than direct equipment manufacturer, but relevant for understanding aviation supply chain dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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