Celso

What Celso does

Celso (legal entity CELSO SAS) is a French industrial company founded in September 1987 and headquartered in Bressols, near Toulouse, that specializes in the transformation and customization of flexible cellular materials (technical foams) for high-performance applications. The company operates from a 5,300 m² production facility, currently expanding via a €6 million investment to double capacity, and employs approximately 80 staff across research, engineering, commerce, production, quality, and logistics. Its core capabilities include water-jet, wire, hot, and 3D foam cutting, gluing, assembling, dimensional quality control, and an integrated finishing/covering workshop (sewing, upholstery, embroidery, sensor integration), supported by an in-house materials characterization laboratory and a design engineering office. Celso maintains a permanent stock of more than 400 technical foam and cellular material references spanning PU (HR, ether, viscoelastic, graphite, ester, melamine), polyethylene, cellular/compact rubbers, silicone foam, and rigid foams, and can complex foam with other substrates including Koroyd honeycomb, wood, aluminum, and plastic.

Celso's commercial model is B2B custom manufacturing under quote-based project pricing, with no standardized tiers or public price list; contracts often span multi-year aircraft programs. The company sells exclusively through direct field sales and consultative engineering engagement, supported by participation in trade shows such as Aircraft Interiors Expo (Hamburg), SIANE (Toulouse), and Milano Design Week. Aerospace & Aviation is the primary vertical, with named customers including Airbus (A320, A340, A350, A380, A400M cockpit and passenger seating), Bombardier (Global 7000/8000 business aviation), Safran Landing Systems, Stelia Aerospace, and AirEuropa. Secondary verticals include Medical, Military, Marine, Sports & Leisure, Industrial Packaging, Acoustic, Furnishings, and Luxury/POS displays, with brand collaborations such as Moynat at Milano Design Week 2026 and partnerships with rugby organizations (Stade Toulousain, FFR) and para-athlete David Toupé.

Celso is family-owned and led by CEO Agnès Timbre-Saunière (with Aurélien Timbre in commercial development), holds ISO 9001 and EN 9100 aerospace certification (re-certified January 2023), and operates as a privately-held SAS with €600,000 share capital. The CEO has announced succession planning ahead of a planned 2027 retirement, and the company has no disclosed external private equity or institutional backing. Revenue was €9.8 million in FY2022, up 25% year-on-year, with 2024 press coverage citing continued ~30% YoY growth and capacity-constrained demand driving the ongoing expansion.

Name

Celso

Legal name

CELSO SAS

Website

https://celso.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Celso is a French industrial converter founded in 1987 that designs, engineers, and manufactures custom technical foam solutions for aerospace (Airbus, Bombardier, Safran), medical, military, marine, sports, and luxury/POS customers from a 5,300 m² facility in Bressols. It combines an in-house materials lab and design office with finishing/covering services to deliver ready-to-install assemblies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Foam Manufacturing

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMANAIAJ

Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Foam Plastics (EPS/PU/PE) Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMANAIAC

Polyurethane (PU) Flexible Foam Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Foam Plastics (EPS/PU/PE) Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMANAIAD

Polyurethane (PU) Rigid Foam Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Foam Plastics (EPS/PU/PE) Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMALAFAA

Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Protective & Transport Packaging (Foam, Dunnage, Pallets, Crates)

Keywords

• Technical foam manufacturing
• Cellular materials transformation
• Custom foam engineering
• Aerospace foam cushions
• Industrial foam calage

Headquarters

HQ city

Bressols

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Foam Product Manufacturing & Sales: CELSO designs, engineers, and manufactures custom foam solutions for technical applications. Revenue is generated through the production and sale of transformed cellular materials including seat cushions, acoustic panels, packaging foams, medical foam products, and technical foam components. Products are sold with or without finishing/covering services (upholstery, sewing, assembly). The company holds a permanent stock of 400+ materials enabling rapid response to customer requests. Manufacturing is done to order with design office and laboratory support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Celso is a custom transformer of flexible cellular materials (technical foams) that designs, engineers, and manufactures tailored foam components for demanding applications across aerospace (aircraft seating cushions, porthole seals), medical (pressure-relief mattresses, medical device foam), military (A400M, tank seating), marine (yacht and patrol craft seating), sports (rugby protections, equestrian saddlery), acoustic, industrial packaging/calage, luxury/POS displays, and furnishings. Production is supported by an in-house materials characterization laboratory, a design engineering office, and a permanent stock of over 400 foam and cellular material references, with integrated finishing services (sewing, upholstery, embroidery, sensor integration) that deliver ready-to-install finished products.

Product overview

Celso is a foam and cellular materials transformer offering a comprehensive portfolio of technical foam products and services. The core offering includes specialized foam solutions across multiple industry segments: aerospace/aeronautical cushions (cockpit, business, and first-class seating), acoustic foams, industrial foams, medical technical foams, military foams, marine foams, sports and leisure foams, packaging/calage foams, advertising/POS display foams, and furnishing foams. These products are complemented by finishing and covering services (upholstery, sewing, embroidery, and sensor integration) that deliver ready-to-install finished products. With over 350-400 technical foam materials in permanent stock and capabilities including cutting, trimming, 3D cutting, gluing, assembly, and dimensional control, Celso serves diverse markets from a 5,300 m² production facility in southern France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aerospace / Aeronautical Foam Cushions Custom-engineered foam cushions for aircraft seating, including cockpit seats for the Airbus family (A320, A340, A350, A380), passenger seats across Economy, Business, and First Class, helicopter seats, and VIP business aviation seating for Bombardier Global 7000/8000. Built to comply with aviation safety standards (crash tests, vibration, pressure column, energy absorption, fire resistance).
• Acoustic Foam Sound insulation and sound absorption foams for acoustic treatment in transport, construction, industry, and aircraft cabin applications, available in various forms including panels and acoustic cubes for public spaces.
• Industrial Foam Technical foam solutions for industrial applications including absorption, damping, sealing, and filtration. Used in aerospace workshops, automotive, electronics, and machinery sectors.
• Medical Technical Foam Specialized foams for medical applications including pressure-relief mattresses for bedsore prevention, bone substitute material cutouts, pressure sensors for bedsore monitoring, dentist chairs, and physiotherapy equipment.
• Packaging Foam / Calage Custom foam packaging and kitting solutions for protection during transport and storage of sensitive parts in aerospace, automotive, military, and industrial applications. Includes shuttle boxes, flight cases, and 5S method implementations.
• Military Foam Solutions Foam cushions and protection solutions for military aerospace (Airbus A400M), military vehicles, and tank seating. Includes custom cushioning for weapons, missiles, sights, and high-tech military equipment transport.
• Marine Foam Solutions Custom foam cushions for nautical applications including captain seats, passenger seating, sun beds, benches, sofas, and berths for yachts, patrol craft, day cruisers, and commercial vessels, designed to withstand saline and humid marine environments.
• Sports & Leisure Technical Foam Technical foams for sports applications including rugby training equipment (tackle bags, scrum simulators), equestrian saddlery, gymnastics mats, swimming accessories, paragliding back protectors with Koroyd integration, and children's play mats.
• Advertising & POS (PLV) Display Foam Foam for point-of-sale advertising and display applications including luxury packaging boxes, product presentation cases, and custom displays for luxury brands and retail environments.
• Furnishings Foam Custom foam solutions for interior design and furnishing applications including benches, seats, backrests, headrests, and poofs for public spaces, offices, theatres, conference rooms, restaurants, hotels, museums, galleries, and private residences.
• Finishing & Covering Services (Service Supports Industriels) Complementary industrial support services including cover shaping and sewing (leather and fabric), embroidery and markings, saddlery, pressure sensor installation, and webbing grid realization. Integrated with foam manufacturing to deliver ready-to-install finished products such as VIP aircraft seat covers.

Quantifiable outcome

• CELSO achieved 9.8M€ revenue in 2022, up 25% from 2021, exceeding pre-COVID 2019 levels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MoynatminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CELSO partnered with luxury leather goods brand Moynat and designer Marianna Ladreyt for the Milano Design Week 2026, unveiling 'Parkour' — an immersive foam installation that positioned technical foam as a material of artistic and design significance.
• Dodoo CleanerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CELSO developed and manufactures technical foams for Dodoo Cleaner's 100% autonomous massaging back-washer device, providing the foam components that deliver comfort, support, and cleaning action in this wellness product.
• BombardiercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELSO collaborates with Bombardier on the Global 7000/8000 business aviation aircraft program, manufacturing cushions, seats, and sofas for the aircraft cabin interior. This is a flagship partnership for CELSO's business aviation vertical, leveraging CELSO's expertise in VIP seating comfort and premium finishing.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELSO supplies foam cushioning for the entire Airbus aircraft family (cockpit seats for A320, A340, A350, A380), passenger seats across all classes, and provides foam for the A400M military transport program. Driven by Airbus's production ramp-up and the Emirates partnership, CELSO is investing 6M€ to double its production capacity.
• Safran Landing SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELSO produces custom foam packaging for the transport of A400M airplane landing gear manufactured by Safran Landing Systems, protecting high-value aeronautical components during inter-facility transport.
• Stelia AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELSO supplies foam seating solutions for Stelia Aerospace, participating in aircraft programs including the A320 neo. Stelia is a major tier-1 aerostructures manufacturer and a key channel for CELSO's foam solutions into Airbus programs.
• Anne et Valentin EyewearminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCELSO produces custom foam display units and advertising pieces for Anne et Valentin eyewear's retail marketing campaigns, including seasonal product launches and in-store POS displays.
• Gardner AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELSO produces custom foam shuttle boxes for Gardner Aerospace, protecting high-value-added aeronautical parts during transport between workshops, sub-contractors, and customer delivery points.
• TatappyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELSO produces foam for Tatappy's play mats and game/wellness floor surfaces for children, using 100% French manufacturing and durable materials with a premium design positioning (Montessori-aligned products).
• CWD (Cavaliers Français)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELSO supplies saddle foams for CWD (saddler brand used by French Olympic equestrian teams), contributing to the equipment used by medal-winning French riders.
• Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELSO manufactured custom foam protections for the France Rugby national training center at Marcoussis, including the scrum simulator used by the France Rugby team (2025 Six Nations Champions).
• AirEuropacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELSO produced cushions, armrests, and upholstery for AirEuropa's Business Class seats in new A330 and B787 aircraft cabins, expanding its reach in commercial aviation.
• RedcastleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELSO partnered with Redcastle in the development of ergonomic cocoons for newborns, applying its foam expertise to infant comfort and safety products.
• Stade Toulousain Rugby ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCELSO produces custom foam protections for Stade Toulousain Rugby Club (Top 14 and European Champions), including scrum simulators, tackle bags, and training forms. The partnership showcases CELSO's technical foam capabilities in sports protection.
• David Toupé (Para-badminton Athlete)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCELSO partners with elite para-badminton athlete David Toupé, designing and manufacturing technical foam seat and backrest cushions for his competition wheelchair. David won bronze at the 2026 World Championships with CELSO equipment and aims for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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