Verified Nov 2026
Metal Stamping
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Toulouse, Occitanie
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Since 1917
Latecoere, officially Groupe Latécoère, is a French aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Toulouse, Occitanie, founded in 1917. It employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $500M to $1B. The company designs and produces aerostructures and interconnection systems for commercial, regional, business, defense, and space aircraft programs, serving aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, and renewable energy sectors. In 2026 it was selected by Airbus Helicopters to supply cockpit control panels for the H175's icing protection system.
Latecoere at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1917
Headquarters
Toulouse, Occitanie
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
Import activity
24
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
24
Named foreign suppliers
10
Top origins
Taiwan · France · Mexico · Spain
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Latecoere.
What this tells a buyer
Recent public reporting indicates that BZ Private Credit provided a €52.5m inventory facility to Latecoere in September 2026.
The company's listed capabilities include metal stamping, machining, sheet metal, metal fabrication, assembly, and tooling, with certifications under AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Nadcap.
Latecoere is privately held, and Airbus is the named customer in the company's reported customer information.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
109 years in operation (founded 1917).
Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Latecoere, officially Groupe Latécoère, is a French aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Toulouse, Occitanie, founded in 1917. It employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $500M to $1B. The company designs and produces aerostructures and interconnection systems for commercial, regional, business, defense, and space aircraft programs, serving aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, and renewable energy sectors. In 2026 it was selected by Airbus Helicopters to supply cockpit control panels for the H175's icing protection system.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1917 |
Headquarters | Toulouse, Occitanie |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Stamping |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap |
What Latecoere makes
The company's listed capabilities include metal stamping, machining, sheet metal, metal fabrication, assembly, and tooling, with certifications under AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Nadcap.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Sheet Metal, Metal Fabrication, Assembly, Tooling, Seal, Composite, Aluminum, Steel (source: latecoere.aero).
Certifications
Latecoere is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — latecoere.aero
ISO 14001 — latecoere.aero
ISO 9001 — latecoere.aero
Nadcap — latecoere.aero
Trade and customs footprint
Recent public reporting indicates that BZ Private Credit provided a €52.5m inventory facility to Latecoere in September 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 24 inbound shipments across 10 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · France · Mexico · Spain.
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 latecoere.aero
Latest developments
2026-10-13 — Latecoere selected by Airbus Helicopters for critical cockpit control panels on the H175's new icing protection system - Latecoere (latecoere.aero)
2026-09-21 — Latecoere and ALA Group, a leading supplier of fastening solutions and logistics services for the aerospace industry, announced a new agreement covering products for Latecoere’s Aerostructures and Interconnection Systems businesses. | Latecoere (linkedin.com)
2026-09-08 — BZ Private Credit provides €52.5m inventory facility to Latecoere - Business Money (business-money.com)
2026-08-18 — HYNAERO partners with Latecoere for the development of the Fregate-F100 program - Latecoere (latecoere.aero)
2026-07-23 — FDH Aero, Latecoere announce global hardware supply agreement - Aerospace Manufacturing and Design (aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com)
2026-07-16 — Latecoere Selected by Radia to Develop EWIS for WindRunner, the World’s Largest Cargo Aircraft - Latecoere (latecoere.aero)
Facilities
Latecoere is headquartered in Toulouse, Occitanie. Public sources also reference these locations:
Boulder, Colorado — latecoere.aero
Company details
Latecoere is privately held, and Airbus is the named customer in the company's reported customer information. Latecoere was founded in 1917, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Toulouse, Occitanie. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 109 years in operation (founded 1917). Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Latecoere make?
Latecoere, officially Groupe Latécoère, is a French aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Toulouse, Occitanie, founded in 1917. It employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $500M to $1B. The company designs and produces aerostructures and interconnection systems for commercial, regional, business, defense, and space aircraft programs, serving aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, and renewable energy sectors. In 2026 it was selected by Airbus Helicopters to supply cockpit control panels for the H175's icing protection system.
Where is Latecoere headquartered?
Latecoere is headquartered in Toulouse, Occitanie (135 Rue de Periole, Toulouse, Occitanie, 31500).
When was Latecoere founded?
Latecoere was founded in 1917.
How big is Latecoere?
Latecoere has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Latecoere hold?
Latecoere lists AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Latecoere import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 24 inbound shipments for Latecoere, with top origins including Taiwan · France · Mexico · Spain.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+33 5 61 58 77 00
Certification
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
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