Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Blagnac, Occitanie
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Since 1937
Groupe Mecachrome is a French industrial group headquartered in Blagnac, Occitanie, founded in 1937. It employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people, with estimated revenue of $100 to $250 million, and is privately held. The company provides design, precision machining, assembly, and quality control for aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, energy, and industrial equipment customers. In early 2026 it announced multi-year framework contracts with Safran Transmission Systems supporting LEAP and RAFALE program ramp-ups.
Groupe Mecachrome at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1937
Headquarters
Blagnac, Occitanie
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
89 years in operation (founded 1937).
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Groupe Mecachrome is a French industrial group headquartered in Blagnac, Occitanie, founded in 1937. It employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people, with estimated revenue of $100 to $250 million, and is privately held. The company provides design, precision machining, assembly, and quality control for aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, energy, and industrial equipment customers. In early 2026 it announced multi-year framework contracts with Safran Transmission Systems supporting LEAP and RAFALE program ramp-ups.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1937 |
Headquarters | Blagnac, Occitanie |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap |
What Groupe Mecachrome makes
Its certifications include AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and Nadcap, and its listed capabilities span machining, sheet metal, welding, forging, stamping, gear production, and assembly.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Transmission, Machining, Sheet Metal, Assembly, Welding, Forged, Aluminum, Gear, Stamping, Rubber (source: mecachrome.com).
Certifications
Groupe Mecachrome is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — mecachrome.com
IATF 16949 — mecachrome.com
ISO 9001 — mecachrome.com
Nadcap — mecachrome.com
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Airbus — reported by sensolus.com
Latest developments
2026-08-17 — Welcoming Mecachrome: real-time visibility across the Airbus supply chain - Sensolus (sensolus.com)
2026-06-01 — MECACHROME poursuit sa stratégie de consolidation du secteur aéronautique avec l’acquisition d’UGV Concept - Mecachrome (mecachrome.com)
2026-03-27 — MECACHROME et SAFRAN Transmission Systems signent des contrats-cadres pluriannuels pour accompagner la montée en cadence des programmes LEAP et RAFALE - Mecachrome (mecachrome.com)
2026-01-28 — "Nous, on est prêts, on attend que ça se débloque" : à Amboise, le projet à 50 millions d’euros de Mecachrome bloqué par l’État (lanouvellerepublique.fr)
2026-01-27 — Mecachrome célèbre la fabrication de la millionième aube de turbine LEAP et annonce le renouvellement de son partenariat stratégique avec Safran - Mecachrome (mecachrome.com)
2025-12-20 — Mecachrome et MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. signent un accord pluriannuel - Mecachrome (mecachrome.com)
Company details
Airbus is a reported customer, and the company states it has produced one million LEAP turbine blades, with its partnership with Safran renewed in January 2026. Groupe Mecachrome was founded in 1937, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Blagnac, Occitanie. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 89 years in operation (founded 1937). Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Groupe Mecachrome make?
Groupe Mecachrome is a French industrial group headquartered in Blagnac, Occitanie, founded in 1937. It employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people, with estimated revenue of $100 to $250 million, and is privately held. The company provides design, precision machining, assembly, and quality control for aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, energy, and industrial equipment customers. In early 2026 it announced multi-year framework contracts with Safran Transmission Systems supporting LEAP and RAFALE program ramp-ups.
Where is Groupe Mecachrome headquartered?
Groupe Mecachrome is headquartered in Blagnac, Occitanie (17 Avenue Didier Daurat, Blagnac, Occitanie, 31700).
When was Groupe Mecachrome founded?
Groupe Mecachrome was founded in 1937.
How big is Groupe Mecachrome?
Groupe Mecachrome has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Groupe Mecachrome hold?
Groupe Mecachrome lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Who are Groupe Mecachrome's customers?
Public sources directly reference Airbus as a counterparty of Groupe Mecachrome. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+33 2 47 30 67 40
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
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