adial

What adial does

Adial (legal name: SAS ADIAL) is a French specialty metallurgical company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Adriers, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, producing and distributing primary and master alloys of aluminum, zinc, and magnesium for industrial manufacturing customers. Its product portfolio spans primary aluminum alloys (AS7G03, AS7G06, AS13, AS2GT, AS10G, and specialty variants), master alloys (AlMg, AlSi, AlCu, AlSr series), magnesium products (99.80% purity), refining and modification alloys (AT5B1, ALSR10, ALVa10), zinc alloys for foundries (ZL2, ZL3, ZL5, ZL8, ZA27 family), and zinc alloys for galvanization (GALVA 5-40, ZnAl5Mg3). Technical differentiation rests on EN 9100:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications (both COFRAC-accredited, valid through November 2024), a patent on the anti-friction alloy AlZn13Si4Bi3Mg0.20, an in-house R&D pilot installation enabling small-batch high-performance and experimental alloy production, and an in-house quality control laboratory equipped with two spectrometers, a digital microscope, and density measurement equipment.

Adial serves B2B customers across five verticals: aerospace (its EN 9100-certified anchor segment), automotive and transport, gravity casting and die casting foundries, the galvanization industry, and the additive manufacturing/powder metallurgy segment for 3D printing. Customer orders range from 1 tonne to full truckloads, with quote-based pricing on custom specifications and multi-year contract cadence. The go-to-market combines direct B2B sales, participation in major industry trade shows (Euroguss, GIFA, Bourget airshow), and partnerships including its sister company Genlismetal for zinc alloy distribution, GalvaZinc group membership for galvanization market access, and European Aluminium Association membership. Technical consulting and metallurgical analysis (micro-analysis, spectrometer-based QC) are sold alongside physical product as professional services.

As of December 2021, Adial employed approximately 30 people with a stated capital of €800,000 and no external institutional or private equity ownership referenced. The company operates internationally as an export-oriented business and has been recognized with consecutive EcoVadis Silver Medals for sustainability (58% in 2020, 63% in 2022) and selection as a laureate of the French Plan France Relance AAP Aéronautique program for its 2021-2024 industrial investment project, with co-financing support from BPI France, FEDER (€109,270 in 2018), and regional Nouvelle-Aquitaine institutions.

Name

adial

Legal name

SAS ADIAL

Website

https://adial.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Adial is a French specialty metallurgical manufacturer producing aluminum, zinc, and magnesium alloys for aerospace, foundry, automotive, galvanization, and additive manufacturing customers, supported by EN 9100 and ISO 9001 certifications.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Adriers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminum and Zinc Alloy Sales: Production and distribution of primary and mother alloys of aluminum and zinc. Products sold as ingots in various formats. Serves both custom/sur-mesure production and standard alloy distribution.
2. Technical Consulting Services: Adial provides technical advice and analysis services to customers, including micro-analyses and guidance on best use of alloys.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Adial produces and distributes primary and master aluminum and zinc alloys (in ingot form) for industrial manufacturing, targeting gravity casting foundries, high-pressure die-casting foundries, galvanization, and powder metallurgy (3D printing). The company also offers custom (sur-mesure) alloy development through its in-house R&D pilot installation and provides technical consulting and laboratory analysis services. Alloys conform to EN 9100 aerospace and ISO 9001 quality standards.

Product overview

Adial is a specialist manufacturer and distributor of non-ferrous metal alloys, primarily aluminum and zinc-based. The product portfolio centers on primary aluminum alloys (AS7G03, AS7G06, AS13, AS2GT, AS10G, and specialty variants) and master alloys (AlMg, AlSi, AlCu, AlSr series), complemented by magnesium products, zinc alloys for foundries, zinc for galvanization, and refining/modification alloys (AT5B1, ALSR10, ALVa10). Adial also provides R&D services and technical analysis/consulting as integral parts of its offering, enabling custom alloy development and metallurgical support for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Primary Aluminum Alloys (Alliages Primaires) Primary aluminum alloys produced and distributed by Adial, including AS7G03, AS7G06, AS13, AS2GT, AS10G, AS5UG, AS5U3G, AG6Be, AZ5G, and AZ10S8G variants, with chemical compositions tailored for gravity casting and high-pressure die casting applications. Sold as ingots to foundries and aerospace customers.
• Master Alloys (Alliages Mères) Master alloys made from aluminum and primary metals, including AG series (AlMg10, AlMg20, AlMg25, AlMg50, AlMg68), AS series (AlSi10, AlSi22, AlSi25), AlCu50, AlSr5, and AlSr5Ca1.5, formulated for low impurity content through deoxidation and degassing processes. Sold to foundries for alloy preparation.
• Magnesium Magnesium products in DROPS and MORCEAUX (pieces) formats with 99.80% purity, used as additions in aluminum alloys and for specific metallurgical applications. Distributed to industrial customers.
• Refining and Modification Alloys Refining and modification alloys including AT5B1, ALSR10, ALVa10, ALSb10, and AT10, used for grain refinement and modification of aluminum alloys. Available in wire coils, rods, contibars, and waffle plates formats.
• Zinc Alloys for Foundries (Alliages de Zinc pour Fonderies) Primary zinc alloys for foundries including ZL2, ZL3, ZL5, ZL8, BERIC, KS, KAYEM1, ILZRO12, ZA27, ZNAl27CU2, and ZnTi2, conforming to EN1774 standard. Sold as ingots to zinc die-casting foundries.
• Zinc for Galvanization (Zinc pour la Galvanisation) Primary zinc alloys for galvanization including GALVA 5, GALVA 7, GALVA 10, GALVA 15, GALVA 20, GALVA 40, ZNAl5Mg3, ZnAl15Mg15, ZnMg15, and ZnNi1 with varying aluminum and magnesium content. Sold to hot-dip galvanization companies for steel corrosion protection.
• R&D Services Internal R&D facility enabling development of high-performance alloys and experimental alloys, with testing capabilities for new alloy formulations and behavior studies of elements before production. Offered to customers requiring custom alloy development.
• Technical Analysis and Consulting Technical consulting services including spectrometer analysis, digital microscope inspection, density measurement, micro-analysis, and expert metallurgical advice for aluminum and zinc foundry applications. Provided to customers as a value-added service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ecovadis sustainability rating of 63% (Silver medal) in 2022, up from 58% in 2020
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Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GalvaZincminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2020Adial joined as an associated member to develop its zinc activities, specifically in galvanization. GalvaZinc group focuses on the galvanization market sector.
• GenlismetalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company founded by Adial's managing partners. Produces and recycles zinc alloys for foundry and galvanization sectors. Works in partnership with Adial to offer extended product range, with Adial distributing Genlismetal's products as complement to their own offerings.
• BC2GminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSister company providing technical, marketing and management consultancy services. Contacts: Patrick Grandjean and Laurent Coster.
• European Aluminium Association (EAA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean industry association representing the aluminum industry in Europe. Adial is a member, supporting industry growth and improving the industry's image.
• Metatek-Claude PlanchampcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical expertise consultancy recognized for metallurgical competencies in aluminum foundry. Provides consulting advice to Adial on metallurgy matters.
• Regional and local institutions (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, CCI Vienne, UIMM)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport from regional development agencies including Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, CCI de la Vienne chamber of commerce, and UIMM industrial union for industry and employment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pyrotek: Global supplier of specialty products, alloys, and metallurgical services for the aluminum industry. Directly comparable as a specialty alloy and metal-treatment provider serving foundries and industrial customers, including aerospace.
• KBM Affilips: Producer of aluminum master alloys (AlTiB, AlSr, AlB) for the global aluminum industry. Closely comparable niche peer focused on master alloys and grain refiners, directly overlapping with Adial's master alloy product line.
• Trimet Aluminum: European producer of primary aluminum and casting alloys (AlSi, AlMg, AlCu) for automotive, mechanical engineering, and foundry customers. Comparable as a European-headquartered specialty aluminum alloy supplier serving similar end markets.
• Matalco: North American producer of aluminum billet for the extrusion industry, serving commercial and architectural markets. Comparable as a regional specialty aluminum alloy and billet producer with similar melting/casting operations.
• Almex USA: Producer of aluminum billet and specialty alloys for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Comparable as a specialty aluminum alloy and casting products manufacturer serving similar foundry and aerospace end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Constellium: French-headquartered global leader in aluminum rolled products and aerospace alloys. Comparable as a major aerospace-grade aluminum supplier with overlapping EN 9100 customer base, but vastly larger and vertically integrated.
• Norsk Hydro: Global integrated aluminum company producing bauxite, alumina, primary aluminum, extrusions, and value-added alloy products. Overlaps with Adial in foundry and specialty aluminum alloys, but at vastly greater scale across the full value chain.
• Alcoa: World's largest bauxite miner and alumina refiner with significant primary aluminum and aerospace alloy production. Overlaps with Adial in aerospace-grade aluminum alloys but competes across the entire value chain from raw materials to finished products.
• Gränges: Swedish producer of rolled aluminum products for automotive heat exchangers, packaging, and specialty applications. Comparable as a European-headquartered aluminum alloy product company, though focused on rolled rather than cast/mother alloys.
• RUSAL: Russian-headquartered global primary aluminum and alloy producer supplying aerospace, automotive, and packaging markets. Overlaps with Adial in foundry and aerospace aluminum alloys but with vastly greater scale and vertical integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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