Blanchard Oxycutting

What Blanchard Oxycutting does

Blanchard Oxycutting (legal entity: Blanchard Oxycoupage Négoce et découpe d'aciers spéciaux) is a French, privately-held specialty steel service center headquartered in Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire, in the Nantes metropolitan area. The company trades and precision-cuts high-performance steel plates sourced principally from Nordic steelmaker SSAB, including the Hardox wear-resistant family (400-600 Brinells), Strenx very-high-yield structural grades (700-1300 MPa), Ramor and Armox ballistic protection grades, Toolox tool steels, and Raex quenched-and-tempered wear grades. Its core processing capabilities are high-definition plasma cutting for plates 2-65 mm thick and oxyfuel cutting for plates 30-160 mm thick, supplemented by milled holes and a partner network for laser, water-jet, machining, bending, and other finishing services.

The company has held premier SSAB partner status for 30 years and is a certified Hardox Wearparts and Strenx partner, allowing it to distribute the full SSAB specialty portfolio in France with full EN 10204 3.1 traceability certificates. Since 2006, operations have been governed by an integrated management system certified to ISO 9001 (quality, v2015), ISO 14001 (environment, v2015), and ISO 45001 (occupational health & safety, v2018), with REACH compliance adding a chemical-substances dimension. Customer segments span mining and quarries, public works and civil engineering, recycling, agriculture, forestry, cement and concrete plants, energy, and ballistic-protection applications including armored vehicles, body protection, and banking security.

The business model is B2B direct sales of plate stock and custom-cut pieces on a quote basis, with no public pricing disclosed. Customers reach the company via phone, website forms, social channels, and in-person at industry expos. Revenue is generated through one-time transactions on steel plate sales and on cut steel pieces (single units or small series). No funding rounds, M&A, leadership changes, or institutional ownership are disclosed; the company appears to operate as an independent, family- or closely-held industrial SME with 11-50 employees and a single-site footprint serving primarily France with potential reach into neighboring Western European markets.

Name

Blanchard Oxycutting

Legal name

Blanchard Oxycoupage Négoce et découpe d'aciers spéciaux

Website

https://oxycoupage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blanchard Oxycutting is a French specialty steel trading and precision-cutting service center, distributing and processing SSAB's Hardox, Strenx, Ramor, Armox, Toolox, and Raex grades for B2B customers in mining, construction, recycling, agriculture, forestry, and ballistic-protection sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Steel Trading and Precision Cutting

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

Keywords

• Special steel trading
• Steel plate cutting
• Wear-resistant steel
• Ballistic protection steel
• Industrial steel supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-luce-sur-loire

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Steel Plate Sales: Sale of high-quality steel plates including formats of S235 to S355 steel, anti-wear Hardox 450 and Hardox 500, very high elastic limit Strenx from 700 MPA, ballistic Ramor and Armox. Plates range from 2 to 160 mm thickness.
2. Cut Steel Pieces: Custom-cut steel pieces according to plans, sold individually or in series, using plasma cutting or oxycutting processes. Single unit or series production.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Blanchard Oxycutting is a French special-steel trader and precision cutting service provider supplying high-performance SSAB steel plates (Hardox, Strenx, Ramor, Armox, Toolox, Raex) in thicknesses from 2 to 160 mm. The company cuts steel plates to customer specifications using high-definition plasma cutting (2-65 mm) and oxyfuel cutting (30-160 mm), with full EN 10204 traceability certificates, and extends its offering through a partner finishing network for laser cutting, water jet, machining, and bending.

Product overview

Blanchard Oxycutting is a specialized steel trading and precision cutting company operating as a premier partner with SSAB for 30 years. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance steel products including Hardox® wear-resistant steels (400-600 Brinells), Strenx® very high yield strength steels (S690-1300 MPA), Ramor® and Armox® ballistic protection steels, Toolox® tool steels, and Raex® wear-resistant steels. The company provides value-added processing services including plasma cutting (2-65mm), oxycutting (30-160mm), and finishing services through a partner network. As a certified Hardox® Wearparts and Strenx® Certified Partner, the company serves diverse industrial segments including mining, construction, agriculture, forestry, recycling, cement, concrete, energy, and ballistic protection applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hardox wear-resistant steel plates SSAB Hardox wear-resistant steel plates supplied in grades 400, 450, 500, 500 TUF, 550, 600, Extreme, HiAce, HiTemp, and HiTUF for industrial applications requiring abrasion resistance in mining, construction, and material handling. Sold as raw plates or pre-cut pieces to manufacturers and repairers.
• Strenx high-yield strength steel plates SSAB Strenx very high yield strength (THLE) structural steel in grades 700, 900, 960, 1100, and 1300 MPA, designed for structural applications requiring high strength-to-weight ratios and lightweight designs.
• Ramor ballistic protection steel SSAB Ramor ballistic protection steel in grades 400, 500, 550, and 600 for military and civilian armored vehicles, body armor, and security applications requiring armor-grade protection.
• Armox ballistic protection steel SSAB Armox high-grade ballistic protection steel for security applications including armored vehicles and protective structures.
• Toolox tool steel SSAB Toolox tool steel in hardness grades 33, 40, and 44 Brinells for tool and die applications.
• Raex wear-resistant steel SSAB Raex wear-resistant quenched and tempered steel in grades 400, 450, and 500 Brinells, providing impact resistance and rapid ROI for industrial wear applications.
• Plasma cutting service High-definition plasma cutting of steel plates from 2 to 65 mm thickness, producing precision custom-cut parts and pieces for manufacturers and repairers.
• Oxycutting (Oxycoupage) service Oxyfuel cutting (oxydécoupe) of steel plates from 30 to 160 mm thickness, producing fast and precise custom-cut parts in all steel grades as single units or production series.
• Finishing services (Parachèvement) Secondary processing services including laser cutting, water jet cutting, machining, and bending, delivered through a partner network to complement plasma cutting and oxycutting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Raex 450 offers rapid return on investment and significant cost optimization
• +1 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SSABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier partner with SSAB for 30 years. Company holds Hardox wearparts and Strenx certified partner status. SSAB is a Nordic steel company specializing in high-strength steels including Hardox wear steels, Strenx high-strength steels, Ramor ballistic steels, Armox protection steels, and Toolox tool steels. SSAB is working on the HYBRIT project to create a fossil-free value chain from mine to final product.
• HYBRITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSAB's project in partnership with LKAB and Vattenfall to create a fossil-free value chain from mine to final product, from which the company benefits as a SSAB partner.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SSAB: The Nordic specialty steelmaker whose Hardox, Strenx, Ramor, Armox, Toolox, and Raex brands Blanchard exclusively distributes and processes. SSAB is both Blanchard's core supplier and a broader incumbent offering shaping, processing, and distribution services of its own across Europe and North America.
• ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions: The distribution and service center arm of the world's largest steelmaker, providing steel products and value-added processing across Europe including France. Comparable as a steel plate distributor and processor serving industrial customers, though it carries the full ArcelorMittal carbon and specialty steel portfolio.
• Thyssenkrupp Materials Services: European-wide steel and metal materials service center network with cutting, processing, and supply chain services for industrial customers. Comparable as a steel service center serving similar industrial verticals, but at vastly larger scale and with broader geographic footprint.
• Tata Steel Europe: European arm of Tata Steel operating downstream distribution, service centers, and processing operations for industrial customers. Comparable to Blanchard as a steel plate and processing supplier serving similar B2B industrial customers across Western Europe.
• Voestalpine Steel Service Center: Austrian steel and metal processing group operating steel service centers across Europe providing cutting, slitting, and distribution of specialty steel grades. Comparable as a high-end steel service center serving industrial customers, though at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Dillinger Hütte: German heavy plate steel producer specializing in high-quality carbon, linepipe, and offshore construction plates with extensive cutting and processing services. Comparable to Blanchard in serving industrial and structural plate customers requiring certified, traceable specialty plate products.
• Outokumpu: Finnish stainless steel specialist with European service center operations providing cut plate and processed stainless products to industrial customers. Comparable as a European specialty steel service center with cutting and processing capabilities, though focused exclusively on stainless grades.
• Aperam: European stainless and specialty steel producer and service center operator with cutting and processing capabilities serving industrial customers. Comparable to Blanchard as a specialty steel service provider, though focused on stainless and electrical steel grades rather than wear-resistant and ballistic.
• Kloeckner Metals: One of Europe's largest steel service center networks with extensive cutting, processing, and distribution operations serving industrial customers across multiple countries. Directly comparable to Blanchard as a steel plate processor and distributor serving similar B2B industrial end-markets, but at significantly greater geographic scale.
• Industeel: ArcelorMittal subsidiary specializing in high-quality steel plates including abrasion-resistant, high-strength, and armor grades. Directly comparable to Blanchard in the specialty steel plate segment, though Industeel manufactures the steel while Blanchard processes and distributes SSAB-made equivalents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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