crouzet

What crouzet does

Crouzet is a French privately held designer and manufacturer of mechatronic components, organized as a SASU under French law and headquartered in Valence, France. The company, whose roots date to 1921 (the current legal entity CROUZET SASU was registered in 1993), operates more than 10 factories, 4 R&D centers, and 200+ patents spanning motion control & sensing, electrical control & protection, and human-machine interface product lines. Its three core offerings cover DC/stepper/synchronous motors, microswitches, limit switches, proximity sensors, structural monitoring sensors, and electromechanical actuators under Motion Control & Sensing; hermetically sealed relays, solid state relays, timer relays, monitoring relays, counters, the Millenium logic controller, and circuit breakers under Electrical Control & Protection; and pilot control interfaces, pilot tactile interfaces, and pilot force-feel/monitoring systems for fly-by-wire aircraft under Human Machine Interface.

Crouzet generates revenue predominantly through hardware sales of these mechatronic components to enterprise customers in aerospace (Airbus, Boeing, Dassault, Embraer, Gulfstream, MHI, DHC, Saab, Dornier), ground transportation (SNCF, CRRC, BMW, Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz), and energy/nuclear (AREVA), complemented by MRO services (over 1,000 repairs per year for 160+ clients through EASA PART 145 / FAA / UK-CAA / CCAC certified repair stations in France and Allen, Texas) and instrumentation services (structural integrity testing through 4 laboratories in Paris, Nantes, Toulouse, and Istres). The company monetizes primarily via quote-based pricing through direct sales teams and a worldwide authorized distributor network, with a freemium software strategy (Crouzet Soft, Crouzet Touch Soft, Crouzet Virtual Display, M3 Soft) given away to drive controller adoption.

Crouzet's competitive position rests on an extensive aerospace and industrial certification stack (EN 9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001/14001/45001, NADCAP, ATEX, nuclear, ESA space component approvals), a diversified vertical mix across 11 segments — Aerospace (Airplanes, Helicopters, eVTOLs, Space), Industry (Energy, Building, Medical, Machinery), and Ground Transportation (Railway, Off-road, On-road) — and an in-house engineering group (DesignLab with 100+ experts). The portfolio is supplemented by wholly-owned subsidiaries including Crouzet Flight Control Equipment (formerly Lord Solutions France, acquired February 2023), Crouzet-Garos, Microprecision, STPI Crouzet, REL Crouzet, and manufacturing operations in Casablanca, Morocco, and Huizhou, China.

Name

crouzet

Legal name

CROUZET

Website

https://crouzet.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Crouzet is a French private manufacturer of mechatronic components — motion control, electrical protection, and pilot HMI products — serving aerospace (Airbus, Boeing, Dassault), railway (SNCF, CRRC), energy (AREVA), and industrial customers across more than 10 factories and 2,000+ employees globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Mechatronics and Automation Components

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Component MRO (LRU/Rotables, Hydraulics, Pneumatics) (IMABALAD), Motion Control Electronics & Controls (Controllers, Drivers, Feedback Interfaces) (IMAHAGAJ)

Keywords

• Mechatronic components
• Motion control sensors
• Aerospace electrical control
• Industrial automation controllers
• Circuit protection relays

Headquarters

HQ city

Valence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mechatronic Components Sales: Sale of standardized and custom mechatronic components including motors, sensors, actuators, relays, circuit breakers, logic controllers, and HMI products.
2. MRO Services: Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for aerospace equipment with global repair stations and FAA, EASA certifications. Over 1,000 repairs per year for 160+ clients.
3. Instrumentation Services: Structural integrity testing services including strain gauge installation, sensor bonding for OEMs and manufacturers. 4 laboratories in Paris, Nantes, Toulouse, and Istres.
4. Software Products: Free programming software (Crouzet Soft, Crouzet Touch Soft) distributed at no charge to support hardware sales and drive adoption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Crouzet designs and manufactures mechatronic components and systems organized into motion control & sensing (motors, sensors, actuators, microswitches, limit switches, proximity sensors), electrical control & protection (relays, circuit breakers, the Millenium logic controller, counters), and human-machine interfaces (pilot controls, tactile interfaces, force-feedback units). The portfolio serves safety-critical and automation applications in aerospace, industry (energy, building, medical, machinery), and ground transportation (railway, off-road, on-road), complemented by MRO services, structural integrity instrumentation, and free programming software.

Product overview

Crouzet designs and manufactures mechatronic products organized into three main categories: Motion Control & Sensing (DC Motors, Microswitches, Limit Switches, Structural Monitoring Sensors, Synchronous and Stepper Motors, Electromechanical Actuators, and Proximity Sensors), Electrical Control & Protection (Hermetically Sealed Relays, Solid State Relays, Timer Relays, Monitoring Relays, Counters, the Millenium Logic Controller as the next-generation compact PLC/smart relay, and Circuit Breakers & Distribution Panels), and Human Machine Interface (Pilot Control Interfaces, Pilot Tactile Interfaces, and Pilot Force-feel & Monitoring systems). The portfolio is complemented by MRO & Spares services and Instrumentation services (structural integrity testing), and supported by a suite of free software tools (Crouzet Soft, Crouzet Touch Soft, Crouzet Virtual Display, and M3 Soft) for programming and diagnostics. Crouzet serves critical applications in Aerospace (airplanes, helicopters, eVTOLs, space), Industry (energy, building, medical, machinery), and Ground Transportation (railway, off-road, on-road vehicles).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Millenium: Next-generation compact logic controller product line for industrial automation and control applications.
• Crouzet Soft
• DesignLab
• Crouzet Flight Control Equipment
• Crouzet Virtual Display

Products and services

• DC Motors Electric motors providing direct current power for motion control applications in industrial, aerospace, and transportation environments.
• Microswitches Compact electromechanical switches with precise actuation used for detecting position, presence, or limits in harsh environment applications.
• Limit Switches Electromechanical devices that detect the presence, position, or travel of a mechanical component, ensuring safe operation limits in industrial and aerospace systems.
• Structural Monitoring Sensors Sensors designed for structural integrity monitoring in aerospace and industrial applications, featuring 30+ years of field experience and real-time monitoring capabilities.
• Synchronous and Stepper Motors Precision motors enabling accurate positioning and speed control for automation, aerospace, and industrial machinery applications.
• Electromechanical Actuators Devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical motion, including 28VDC actuators, designed for critical aerospace and industrial applications.
• Proximity Sensors Non-contact sensors detecting the presence or proximity of objects, used in aerospace, industrial machinery, and transportation for position sensing and process control.
• Hermetically Sealed Relays Relays sealed against environmental contaminants for reliable operation in extreme aerospace and industrial conditions, with 60+ years of expertise.
• Solid State Relays Semiconductor-based switching devices offering silent operation, long life, and fast switching for electrical control applications.
• Timer Relays Relays with integrated timing functions for sequencing, delays, and periodic operations in industrial automation and control systems.
• Monitoring Relays Relays that monitor electrical parameters such as voltage, current, and phase, triggering protection actions when abnormal conditions are detected.
• Counters Electronic counting devices with LED and LCD displays for precise counting accuracy and flexibility, integrating with digital systems for automated data collection.
• Millenium Logic Controller Next-generation compact programmable logic controller (smart relay/micro-PLC) for industrial automation with Ethernet, Modbus RS-485, web server, SD card interface, up to 60 I/Os with 12 extension modules, free programming software, and built-in web server for remote monitoring.
• Circuit Breakers & Distribution Panels Electrical protection devices including thermal circuit breakers, solid state solutions, remote control circuit breakers, and complete electrical distribution panels for aerospace and industrial applications.
• Pilot Control Interfaces Aircraft cockpit control interfaces including side stick controllers, rudder brake pedals, throttle control levers, and control levers for flight critical operations.
• Pilot Tactile Interfaces Tactile control elements for pilots including control wheels, control grips, buttons, and TRIM control panels for cockpit interaction.
• Pilot Force-Feel & Monitoring Systems Force feedback and position monitoring systems for fly-by-wire and conventional aircraft, including electrical dampers, position transducer units, and force transducer units, providing artificial feel to pilots and capturing pilot movements for flight control computers.
• Instrumentation Services Structural integrity testing services including strain gauge and temperature measurement, sensor bonding for OEMs and manufacturers, and specialized sensors for predictive maintenance in aquatic, high-temperature, and nuclear environments, delivered through 4 laboratories in Paris, Nantes, Toulouse, and Istres with 15+ experts.
• MRO & Spares Services Maintenance, repair, overhaul, and spares distribution services for flight control equipment and cockpit command interfaces at PART 145 certified repair stations in Europe and the USA (EASA, FAA, CCAC, UK-CAA), supporting 160+ clients with over 1,000 repairs per year.
• Crouzet Soft Programming Software Free visual programming software for Millenium logic controllers using FBD (function block diagram) and SFC Grafcet programming, with drag-and-drop interface, built-in simulation mode, and pre-programmed function blocks, compatible with Millenium and em4 controllers.
• Crouzet Touch Soft HMI Software Free HMI (Human Machine Interface) design software with intuitive project management via Touch Utility Manager, dedicated communication drivers for em4 and Millenium 3 controllers with tag management, and import capability for existing MTP HMI programs.
• Crouzet Virtual Display Free remote display and diagnostic software enabling real-time access to controller screens and command keys via Bluetooth, Ethernet, or USB, supporting parameter display and modification, program reading and writing, datalog download, firmware updates, and product diagnostics.
• M3 Soft PLC Programming Software Free programming and configuration software for Millenium 3 PLCs supporting FBD, SFC/Grafcet, and Ladder Diagram languages, with a drag-and-drop graphical interface, simulation mode, and a ready-to-use function library.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ electric fly-by-wire dampers in service with MTBF exceeding 20,000 flight hours
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lord Solutions France (now Crouzet Flight Control Equipment)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2023Crouzet acquired Lord Solutions France on February 28, 2023. The company operates as Crouzet Flight Control Equipment, a subsidiary of Crouzet. Lord Solutions France was a recognized leader in flight control equipment manufacturing for general aviation, business aviation, and rotorcraft markets since 1990, including the Fly-by-Wire product range. The acquisition strengthens Crouzet's position in aerospace flight control systems.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Eaton is a global power management company producing circuit breakers, relays, sensors, and industrial controls for aerospace, industrial, and transportation sectors. Direct overlap with Crouzet's electrical control and protection product portfolio.
• TE Connectivity: TE Connectivity designs and manufactures sensors, relays, and circuit protection devices for aerospace, industrial, and transportation applications. Adjacent comparable to Crouzet's electrical control and sensor portfolio.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a global leader in motion and control technologies, including electromechanical actuators, sensors, and industrial controls. Direct overlap with Crouzet's motion control and electrical control product lines.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a global industrial automation specialist offering logic controllers, relays, sensors, and motor control products. Overlaps with Crouzet's Millenium Logic Controller and industrial automation portfolio.
• Safran: Safran is a major French aerospace and defense group producing avionics, control systems, and electrical components for Airbus, Boeing, and other OEMs. Comparable to Crouzet's aerospace mechatronic offerings, particularly flight control and cockpit systems.
• ABB: ABB is a global leader in industrial automation, motion control, and electrical equipment, producing motors, drives, sensors, and control products. Comparable to Crouzet's industrial motion control and electrical control portfolio.
• Honeywell International: Honeywell is a major Tier-1 aerospace and industrial controls supplier, offering flight control systems, sensors, switches, and circuit breakers across commercial and business aviation. Overlaps with Crouzet across multiple aerospace and industrial product categories.

Direct peers

• Sensata Technologies: Sensata designs and manufactures sensors and electrical protection devices (circuit breakers, relays) for aerospace, industrial, and transportation markets. Directly comparable product overlap with Crouzet's aerospace sensor and relay portfolio.
• Curtiss-Wright: Curtiss-Wright supplies motion control, sensors, and electromechanical components to aerospace and defense markets, including flight control systems. Highly comparable to Crouzet's aerospace mechatronic offerings.
• Moog Inc. Moog is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision motion control products, including flight control actuators and electromechanical components for aerospace and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Crouzet's motion control and pilot control interface portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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