Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Saint-Berthevin, Pays de la Loire
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Since 1964
GYS France is the headquarters of GYS, a family-owned industrial equipment maker founded in 1964 and based in Saint-Berthevin, Pays de la Loire, France. The company has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million. It designs and manufactures arc and MIG/MAG/TIG welding machines and automotive battery chargers, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it reported starting work on an expansion of its factory in Laval, France.
GYS France (Headquarters) at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1964
Headquarters
Saint-Berthevin, Pays de la Loire
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
62 years in operation (founded 1964).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
GYS France is the headquarters of GYS, a family-owned industrial equipment maker founded in 1964 and based in Saint-Berthevin, Pays de la Loire, France. The company has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million. It designs and manufactures arc and MIG/MAG/TIG welding machines and automotive battery chargers, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it reported starting work on an expansion of its factory in Laval, France.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1964 |
Headquarters | Saint-Berthevin, Pays de la Loire |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What GYS France (Headquarters) makes
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and manufactures welding equipment and automotive battery chargers.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Welding, Battery (source: gys.fr).
Certifications
GYS France (Headquarters) is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Latest developments
2026-08-24 — Great to be back from vacation and spending my first day at the new GYS UK facility! | Bruno Bouygues (linkedin.com)
2026-06-27 — Additinal racking, additional storage capacity. We've wrapped up yesterday the extension of Building F at GYS France (Headquarters) plant, adding 400 m² to bring our metal workshop storage space to approximately 600 … | Bruno Bouygues (linkedin.com)
2026-04-10 — Work started this afternoon on the expansion of our factory in Laval, France. A direct result of our strongest Q1 in GYS history, and a clear signal of where we're headed. Thank … | Bruno Bouygues (linkedin.com)
2026-01-14 — V.I.E, par son efficacité et sa réactivité, accompagne GYS dans son développement à l’international (teamfrance-export.fr)
2025-11-07 — Gys muscle ses capacités à Rugby pour distribuer ses postes de soudure le marché britannique (lejournaldesentreprises.com)
2025-10-28 — After our recent investment in Spain, I’m proud to share another major milestone for the GYS Group: a £6 million investment in the United Kingdom with the acquisition of a 3,500 m² … | Bruno Bouygues (linkedin.com)
Facilities
GYS France (Headquarters) is headquartered in Saint-Berthevin, Pays de la Loire. Public sources also reference these locations:
Laval, France — linkedin.com
China — messe-essen-digitalmedia.de
Company details
GYS is privately held, and its products are sold internationally, with manufacturing and subsidiaries in countries including Germany, the UK, Italy, Spain, and China. GYS France (Headquarters) was founded in 1964, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Saint-Berthevin, Pays de la Loire. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 62 years in operation (founded 1964). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does GYS France (Headquarters) make?
GYS France is the headquarters of GYS, a family-owned industrial equipment maker founded in 1964 and based in Saint-Berthevin, Pays de la Loire, France. The company has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million. It designs and manufactures arc and MIG/MAG/TIG welding machines and automotive battery chargers, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it reported starting work on an expansion of its factory in Laval, France.
Where is GYS France (Headquarters) headquartered?
GYS France (Headquarters) is headquartered in Saint-Berthevin, Pays de la Loire (1 Rue de la Croix des Landes, Saint-Berthevin, Pays de la Loire, 53940).
When was GYS France (Headquarters) founded?
GYS France (Headquarters) was founded in 1964.
How big is GYS France (Headquarters)?
GYS France (Headquarters) has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does GYS France (Headquarters) hold?
GYS France (Headquarters) lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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