# List of aerospace and defence companies in the Rhône department

Tamtam tracks 37 aerospace and defence companies headquartered in the Rhône department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Reel, Clayens NP and ADDEV Materials. Their median headcount is 56. Half of them were founded in 2000 or later. The most common headquarters are Lyon (9), Villeurbanne (2) and Vénissieux (2).

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.

🇫🇷 Rhône · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Reel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/reel) (reelinternational.com)<br>Designs, produces, and maintains complex lifting and handling systems and solutions for highly technical installations in diverse markets like aerospace, nuclear, and energy. | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or | 1,882 | 1946 |
| 2 | [Clayens NP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/clayens-np) (clayens.com)<br>Transforms high-performance polymers, composites, and precision metal parts, offering tailored solutions from project to production across diverse industrial sectors. | Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Genas | 978 | 1931 |
| 3 | [ADDEV Materials](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/addev-materials) (addevmaterials.com)<br>Distribution, manufacturing, and converting of chemicals, adhesives, tapes, and technical films supporting sustainable industrial and ecological transitions worldwide. | Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 240 | 2006 |
| 4 | [ACEPP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/acepp) (acepp.com)<br>Engineering teams specializing in complex infrastructure construction, ensuring successful project completion and safe transfer to operators since 1997. | Engineering Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 196 | 2017 |
| 5 | [CMW](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cmw-corbas) (c-m-w.fr)<br>Specializing in gear cutting, broaching, and grinding, the company offers high-quality solutions for gear manufacturing with a focus on operational excellence, quality, and customer satisfaction | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Corbas | 192 | 2000 |
| 6 | [Gauzy Aeronautics](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gauzy-aeronautics) (gauzy.com)<br>design, production, and marketing of dimmable windows and shading systems for aircraft cabins, cockpits, and special vehicles worldwide | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Brignais | 190 |  |
| 7 | [Valserve](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/valserve) (valserve.com)<br>Design, manufacture, and maintenance of specialized valves for nuclear reactors, military defense, and cryogenic systems involving liquefied gases like hydrogen and helium. | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 149 |  |
| 8 | [TRA-C industrie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tra-c-industrie) (tra-c.com)<br>Integrated metalworking company providing engineering expertise, manufacturing, training, technical assistance, and specialized friction stir welding solutions for product life cycles. | Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering | 🇫🇷 Vindry-sur-Turdine | 133 | 2001 |
| 9 | [Centralp](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centralp) (centralp.fr)<br>Global provider of embedded electronic and software solutions with a strong focus on R&D, production, training support, and expertise for various industries worldwide | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Vénissieux | 127 | 1971 |
| 10 | [Sunaero](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sunaero) (sunaero.com)<br>Global leader in rapid aircraft repair technologies, offering portable solutions for leak detection, sealant curing, and composite repairs to minimize downtime and cost | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Genay | 68 | 1993 |
| 11 | [ACI GROUP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aci-group) (acigroupe.com)<br>French industrial subcontractor with 35 sites, 1600 employees, providing engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance services to aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors. | Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 59 | 2019 |
| 12 | [TITAN AERO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/titan-aero) (titan-aero.com)<br>Design manufacture civil military aircraft helicopter refuelling equipment including refuellers hydrant dispensers fuel farms ladders components. | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Arnas | 58 | 1955 |
| 13 | [Elistair](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/elistair) (elistair.com)<br>Manufactures automated tethered drone systems for persistent surveillance and emergency communications, deployed globally by police, public safety, and government entities. | Robotics Engineering | 🇫🇷 Dardilly | 58 | 2014 |
| 14 | [DIATEX](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/diatex) (diatex.com)<br>Specializes in technical fabrics and bagging materials for composite-parts production, focusing on quality, innovation, and environmental protection with ISO and EN certifications. | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Saint-Genis-Laval | 57 | 1986 |
| 15 | [Mecapole](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mecapole) (mecapole.fr)<br>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 | Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 56 | 2013 |
| 16 | [CF PLASTIQUES](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cf-plastiques) (cfplastiques.com)<br>Specializes in advanced machining of thermoplastics using high-tech CNC machines, ensuring competitive production of large series and custom parts. | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Pusignan | 49 | 1982 |
| 17 | [ITM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/itm-lyon) (aeronefs.tumblr.com)<br>Specializing in Urban Air Mobility project management, offering expertise, personalized solutions, and a strong network of industry partners for successful project delivery | Business Consulting and Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 48 | 2022 |
| 18 | [OUVRY SAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ouvry-sas) (ouvry.com)<br>Specializing in CBRN personal protective equipment, this Lyon-based company develops innovative solutions for military, law enforcement, and first responders | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 42 | 2003 |
| 19 | [AXEAL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/axeal) (axeal.com)<br>AXEAL specializes in digital engineering for energy, defense, and aeronautics sectors, providing innovative solutions through high-performing teams and technological advancements | Engineering Services | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 39 | 2003 |
| 20 | [MONIN MECANIQUE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/monin-mecanique) (monin-mecanique.com)<br>Manufacture of high-precision mechanical parts and assemblies for sectors like aerospace, hydraulics, armament, and equipment industries with quality focus. | Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering | 🇫🇷 Rillieux-la-Pape | 32 | 1948 |
| 21 | [Berthier Equipements](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/berthier-equipements) (berthier-equipements.com)<br>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 | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Vaulx-en-Velin | 21 | 1992 |
| 22 | [Heverett Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/heverett-group) (heverett-group.com)<br>Group of specialized companies providing engineering, industrialization, and consultancy services focused on naval, nuclear, and digital engineering sectors. | Business Consulting and Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 19 | 2003 |
| 23 | [ADVANTELEC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/advantelec) (advantelec.com)<br>Designs, produces, and assembles high-performance lithium-ion batteries for drones and autonomous systems, covering high energy and extreme power density applications. | Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Vénissieux | 19 | 2011 |
| 24 | [ÆGIR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aegir) (aegir.fr)<br>A start-up specializing in software, algorithms, and AI for complex marine intervention devices, offering unique, adaptable mission management solutions with AI integration | Software Development | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 19 | 2023 |
| 25 | [OPTIM Technologies](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/optim-technologies) (optim-technologies.com)<br>Design and manufacture specialized machines for nuclear, petrochemical, and naval defense sectors, including remote-controlled and dismantling equipment. | Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 18 | 2003 |
| 26 | [STEEC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/steec) (steec.fr)<br>High-precision laser machining and micromécanique for demanding sectors like aeronautics, medical, and defense, with a focus on quality and innovation. | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Brindas | 17 | 1979 |
| 27 | [Sunaero Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sunaero-group) (sunaero.com)<br>Aircraft fuel MRO company offering advanced equipment for structural repairs and on-site fuel tank services to reduce maintenance costs and maximize aircraft availability | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Genay | 16 | 1993 |
| 28 | [OMPR Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ompr-group) (default.fr)<br>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 | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Saint-Priest | 15 | 1973 |
| 29 | [GIRIER - SLII](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/girier-slii) (girier.com)<br>Specialized in large-scale machining up to 10m and 5 tons, and industrial sub-assembly and mounting. EcoVadis Bronze recognized. | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Chassieu | 11 | 1949 |
| 30 | [■ DUC Hélices Propellers](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/duc-helices-propellers) (duc-helices.com)<br>Design manufacture and maintain high-performance composite propellers rotors fans for aeronautics aerospace with certification and industrialization services. | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Frontenas | 11 | 1997 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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