Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Paris, Ile-de-France
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Since 1812
Fives is an industrial engineering group headquartered in Paris, France, founded in 1812. With 5,000–10,000 employees and estimated revenue of $1–5 billion, the company designs and manufactures machines, process equipment, and production lines for steel, automotive, aerospace, cement, and energy sectors across approximately 25–30 countries. Recent work includes developing an all-electric furnace for container glass production in partnership with VICAL.
Fives at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1812
Headquarters
Paris, Ile-de-France
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
438
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
438
Named foreign suppliers
43
Top origins
China · Taiwan · Spain · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Fives.
What this tells a buyer
Fives received 438 recorded shipments sourced from 16 countries, with China accounting for the majority of supply through foundries and machinery suppliers including Ningbo Yeong Shang Casting Iron and Jiangsu Bright Steel Fine Machinery.
The company manufactures rolling mills, heating furnaces, grinding plants, automated production systems, intralogistics equipment, and sorting systems, holding ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications.
Fives holds over 2,000 patents and invests significantly in research and development, serving major industrial groups across steel, automotive, aerospace, and logistics sectors.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
214 years in operation (founded 1812).
438 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Fives is an industrial engineering group headquartered in Paris, France, founded in 1812. With 5,000–10,000 employees and estimated revenue of $1–5 billion, the company designs and manufactures machines, process equipment, and production lines for steel, automotive, aerospace, cement, and energy sectors across approximately 25–30 countries. Recent work includes developing an all-electric furnace for container glass production in partnership with VICAL.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1812 |
Headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Fives makes
The company manufactures rolling mills, heating furnaces, grinding plants, automated production systems, intralogistics equipment, and sorting systems, holding ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions, Glass, Steel, Coating, Machining, Aluminum, Welding, Composite, Brake, LED (source: fivesgroup.com).
Certifications
Fives is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — fivesgroup.com
ISO 9001 — fivesgroup.com
Trade and customs footprint
Fives received 438 recorded shipments sourced from 16 countries, with China accounting for the majority of supply through foundries and machinery suppliers including Ningbo Yeong Shang Casting Iron and Jiangsu Bright Steel Fine Machinery. US customs bill-of-lading records list 438 inbound shipments across 43 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Taiwan · Spain · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-09-30 — VICAL partners with Fives on the world’s largest all-electric furnace for container glass (fivesgroup.com)
2026-06-04 — Landmark electrical steel contract for Fives in India (fivesgroup.com)
2026-04-03 — Hyundai Steel and Fives advance major contract for U.S. automotive steel production facility (fivesgroup.com)
2026-02-23 — Fives partners with PostNord to build the most powerful sorting solution in Sweden (fivesgroup.com)
2026-01-28 — Fives completes capacity expansion in record time at DPD France's Rhône-Alpes hub (fivesgroup.com)
2026-01-26 — Fives Selected by Agorando to Transform Logistics Fulfillment Center in Germany with Smart Robotic Solution (fivesgroup.com)
Facilities
Fives is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France. Public sources also reference these locations:
Germany — fivesgroup.com
Turin, Italy — fivesgroup.com
Company details
Fives holds over 2,000 patents and invests significantly in research and development, serving major industrial groups across steel, automotive, aerospace, and logistics sectors. Fives was founded in 1812, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 214 years in operation (founded 1812). 438 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Fives make?
Fives is an industrial engineering group headquartered in Paris, France, founded in 1812. With 5,000–10,000 employees and estimated revenue of $1–5 billion, the company designs and manufactures machines, process equipment, and production lines for steel, automotive, aerospace, cement, and energy sectors across approximately 25–30 countries. Recent work includes developing an all-electric furnace for container glass production in partnership with VICAL.
Where is Fives headquartered?
Fives is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France.
When was Fives founded?
Fives was founded in 1812.
How big is Fives?
Fives has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Fives hold?
Fives lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Fives import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 438 inbound shipments for Fives, with top origins including China · Taiwan · Spain · Germany.
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