Freyssinet Aero Equipment

What Freyssinet Aero Equipment does

Freyssinet Aero Equipment is the core operating subsidiary of the Freyssinet Aero Group, a privately-held French aerospace precision manufacturing services provider headquartered in Couffouleux, France. Founded in 1994 as a SAS with \u20ac1,416,000 capital, the company delivers integrated subcontracting services to major aerospace, defense, space, and motorsport customers, with Safran and Boeing as named anchor clients. Its service portfolio spans precision machining and assembly, titanium foundry (lost-wax casting), additive manufacturing via Laser Powder Bed Fusion (SLM), surface treatment (electrolytic, chromating, painting), in-house NDT and quality control laboratory services, and a Speedshop rapid-response unit for urgent customer demands. The group operates five wholly-owned subsidiaries (Freyssinet Aero Equipment, Coating, Services, Additive, and Titanium Casting) and holds NADCAP Merit Program, EN9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications.

The company's technology stack emphasizes a 'French Industry 4.0' approach combining digital twins integrating MES, IoT, and ERP data, augmented reality workstations guiding operators through assembly and inspection, real-time Bluetooth/WiFi equipment geolocation, an in-house industrial Fablab for rapid tool design, and automation across production lines. Revenue is generated through quote-based B2B contracts for custom precision manufacturing services, with 100% of operations located in France. The company has invested over \u20ac4M cumulatively in innovation, runs 30-35 active innovation projects annually, and employs approximately 380 people.

Freyssinet Aero's go-to-market motion is direct enterprise sales through dedicated account management and qualification-based relationships with aerospace primes. The company has built its market position through a 25-year acquisition roll-up (Arcade, Gecor, SMT, Atiect, ETS, Fonderie du Languedoc, Freyssinet Aero Coating) and is differentiated by NADCAP and prime-contractor qualifications, a vertically integrated service bundle reducing supply chain friction, and demonstrable sustainability progress including a CDP rating improvement from E to B (2023-2025) as assessed by Safran.

Name

Freyssinet Aero Equipment

Legal name

Freyssinet Aero

Website

https://freyssinet-aero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Freyssinet Aero Equipment is a French aerospace precision manufacturing services provider serving major primes like Safran and Boeing with integrated machining, titanium foundry, additive manufacturing, surface treatment, and quality control services from facilities in southern France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Precision Manufacturing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Airframe Structures (Fuselage, Wing, Empennage) (IMABAEAA)

Keywords

• Aerospace precision machining
• Titanium foundry services
• Additive manufacturing aerospace
• Surface treatment coatings
• Non-destructive testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Couffouleux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Machining Services: High-precision machining and assembly services for aerospace parts including milling, turning, EDM, and grinding for prototypes to series production
2. Titanium Foundry: Lost wax titanium casting from prototype to series production with full digital traceability
3. Additive Manufacturing: Metal 3D printing services using laser powder bed fusion technology for aerospace-qualified parts
4. Surface Treatment: Electrolytic and chromating surface treatment services including TSA, OAS, Alodine, Surtex, and painting operations
5. Speedshop Services: Accelerated manufacturing of single parts, small series, and prototypes for urgent or high criticality customer demands
6. Quality and Control Services: In-house laboratory testing, non-destructive testing (NDT), qualifications, and certifications including NADCAP-approved services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Freyssinet Aero Equipment is a French aerospace manufacturing services provider delivering integrated precision manufacturing solutions. Its core offerings include high-precision machining and assembly, titanium foundry casting, additive manufacturing via Selective Laser Melting, surface treatment, in-house non-destructive testing, and a Speedshop accelerated manufacturing service. The company serves major aerospace, defense, space, and motorsport customers including Safran and Boeing through NADCAP and EN9100 qualified processes.

Product overview

Freyssinet Aero Equipment is a French aerospace manufacturing services company offering a comprehensive suite of precision manufacturing capabilities. The portfolio centers on core machining and assembly services supplemented by advanced manufacturing technologies including Speedshop for accelerated production, additive manufacturing via SLM technology, and titanium foundry services. Quality assurance is maintained through in-house non-destructive testing and a dedicated quality control laboratory. The company operates as part of the Freyssinet Aero Group, providing integrated manufacturing solutions for the aerospace industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Freyssinet Aero Equipment: Aerospace precision machining and assembly services - core operating subsidiary of the group.
• Freyssinet Aero Coating
• Freyssinet Aero Services
• Freyssinet Aero Additive
• Titanium Casting
• Speedshop

Products and services

• Machining and Assembly Precision machining and assembly services for aerospace components, providing complete manufacturing solutions from raw materials to finished parts using 5-axis machining, milling, turning, EDM, and grinding capabilities.
• Speedshop Accelerated manufacturing service for rapid production of aerospace parts, small series, and prototypes, reducing lead times while maintaining quality standards for urgent or high criticality customer demands.
• Surface Treatment Surface treatment services for aerospace components including electrolytic and chromating treatments, TSA, OAS, Alodine, Surtex, and painting operations to meet aerospace coating and finish requirements.
• Additive Manufacturing (SLM) Selective Laser Melting (SLM) additive manufacturing technology using EOS M280, EOS M290, and GE M2 machines for producing complex, lightweight, and optimized aerospace-qualified parts with reduced material waste.
• Titanium Foundry Titanium foundry services specializing in aerospace-grade titanium alloy components using lost wax casting process with full digital traceability, from prototype to series production.
• Quality and Control Laboratory In-house quality and control laboratory providing comprehensive material testing, qualifications, certifications, and technical support for all Group entities with full traceability across a wide range of materials.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) NADCAP-certified non-destructive testing services for aerospace components to ensure integrity and quality without damaging the parts, including penetrant testing and liquid penetrant inspection.

Quantifiable outcome

• CDP score improvement from E (2023) to B (2025) assessed by Safran Aircraft Engines
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Coq Vert CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Green ecosystem community launched by Bpifrance, ADEME, and Ministry for Ecological Transition. Freyssinet Aero joined in 2024 to exchange, pool resources, and progress alongside companies committed to energy transition.
• GreenlyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Environmental assessment partner conducting annual carbon footprint assessments since 2019 to support decarbonization strategy and environmental reporting.
• SafrancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor aerospace industrial partner; Safran qualifies Freyssinet Aero's additive manufacturing processes and assesses environmental performance through CDP scoring (improved from E to B). Partnership includes alignment on decarbonization strategy in line with Paris Agreement.
• Lycée Louis RascolminorOthersEducation partnership with Lycée Louis Rascol in Albi providing tailored pathways to discover precision engineering professions, sharing industrial expertise, and welcoming interns and apprentices.
• AFEVminorOthersAssociation providing young apprentices; Freyssinet Aero offers tickets to cultural events and organizes exchanges about career paths and experiences with company leadership.
• Scène Nationale d'AlbiminorOthersFreyssinet Aero is a patron of Scène Nationale d'Albi as part of its local engagement and access to culture for all policy.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Precision Castparts Corp: Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary producing aerospace castings, fasteners, and structural components. Comparable in titanium/investment casting and aerospace parts but at vastly greater scale and global reach.
• Howmet Aerospace: Global aerospace leader in engine components, titanium castings, and structural parts. Comparable product overlap in titanium foundry and aerospace castings but operates at much larger scale and global footprint.
• Hexcel: Global aerospace composites and engineered parts manufacturer. Comparable as a Tier-1 aerospace structures and materials supplier serving Boeing and Airbus, though focused on composites rather than the metallic/AM mix of Freyssinet.

Direct peers

• Figeac Aero: French aerospace parts manufacturer (Euronext-listed) providing precision machining, surface treatment, and assembly for major OEMs including Airbus, Safran, and Boeing. Most directly comparable in scale, customer set, and integrated manufacturing model.
• AddUp: French metal additive manufacturing company (joint venture of Michelin and Fives) targeting aerospace and other industrial markets. Closely comparable on the SLM / metal AM capability side of Freyssinet's portfolio.
• LISI Aerospace: French Tier-1 aerospace components manufacturer (part of LISI Group) producing fasteners, structural components, and assembly solutions. Comparable Tier-2/3 supplier serving the same major European OEMs.
• Latecoere: French Tier-1 aerospace supplier specializing in aerostructures, mechanical systems, and interconnect solutions. Comparable in French industrial base, OEM customer base, and integrated manufacturing model.
• Mecachrome: French-Canadian precision machining and assembly specialist serving aerospace, defense, and motorsport. Comparable in capabilities (5-axis machining, assembly) and customer overlap including Safran and Boeing.
• Aubert & Duval: French specialty alloys and aerospace parts manufacturer (subsidiary of Eramet). Comparable in titanium and high-performance metallurgy capabilities serving aerospace and defense primes.
• Daher: French industrial group with aerospace manufacturing, logistics, and nuclear operations. Comparable as a France-based Tier-2 aerospace parts and assemblies supplier with a diversified customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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