Aperam Alloys Imphy
French specialty alloys manufacturing site of Aperam SA producing nickel-cobalt alloys, INVAR, and high-performance welding wires and powders for additive manufacturing, aerospace, energy, and precision engineering applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Frédéric Mattei
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Listed on Euronext Brussels (APAM); institutional shareholders of Aperam SA; Mittal family (major shareholders)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Nickel-cobalt alloy powders and wires for AM (LPBF, DED); INVAR 36 (Fe-Ni 36% for low thermal expansion, cryogenic and aerospace AM tooling); PERMIMPHY (soft magnetic alloys); PHYTIME (Fe-Ni for CVT systems); High-purity welding wires; Specific stainless steels; Custom alloy development through Pierre Chevenard Research Centre (CPRPC)
Technological Advantage
Dedicated Pierre Chevenard Research Centre (CPRPC) on-site for alloy development and AM-specific material qualification; 120+ years of nickel-cobalt alloy metallurgy expertise; proprietary INVAR and PERMIMPHY alloy families with established aerospace qualification histories; integration within Aperam SA global supply chain and quality management system; numerical modeling capabilities for custom alloy development
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides 120+ years of nickel-cobalt alloy expertise in AM-ready powder and wire formats — delivering certified INVAR, Permalloy, Kovar, and specialty Fe-Ni alloys engineered for dimensional stability and performance in aerospace, cryogenic, and precision additive manufacturing applications.
How They Differentiate
Unique INVAR and low-CTE specialty alloy portfolio in AM-ready powder form not available from mainstream AM powder producers; 120+ years of alloy development heritage enabling custom formulation for extreme environments; on-site research centre bridges alloy design to AM process qualification; European-origin certified supply chain critical for aerospace procurement
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace and defense manufacturers (Tier 1 and OEMs) requiring certified specialty alloy powders for LPBF/DED; cryogenic equipment makers; precision tooling companies using AM for low-CTE tooling; energy sector manufacturers; automotive precision component makers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Energy (nuclear, cryogenic); Automotive; Precision Manufacturing; Electronics; Additive Manufacturing (LPBF, DED)
Competitors
Greycon, ATI, Outokumpu
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Estimated Imphy revenue: €200-300M (2024 figures from company reports)
Major Milestones
Founded ~1902 in Imphy; 120+ years of specialty alloy production; established Pierre Chevenard Research Centre for R&D; parent Aperam SA listed on Euronext Brussels; expanded into AM powder and welding wire formats for LPBF and DED; developed INVAR 36 in AM-ready powder grade; Aperam acquired Universal Stainless strengthening specialty steel portfolio
Notable Customers
Automotive, household appliances, energy, and electrical industries worldwide