What Bouverat-Pernat does

Bouverat-Pernat is a French precision machining company founded in 1975 in the Arve valley (Marnaz, France), specializing in bar turning (décolletage) and the production of mechanical components and assemblies. The company operates an integrated three-stage service model: Design (Étude), which delivers specific and multi-technology engineering solutions; Machining (Usinage), applying a scientific Tool-Workplace Combination methodology that produces finished parts in a single machining phase without reworking; and Associated Services, including Stock'N Pick consigned inventory, logistics, and quality-cost-delivery management. Production capacity exceeds 1,000 tonnes of materials machined annually, with series runs ranging from prototyping to millions of parts.

The business serves enterprise customers across multiple verticals, with fluid technology, automotive, aerospace, defence, railway, medical, construction/building, and electrical/electronic sectors all represented in the customer base. Revenue is generated through project-based quotations on a pay-as-you-go basis, with go-to-market conducted via direct enterprise field sales supported by industry cluster memberships (Mont-Blanc Industries, Artema, Pôle Européen de la Céramique, Aerospace Cluster, Eden Cluster, Interdec) and trade show presence. The company is triple-certified to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and EN 9100, supporting qualification for automotive and aerospace supply chains. International exports include documented shipments to USA-based customers.

Bouverat-Pernat is wholly owned by family members and operates as part of the HBP Group, which reports 80 employees and consolidated sales of €20 million against the subsidiary's 70 employees and €16 million in standalone sales. Beyond core machining, the company has expanded into ceramics and composite materials through a partnership with NANOCERAM, commercialized under the Punchi® brand, and has entered personal protective equipment via the Precimask joint venture with SAINT-GOBAIN and PRACARTIS. Other proprietary offerings include SECAMnida sandwich panel fixings and the Stock'N Pick consigned inventory service. The company maintains an active recruitment pipeline and ongoing innovation initiatives across all business levers.

Name

Bouverat-Pernat

Legal name

Bouverat-Pernat

Website

https://bouverat-pernat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bouverat-Pernat is a French precision machining company founded in 1975, specializing in bar turning and production of mechanical components for fluidics, automotive, aerospace, defence, railway, medical, and construction sectors. It operates 1,000+ tonnes annual throughput with triple ISO/IATF/EN certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marnaz

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machining Services: Core machining services for mechanical components and assemblies. The company machines more than 1,000 tonnes of materials per year for customers across multiple sectors including Fluidics, Automotive, Aeronautics, Defence, and Construction.
2. Design/Engineering Services: Design department provides specific, comprehensive and/or multi-technology solutions for machining projects. They work with external resources including scientific laboratories, technical and research centres, and universities.
3. Associated Services: Comprehensive project management from study through flow management, including Stock'N Pick consigned inventory service and coordinated control of part manufacture.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bouverat-Pernat is an industrial subcontractor providing precision machining of mechanical components and assemblies, delivered through three integrated offerings: Design (Étude), Machining (Usinage), and Associated Services. It applies a scientific Tool-Workplace Combination approach to produce finished parts in a single phase and supports customers from prototyping to series production of several million parts across fluidics, automotive, aeronautics, defence, construction, railway, medical, and electrical/electronic sectors.

Product overview

Bouverat-Pernat is a French precision machining company founded in 1975, offering an integrated portfolio of three core services: Design (Étude), Machining (Usinage), and Associated Services. The company specializes in mass production of mechanical components and assemblies, providing solutions from prototyping to millions of parts across sectors including automotive, aerospace, defense, fluidics, railway, medical, and construction. Key products include innovative ceramics and composite materials (Punchi®), the Precimask ceramic-filter face mask, SECAMnida sandwich panel fixings, and the Stock'N Pick consigned inventory service. The company operates within the HBP Group with 70 employees and €16 million in sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design (Étude) Design and engineering services for machining projects that deliver specific, comprehensive and/or multi-technology solutions based on functional requirements specifications.
• Machining (Usinage) Mass production of mechanical components and assemblies using a scientific Tool-Workplace Combination approach, specialising in finished-part production in a single machining phase without reworking, from prototyping to millions of parts.
• Associated Services Comprehensive project management services including quality-cost-delivery management, logistics, technical resources such as virtual machining simulation, workshop air filtration, automated chip spin-dryer, AGV handling, and Stock'N Pick consigned inventory.
• Stock'N Pick Consigned inventory service where customers store stock on their premises while Bouverat-Pernat retains ownership, with customers paying only when goods are actually used.
• Ceramics and Innovative Materials (Punchi®) Advanced ceramic and composite materials with outstanding properties for harsh environment applications, including ceramic colouring with 100% mineral pigments, custom colour development and in-depth colouring of parts.
• Precimask First durable, protective face mask with cleanable and reusable ceramic filters, produced entirely in the Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France through a joint venture of PRACARTIS, SAINT-GOBAIN, NANOCERAM and BOUVERAT PERNAT.
• SECAMnida Optimised ceramic fastening solution for sandwich panels, part of the ceramic fastening solutions portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,000 tonnes of materials machined per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NANOCERAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ceramics and composite materials development. NANOCERAM handles formulation of ceramic powders, development of specific properties, synthesis and characterisation. Bouverat-Pernat handles pressing, machining, moulding, sintering with shrinkage control, and finishing operations.
• SAINT-GOBAINcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner in Precimask project - first durable protective face mask with cleanable and reusable ceramic filters. Entirely produced in Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France.
• PRACARTIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner in Precimask project for protective face masks with ceramic filters.
• CetimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical centre partnership for national institutes and technical centres collaboration.
• ThésameminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation and technical centre partnership for collaboration on projects and research.
• Mont-Blanc IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry cluster membership - active member of regional industry network in the Mont-Blanc area.
• ArtemaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership for fluid power and motion technology sector.
• Pôle Européen de la CéramiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean ceramics cluster membership supporting ceramic and composite materials development.
• Aerospace ClusterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace industry cluster membership supporting aerospace sector activities.
• InterdecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic interest group membership for collaborative business development.
• Eden ClusterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation cluster membership for collaborative development initiatives.
• Réseau GreenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen network membership with subscription to Klaxit car-sharing app for sustainable mobility initiatives.
• HBP GroupcoreOthersParent company of Bouverat-Pernat. HBP Group has 80 employees and consolidated sales of €20 million. Bouverat-Pernat is wholly owned by family members.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Marle Group: French precision contract manufacturer focused on medical implants and industrial components, using CNC machining and bar turning capabilities comparable to Bouverat-Pernat's, with similar multi-sector diversification and family-owned heritage.
• Héroux-Devtek: Canadian manufacturer of aerospace components, landing gear, and precision machined assemblies. Competes with Bouverat-Pernat for aerospace OEM contracts requiring EN 9100-certified precision machining, though at significantly larger scale.
• Figeac Aero: French aerospace subcontractor providing precision machining and parts manufacturing for aerospace OEMs. Operates a similar contract manufacturing model with EN 9100 certification and serves the same aerospace customer base, although at a larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• LISI Group: Larger French-listed manufacturer of fasteners and small aerospace components. Operates in the same EN 9100-certified aerospace and automotive supplier space as Bouverat-Pernat but with much broader scale, multiple divisions, and global footprint.
• Senior plc: UK manufacturer of engineered components for aerospace, defence, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Bouverat-Pernat's diversified precision machining across aerospace, fluidics, and industrial sectors but at substantially larger scale.
• DAHER: French industrial group with aerospace, defence, and industrial manufacturing divisions. Overlaps with Bouverat-Pernat's aerospace/defence machining and assembly work, but operates as a much larger integrated industrial platform.
• Aubert & Duval: French producer of specialty alloys, forged parts, and machined components for aerospace, defence, and energy. Comparable in serving the same high-spec mechanical components market with aerospace certifications, but at substantially greater scale.
• Meggitt: UK-headquartered aerospace and defence components manufacturer supplying engineered parts and subsystems. Comparable in targeting EN 9100-certified aerospace machining customers but with much broader product portfolio and global scale.

Others

• Bodycote: UK-listed provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services for aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers. Complementary service provider that often sits alongside precision machining in the same aerospace/defence supply chain.
• Mersen: French-listed specialty materials and components company with expertise in ceramics, carbon, and electrical applications. Adjacent to Bouverat-Pernat through ceramic materials technology and similar industry cluster exposure in France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Investors

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