What DPM does

DPM SAS is a French metal surface treatment subcontractor headquartered in Nocé (Perche-en-Nocé, Orne) and operating from a 13,652 m² site of which 5,120 m² is covered. Founded in 1980 as a spin-off from Valeo's zinc plating workshop in Nogent-le-Rotrou, the company provides electrolytic and chemical surface treatments—galvanoplasty—on metal parts received from industrial clients. It runs 9 treatment lines (5 automatic, 4 manual) supported by 154 tanks in continuous operation, a GPAO production management system, an in-house quality control lab with X-ray fluorescence thickness measurement and salt mist corrosion testing, an effluent analysis laboratory, and an internal maintenance workshop, giving it capacity to treat 3,500–5,000 tonnes and 300,000–500,000 m² of metal surface per year.

The company offers 13 complementary treatments: zinc plating (alkaline and acid, with various passivations including trivalent chrome), zinc-nickel, copper plating, brass plating, nickel plating, tin plating, manganese phosphatizing, browning/blackening, stainless steel passivation, alkaline degreasing, acid pickling, amorphous phosphatizing, and iron-zinc phosphatizing. Deliveries are made by barrel (small parts) or rack methods, with the barrel capability positioned as a distinguishing technical feature. DPM discontinued decorative chrome in 2022 under REACH pressure and launched a zinc-nickel barrel line in January 2023 targeting 200h RB and 720h RR corrosion performance.

DPM's commercial model is direct B2B subcontracting priced by surface area treated and process complexity, with quote turnaround within 24–48 hours. Its customer base spans automotive (historically 46% of production), connectors/electronics, furniture and habitat, agricultural equipment, hardware/quincaillerie, mechanics, household appliances, armament, and road equipment. Distribution is regional across Grand Ouest, Île-de-France, and a progressing eastern extension toward Beauvais and Troyes. The company has been owned since 2012 by holding FDAI SAS, with Michel Chappat as PDG, supported by triple ISO 9001/14001/45001 certification (currently via APAVE), ICPE authorization, and DREAL reporting compliance.

Name

DPM

Legal name

DPM SAS

Website

https://dpm-noce.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DPM SAS is a French metal surface treatment subcontractor providing 13 electrolytic and chemical plating processes from a single 13,652 m² facility in Nocé (Orne) to automotive, electronics, furniture, agricultural equipment, and hardware manufacturers across western and central France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Surface Treatment Services

NAICS

Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)

akta.pro primary industry

Electroplating & Metal Finishing (Anodizing/Galvanizing/Passivation) (IMAIAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electroplating & Metallization Chemicals (Cu/Ni/Au plating, additives) (IMAEAKAK)

Keywords

• Electroplating services
• Metal surface treatment
• Galvanoplasty services
• Zinc plating services
• Metal finishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roissy-en-france

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Metal Surface Treatment Services: One-time treatment services for metal components. B2B subcontracting model where clients send parts for surface treatment. Pricing based on surface area treated and complexity of treatment. Production capacity: 3,500-5,000 tonnes annually, 300,000-500,000 m² surface treated per year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DPM SAS provides electrolytic and chemical surface treatment of metals (galvanoplastie) on a subcontracting basis to industrial manufacturers. The company runs 9 production lines (5 automatic, 4 manual) with 154 tanks delivering 13 complementary treatments including zinc plating, copper plating, nickel plating, tin plating, brass plating, manganese phosphatation, burnishing, stainless steel passivation, alkaline degreasing, acid pickling, zinc-nickel plating, amorphous phosphatation, and iron-zinc phosphatation, with annual capacity of 3,500-5,000 tonnes / 300,000-500,000 m² of treated surface.

Product overview

DPM is a metal treatment and galvanoplasty (electroplating) company offering surface treatment services for metal parts. The company operates 9 production lines (5 automatic, 4 manual) with 154 tanks running continuously, providing 13 complementary treatments including zinc plating, copper plating, nickel plating, tin plating, brassing, manganese phosphatizing, browning/blackening, stainless steel passivation, alkaline degreasing, acid pickling, zinc-nickel plating, amorphous phosphatizing, and iron-zinc phosphatizing. Services are delivered through barrel (tonneau) or rack (à l'attache) methods, with additional complementary services including quality control, packaging, labeling, logistics, and effluent treatment laboratory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Galvanoplastie (Electroplating) Electrolytic metal treatment process that deposits a thin layer of metal (copper, zinc, nickel, etc.) onto metal surfaces for protection and decoration, delivered on barrel or rack lines for industrial B2B clients.
• Zingage (Zinc Plating) Electrolytic zinc coating service providing corrosion resistance, available in alkaline or acidic baths with various passivation finishes (white, black, trivalent chromium) for industrial parts.
• Cuivrage (Copper Plating) Electrolytic copper coating service providing oxidation protection and electrical conductivity, applied at 1-20 µm thickness on barrel or rack for industrial clients.
• Laitonnage (Brassing)

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual production capacity: 3,500-5,000 tonnes, 300,000-500,000 m² surface treated
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• APAVEcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAPAVE BCS Certification provides QSE certification services (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001). DPM switched to APAVE from AFNOR Certification in 2023 due to perceived poor audit quality.
• COFRACminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFrench accreditation committee (Comité Français d'Accréditation). DPM reported AFNOR's contested audit practices to COFRAC, which launched an investigation.
• PITOISminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company that delivered sludge decanter tank replacement for DPM's effluent treatment station in February 2022. Transported via exceptional convoy from La Ferté Bernard.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bodycote: Bodycote is the world's largest provider of thermal processing services (heat treatment, hot isostatic pressing, surface technology). Comparable to DPM as an outsourced industrial services provider to automotive and aerospace customers, though primarily heat-treatment focused with overlap in finishing-related adjacent services.
• Atotech (MKS Instruments): Atotech, now part of MKS Instruments, is one of the largest global suppliers of specialty plating chemistries and process technology for the electronics and general metal finishing industries. Relevant as both a process licensor and indirect competitor driving the technical standards DPM must meet to retain automotive customers.
• MacDermid Enthone Electronics Solutions (Element Solutions): MacDermid Enthone is a global leader in metal finishing chemistries and processes for decorative, functional, and electronic applications. Comparable as both a chemistry supplier to job-shops and a direct finisher; competes with DPM in automotive ZnNi, connector plating, and decorative finishing.
• Aalberts Surface Technologies: Aalberts Surface Technologies operates a multi-site European network of heat treatment, surface treatment, and finishing facilities serving automotive, aerospace, and general industrial customers. It competes with DPM on ZnNi, zinc, and nickel plating at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Chemetall (BASF Coatings): Chemetall, part of BASF, is a global supplier of surface treatment chemicals and processes for aerospace, automotive, and coil applications. Relevant as an indirect competitor defining the pretreatment/finishing chemistry standards DPM competes against.

Direct peers

• HEF Group: HEF is a French-headquartered specialist in surface treatment and tribology, offering a broad portfolio of electrolytic and chemical coatings (including ZnNi, phosphatation, nitriding). It is the closest direct peer in geography, scale, and treatment breadth, competing with DPM for European automotive and industrial accounts.
• Coventya: Coventya is a European-based specialist supplier of electroplating chemicals and processes (zinc, zinc-nickel, copper, nickel, tin) serving job-shop platers like DPM. Comparable as a technology peer: while Coventya supplies chemistry rather than directly performing plating, its process portfolios define the technical landscape DPM operates in.
• Technic Inc. Technic is a US-based manufacturer of specialty plating chemistries and a provider of plating services and equipment, with strong presence in decorative, electronic, and functional coatings. Comparable to DPM as a multi-treatment surface finishing specialist serving automotive and electronics customers.

Regional players

• France Galva: France Galva is a French industrial group specializing in hot-dip galvanizing and surface protection services for steel. Comparable as a French-based metal protection/finishing subcontractor serving similar industrial customer bases, though focused on hot-dip galvanizing rather than electrolytic treatments.

Emerging players

• Nihon Parkerizing: Nihon Parkerizing is a Japanese global leader in surface treatment technologies including phosphatation, lubrication coatings, and anti-corrosion treatments. Comparable to DPM for its manganese phosphatation, iron-zinc phosphatation, and corrosion-protection offerings, particularly in automotive applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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