Soweldi

What Soweldi does

Soweldi is a French SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) founded in 2015 by Alexandre Cabanier and Jean-François Richard, both former Atinox welding-production specialists, and headquartered in Andrézieux-Bouthéon. The company provides four integrated service lines to industrial clients operating under strict construction codes: (1) welding coordination through IWS/IWT/IWE-qualified coordinators deployed on a part-time basis per NF EN ISO 14731; (2) welding expertise and inspection against NF EN ISO, RCCM, and ASME codes; (3) contract welding execution by ISO 9606 / ASME IX-qualified welders; and (4) non-destructive testing (visual, penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, macro/micrography) performed by COFREND CIFM Level 2+ certified agents. The company also holds plasma powder torch technology as a technology holder and distributor.

Soweldi monetizes primarily through professional services on a quote-based, part-time or project-contract basis, supplemented by a QUALIOPI-certified training division offering 16+ catalogued modules in MIG/MAG, TIG, Electrode Enrobée, Rechargement, and CND methods — qualifying trainees for public financing via OPCO. Service delivery combines on-site dispatch (across French territory) with remote support via a proprietary collaborative digital platform that handles normative documentation, exchange histories, and archiving. Distribution is sales-led: direct outreach via phone (+33 (0)7 88 48 70 43) and email ([email protected]) targeting regulated verticals — defense, energy/nuclear, aerospace, rail, naval, metal construction (NF EN 1090), pressure equipment (CODAP, EN 13445/13480), and medical. Marketing relies on the soweldi.fr website, LinkedIn/Facebook organic social, and a downloadable PDF training catalogue.

Customer-concentration visibility is limited: only NRG Solutions is named publicly, with no disclosed revenue mix, headcount, or financial statements. Certifications have expanded in recent years — QUALIOPI (May 2022) and ASME SNT-TC-1A Level II (March 2023) — and a 2023 partnership with FORELOC extends NDT capability into indirect/endoscopic visual inspection. The company is founder-managed, privately held with a modest €20,460 share capital, no external funding rounds, and no parent or subsidiary structure.

Name

Soweldi

Legal name

SAS SOWELDI

Website

https://soweldi.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Soweldi is a French welding coordination, non-destructive testing, welding execution, and QUALIOPI-certified training company serving regulated industrial sectors (defense, energy, aerospace, naval, pressure equipment, medical) with IIW-qualified coordinators and COFREND-certified inspectors across French territory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Welding Services

NAICS

Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding Inspection, QA/QC & NDT Prep Training (e.g., CWI) (EDAOADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arc Welding (SMAW/GMAW/FCAW/GTAW) Training (EDAOADAA), Welding Codes, Safety & Compliance Training (AWS/ASME/OSHA) (EDAOADAG), Structural Steel Welding & Erection-Focused Training (EDAOADAC), Robotic Welding & Welding Automation Programming Training (EDAOADAI)

Keywords

• Welding coordination services
• Non-destructive testing
• Welding inspection expertise
• Industrial welding training
• Qualified welding execution

Headquarters

HQ city

Andrézieux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Welding Coordination Services: Provision of qualified welding coordinators (IWS/IWT/IWE) to client companies on a part-time or contract basis, governed by NF EN ISO 14731. Coordinators perform document management, quality follow-up, and CND definition for clients.
2. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services: On-site performance of non-destructive tests using multiple methods (visual, penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, macro/micrography) by COFREND-certified Level 2+ agents.
3. Welding Execution / Contract Welding: Provision of qualified welders (ISO 9606 / ASME IX) to execute welding on client or Soweldi premises, including prototype welding and technically demanding pieces requiring specific qualifications.
4. Professional Training Services: Welding and NDT training programs (MIG/MAG, TIG, electrode, rechargement, CND) offered at client sites or in Soweldi's own facilities. Training is customized to client needs (1 day to several weeks). The company holds QUALIOPI certification, enabling public funding via OPCO.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Soweldi is a French industrial services company that provides qualified welding coordination (IWS/IWT/IWE), welding expertise/inspection, contract welding execution by ISO 9606 / ASME IX-qualified welders, and on-site non-destructive testing (visual, penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, macro/micrography) for clients in regulated sectors such as defense, nuclear energy, aerospace, naval, rail, and pressure equipment. The company also runs a QUALIOPI-certified training academy offering welding and NDT programs, and holds and distributes plasma powder torch technology, all supported by a web-based collaborative documentation platform.

Product overview

Soweldi is a French welding coordination and non-destructive testing company offering four core services: Welding Coordination (coordination de soudage), Welding Expertise (expertise soudage), Welding Services (prestations de soudage), and Non-Destructive Testing (contrôles non destructifs/destructifs). Additionally, the company operates a QUALIOPI-certified training division offering 16 distinct training modules covering MIG/MAG, TIG, Electrode Enrobée, and CND techniques, plus plasma powder torch technology distribution. The offering functions as a unified industrial welding services platform with an associated training academy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coordination Soudage (Welding Coordination) Provision of qualified welding coordinators (IWS/IWT/IWE) to client companies on a part-time or contract basis to perform welding coordination functions according to NF EN ISO 14731. Targeted at industrial companies lacking full-time internal qualified welding coordination personnel in regulated sectors (defense, nuclear, aerospace, naval, pressure equipment, metal construction).
• Expertise Soudage (Welding Expertise / Inspection) Welding inspection and expertise services performed by IWS/IWT/IWE inspectors to verify conformity of welded fabrications with regulatory or contractual requirements such as NF EN ISO, RCCM, and ASME codes. Targeted at industrial manufacturers in regulated sectors requiring audit-ready welding inspection and documentation.
• Prestations de Soudage (Contract Welding Execution) Contract welding execution performed by experienced and qualified welders certified to ISO 9606 and/or ASME IX standards, including prototype welding and technically demanding pieces requiring specific qualifications. Targeted at industrial manufacturers requiring qualified welding capacity without maintaining a full in-house welding workforce.
• Contrôles Non Destructifs / Destructifs (Non-Destructive Testing) On-site non-destructive testing services including direct visual inspection, indirect visual inspection (via FORELOC endoscopic partnership), liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic testing, and macro/micrography. All agents are certified minimum Level 2 by COFREND CIFM. Targeted at industrial manufacturers in regulated sectors requiring quality assurance and code-compliant inspections.
• Formations Soudage (Welding and NDT Training) QUALIOPI-certified training programs covering all welding processes (MIG/MAG, TIG, Electrode Enrobé, Micro plasma, laser, rechargement) and NDT methods (visual, penetrant, magnetic, ultrasonic) at all levels (initiation, improvement, qualification preparation). Delivered at client sites or at Soweldi's facilities; eligible for OPCO public funding. Targeted at manufacturing companies, workshops, and maintenance firms needing certified welder and inspector qualification (ISO 9606, ASME IX, ISO 3834, NF EN 1090).
• Torche et Distributeur Plasma Poudre (Plasma Powder Torch Technology) Distribution of plasma powder torch technology with a broad product range available for consultation. Targeted at industrial clients requiring specialized plasma powder welding equipment.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• NRG SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 March 2023NRG Solutions is a stainless steel structure construction company located in Roanne, France. Soweldi accompanied NRG Solutions through the NF EN 1090 certification process during 2022 and continues to act as welding coordinator within the company. Soweldi provides ongoing welding coordination services at NRG Solutions following the certification.
• FORELOCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFORELOC is a specialized company in indirect visual inspection (endoscopic control). Soweldi is associated with FORELOC for indirect visual inspection (Visual Testing) services, particularly for the inspection of internal surfaces, alternators, thermal engines, turbines, and welded joints. FORELOC brings specialized endoscopic camera technology to complement Soweldi's NDT service offering.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Apave: French TIC firm offering welding inspection, pressure-equipment certification, and industrial training. Comparable in regulated welding markets with an established enterprise client base in France.
• SGS: Global TIC company with industrial inspection services including welding and NDT. Overlaps Soweldi's expertise and NDT service lines but at global scale across many other verticals.
• Bureau Veritas: Global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) giant with welding inspection and pressure-equipment services. Overlaps Soweldi's coordination and inspection scope but operates at much greater scale across a broader portfolio.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider with industrial welding inspection and NDT services across multiple sectors. Comparable in technical scope but operates at much greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• Lincoln Electric: Global welding equipment manufacturer with welding training programs (Lincoln Electric Welding School). Comparable in welding training scope and adjacent equipment distribution, though Soweldi is a service-led specialist.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC company offering welding inspection, certification, and training services. Comparable in regulatory expertise and pressure-equipment scope, particularly for clients needing international codes.
• DEKRA: European TIC and certification company with industrial inspection services including welding and NDT. Comparable in regulated welding market positioning and pressure-equipment scope.

Direct peers

• AFORP: French welding and boiler-making training organization serving industrial clients. Comparable as a vocational welding training provider and natural alternative for QUALIOPI-funded programs.
• CETIM: French Technical Center for Mechanical Industries providing welding expertise, training, and R&D support to industrial firms. Directly comparable in welding coordination, training, and technical expertise offerings.
• Institut de Soudure: French welding institute offering welding training, qualification, NDT, and technical expertise across industrial sectors. Directly comparable in scope (coordination, NDT, training) and regulatory positioning to Soweldi.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/soweldi
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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