Verified Nov 2026
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Firminy, Rhone-Alpes
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Since 1956
Clextral is a French manufacturer of twin-screw extrusion equipment, headquartered in Firminy in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. Founded in 1956, the company employs an estimated 200 to 500 people, with estimated annual revenue of $50 to $100 million. It is privately held and serves the automotive and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, it signed a 2.2 million euro line supply contract with Armada Gıda for the Armada-3 project.
Clextral at a glance
Revenue
$50-100M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1956
Headquarters
Firminy, Rhone-Alpes
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
74
Industries
Automotive
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
74
Named foreign suppliers
9
Top origins
France · Belgium · Netherlands · The Bahamas
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Clextral.
What this tells a buyer
Public reporting shows Clextral signed a 2.2 million euro production line contract with Turkish food company Armada Gıda, announced in late October 2026.
The company is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and its listed product areas include extrusion equipment.
Clextral is a privately held company with an estimated workforce of 200 to 500 employees, and its industries include automotive and industrial equipment.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
70 years in operation (founded 1956).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Clextral is a French manufacturer of twin-screw extrusion equipment, headquartered in Firminy in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. Founded in 1956, the company employs an estimated 200 to 500 people, with estimated annual revenue of $50 to $100 million. It is privately held and serves the automotive and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, it signed a 2.2 million euro line supply contract with Armada Gıda for the Armada-3 project.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1956 |
Headquarters | Firminy, Rhone-Alpes |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $50-100M (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Clextral makes
The company is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and its listed product areas include extrusion equipment.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Extrusion, LED, Steel (source: clextral.com).
Certifications
Clextral is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
Public reporting shows Clextral signed a 2.2 million euro production line contract with Turkish food company Armada Gıda, announced in late October 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 74 inbound shipments across 9 foreign suppliers, with top origins including France · Belgium · Netherlands · The Bahamas.
Latest developments
2026-10-29 — Armada Gıda (ARMGD), Armada-3 için Clextral ile 2,2 milyon avroluk hat sözleşmesi imzaladı | USC Markets (uscmarkets.com)
2026-10-06 — Excited to be part of ALLPack Indonesia 2026 alongside our partner Global Artha Pratama! | Clextral (linkedin.com)
2026-09-25 — Turning plant protein ingredients into products with the texture of chicken, pork, beef, or seafood is the kind of work Clextral's twin-screw extrusion lines are built for. Bridge2Food is glad to welcome … | Bridge2Food (linkedin.com)
2026-06-23 — [Aquafeed.com |
Clextral showcases density control system and advanced preconditioner at Victam International](https://www.aquafeed.com/products/suppliers-news/clextral-showcases-density-control-system-and-advanced-preconditioner-at-victam-international/) (aquafeed.com)
2026-01-27 — R&D partnership: Clextral & the Université de Liège | Clextral (linkedin.com)
2025-11-21 — 🚀 Clextral Eco Series is Taking Asia by Storm — Now Manufactured in Vietnam! 🇻🇳🌏 | Gaurav Vats (linkedin.com)
Company details
Clextral is a privately held company with an estimated workforce of 200 to 500 employees, and its industries include automotive and industrial equipment. Clextral was founded in 1956, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Firminy, Rhone-Alpes. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 70 years in operation (founded 1956). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Clextral do?
Clextral is a French manufacturer of twin-screw extrusion equipment, headquartered in Firminy in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. Founded in 1956, the company employs an estimated 200 to 500 people, with estimated annual revenue of $50 to $100 million. It is privately held and serves the automotive and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, it signed a 2.2 million euro line supply contract with Armada Gıda for the Armada-3 project.
Where is Clextral headquartered?
Clextral is headquartered in Firminy, Rhone-Alpes.
When was Clextral founded?
Clextral was founded in 1956.
How big is Clextral?
Clextral has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).
What certifications does Clextral hold?
Clextral lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Clextral import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 74 inbound shipments for Clextral, with top origins including France · Belgium · Netherlands · The Bahamas.
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