Aubert & Duval
Develops high-performance metallurgical solutions and metal powders for critical aerospace and defense components, utilizing advanced atomization and forging processes.
- CEO / Founder
- Etienne Galan
- Team Size
- 4,400 employees
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $57.5M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Airbus, Safran, Tikehau Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
High-performance alloys; Superalloys; Titanium parts; Powder metallurgy components; Metal powders for AM; Forged parts
Technological Advantage
Maintains a dominant market position as the world #2 in closed-die forged aerospace parts and #3 in titanium parts, with a vertically integrated process protected by 370 patents.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides high-performance alloys and metal powders that meet extreme stress requirements, reducing supply chain risk for critical industries through integrated production from melting to powder atomization.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates through massive industrial scale and upstream control of the metallurgy value chain, providing specialized powders for AM that meet aerospace-grade certification standards.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace and defense OEMs, energy infrastructure providers, and medical device manufacturers.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Energy; Medical; Motor racing; Industrial tools
Competitors
Carpenter Additive; Sandvik Osprey; Hoganas
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue of €962M; 4,400 employees across 10 operational sites.
Major Milestones
1907: Company founded; 1957: First European vacuum furnace for superalloys; 1975: Introduction of powder atomisation; 1977: Commissioning of 65 kt press; 2018: Launch of GALAAD atomisation tower; 2022: Full ownership of UKAD titanium joint venture; 2023: Acquisition by Airbus, Safran, and Tikehau Capital
Notable Customers
Airbus; Safran; General Electric; Boeing; Siemens; Air Liquide; EDF