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A.M.P.E.R.E Alloys

MaterialsSaint-Ouen-l'Aumône, FranceFounded 1967· One of 955 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Specialized distributor of spherical metal powders and wires for additive manufacturing, serving LPBF/SLM, EBM, MBJ, and WAAM processes across Europe with 12 warehouses and 50+ years of powder metallurgy expertise.

CEO / Founder
Dominique J. J. Cordier
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$13.5M
Latest Round
Series B
Key Investors
Bpifrance; iBionext; Serendipity Capital; Naxicap; ArianeGroup

Technology & Products

Key Products

Distributor of spherical metal powders and wires for additive manufacturing (LPBF/SLM, EBM, MBJ, WAAM processes). Product range includes nickel-based, stainless & tool steels, cobalt-based, titanium-based, aluminum-based, and copper-based alloys, as well as polymers.

Technological Advantage

Established supply chain (12 European warehouses with significant storage capacity); expertise across diverse AM processes (LPBF, EBM, MBJ, DED, Cold Spray, WAAM); proven ability to manage complex flows and customize powder grades for production-scale AM customers.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Fast European delivery (12 warehouses), high-quality spherical powders, specialized expertise in AM-grade materials, local distribution with supply chain reliability for production-critical metal powder needs.

How They Differentiate

Regional European advantage with 12 local warehouses enabling faster delivery. Family-owned stability and established relationships in foundry/metallurgy sectors. Specialized knowledge in powder metallurgy legacy applications transitioning to additive manufacturing.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial AM manufacturers, aerospace suppliers, medical device producers, automotive OEMs

Industry Verticals

Aerospace & Defense; Medical devices; Automotive; Industrial manufacturing; Foundries; Thermal spray applications

Competitors

Carpenter Additive (USA-based, global scale, proprietary powder blends); Sandvik Additive Manufacturing (Swedish, integrated metal supplier, global distribution); AMAZEMET (specialized AM powder manufacturer, advanced atomization)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Team size: 11-50 employees; multi-national presence across 7 countries; 12 warehouse locations across Europe; 50+ years of continuous operations as family-owned business.

Major Milestones

1967 — CIIC holding established by family; 1967 onwards — Expanded to sister companies in France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Poland; 2020s — Increased focus on AM-specific metal powders (LPBF/SLM/EBM/WAAM-optimized); 2023 — Active participation in Formnext and GIFA trade shows (confirmed AM market positioning)

Notable Customers

ArianeGroup; Safran Aircraft Engines; GE Additive; ONERA; Exeltium

Why this company matters

AMPERE ALLOYS SAS positions itself as a regional alternative to global metal powder suppliers like Carpenter and Sandvik, leveraging 50-plus years of powder metallurgy expertise from its parent holding CIIC. The company operates 12 warehouses across France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Spain, and Poland, enabling rapid delivery of production-critical AM-grade materials to European customers.

The company distributes spherical metal powders and wires optimized for laser powder bed fusion, electron beam melting, metal binder jetting, directed energy deposition, cold spray, and wire arc additive manufacturing. Its product range includes nickel-based superalloys, stainless and tool steels, cobalt-chrome, titanium alloys (Ti-6Al-4V), aluminum alloys, copper-based alloys, and polymers. AMPERE ALLOYS does not atomize its own powders but sources from established mills and customizes grades for industrial-scale AM runs.

Key customers include ArianeGroup, Safran Aircraft Engines, GE Additive, ONERA, and Exeltium, reflecting a strong aerospace and defense orientation. The company also serves medical device OEMs, automotive tier-1s, foundries, and thermal spray applicators. Its participation in Formnext and GIFA trade shows signals a dual focus on additive manufacturing and traditional metallurgy markets.

AMPERE ALLOYS has raised €12.5 million from investors including Bpifrance, iBionext, Serendipity Capital, Naxicap, and ArianeGroup. The CEO, Dominique Cordier, holds a PhD in materials science and previously served as CTO at AddUp and in R&D at Safran. While the company benefits from deep metallurgy relationships and a distributed warehouse network, its reliance on third-party powder supply and smaller scale relative to vertically integrated competitors like Sandvik may limit pricing power and speed of new alloy development.