Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Laval, Pays de la Loire
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Since 1993
Walor is a metal fabrication company headquartered in Laval, Pays de la Loire, France, founded in 1993. It is privately held, employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, and reports revenue in the $10 to 50 million band (estimated). It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors with forged and machined steel parts. The company has reported BMW as a customer, and in 2026 it began assembling EV charging stations with eTreego at its Blanquefort site near Bordeaux.
Walor at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Laval, Pays de la Loire
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
221
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
221
Named foreign suppliers
12
Top origins
Belgium · Germany · Portugal · Spain
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Walor.
What this tells a buyer
Walor's Blanquefort operation began assembling EV charging stations in partnership with eTreego, with local coverage reporting the launch in late October 2026.
Walor holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and produces forged, machined, and assembled components including engine, transmission, steering, and safety parts.
Walor reports BMW among its customers, and in June 2026 it was reported to be selling its Walor Precision Turning unit to Reed Capital.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
33 years in operation (founded 1993).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Walor is a metal fabrication company headquartered in Laval, Pays de la Loire, France, founded in 1993. It is privately held, employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, and reports revenue in the $10 to 50 million band (estimated). It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors with forged and machined steel parts. The company has reported BMW as a customer, and in 2026 it began assembling EV charging stations with eTreego at its Blanquefort site near Bordeaux.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1993 |
Headquarters | Laval, Pays de la Loire |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Walor makes
Walor holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and produces forged, machined, and assembled components including engine, transmission, steering, and safety parts.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Forging, Transmission, Steel, Forged, Powertrain, Steering (source: walor.com).
Certifications
Walor is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
Walor's Blanquefort operation began assembling EV charging stations in partnership with eTreego, with local coverage reporting the launch in late October 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 221 inbound shipments across 12 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Belgium · Germany · Portugal · 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:
BMW — reported by walor.com
Latest developments
2026-11-02 — À Blanquefort, Walor ouvre une activité de bornes de recharge avec eTreego (bougerabordeaux.com)
2026-10-30 — Walor Bordeaux assemble des bornes de recharge avec eTreego (technologiesindustrielles.fr)
2026-10-29 — Industrie. À Blanquefort, Walor se relance dans la borne de recharge… taïwanaise (sudouest.fr)
2026-06-12 — 📈 Walor continues to diversify into new markets | Walor (linkedin.com)
2026-06-11 — Walor Group is selling Walor Precision Turning to Reed Capital - The CFI Group (thecfigroup.com)
2026-06-05 — Mutares receives an irrevocable offer to sell Walor Precision Turning from Reed Capital - Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (mutares.com)
Company details
Walor reports BMW among its customers, and in June 2026 it was reported to be selling its Walor Precision Turning unit to Reed Capital. Walor was founded in 1993, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Laval, Pays de la Loire. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 33 years in operation (founded 1993). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Walor make?
Walor is a metal fabrication company headquartered in Laval, Pays de la Loire, France, founded in 1993. It is privately held, employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, and reports revenue in the $10 to 50 million band (estimated). It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors with forged and machined steel parts. The company has reported BMW as a customer, and in 2026 it began assembling EV charging stations with eTreego at its Blanquefort site near Bordeaux.
Where is Walor headquartered?
Walor is headquartered in Laval, Pays de la Loire (94 Rue Saint-Melaine, Laval, Pays de la Loire, 53000).
When was Walor founded?
Walor was founded in 1993.
How big is Walor?
Walor has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does Walor hold?
Walor lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Walor import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 221 inbound shipments for Walor, with top origins including Belgium · Germany · Portugal · Spain.
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Location & contact
Phone
+33 2 43 59 95 00
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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