What Groupe ROSSI AERO does

Groupe ROSSI AERO is a French aerospace manufacturer founded in 1976 and headquartered in Villeneuve-lès-Bouloc in the Toulouse metropolitan area. The company designs, manufactures, and assembles structural aircraft components and sub-systems for civil and military aerospace customers, operating from three sites in the Toulouse region: the Eurocentre headquarters (3 Avenue du Girou), a second Eurocentre facility dedicated to raw material storage, cutting (Débit), and MRO operations, and a sheet-metal (tôlerie) manufacturing site in Muret. The company's core technology stack is built around full vertical integration spanning 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machining, boilermaking/sheet-metal work, surface treatment (Alodine, TSA, scouring, passivation), assembly, NADCAP-accredited welding (including titanium and Inconel), painting, and in-house tooling manufacture, supported by 102 qualified special processes. It maintains a dedicated Quality Control Laboratory performing 100% inspection with no sampling, and offers customer-specific control solutions such as pressure test benches developed for Airbus. Customer-validated KPIs of 100% on-time delivery (D1) and 100% quality compliance (R1) underpin its strategic supplier status with Airbus (IPCA+ Grade A for serial production) and reference-customer relationships with Dassault Aviation, ATR, SAFRAN, Liebherr, STELIA, LATECOERE, KOPTER, SATAIR, SONACA, Daher, and Mecachrome.

ROSSI generates revenue through three service lines. The Speedshop line offers on-demand rapid manufacturing with 3-hour feasibility, real-time tracking, and ≤24-hour delivery for AOG (Aircraft on Ground) situations, available 24/7 at premium pricing for urgency. The Serial Manufacturing line runs small and medium series production in a 10,000m² FMS-model factory targeting volume contracts with aerospace OEMs. The MRO line operates through the ROSSI MRO SOLUTIONS subsidiary, providing EASA Part 21G new part manufacture, CND verification, P145 maintenance operations, and 24/7 repair services for airlines and operators. The go-to-market is direct B2B sales to aerospace OEMs and Tier-1/Tier-2 equipment manufacturers, leveraging proximity to the Toulouse aerospace cluster. In May 2026, the company was acquired from Mecachrome by Canadian aerospace manufacturer Meloche Group, with financial backing from Novacap (majority shareholder), Investissement Québec, and Export Development Canada, creating a combined 900+ employee, 8-site platform.

Name

Groupe ROSSI AERO

Legal name

Groupe ROSSI AERO

Website

https://rossi-aero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Groupe ROSSI AERO is a French aerospace manufacturer (founded 1976, Toulouse) producing structural aircraft components and sub-assemblies for OEMs including Airbus, Dassault Aviation, ATR, and Tier-1 suppliers via Speedshop rapid-response, serial manufacturing, and MRO service lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Assemblies & Integration (Airframe Subassemblies) (IMABAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC)

Keywords

• Aerospace components manufacturing
• Structural aircraft parts
• Aerospace MRO services
• CNC machining aerospace
• Rapid response manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeneuve-lès-bouloc

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Speedshop Services: On-demand rapid manufacturing of aerospace components with expedited delivery. Targets urgent AOG situations and critical needs with premium pricing for speed.
2. Serial Manufacturing Services: Small and medium series production of aerospace structural parts and sub-assemblies. Volume-based contracts with aerospace manufacturers.
3. MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations): Repair operations, CND verification, and new part manufacture (Part 21G) through ROSSI MRO SOLUTIONS subsidiary. 24/7 service for MRO requirements.
4. Tooling Services:

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Groupe ROSSI AERO designs, manufactures, and assembles structural aircraft components and sub-systems for civil and military aerospace customers. The company delivers integrated services across CNC machining, sheet metal/boilermaking, surface treatment, welding, painting, tooling, and assembly through three Toulouse-region sites, with differentiated Speedshop rapid-response manufacturing and MRO capabilities.

Product overview

Groupe ROSSI AERO offers a unified portfolio of aerospace manufacturing services organized around three interconnected offerings: Speedshop Services (rapid on-demand manufacturing with 24/7 AOG support), Serial Manufacturing Services (medium-series production with IPCA+ Grade A certification), and MRO Services through the ROSSI MRO SOLUTIONS subsidiary. The company maintains vertical integration across machining, boilermaking/sheet-metal, surface treatment, assembly, welding, painting, and tooling services, enabling end-to-end production from reception through certification. With 102 qualified special processes and operations spanning three sites in the Toulouse region, the portfolio serves as a one-stop solution for civil and military aerospace manufacturers requiring quality, reactivity, and short deadlines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Speedshop Services On-demand rapid-response manufacturing of aerospace components and sub-systems with 3-hour feasibility studies, real-time tracking, and ≤24-hour delivery capability. Backed by a 24/7 AOG team available around the clock for urgent aircraft-on-ground situations and critical aerospace needs.
• Serial Manufacturing Services Small and medium series production of aerospace structural parts and sub-assemblies in a 10,000m² factory built on a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) model. Recognized by Airbus IPCA+ audit with Grade A rating, serving civil and military aerospace programs with volume-based contracts.
• MRO Services (ROSSI MRO SOLUTIONS) Maintenance, Repair & Operations services delivered through the ROSSI MRO SOLUTIONS subsidiary, including CND (non-destructive testing) verification, P145 maintenance operations, and EASA Part 21G new part manufacture. Operated with a 24/7 team and production resources for airlines, MRO facilities, and operators worldwide.
• Tooling Services In-house tooling design and manufacturing services supporting the company's own production as well as customer-specific tooling requirements for aerospace manufacturing programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% on-time delivery rate (D1 metric)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• Meloche GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Canadian aerospace manufacturer that acquired Groupe Rossi Aéro from Mecachrome. The acquisition expands Meloche Group's footprint to 8 sites across 6 locations in Québec and 2 in the Toulouse region.
• MecachromemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Parent company of Groupe Rossi Aéro prior to acquisition by Meloche Group. Aerospace manufacturer serving civil and military sectors in France.
• Industrial Partners (Small/Large Bed Fabrication)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal industrial partners with complementary expertise providing additional production capacity for both small bed and large bed fabrication requirements.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Figeac Aero: French Tier 2/3 aerospace manufacturer specializing in machined structural parts, sub-assemblies and surface treatment for Airbus, Safran and other OEMs. Closest direct comparable to ROSSI in product mix, customer base, and scale.
• Mecachrome: Canadian-headquartered aerospace and motorsport precision manufacturer offering machining, assembly, and MRO — direct peer in capabilities and historically Rossi's parent company, so deep operational overlap exists.
• Meloche Group: Quebec-based aerospace Tier 2 manufacturer of machined components and assemblies. Now Rossi's parent, with overlapping customer set (Airbus, Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney) and similar machining/assembly value proposition.
• Sonaca: Belgian aerospace Tier 1 specializing in aerostructures, wing structures and sub-assemblies. Directly comparable in structural component manufacturing and OEM customer relationships, though larger in scale.
• Daher: French aerospace, defense and industry manufacturer offering aerostructures, systems and logistics services. Comparable in aerospace structural manufacturing and shared Toulouse/France industrial base.

Broad incumbents

• LISI Aerospace: Division of LISI Group and one of the world's largest Tier 1 aerospace fastener and structural component manufacturers. Broader portfolio and global scale, but overlapping fastener/structural offerings with ROSSI.
• Latecoere: French Tier 1 aerospace manufacturer of aerostructures and interconnection systems serving Airbus and Embraer. Larger and broader than ROSSI but overlapping in structural sub-assemblies for civil aircraft.
• Spirit AeroSystems: Global Tier 1 airframe structures manufacturer supplying major assemblies to Airbus and Boeing. Operates at vastly larger scale but represents the upper bound of Rossi's competitive set in structural airframe work.
• Premium AEROTEC: Airbus-owned Tier 1 aerostructures supplier producing fuselage sections, wings, and structural assemblies. Direct overlap in airframe structural manufacturing, with the strategic risk of being internalized by its parent OEM.

Regional players

• Sabena Technics: Independent French aerospace MRO provider with deep Airbus/Air France customer relationships. Comparable to ROSSI MRO SOLUTIONS subsidiary in maintenance, repair and overhaul services, primarily serving European operators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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