Laroche Group

What Laroche Group does

Laroche Group is a privately held French industrial group headquartered in Andilly, Val-d'Oise, founded in 1999 and operating across multiple sites in France including Andilly, Colomiers (Toulouse), Méaulte, Saint-Leu-la-Forêt, Marignane, Bordeaux/Mérignac, Rochefort, and Jouy le Moutier. The group organizes its operations into four business units: Industries (production engineering and industrial integration projects), Fabrication (complex machining of metallic and composite materials, including 35 machining centers, 27 CNC lathes, and 7 dedicated composite centers), Services (work-package production, assembly, quality inspection, and offset management), and Microwave Frequencies (RF/microwave engineering, divested in March 2026 to Radiall). Core technical capabilities include 5-axis machining of aerospace-grade materials (aluminum, titanium, inconel, stainless steel, composites), structural assembly of aerostructures, and the proprietary SCAPI non-contact riveting inspection system developed with Cetim.

The group's customer base is concentrated in the European aerospace and defense ecosystem, with named relationships including Airbus (including Airbus Helicopters at Marignane), Boeing France, and STELIA Aerospace at Méaulte, and additional activity across space, automotive, telecommunications, and railway sectors. Revenue is generated through B2B enterprise contracts covering machining services, assembly work-packages, engineering services, and on-site embedded teams at customer facilities. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured around project-specific quotations tied to scope, materials, and complexity, consistent with negotiated aerospace supplier frameworks.

Laroche operates under EN9100, ISO 9001, and EASA Part 21G certifications, which gate access to the aerospace supply chain and constitute a meaningful competitive barrier. The firm maintains 251-500 employees and is led by Managing Director Olivier de Redon and President of the Executive Board M. Pouyet. In March 2026, the group divested its Diconex and Deti Microwave subsidiaries to Radiall, exiting the RF/microwave frequency business to refocus on its core aerostructure and machining activities. The firm continues to invest in Industry 4.0 capabilities, including digital twin deployment and 3D printing for manufacturing aids, supported by 2020 Plan de Relance Aéronautique funding.

Name

Laroche Group

Legal name

LAROCHE GROUP

Website

https://laroche-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Laroche Group is a privately held French industrial group specializing in complex machining, production engineering, and aerostructure assembly for aerospace, defense, space, automotive, telecommunications, and railway clients including Airbus, Boeing France, and STELIA Aerospace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Andilly

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Production engineering, design, and industrial integration services for aerospace, defense, space, automotive, telecommunications, and railway sectors.
2. Complex Machining Manufacturing: High-value-add manufacturing including machining of prototypes, small and medium series for aerospace-grade materials (aluminum, titanium, inconel, stainless steel). 35 machining centers and 27 CNC lathes.
3. Work Package and Production Services: Assembly, equipment on assembly lines, structural assembly, and production services including offset management for international customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Laroche Group is an industrial company operating across four stated pillars: engineering, manufacturing, services, and microwaves. The company delivers engineering solutions, industrial manufacturing capabilities, and production services alongside microwave-related products and solutions to its clients.

Product overview

LAROCHE Group is a French industrial group providing high-value-added services across four Business Units: Industries (Engineering), Fabrication (Manufacturing), Services, and Microwave Frequencies. The core offering centers on complex machining, production engineering, and aerostructure assembly for aerospace, defense, automotive, telecoms, and rail sectors. Key products include SCAPI™ non-contact inspection systems, specialized CNC machining services (metal and composite), industrial integration projects, quality inspection services, and microwave/RF solutions. The group operates multiple sites across France serving major aerospace OEMs including Airbus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering services
• Manufacturing services
• Production services Production-related services offered to clients, corresponding to the company's services pillar.
• Microwave products Microwave-related products and solutions, corresponding to the company's microwaves pillar.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RadiallmajorOthers · 26 March 2026Radiall acquired Diconex and its subsidiary Deti Microwave from Laroche Group. The transaction strengthens Radiall's RF business for European sovereign defense sectors including electronic warfare, tactical communications, and SATCOM. This represents a strategic divestment by Laroche of its RF energy division.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aubert & Duval: French super-alloy and special steel producer with aerospace forging and machining capabilities for engine and structural parts. Partially comparable in advanced materials machining and aerospace customer base, though operating upstream in materials.
• Derichebourg Aeronautics Services: French aerospace surface treatment, assembly, and manufacturing services provider serving Airbus, Safran, and other primes. Comparable as a multi-site French aerospace subcontractor with overlapping assembly and special process capabilities.
• Daher: French industrial group with aerospace manufacturing, aerostructure assembly, and logistics business units serving Airbus, Safran, and Boeing. Larger and broader portfolio than Laroche, but directly overlapping in aerostructure manufacturing and assembly for the same customers.

Others

• Radiall: French RF and microwave component manufacturer that recently acquired Laroche's Diconex and Deti Microwave subsidiaries. Comparable as a French industrial peer in RF/microwave, though post-divestment Laroche no longer competes directly with Radiall in that vertical.

Regional players

• Sabena Technics: French independent MRO and aerostructure services provider operating from multiple French sites, supporting civil and military aviation programs. Adjacent comparator as a French aerostructure services specialist, though primarily MRO-oriented versus Laroche's production focus.
• AKKA Technologies (Akkodis): European engineering and technology consulting group providing aerospace engineering services, technical documentation, and digital transformation support. Adjacent comparator as a European engineering services peer with aerospace exposure.

Direct peers

• Latécoère: French tier-1 aerostructure and on-board systems supplier with manufacturing and assembly operations serving Airbus and Boeing. Comparable as a French aerostructure assembly and production engineering peer with deep OEM integration.
• Figeac Aéro: French tier-1/2 aerospace subcontractor specializing in complex machining, aerostructure parts, and surface treatment for Airbus, Boeing, and Safran. Directly comparable as a mid-sized French machining and assembly specialist serving the same OEM customer base.
• Mecachrome: French aerospace and motorsport precision machining specialist producing complex structural and engine components. Comparable business model: high-precision subcontract manufacturing for aerospace primes with multi-site French operations.
• Sogeclair: French aerospace engineering and digital services firm providing engineering, simulation, and manufacturing support to OEMs. Comparable as a French mid-cap aerospace engineering services provider, though more design-focused and less machining-heavy than Laroche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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