SOCOPA-SA

What SOCOPA-SA does

SOCOPA-SA is a French precision mechanics subcontractor founded in 1997 and headquartered in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux (Nord department), operating from a 4,500 m² covered facility on a 9,500 m² plot roughly 40 km from Lille. The company provides custom CNC precision-machined components to enterprise customers across three primary verticals: aerospace (notably SKF, served under EN 9100 certification), railway transportation (Alstom Transport and Bombardier Transport), and industrial manufacturing (Stellantis/formerly PSA, Hendrickson, Gantrex/Terex). It holds both ISO 9001 and EN 9100 quality certifications, with the latter specifically enabling participation in aerospace supply chains. SOCOPA has completed 2,000+ projects since founding and employs 48 permanent staff (60+ including temporary personnel), of which 4 are managers.

The company's core technology stack centers on multi-axis CNC machining. The fleet comprises 40+ machines including 4-axis machining centers (MATSURA, YCM), 3+2 programmable-head machining (CORREA PRISMA), CNC turning with live milling capability (YCM, HARDINGE with bar feeder, BIGLIA BV series, VICTOR VT46), CNC milling (CORREA A30 and A25, SUPERMAX), wire EDM (EXCETEK V650G for hardened steels and exotic alloys), and conventional grinding equipment. An in-house methods engineering bureau uses Missler (TopSolid) and Esprit CAM software for process planning and CNC programming, supported by a WENZEL 3D coordinate measuring machine (800×1000×700 mm) for dimensional validation. Materials processed include bars up to 80 mm diameter, and parts are produced to aerospace- and rail-grade tolerance and traceability standards.

SOCOPA operates as a direct B2B subcontractor with project-based revenue tied to part complexity, material type, machining hours, and batch volume. Quotes are negotiated per drawing/specification with no standard pricing tiers, and parts ship directly to customer facilities upon quality inspection. The company has no e-commerce, distribution, or reseller channels and conducts no formal demand-generation marketing; customer acquisition relies on certification credentials, engineering reputation, and proximity to French industrial corridors. The firm is privately held under the SFH group (Société Financière du Hainaut), having been acquired in 1997 by Paul Winter, who serves as Président Directeur Général.

Name

SOCOPA-SA

Legal name

SOCOPA-SA

Website

https://socopa-sa.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SOCOPA-SA is a French CNC precision machining subcontractor (founded 1997) serving aerospace, railway, and industrial OEMs (Alstom, Bombardier, SKF, Stellantis) with multi-axis milling, turning, and wire EDM from its EN 9100-certified Saint-Amand-les-Eaux facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Machining Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHADAA

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Machine Tools & Metalworking Equipment

Keywords

• Precision machining services
• CNC subcontracting
• Aerospace machining
• Railway components
• Multi-axis machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Amand les Eaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Machining Subcontracting: SOCOPA manufactures custom precision-machined parts to customer specifications for aerospace, railway, and industrial applications. Revenue is generated per project/job, with pricing based on part complexity, material type, machining hours, and order volume. Each contract is a discrete project; repeat orders from long-term customers (Alstom, SKF, Stellantis) provide recurring revenue streams. No subscription or licensing revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

SOCOPA is a French precision mechanics subcontractor specializing in CNC machining services including multi-axis milling, CNC turning, wire EDM (electroerosion), and grinding. The company produces custom precision-machined parts to customer specifications for aerospace, railway, and industrial applications. Operations are supported by an in-house methods engineering bureau using Missler (TopSolid) and Esprit CFAO software for CNC programming and process planning.

Product overview

SOCOPA-SA is a precision mechanics subcontractor offering comprehensive CNC machining services. The company operates as a unified precision engineering workshop providing multi-axis CNC turning, CNC milling, machining center operations, and wire EDM services. Core offerings include specialized machining for aerospace (EN 9100 certified), railway, and industrial sectors, supported by an in-house methods bureau using MISSLER and Esprit CFAO software. The product portfolio centers on precision part manufacturing rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Precision Machining Subcontracting
• Multi-axis CNC Machining Services
• CNC Turning Services
• Wire EDM (Electroerosion) Services
• Quality Control and Dimensional Inspection

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ projects completed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aubert & Duval: Aubert & Duval (part of Eramet) is a French producer of specialty steels, superalloys, and aerospace forged/machined parts. Overlaps with SOCOPA in aerospace machining and French industrial base, but operates as a much larger, vertically integrated incumbent with proprietary alloys.
• Stelia Aerospace (Airbus Atlantic): Stelia Aerospace, now integrated into Airbus Atlantic, produces aerostructures and machined parts for the Airbus group. Comparable to SOCOPA in aerospace structural machined components, but operates as a captive tier-1 supplier within the Airbus value chain rather than as an independent subcontractor.
• Latécoère: Latécoère is a French tier-1 aerostructures supplier of parts and assemblies to Airbus, Boeing, and Dassault. Comparable to SOCOPA in French aerospace supply chain and EN 9100 operating environment, but operates at substantially larger scale as a public-listed systems integrator.

Regional players

• Sabca: Sabca (Société Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aéronautiques) is a Belgian aerospace structures and systems manufacturer serving Airbus, Lockheed Martin, and the Belgian Armed Forces. Comparable to SOCOPA in aerospace structural parts and EN 9100 supply chain, but with a much broader systems integrator role.
• Asco Industries: Asco Industries is a Belgian aerospace components manufacturer serving Airbus and other OEMs. Comparable to SOCOPA in aerospace subcontracting and EN 9100 positioning, but operates as a regional Benelux competitor rather than directly in the French market.

Direct peers

• Daher: Daher is a French industrial group active in aerospace manufacturing, equipment, and logistics, with significant machined parts production. Comparable to SOCOPA in French aerospace/industrial manufacturing and Tier-1 supplier relationships, but at a much larger scale and with a broader service portfolio.
• Mecachrome: Mecachrome is a French precision machining subcontractor serving aerospace, motorsport, and energy customers with multi-axis CNC capabilities. Highly comparable to SOCOPA in customer verticals, certification profile, and subcontracting business model, though significantly larger.
• Figeac Aéro: Figeac Aéro is a French aerospace precision machining and parts subcontractor with EN 9100 certification serving Airbus, Safran, and other Tier-1 OEMs. Comparable to SOCOPA in aerospace certification, multi-axis capability, and subcontracting model, but with a larger international footprint and public listing.
• LISI Group: LISI Group is a French manufacturer of aerospace fasteners, structural components, and precision parts serving Airbus, Boeing, and Safran. Comparable to SOCOPA in aerospace customer base and tier-1/2 supplier positioning, but with a much broader product portfolio and global manufacturing footprint.
• Manoir Aerospace: Manoir Aerospace (now part of Alloy Topco) is a French aerospace forgings and precision-machined parts supplier serving tier-1 aerospace OEMs. Comparable to SOCOPA in aerospace focus, certification profile, and France-based subcontracting operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/socopa-sa

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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