Transaction
Safran acquired 3D Metal Forming
Date
March, 2024
Sectors
Aeronautics
Deal type
M&A (majority investment)
Deal locations
Netherlands
Deal Team
_JPG.avif)
Sandrine
Vergnory-Mion
M&A Advisory
Background
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Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. The Safran Group has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of €23.2 billion in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is listed on Euronext Paris and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
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Located in the Netherlands, 3DMF manufactures prototype and series parts mainly for the aerospace industry. The manufacturing process developed by the company enables the production of a very high-quality finished product which can be large and of various thicknesses.
Process
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Safran completed the acquisition of 3DMF, a company specialized in High Energy Hydro Forming (HEHF) of metal parts. This innovative manufacturing process reinforces Safran Nacelles’ capacity to develop and produce parts for nacelles and engines, including nozzles and air inlet lips. HEHF is also an enabling technology for manufacturing Monolithic Integrated Structures from thick plate.