Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Limeil-Brevannes, Ile-de-France
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Since 1962
Sodern is a French high-technology company headquartered in Limeil-Brévannes, Île-de-France, founded in 1962. It has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $50 to $100 million, and it is privately held. Sodern designs space optronics, including star trackers for satellites, and neutron generators, serving the space, defense, electronics, automotive, and industrial sectors. In January 2026 the company announced the opening of Sodern America in the United States.
Sodern at a glance
Revenue
$50-100M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1962
Headquarters
Limeil-Brevannes, Ile-de-France
Certifications
ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
64 years in operation (founded 1962).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Sodern is a French high-technology company headquartered in Limeil-Brévannes, Île-de-France, founded in 1962. It has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $50 to $100 million, and it is privately held. Sodern designs space optronics, including star trackers for satellites, and neutron generators, serving the space, defense, electronics, automotive, and industrial sectors. In January 2026 the company announced the opening of Sodern America in the United States.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1962 |
Headquarters | Limeil-Brevannes, Ile-de-France |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $50-100M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Sodern makes
Sodern holds ISO 9001 certification and makes star trackers, space cameras, and neutron analysis instruments.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly (source: sodern.com).
Certifications
Sodern is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — sodern.com
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — Sodern propose aux marins son traqueur d’étoile (latribune.fr)
2026-03-09 — Flintco Selected to Build Sodern America's First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Englewood, Colorado | Flintco (flintco.com)
2026-02-02 — Governor Polis Announces Sodern America Aerospace Expansion in Douglas County | Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (colorado.gov)
2026-01-20 — Sodern to produce star trackers in Colorado - SpaceNews (spacenews.com)
2026-01-15 — Sodern announces the opening of Sodern America in the United States (sodern.com)
2026-01-15 — ArianeGroup accelerates its growth in the United States (ariane.group)
Facilities
Sodern is headquartered in Limeil-Brevannes, Ile-de-France. Public sources also reference these locations:
Colorado — flintco.com
Company details
Sodern is a subsidiary of ArianeGroup and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission, and it describes itself as the only company in France with its neutron technology expertise. Sodern was founded in 1962, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Limeil-Brevannes, Ile-de-France. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 64 years in operation (founded 1962). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sodern make?
Sodern is a French high-technology company headquartered in Limeil-Brévannes, Île-de-France, founded in 1962. It has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $50 to $100 million, and it is privately held. Sodern designs space optronics, including star trackers for satellites, and neutron generators, serving the space, defense, electronics, automotive, and industrial sectors. In January 2026 the company announced the opening of Sodern America in the United States.
Where is Sodern headquartered?
Sodern is headquartered in Limeil-Brevannes, Ile-de-France (20 Avenue Descartes, Limeil-Brevannes, Ile-de-France, 94450).
When was Sodern founded?
Sodern was founded in 1962.
How big is Sodern?
Sodern has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).
What certifications does Sodern hold?
Sodern lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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