Jacques Soudure

What Jacques Soudure does

Jacques Soudure is a French industrial subcontractor specializing in precision sheet metalwork (tôlerie fine de précision) and boiler making (chaudronnerie), founded in 1984 and headquartered in Issoudun, central France. The firm operates as an integrated industrial assembler, managing projects end-to-end from engineering studies and prototyping through series production and final assembly, serving aerospace, defense, space, transport, and energy sectors. Core manufacturing processes include CNC laser cutting, CNC punching, CNC press brake bending (handling sheet thicknesses from 0.3mm to 10mm), machining, TIG/MIG/spot and Friction Stir Welding, painting, and dimensional quality control. The company is EN 9100 and ISO 9001 certified and operates as a Tier 1 supplier to major aerospace and defense primes, including Safran, Thales, Airbus Atlantic, Aresia, and Dassault Aviation.

The firm holds 8 employees at the standalone entity level and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TRA-C industrie, a French industrial conglomerate comprising 10 specialized production sites and approximately 380 collaborators across France. This group structure provides Jacques Soudure access to broader multi-site capacity, complementary metalworking capabilities, and group-wide industrial synergies that an independent small workshop could not replicate alone. Marketing is conducted through direct B2B engagement, engineering consultations with prime contractor technical teams, and a corporate LinkedIn presence; pricing is quote-based, project-specific, and structured around multi-year framework agreements with call-off orders. No public pricing exists, and revenue is generated through one-time industrial subcontracting contracts for custom-fabricated parts rather than product licensing or recurring SaaS-style arrangements.

Technology differentiation centers on precision tolerances (millimetric consistency), breadth of welding techniques including aerospace-qualified FSW, and Industry 4.0 integration with connected CNC machinery and real-time traceability systems. The firm faces structural constraints common to small industrial subcontractors: high customer concentration among a handful of French aerospace primes, exposure to defense budget cycles and OEM program output rates, and limited geographic diversification. The principal opportunity lies in deepening wallet share within existing prime contractor relationships, expanding into Transport and Energy verticals, and leveraging group-level TRA-C industrie capacity to bid on larger, more complex assemblies.

Name

Jacques Soudure

Legal name

Jacques Soudure

Website

https://jacques-soudure.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jacques Soudure is a French EN 9100-certified precision sheet metalwork and boiler-making subcontractor serving aerospace, defense, and space sectors as a Tier 1 supplier to Safran, Thales, Airbus Atlantic, Aresia, and Dassault Aviation since 1984.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication and Industrial Boiler Making

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (3364), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Precision sheet metal fabrication
• Aerospace metalworking services
• Industrial welding services
• CNC metal fabrication
• Defense subcontracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Issoudun

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Manufacturing Services: B2B subcontracting revenue through design, fabrication, and assembly of complex metal parts and ensembles for aerospace, defense, and spatial sectors. Revenue generated from prototyping through series production as an integrated industrial assembler.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Jacques Soudure is an industrial subcontractor specializing in precision sheet metal work (tôlerie fine de précision) and industrial boiler making (chaudronnerie) for the aerospace, defense, and space sectors. The company operates as an integrated industrial assembler providing engineering studies, prototyping, precision cutting, CNC bending and forming, aerospace welding (TIG, MIG, FSW), machining, painting, assembly, and quality control, handling sheet metal from 0.3mm to 10mm thickness. Projects are delivered as Tier 1 supplier to major aerospace primes under EN 9100-certified processes.

Product overview

Jacques Soudure is an industrial subcontractor specializing in precision sheet metal work (tôlerie fine) and boiler making (chaudronnerie) for the aerospace, defense, and spatial sectors. The company operates as an integrated industrial assembler offering a comprehensive suite of services: engineering and design, precision cutting (laser, CNC punching), CNC bending and forming, welding (TIG, MIG, spot, FSW), machining, painting, assembly, and quality control. The core offerings are precision sheet metal fabrication (0.3mm to 10mm thickness) and boiler making, supported by certified welding services meeting EN 9100 aerospace standards. The company positions itself as a single point of contact managing projects from prototyping to series production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tôlerie fine de précision (Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication) Precision sheet metal fabrication working with sheet thicknesses from 0.3mm to 10mm, including laser cutting, CNC punching, CNC bending, and resistance welding for aerospace and defense applications.
• Chaudronnerie de précision (Industrial Boiler Making) Industrial boiler making and metal forming services for complex parts, from cutting to shaping, welding and surface treatment, serving aerospace and defense sectors.
• Soudage aéronautique (Aerospace Welding Services) Aerospace-certified welding services using TIG, MIG, spot welding, and friction stir welding (FSW) techniques for critical components in aircraft engines, propulsion systems, and structural elements.
• Contrôle qualité (Quality Control and Metrology) Quality control and metrology services ensuring dimensional compliance, traceability, and adherence to EN 9100 specifications throughout the production process.
• Etudes et conception (Engineering and Design Services) Engineering and design services including 3D modeling, technical studies, prototyping, and feasibility analysis for aerospace and defense metal components.
• Assemblage et montage (Assembly Services) Final assembly and mounting services for delivering finished parts compliant with major aerospace prime contractors' standards and specifications.
• Détourage de précision (Precision Cutting/Trimming Services) Precision cutting/trimming services for prototypes, small technical series, and recurring industrial production on steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass.
• Pliage et formage (Precision Bending and Forming Services) Precision bending and forming of sheet metal using CNC press brakes, adapting settings for different materials including stainless steel, aluminum, and steel.
• Découpe fine (Fine Cutting Services) Fine cutting services using laser cutting and CNC punching technologies for precision sheet metal fabrication.
• Usinage (Machining Services) Machining services for metal components as part of the integrated manufacturing process.
• Peinture (Painting and Surface Treatment) Painting and surface treatment services providing protection and aesthetics for fabricated metal parts.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TRA-C industrie (Groupe)coreOthersParent company group. Jacques Soudure is a subsidiary of TRA-C industrie, a French industrial group specializing in metal transformation and complex part assembly. The group comprises 10 specialized industrial subsidiaries with complementary skills, operating across multiple production sites in France with 380 total collaborators.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sabca: Belgian aerospace manufacturer producing aerostructures, space, and defense components for Airbus, Safran, and Thales. Comparable as a European Tier 1 supplier of structural metal assemblies with similar EN 9100 requirements.
• Latécoère: French Tier 1 aerostructures supplier to Airbus (interconnection, aerostructures, doors). Comparable as a European aerospace structural parts supplier with prime contractor relationships in the same customer ecosystem.
• Mecachrome: French precision parts manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and motorsport OEMs. Directly comparable on precision fabrication, EN 9100 certification, and Tier 1 supply relationships with European primes.
• Aubert & Duval: French producer of high-performance alloys and forged/rolled aerospace components. Comparable as a French Tier 1/2 supplier into Safran and other aerospace primes under EN 9100 / aerospace specifications.
• Marle Group (BMG Industries): French precision metal parts manufacturer serving aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable on precision subcontracting model, EN 9100 certification, and Tier 1 supply relationships.
• LISI Aerospace: French aerospace components group (part of LISI) producing fasteners, structural parts, and assemblies for Airbus, Safran, Boeing, and Dassault. Comparable as a Tier 1 EN 9100-certified French aerospace parts supplier.
• Figeac Aéro: Listed French aerospace subcontractor providing precision-machined and sheet-metal structural parts to Airbus, Safran, and other primes. Highly comparable in customer mix, EN 9100 positioning, and integrated sub-tier model.

Others

• Bodycote: Global heat treatment and metal processing services provider with significant aerospace exposure. Relevant as an adjacent enabling services partner used by European aerospace supply chains including Jacques Soudure's customers.

Broad incumbents

• Safran: French Tier 1 aerospace OEM (engines, nacelles, equipment). Jacques Soudure is a Tier 1 supplier to Safran, making it both customer and a vertically active competitor in adjacent fabrication work.
• Airbus Atlantic: Airbus aerostructures subsidiary covering wings, fuselage, nacelles, and small commercial aircraft. Overlaps with Jacques Soudure's core activity as both a major customer and a vertically integrated manufacturer in the same supply chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jacques-soudure

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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