ACNIS (Shanghai) Trading
Chinese subsidiary of ACNIS International, distributing titanium, stainless steel, cobalt chrome and other high-performance metals for medical, industrial and aerospace applications
- CEO / Founder
- Dominique Valentin Roche
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- ACNIS International (Chassieu, France, parent)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Titanium bars, sheets and powder; Stainless steel bars and sheets; Cobalt chrome bars and powder; Polymer materials (PEEK, UHMWPE); Nickel alloys; Custom cutting services
Technological Advantage
Access to parent company's 30+ years of expertise in titanium and specialty metals, ISO 13485/ISO 9001/EN 9120 certifications, custom cutting capabilities, and metal powder supply for additive manufacturing
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Local stock and distribution of certified titanium, stainless steel, cobalt chrome and specialty metals for medical implantology and industrial applications, backed by the global inventory of ACNIS International in France
How They Differentiate
Part of the ACNIS Group (founded 1991), a global leader in titanium distribution with ISO 13485 (medical) and EN 9120 (aerospace) certifications, local stock in Shanghai backed by 700-ton European warehouse, and expertise in metal powders for additive manufacturing
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Medical device manufacturers (orthopedics, trauma, spine, dental, maxillofacial), industrial manufacturers, aerospace suppliers in China
Industry Verticals
Medical devices; Aerospace; Industrial manufacturing; Dental; Automotive; Racing
Competitors
Western Superconducting (西部超导); Baoji Titanium Industry (宝钛股份); TIMET (Titanium Metals Corporation)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
1991: ACNIS International founded in Lyon, France by Paul-Etienne Carrillon; 2013: ACNIS Shanghai (China service center) established; 2014: Acquisition of Aerometals & Alloys (aerospace); 2016: Formal registration of 昹斯（上海）贸易有限公司 as WFOE; 2020: Acquisition of BCS (dental alloys); 2023: ACNIS USA service center launched