ACNIS International
ACNIS International is a French supplier and global distributor of titanium, stainless steel, cobalt-chrome and other metal alloys, including a range of metal powders for additive manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Fanny Carrillon (Malmaison)
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Titanium, stainless steel, cobalt-chrome, nickel-base alloy and polymer products in bar, sheet, tube and powder form; gas-atomized metal powders for additive manufacturing; custom cutting services.
Technological Advantage
Established global stock and distribution network for titanium and specialty alloys since 1991, vertically extended into metal powder production for AM, backed by aerospace/medical quality certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, EN 9120).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Immediate stock availability of certified titanium, stainless steel and cobalt-chrome bars, sheets and powders, with fast delivery and in-house cutting services for aerospace, medical and industrial customers.
How They Differentiate
Combines decades-long global titanium stock/distribution infrastructure with in-house cutting services and multi-sector quality certifications, positioning as a one-stop materials supplier rather than a pure powder producer or AM machine OEM.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace/defense manufacturers, medical device/orthopedic implant makers, and industrial equipment producers requiring certified titanium and metal alloy feedstock (including AM powders).
Industry Verticals
Aerospace, Medical (orthopedics, spine, dental/maxillofacial), Industrial (offshore, chemical, nuclear, automotive/racing), Luxury goods
Competitors
Sandvik Osprey (metal AM powders); AP&C (GE Additive); Aubert & Duval (Eramet group, titanium/superalloys)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Grew from founding in 1991 to a group of 80+ employees across four continents; expanded via acquisitions of Aerometals & Alloys (2014) and Bior Technologies (Brazil); participant in Bpifrance's Ambition PME-ETI growth acceleration program (celebrated 30th anniversary in Jan 2021).
Major Milestones
1991: Founded by Paul-Etienne Carrillon in Chassieu, France. 1995: First exhibited at Paris Air Show (Le Bourget). 2008: EN 9120 certification. 2014: Acquired Aerometals & Alloys. 2021: Celebrated 30th anniversary; Bpifrance Ambition PME-ETI cohort. 2022: Fanny Carrillon (Malmaison) became Présidente, succeeding her father. Ongoing: Regular Formnext exhibitor showcasing certified metal powders for AM.