The aerospace and defense sector in Rhône showcases a blend of established manufacturers and specialized engineering firms. Companies like Reel, with its focus on complex lifting systems, and Clayens NP, transforming high-performance materials, demonstrate a strong manufacturing base. ADDEV Materials supports industrial transitions with chemicals and adhesives, while ACEPP provides engineering services for infrastructure.
Key players include Gauzy Aeronautics, designing dimmable windows for aircraft, and Valserve, manufacturing valves for nuclear and defense applications. Sunaero specializes in rapid aircraft repair technologies, and Elistair produces tethered drone systems for surveillance. This concentration of expertise highlights a significant regional contribution to advanced manufacturing and specialized technological solutions within the aerospace and defense industries.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Reelreelinternational.com
Designs, produces, and maintains complex lifting and handling systems and solutions for highly technical installations in diverse markets like aerospace, nuclear, and energy. |
1,882 | |||
| 2 |
Clayens NPclayens.com
Transforms high-performance polymers, composites, and precision metal parts, offering tailored solutions from project to production across diverse industrial sectors. |
978 | |||
| 3 |
ADDEV Materialsaddevmaterials.com
Distribution, manufacturing, and converting of chemicals, adhesives, tapes, and technical films supporting sustainable industrial and ecological transitions worldwide. |
240 | |||
| 4 | 196 | ||||
| 5 | 192 | ||||
| 6 |
Gauzy Aeronauticsgauzy.com
design, production, and marketing of dimmable windows and shading systems for aircraft cabins, cockpits, and special vehicles worldwide |
190 | |||
| 7 |
Valservevalserve.com
Design, manufacture, and maintenance of specialized valves for nuclear reactors, military defense, and cryogenic systems involving liquefied gases like hydrogen and helium. |
149 | |||
| 8 |
TRA-C industrietra-c.com
Integrated metalworking company providing engineering expertise, manufacturing, training, technical assistance, and specialized friction stir welding solutions for product life cycles. |
133 | |||
| 9 |
Centralpcentralp.fr
Global provider of embedded electronic and software solutions with a strong focus on R&D, production, training support, and expertise for various industries worldwide |
127 | |||
| 10 |
Sunaerosunaero.com
Global leader in rapid aircraft repair technologies, offering portable solutions for leak detection, sealant curing, and composite repairs to minimize downtime and cost |
68 | |||
| 11 |
ACI GROUPacigroupe.com
French industrial subcontractor with 35 sites, 1600 employees, providing engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance services to aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors. |
59 | |||
| 12 |
TITAN AEROtitan-aero.com
Design manufacture civil military aircraft helicopter refuelling equipment including refuellers hydrant dispensers fuel farms ladders components. |
58 | |||
| 13 |
Elistairelistair.com
Manufactures automated tethered drone systems for persistent surveillance and emergency communications, deployed globally by police, public safety, and government entities. |
58 | |||
| 14 |
DIATEXdiatex.com
Specializes in technical fabrics and bagging materials for composite-parts production, focusing on quality, innovation, and environmental protection with ISO and EN certifications. |
57 | |||
| 15 |
Mecapolemecapole.fr
A vertically integrated industrial group with expertise in designing and overseeing complex subsets for clients in aerospace, defense, energy, and railway industries Tripled turnover by 2018 |
56 | |||
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| 16 |
CF PLASTIQUEScfplastiques.com
Specializes in advanced machining of thermoplastics using high-tech CNC machines, ensuring competitive production of large series and custom parts. |
49 | |||
| 17 |
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Specializing in Urban Air Mobility project management, offering expertise, personalized solutions, and a strong network of industry partners for successful project delivery |
48 | |||
| 18 | 42 | ||||
| 19 | 39 | ||||
| 20 |
MONIN MECANIQUEmonin-mecanique.com
Manufacture of high-precision mechanical parts and assemblies for sectors like aerospace, hydraulics, armament, and equipment industries with quality focus. |
32 | |||
| 21 |
Berthier Equipementsberthier-equipements.com
Specialized in designing and manufacturing machines for various industries with expertise in mechanical, electronic, automation, and robotics Provides full-service support and certified quality assurance |
21 | |||
| 22 |
Heverett Groupheverett-group.com
Group of specialized companies providing engineering, industrialization, and consultancy services focused on naval, nuclear, and digital engineering sectors. |
19 | |||
| 23 |
ADVANTELECadvantelec.com
Designs, produces, and assembles high-performance lithium-ion batteries for drones and autonomous systems, covering high energy and extreme power density applications. |
19 | |||
| 24 | 19 | ||||
| 25 |
OPTIM Technologiesoptim-technologies.com
Design and manufacture specialized machines for nuclear, petrochemical, and naval defense sectors, including remote-controlled and dismantling equipment. |
18 | |||
| 26 | 17 | ||||
| 27 |
Sunaero Groupsunaero.com
Aircraft fuel MRO company offering advanced equipment for structural repairs and on-site fuel tank services to reduce maintenance costs and maximize aircraft availability |
16 | |||
| 28 |
OMPR Groupdefault.fr
OMPR Group operates in precision mechanics and engineering, collaborating with major players in industries such as nuclear, medical, and defense to provide innovative global solutions |
15 | |||
| 29 |
GIRIER - SLIIgirier.com
Specialized in large-scale machining up to 10m and 5 tons, and industrial sub-assembly and mounting. EcoVadis Bronze recognized. |
11 | |||
| 30 |
■ DUC Hélices Propellersduc-helices.com
Design manufacture and maintain high-performance composite propellers rotors fans for aeronautics aerospace with certification and industrialization services. |
11 | |||
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