Verified Nov 2026
Castings & Forgings
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Reyrieux, Rhone-Alpes
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Since 2009
Eurocast - Groupe GMD is a French manufacturer of aluminum die-cast parts, headquartered in Reyrieux in the Rhone-Alpes region and founded in 2009. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is estimated at $250-500M in revenue. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment industries and is the die-casting division of the GMD Group. Recent reporting describes a 2025 acquisition of GMD by a Chinese buyer, with employees and local officials voicing concerns about the future of plants in the Indre department.
Eurocast - Groupe GMD at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Reyrieux, Rhone-Alpes
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
17 years in operation (founded 2009).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Eurocast - Groupe GMD is a French manufacturer of aluminum die-cast parts, headquartered in Reyrieux in the Rhone-Alpes region and founded in 2009. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is estimated at $250-500M in revenue. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment industries and is the die-casting division of the GMD Group. Recent reporting describes a 2025 acquisition of GMD by a Chinese buyer, with employees and local officials voicing concerns about the future of plants in the Indre department.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2009 |
Headquarters | Reyrieux, Rhone-Alpes |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Castings & Forgings |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Eurocast - Groupe GMD makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications and operates 12 production sites, six in France and six internationally, for aluminum die casting, mold design, process engineering, and automated machining lines.
Certifications
Eurocast - Groupe GMD is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — gmd-eurocast.com
ISO 14001 — gmd-eurocast.com
ISO 9001 — groupe-gmd.com
Latest developments
2026-05-11 — "Ça aura un impact sur les usines dans quelques années" : malgré une production assurée à court terme, l’avenir des usines GMD reste flou dans l’Indre (lanouvellerepublique.fr)
2026-01-27 — Eurocast Portugal SA reshared Groupe Mécanique Découpage / GMD: Une nouvelle étape pour le Groupe GMD. (linkedin.com)
2025-05-23 — "On attend de voir si les promesses tiennent" : dans l’Indre, les usines GMD face au rachat chinois (lanouvellerepublique.fr)
2025-05-22 — Rachat de GMD : que peut faire le repreneur chinois DSBJ face aux inquiétudes des salariés? - ICI (ici.fr)
2025-05-21 — Delle : retournement de situation sur la reprise d’Eurocast (letrois.info)
2025-05-19 — La Chine au secours de Châteauroux : 500 emplois sauvés chez le sous-traitant automobile GMD, pour le moment (franceinfo.fr)
Company details
The company is privately held and, according to its profile, has annual revenue of about 340 million euros and serves major vehicle manufacturers and heavy-duty truck producers directly. Eurocast - Groupe GMD was founded in 2009, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Reyrieux, Rhone-Alpes. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 17 years in operation (founded 2009). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Eurocast - Groupe GMD make?
Eurocast - Groupe GMD is a French manufacturer of aluminum die-cast parts, headquartered in Reyrieux in the Rhone-Alpes region and founded in 2009. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is estimated at $250-500M in revenue. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment industries and is the die-casting division of the GMD Group. Recent reporting describes a 2025 acquisition of GMD by a Chinese buyer, with employees and local officials voicing concerns about the future of plants in the Indre department.
Where is Eurocast - Groupe GMD headquartered?
Eurocast - Groupe GMD is headquartered in Reyrieux, Rhone-Alpes (Rue des Garennes, Reyrieux, Rhone-Alpes, 01600).
When was Eurocast - Groupe GMD founded?
Eurocast - Groupe GMD was founded in 2009.
How big is Eurocast - Groupe GMD?
Eurocast - Groupe GMD has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Eurocast - Groupe GMD hold?
Eurocast - Groupe GMD lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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