FMG

What FMG does

FMG (Fabrication Mécanique Gross) is a French family-owned precision machining company founded in 1983 by Henri Gross and currently led by his son Olivier Gross, who assumed direction in 2001. The company operates from a 3,500 m² facility on a 2-hectare site in Sarralbe, Grand Est region, providing custom mechanical parts manufacturing services to industrial B2B customers across nine sectors: construction equipment, agricultural and forestry machinery, industrial equipment and special machines, logistics and automated warehousing, security and defense, waste treatment and recycling, energy, food processing, and metal art/decorative applications.

The company's core technical offering is built around three primary production technologies: multi-axis CNC machining (turning and milling, including bi-spindle lathes with Ø76mm bar feed and 4-axis machining centers up to 1270 x 660 x 635mm), automated robotic welding (workpieces up to 1200 x 800 x 600mm), and CO2 laser cutting (capacity 1500 x 3000mm, up to 20mm thickness). These are supported by an integrated CAD/CAM workflow accepting formats from Topsolid, Solidworks, Catia, Parasolid, and others, plus complementary outsourced services including mechanical assembly, surface treatment, heat treatment, engraving, and logistics management. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, operates a 2,000 m² photovoltaic installation (200 MW/year), and has implemented Lean/5S/Kaizen methodologies since 2014.

FMG generates revenue through project-based custom manufacturing orders under a quote-based pricing model, with customers engaging via direct sales, phone, email, and web contact forms. The company employs 11-50 people, has no disclosed revenue, operates in a single domestic geography (France), and is entirely family-controlled with no institutional investors. Recent strategic activity has focused on technology modernization, including the 2023 integration of laser cutting and a 2024 €636,026 Industry 4.0 digitalization program partially funded by FEDER (€186,475.20) and Grand Est Region (€7,000).

Name

FMG

Legal name

Fabrication Mécanique Gross

Website

https://fmg57.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FMG is a family-owned French precision machining company founded in 1983, providing custom CNC machining, robotic welding, and laser cutting services to industrial B2B customers across construction, agriculture, logistics, defense, energy, and other sectors from its Sarralbe facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Machining Services

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Precision machining services
• CNC turning milling
• Robotic welding
• Laser cutting
• Custom mechanical parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarralbe

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Mechanical Parts Manufacturing: FMG generates revenue through the fabrication of custom mechanical parts on a per-project basis. Services include CNC machining (turning and milling), robotic welding, and laser cutting. Revenue is earned through one-time project orders and likely repeat business from established client relationships, with pricing based on complexity, materials, and production volumes.
2. Complementary Services: Additional revenue streams from complementary services including mechanical assembly, surface treatment, heat treatment, marking/engraving, and logistics management. These services are provided as add-ons to the core manufacturing services, offering clients a comprehensive one-stop solution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FMG manufactures custom precision mechanical parts for industrial customers through three core capabilities: CNC machining (turning and milling), automated robotic welding, and CO2 laser cutting. The company produces made-to-order parts across diverse materials (steels, stainless steels, non-ferrous metals, technical plastics) for sectors including construction equipment, agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, logistics automation, defense, and food processing. Complementary services include assembly, surface treatment, heat treatment, engraving, and logistics management, providing a comprehensive one-stop manufacturing solution.

Product overview

FMG (Fabrication Mécanique Gross) is a precision machining company offering a unified manufacturing platform centered on three core production services: CNC Machining (turning and milling), Robotic Welding, and Laser Cutting. These core capabilities are complemented by value-added services including Technical Consulting, Assembly, Surface Treatment, Heat Treatment, Engraving, and Logistics Management. The company processes a diverse range of materials including steels (S235, S355, C45, 42CD4, HARDOX, ARMOX), non-ferrous metals (aluminum alloys, bronze, copper, brass), stainless steels (304L, 303, 316), and technical plastics (PE-HD, PA6, POM C, PETP, PEEK, PTFE). FMG serves diverse industrial sectors including construction equipment, agricultural/forestry machinery, industrial equipment, logistics, security/defense, waste treatment, energy, metal art/decoration, and food processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Machining (Usinage CNC) Precision CNC machining services including turning and milling operations for manufacturing complex mechanical parts with strict tolerances across a wide range of materials (steels, stainless steels, non-ferrous metals, technical plastics). Serves industrial customers requiring high-precision custom parts.
• Robotic Welding (Soudure robotisée) Automated robotic welding services providing consistent, high-quality welds for components requiring strength and durability under demanding conditions. Capable of handling workpieces up to 1200 x 800 x 600mm.
• Laser Cutting (Découpe laser) High-precision CO2 laser cutting technology for producing complex geometries and precise contours on metal parts with excellent finish quality. Capacity of 1500 x 3000mm and thickness up to 20mm.
• Technical Consulting (Expertise et conseil technique) Technical consulting services providing personalized guidance on manufacturing processes, material selection, and tolerance specifications to optimize project outcomes for industrial customers.
• Assembly (Montage et assemblage) Mechanical assembly services for combining components into complete, ready-to-use products with rigorous quality control at each stage of the assembly process.
• Surface Treatment (Traitement de surface) Surface treatment services including zinc plating, passivation, black zinc, zinc nickel, electrolytic zinc, anodizing, galvanization, and powder coating for corrosion protection and aesthetics, delivered through specialized partners.
• Heat Treatment (Traitement thermique) Thermal treatment services including nitriding, carburizing, quenching and tempering, annealing, vacuum hardening, and burnishing to enhance mechanical properties of manufactured parts, delivered through specialized partners.
• Engraving (Gravage) Engraving services for marking or identifying mechanical parts with durable markings for traceability or customization purposes.
• Logistics Management (Gestion de la logistique) Integrated logistics services including storage, order preparation, and shipping organization to ensure timely delivery of manufactured parts to customers.

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• Specialized Surface Treatment PartnerssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFMG works with specialized partners for surface treatment services including zinc plating, passivation, black zinc, zinc nickel, electrolytic zinc plating, anodizing, galvanizing, and powder coating. These partners enable FMG to offer comprehensive surface finishing capabilities.
• Specialized Heat Treatment PartnerssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFMG partners with specialized providers for heat treatment services including nitriding, cementation, quenching and tempering, annealing, vacuum quenching, and burnishing. These partnerships enable FMG to offer full mechanical property enhancement for manufactured parts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bystronic: Swiss-based global supplier of laser cutting, bending, and automation systems for sheet metal processing. Comparable to FMG in laser-cutting technology overlap and as an incumbent equipment provider whose machines serve the same end-markets.
• Trumpf: German global leader in laser cutting technology, CNC machine tools, and sheet metal processing. Comparable to FMG in laser-cutting domain and as a broader industrial equipment incumbent whose machines are also used by FMG.
• Mazak: Japanese global manufacturer of multi-axis CNC machine tools, laser cutting systems, and automation solutions. Comparable to FMG in CNC turning/milling technology domain and as an incumbent supplier of the equipment used by precision machining shops.
• Stäubli: Swiss-based global provider of industrial robotics (including welding robots) and automation solutions. Comparable to FMG in the robotic welding domain and as an incumbent supplier of automation technology used by contract manufacturers.
• KUKA: German global supplier of industrial robots and automated production solutions for welding, machining, and assembly. Comparable to FMG in robotic welding and industrial automation domain as a broad incumbent supplier of factory automation technology.
• DMG Mori: Global manufacturer of CNC turning and milling machines (5-axis machining centers, lathes) widely used in precision machining job shops. Comparable to FMG as the supplier of the core CNC machine tools (turning/milling centers) that FMG operates.

Direct peers

• Mecachrome: France-based precision machining group serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers with CNC machining and assembly capabilities. Closely comparable to FMG in offering custom machined parts to industrial OEMs, though at significantly larger scale.
• Bodycote: Global provider of heat treatment and surface treatment services to industrial manufacturers. Comparable to FMG as a complementary service layer (heat treatment, surface finishing) that contract manufacturers either outsource to or integrate alongside machining.
• Aubert & Duval: French producer of high-performance steel parts, superalloys, and precision forged/machined components for aerospace, defense, and energy. Comparable to FMG in serving defense and industrial OEMs with precision custom parts requiring strict certifications.
• FAVI: French family-owned manufacturer specializing in copper-alloy and steel precision parts via sand casting and machining. Comparable to FMG as a French mid-market precision parts manufacturer with a vertical specialty and industrial OEM customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 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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