What Franke Industrie does

Franke Industrie AG is a privately held Swiss precision components manufacturer founded in 1950 and headquartered in Aarburg, Switzerland, operating as part of the Artemis Group. The company specializes in fabricated and machined hot gas path components for industrial gas turbines, aerospace engines, space propulsion, and selected general-industry applications, serving as a Tier-2/development supplier to major OEMs including Rolls-Royce, GE, Siemens Energy, Ansaldo Energia, MTU Aero Engines, Pilatus, Honeywell, Safran Aero Booster, and Everllence (formerly MAN Energy Solutions). Its product range covers front segments, burners, flame tubes, combustors, transition pieces, nozzles, seal strips, and subassemblies engineered to operate at temperatures up to 1,200°C in stainless steel, titanium, and heat-resistant nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys (Hastelloy, Inconel, Nimonic, Waspaloy).

The company runs an integrated one-stop-shop manufacturing model, with in-house capabilities across welding (resistance, TIG, laser), forming (including a proprietary CNC-controlled inside/outside expanding press and spin rolling up to 3.5m diameter), 3D laser drilling and cutting, 5-axis water jet machining, 5-axis CNC milling and turning, non-destructive testing, and exotic-alloy material processing. Quality positioning is anchored by Nadcap accreditations (NDT, welding, nonconventional machining), EN 9100 / AS 9100D, ISO 9001/14001/45001, ISO 3834-2, and customer-specific approvals from Pilatus (2022), Rolls-Royce (2025), and MTU. The company operates from Aarburg (Switzerland) and Ampfing (Germany, via the renamed Franke Industrie GmbH, formerly Ammatec GmbH acquired in April 2018), with a consolidated workforce of roughly 100 employees at the Swiss HQ.

The business model is B2B enterprise contract manufacturing with quote-based pricing tied to part specification, exotic-alloy content, and volume, typically structured as multi-year supply agreements with direct engagement to OEM engineering and procurement teams. Go-to-market relies on long-cycle qualification into engine programs, deep co-development with customers, and industry-association presence (Swiss Aerospace Cluster, Swiss Space Industries Group, Aerosuisse, Turbine Components Network). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; no funding rounds have been recorded, with growth funded organically and through acquisitions rather than external capital.

Name

Franke Industrie

Legal name

Franke Industrie AG

Website

https://frankeindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Franke Industrie AG is a Swiss precision manufacturer of fabricated and machined hot gas path components in exotic superalloys, serving aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and space OEMs such as Rolls-Royce, GE, and Siemens Energy. It operates as a Nadcap- and EN 9100-certified one-stop shop from Aarburg and Ampfing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Hot Gas Path Components

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618)

SIC

Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Engine Modules & Hot-Section Components (Compressors/Turbines/Combustors) (IMABADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gas Turbines (Industrial & Utility-Scale) (IMAHAFAA)

Keywords

• Precision component manufacturing
• Hot gas path parts
• Gas turbine components
• Aerospace engine components
• Superalloy machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarburg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Component Manufacturing: Manufacture and supply of fabricated and machined components for hot gas path applications in gas turbines, aerospace, and space industries. Components include front segments, burners, flame tubes, combustors, nozzles, and subassemblies from concept to engine-ready production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Franke Industrie AG manufactures precision fabricated and machined components for hot gas path applications in industrial gas turbines, aerospace jet engines, space propulsion systems, and general industry. The company specializes in processing stainless steel, heat-resistant nickel and cobalt-based superalloys, and titanium, providing parts such as front segments, burners, flame tubes, combustors, nozzles, transition pieces, and seals designed to withstand temperatures up to 1,200°C. As a one-stop-shop manufacturing partner, Franke handles everything from initial concept design through engine-ready serial production.

Product overview

Franke Industrie AG operates as a single unified manufacturing operation providing fabricated and machined components for the Energy, Aerospace, Space, and General Industry sectors. The company functions as a one-stop-shop manufacturing partner, offering in-house capabilities across welding, forming, laser processes, water jet machining, non-destructive testing, CNC machining, and specialized material processing (stainless steel, titanium, and superalloys). The product portfolio centers on hot gas path parts designed to withstand extreme temperatures up to 1,200°C, serving industrial gas turbines (components including front segments, burners, flame tubes, ducts, guide vanes, and seal strips), aerospace engines (CFM 56 and other jet engine parts), and space applications (Ariane 5 nozzle extensions). The company maintains a 'One-Stop-Shop Strategy' utilizing a supplier network to offer complete manufacturing solutions from prototype through serial production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hot Gas Path Parts - Gas Turbine Components
• Aerospace Engine Components
• Space Components
• General Industry Components
• Welding Services
• Forming Services
• Laser Processes
• Water Jet Machining
• Non-destructive Testing
• CNC Machining
• Material Processing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Hot gas path components designed for temperatures up to 1,200°C
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ammatec GmbHcoreOthers · 1 April 2018Acquired by Franke Industrie AG in April 2018 to expand strategically important aerospace business segment. After renaming to Franke Industrie GmbH, both companies formed into Franke Industries
• Turbine Components Network (TCN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006The Turbine Components Network (TCN) was formed in 2006 by Imbach & Cie. AG, Listemann AG, Haynes International (Zürich) and Franke Industrie AG. The network comprises 4 independent Swiss companies with combined 250 employees and EUR 70 Mio turnover, all located in the German-speaking part of Switzerland within 1 hour driving distance.
• Imbach & Cie. AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Turbine Components Network, providing specialized processes including open-die forging, drop forging, ring rolling, heat treatment, brazing, thermal spraying, and EB-Welding
• Listemann AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Turbine Components Network providing specialized metal component manufacturing capabilities to the network
• Haynes International (Zürich)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Turbine Components Network, specializing in high-temperature alloy materials
• Artemis GroupminorOthersFranke Industrie AG is a member of the Artemis Group, the parent company structure
• VERWO AGcoreOthersVERWO AG is a shareholder of Franke Industrie AG. In 2022, Franke acquired the VERWO production site in Spreitenbach, extending the competence center for gas turbine, aerospace and machine industries
• ArianegroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranke participates in R&D Projects with Arianegroup including co-development of Nozzle Extension for AESTUS Engine Ariane 5 upper stage using Cobalt-Based Alloy
• Fraunhofer InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranke participates in R&D Projects with Fraunhofer Institute for Special High Heat Resistant components for Space application
• RUAG SpaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Acoustic Absorber in Aluminum developed in close collaboration with RUAG Space and installed for long period in the payload fairing Ariane 5

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Precision Castparts Corp: Berkshire Hathaway-owned leader in investment castings, fabricated HGP components, and fasteners for aerospace and IGT. Same end-product overlap but operates at OEM-tier scale on virtually every engine Franke also supplies.
• ITP Aero (Rolls-Royce): Spanish aerospace engine components manufacturer (now Rolls-Royce-owned) covering fabricated and machined HGP, exhaust, and low-pressure turbine parts. Same product space as Franke but with broader product portfolio and full engine-program scope.
• Howmet Aerospace: Global leader in engineered metal products for aerospace engine hot-section components (cast superalloy HGP, coatings, fasteners). Same product/customer overlap as Franke but at dramatically larger scale and with vertically integrated casting/forging capabilities.

Others

• Bodycote: Global provider of thermal processing services (heat treatment, brazing, hot isostatic pressing) used to manufacture HGP components for aerospace and IGT. Complementary process-service peer rather than a fabricated-part competitor.
• Haynes International: US developer and manufacturer of high-performance nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys, and a fellow TCN member via its Zürich subsidiary. Direct material supplier partner to Franke rather than a finished-component competitor.

Direct peers

• Doncasters Group: UK-headquartered manufacturer of precision cast and fabricated high-temperature alloy components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines (hot gas path parts), with overlapping customer base to GE, Siemens, and Rolls-Royce. Closest functional peer to Franke's HGP model.
• Chromalloy: Independent supplier of new and MRO hot gas path parts, repairs, and coatings for industrial gas turbines and aero engines. Directly comparable service offering and customer set, especially in the IGT aftermarket where Franke competes via Everllence/GE/Siemens spare parts.
• Carpenter Technology Corporation: US producer of specialty alloys (including nickel and cobalt superalloys) and precision components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines. Adjacent supply-chain position on the same exotic-alloy material families Franke processes (Hastelloy, Inconel, Waspaloy).
• Aubert & Duval (Eramet): French producer of high-performance superalloys, forged and rolled components for aerospace and industrial gas turbine hot sections. Overlaps Franke on Inconel/Hastelloy/Ti work and on European aerospace/IGT OEMs (Safran, GE).
• Leistritz Turbinentechnik: German manufacturer of precision turbomachinery and turbine components, including fabricated hot gas path parts for industrial gas turbines and aerospace. Direct European mid-market comparable to Franke on IGT and aerospace precision components.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 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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