Mecaprec

What Mecaprec does

Mecaprec is a French precision machining subcontractor founded in 1986 and headquartered in Lavelanet, Ariège (Occitanie), operating as a privately held SAS under administrator Jean-Pierre Trouillet since a 2009 management buyout. The company runs 48+ CNC machines across its 65+ employee base, including MAKINO 5-axis horizontal machining centres, CMZ bi-spindle turning centres, Fastems flexible manufacturing systems, and Fanuc robotic cells, supported by DEA CMMs, a Hexagon/Optiv vision-measuring system, and a 7-axis Absolute ARM laser scanner. Mecaprec produces prototype parts, tooling, mechanisms, and small-to-large series runs in hard metals, with EN9100:2018 (2024-2027), ISO9001:2015, and Airbus QSPL qualifications covering both machining and assembly processes such as wet riveting, torque tightening, bush installation, sealing, and 3-point straightening. Its reference customer base is concentrated in French aerospace Tier-1/Tier-2 names (Aubert & Duval, Groupe Lauak, Gardner Aerospace, Nexteam Group, Secan, Artus/Meggitt, PCC Structural, FGA, Mecahers), supplemented by stated activity in defence, medical, and railway verticals and managed through a direct sales-led B2B motion with a dedicated business manager per programme. Revenue is generated through project-based manufacturing contracts plus industrialisation engineering and sub-assembly services coordinated with surface-treatment partners; the company also sells a small consumer line (CLAP FOOT hands-free door handle, launched 2020) and is listed as a La French Fab member with BPI France as a referenced financial partner.

Name

Mecaprec

Legal name

MECAPREC

Website

https://mecaprec.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mecaprec is a French EN9100-certified precision machining subcontractor founded in 1986, producing hard-metal prototype and series components for aerospace, defence, medical and railway OEMs from its Ariège headquarters using 48+ CNC machines and Airbus-qualified assembly processes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Aerospace Machining Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machining & Programming (EDAOAGAA)

Keywords

• Precision machining services
• CNC milling turning
• Aerospace component manufacturing
• Hard metal machining
• Sub-assembly manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lavelanet

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Machined Components: Mecaprec manufactures precision-machined components for aerospace, defence, and medical industries on a project-by-project basis. The company produces prototype parts, tools, mechanisms in pre-series, and small, medium, and large series. Revenue is generated through one-time project-based manufacturing contracts for specific customer parts.
2. Sub-assembly Manufacturing: Mecaprec manages complete sub-assembly manufacturing projects, including procurement planning for materials and component bills of materials, outsourcing management for surface treatment and heat treatment, and logistics packaging for just-in-time delivery. This adds recurring engagement value on multi-step manufacturing programs.
3. Industrialisation and Engineering Services: The company's Methods department provides industrialisation services, building optimal machining strategies per customer needs and optimising production times and quality through development of manufacturing lines.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mecaprec is a precision machining company that manufactures prototype parts, tools, and mechanisms in pre-series, small, medium, and large series using CNC turning and 5-axis milling of hard metals. It serves aerospace, defence, medical, and railway customers with EN9100/ISO 9001 certified production, complemented by Airbus-QSPL-qualified assembly, supply chain management, and industrialisation services. The company also produces CLAP FOOT, a hands-free door-opening accessory developed as a consumer product during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Product overview

Mecaprec is a precision machining company specializing in high-performance manufacturing for aerospace, defense, medical, and railway sectors. The company operates two main divisions: (1) CNC precision machining services encompassing turning and 5-axis milling operations, and (2) a consumer product line led by CLAP FOOT, a hands-free door handle accessory. Supporting services include assembly and mounting with Airbus qualifications, supply chain management, and industrialization consulting through their Methods department.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CLAP FOOT: A 100% French-made door-opening accessory designed to help fight against COVID-19 by allowing users to open and close doors without touching handles.

Products and services

• Precision CNC Machining Services High-performance precision CNC machining including 3-axis and 5-axis continuous horizontal milling and numerical turning with C-axis, producing prototype parts, tools, and mechanisms in pre-series, small, medium, and large production runs for aerospace, defence, and medical sector customers.
• Assembly and Mounting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Production flexibility with robotic automation reducing lead times
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 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

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• MakinocoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary machine tool supplier providing the majority of Mecaprec's advanced machining centre fleet, including A81M-5XR, A51NX-5XU, A500z, A61-5XR, and T1 5-axis horizontal machining centres. Makino provides the CNC controls (Q MAKINO Professional 5) and the company has been featured in Makino's international publication.
• CMZcoreTechnology or IntegrationCMZ supplies CNC turning centres including the TC25 BY, TC25 YS 800 (bi-spindle), and TL25 B, which form the backbone of Mecaprec's turning workshop capabilities.
• FastemscoreTechnology or IntegrationFastems provides flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) with multi-pallet pools (20 pallets) that connect multiple Makino machining centres for automated production management.
• FanuccoreTechnology or IntegrationFanuc provides robotic cells and CNC control systems (Fanuc 21i, 31i) across the machining fleet. Fanuc M-20iB robotic cells handle automated part loading/unloading in palletised machining cells.
• DELCAM (Autodesk)majorTechnology or IntegrationMecaprec uses DELCAM Power MILL for continuous 5-axis programming and Power SHAPE for modelling, supporting complex aerospace part geometries.
• MastercammajorTechnology or IntegrationMastercam is used for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling programming and multi-axis turning, with interfaces for DXF, IGES, DWG, Parasolid, CATIA V4/V5.
• Seco ToolsmajorTechnology or IntegrationSeco Tools is listed as a key tool supplier providing cutting tools and machining solutions for precision turning and milling operations.
• KennametalmajorTechnology or IntegrationKennametal supplies cutting tools and tooling solutions used across Mecaprec's CNC machining operations.
• Big KaisermajorTechnology or IntegrationBig Kaiser provides precision tooling, including NIKKEN 5AX201 CNC dividers for 4th and 5th axis indexing on WELE machining centres.
• Hexagon MetrologymajorTechnology or IntegrationHexagon Metrology supplies metrology solutions used in Mecaprec's quality control infrastructure.
• OSGmajorTechnology or IntegrationOSG supplies taps, drills, and cutting tools used in Mecaprec's CNC machining and hole preparation processes.
• MecabrivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurface treatment partner for aerospace sub-assemblies. Mecaprec's supply chain management coordinates processing through Mecabrive for parts requiring surface treatment as part of the manufacturing flow.
• MecaproteccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurface treatment partner handling parts in Mecaprec's sub-assembly supply chain, providing integrated processing for aerospace quality requirements.
• GITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurface treatment partner in Mecaprec's approved outsourcing network for heat treatment and surface processing of machined parts.
• DECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurface treatment partner completing Mecaprec's strategic network of approved external processors for sub-assembly delivery.
• HeidenhainmajorTechnology or IntegrationHeidenhain provides the iTNC 530 CNC control system for Kaoming KMC3000SD gantry-type machining centres.
• SiemensmajorTechnology or IntegrationSiemens SINUMERIK 810D CNC control used on the CFVI 800 Cincinnati 5-axis machining centre.
• Blaser SwisslubemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMecaprec received a Blaser Trophy from Blaser Swisslube for its lubrication strategy and tool wear management approach. This partnership involves optimised coolant/lubricant solutions for high-performance machining, co-developed and tested in production.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Figeac Aero: French listed aerospace subcontractor specialising in structural parts, precision machining, and surface treatment for Airbus and other OEMs. Closely comparable to Mecaprec in business model, customer base, and service offering.
• Aubert & Duval: French specialist in aerospace super-alloys, forged and machined components. Listed as a Mecaprec customer and a relevant benchmark for hard-metal aerospace machining expertise in France.
• Gardner Aerospace: Tier-1 aerospace component manufacturer focused on machined aerostructures, with operations across Europe. Mecaprec supplies Gardner, and both operate in the Airbus structural parts machining supply chain.
• Mecahers: French precision machining company serving aerospace and industrial customers from south-west France. Directly comparable to Mecaprec in geography, end-market focus, and CNC machining service offering.
• Secan Aerospace: French aerospace precision machining and sub-assembly partner for aerostructures. Comparable to Mecaprec in vertical, capability (5-axis CNC), and customer base.
• Nexteam Group: French aerospace precision machining specialist serving structural and engine components programmes. Comparable to Mecaprec in vertical (aerospace), process (multi-axis CNC machining of hard metals), and customer overlap (Airbus supply chain).
• Groupe Lauak: French aerospace subcontractor offering precision machining, sheet metal work, and assembly for Airbus and Tier-1 customers. Directly comparable to Mecaprec in terms of customer base (Airbus supply chain), service offering (machined parts and sub-assemblies), and French SME scale.

Broad incumbents

• Stelia Aerospace (Airbus Atlantic): Airbus-owned aerostructures manufacturer producing metallic and composite components including machined parts. A broad incumbent that sits one tier above Mecaprec in the Airbus supply chain and represents the OEM-side benchmark for the company's end market.
• Meggitt: UK-headquartered aerospace and defence systems company with extensive precision machining and assembly capabilities. Comparable through the Artus/Meggitt customer relationship and as a large incumbent in aerospace machined components.
• PCC Structurals: Subsidiary of Precision Castparts Corp (Berkshire Hathaway), manufacturing complex structural castings and machined components for aerospace. Comparable as an aerospace precision parts player serving overlapping Tier-1 customers, but with far greater scale and vertical integration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mecaprec-france

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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