What MANUPRO does

MANUPRO SAS is a privately held French mechanical-engineering and custom-tooling manufacturer, founded in 1996 by Monsieur VIGNOLLE and headquartered in Lespinasse near Toulouse in the Occitanie region. The firm designs and fabricates bespoke mechanical assemblies for industrial clients, with a primary focus on the aerospace sector and named involvement across Airbus A320 CEO/NEO, A330, A350, and A400M programs as well as engine OEMs CFM and PW. Product categories span custom trolleys and carts (CHARIOTS), road- and air-compliant transport equipment (TRANSPORT), load-certified lifting beams (PALONNIERS), precision assembly fixtures (ASSEMBLAGE), aircraft and operator protection equipment (PROTECTIONS), fastener and tool storage solutions (STOCKAGE-PANOPLIE), bespoke industrial tooling (OUTILLAGES SPÉCIFIQUES), machining services (USINAGE), and sheet-metal forming and welding (CHAUDRONNERIE-SOUDURE). Supporting services include surface treatment (phosphatating, shot blasting, metallization, powder coating, anodization), precision metrology (Leica laser tracker, T-SCAN, T-PROBE, 3D CMM in a climate-controlled room), engineering studies (CATIA V5, FEMAP, Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis), installation and maintenance, and 3D printing on two RAISE 3D printers.

The company holds three AFNOR certifications relevant to its target markets: ISO 9001 since January 2022, EN 9100 (aerospace quality) since February 2024, and ISO 14001 (environmental management) since February 2024. MANUPRO operates a hub-and-spoke production model: design, quality control, and project management are retained in-house, while fabrication capacity is flexed through an exclusive network of regional Toulouse/Occitanie partners, allowing scale-up without proportional capex on fixed assets. A historical partnership with Groupe BLICKLE supplies wheels and casters integrated into the cart portfolio.

Revenue is generated through custom project-based contracts quoted on specifications, with milestone billing (one-third deposit at order, one-third at delivery, balance at 30 days end of month) and direct B2B sales; no public pricing or revenue figures are disclosed. Marketing is conducted through the corporate website (manupro.fr) and direct enterprise relationships, with no disclosed digital campaigns, app presence, or API offerings. The firm has no subsidiaries, no parent company, no funding rounds, and no documented M&A activity, operating as a founder-controlled SME with 11-50 employees and a domestic French footprint.

Name

MANUPRO

Legal name

MANUPRO SAS

Website

https://manupro.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MANUPRO is a privately held French mechanical-engineering SME, founded 1996 in Lespinasse near Toulouse, that designs and manufactures custom industrial tooling, lifting beams, transport equipment, and assembly fixtures primarily for Airbus aerospace programs and Tier 1 engine OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Industrial Tooling & Mechanical Assemblies

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI)

Keywords

• Custom industrial tooling
• Mechanical assembly manufacturing
• Aerospace tooling design
• Material handling equipment
• Precision machining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lespinasse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Industrial Tooling Manufacturing: MANUPRO generates revenue through the design and fabrication of bespoke mechanical assemblies and industrial tooling. Projects span from initial concept through to final delivery, encompassing studies, manufacturing, quality control, installation, and maintenance services. The company leverages a regional partner network to fulfill diverse manufacturing needs while maintaining single-point accountability to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

MANUPRO designs and manufactures custom mechanical assemblies and industrial tooling for industrial clients. Its portfolio includes custom trolleys/carts, transport equipment, lifting beams (with load test certificates), assembly fixtures, protective equipment, storage solutions, and bespoke tooling — complemented by machining, sheet-metal/welding, surface treatment, quality control/metrology, technical studies, installation/maintenance, and 3D printing services, delivered as project-based contracts from concept through delivery.

Product overview

MANUPRO is a custom mechanical assembly design and manufacturing company founded in 1996, serving primarily the aerospace sector as well as agro-food and medical industries in the Toulouse region and nationally. The company's portfolio consists of custom-designed industrial tooling and equipment, organized around core product categories including CHARIOTS (custom trolleys and carts), TRANSPORT (compliant transport equipment), PALONNIERS (lifting beams with load certificates), ASSEMBLAGE (assembly fixtures), PROTECTIONS (aircraft and operator protection), STOCKAGE-PANOPLIE (storage and toolkit solutions), OUTILLAGES SPÉCIFIQUES (bespoke industrial tooling), USINAGE (machining services), and CHAUDRONNERIE-SOUDURE (sheet metal forming and welding). These products are complemented by supporting services including surface treatment (steel and aluminum finishing), quality control and metrology (laser tracking, 3D measurement), technical studies (CATIA V5 design, FEMAP analysis), installation and maintenance, and 3D printing for prototyping. MANUPRO operates through a network of regional Toulouse partners and provides end-to-end support from concept to delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CHARIOTS (Custom Trolleys and Carts) Custom-designed material handling trolleys and carts for managing different production flows while protecting stored components. Leverages a historical partnership with the BLICKLE Group (wheels and casters). Used by aerospace clients for aircraft component handling and turnover equipment.
• TRANSPORT (Custom Transport Equipment) Custom-designed transport tools that comply with road and air transport standards. Includes support structures, pallets, and delivery crates for aerospace components (e.g., crates for Airbus FAL APF 330 NEO and drop-in panel transport crates for engine manufacturers CFM and PW).
• PALONNIERS (Custom Lifting Beams) Custom-designed lifting beams for safely manipulating tools and equipment. MANUPRO calculates center-of-gravity positioning and delivers every lifting beam with load-test certificates from accredited bodies plus calculation notes. Used for wing manipulation, engine attachment, and mast handling on Airbus A320/A330/A350 and A400M programs.
• ASSEMBLAGE (Custom Assembly Fixtures) Custom fixtures that enable assembly of multiple sub-assemblies or elementary parts while maintaining required precision. Assembly tools can also perform simple drilling operations.
• PROTECTIONS (Protective Equipment) Protective products for aircraft parts during assembly and for operator safety in confined or hazardous environments. Materials include PE foams, PVC sheet metal, and NOMEX fabric (aircraft-qualified). Products include weight bags, covers, and floors.
• STOCKAGE – PANOPLIE (Custom Storage Solutions) Customizable storage and organization tools including aircraft fastener storage kits (LEXAN with reverse printing, standard plastic bins/cases, custom markings), tool storage cases (custom machined foam padding, Pelicase/Raaco cases), and custom wooden storage boxes.
• OUTILLAGES SPÉCIFIQUES (Bespoke Industrial Tooling) Bespoke industrial tooling designed to meet specific customer constraints and complex requirements, developed in collaboration with customers to enable continuous improvement.
• USINAGE (Custom Machining Services) Machining services using custom fixtures to position and hold raw materials during operations. Supports mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic clamping and vacuum table technology.
• CHAUDRONNERIE – SOUDURE (Sheet Metal & Welding) Sheet metal working including forming, cutting, and welding. Verification tools for form and position, marking tools, laser cutting tools, heat treatment tools, TIG/MIG welding, and orbital welding. Also provides argon diffusers for welding operations and pressure-weld testing fixtures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivery timelines met through agile regional partner structure
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Groupe BLICKLEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership with Groupe BLICKLE, a leading manufacturer of wheels and casters. This relationship enables MANUPRO to specialize in the design of all types of rolling equipment for managing different material flows while protecting stored parts. BLICKLE provides the core wheel/caster components integrated into MANUPRO's custom cart and transport equipment designs.
• Regional Manufacturing Partners (Occitanie/Toulouse)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMANUPRO operates with a network of local subsidiaries and partners exclusively located in the Toulouse region. This partner network enables them to manage projects from design through final delivery, providing comprehensive production capacity for tooling and mechanical assemblies. The geographic proximity ensures exceptional reactivity and optimal control of production resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Stäubli: Swiss/French manufacturer of industrial automation, robotics, and connectors serving aerospace manufacturing. Comparable as a precision equipment supplier to aerospace assembly operations, complementary to MANUPRO's custom tooling scope.
• Expleo: French engineering and technology consulting firm serving aerospace and other industries. Comparable as a French engineering services provider serving aerospace OEMs, complementary to MANUPRO's custom tooling manufacturing focus.
• Aubert & Duval: French aerospace-grade steel, superalloy, and titanium manufacturer serving Airbus, Safran, and other aerospace OEMs. Comparable as a French aerospace material specialist in the same regional supply chain, complementary to MANUPRO's tooling focus.

Broad incumbents

• Safran: Major French aerospace propulsion and equipment OEM (LEAP engine via CFM). Comparable as a French aerospace industrial group whose engine subsidiaries (CFM, PW partnership) are direct MANUPRO customers.
• Airbus: European commercial aircraft OEM and MANUPRO's primary customer across A320/A330/A350/A400M programs. Comparable as the dominant aerospace industrial player in the Toulouse region whose production ramp directly drives MANUPRO's order book.
• Lisi Aerospace: Major French aerospace fastener and structural component manufacturer. Comparable as a French aerospace components supplier to Airbus with a significantly broader product portfolio and global footprint.
• Daher: French aerospace manufacturer and logistics provider producing aircraft structures, systems, and aerospace services. Comparable as a French industrial company serving Airbus and aerospace OEMs with broader scope and scale than MANUPRO.

Direct peers

• Sogeclair: French aerospace engineering services and simulation provider serving Airbus, Dassault, and other aerospace OEMs. Comparable as a Toulouse-based aerospace engineering and tooling solutions provider serving similar Tier-1 customers.
• Mecachrome: French aerospace precision machining and assembly supplier serving Airbus, Safran, and other aerospace OEMs. Comparable as a French-based custom mechanical manufacturer serving the same Toulouse aerospace customer base with similar engineering and machining capabilities.
• Figeac Aero: French aerospace parts manufacturer specializing in structural parts, engine parts, and sub-assemblies for Airbus, Safran, and Boeing. Comparable as a French aerospace subcontractor serving overlapping customer programs with a similar mid-sized industrial profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 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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