Avignon Ceramic
French manufacturer of technical ceramic cores and components for investment casting, serving aerospace, energy, and medical sectors since 1870.
- CEO / Founder
- Carole Blazik
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $15.3M
- Latest Round
- Private Equity
- Key Investors
- CAPZA Transition (majority shareholder since 2023); Adaxtra Capital (2018-2023); Ouest Croissance (2018-2023)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Ceramic cores for investment casting (lost-wax foundry); Technical ceramic components for critical engine parts; CIM (Ceramic Injection Moulding) parts; 3D-printed ceramic foundry cores (via U3DC joint venture with 3DCeram Sinto)
Differentiation
Value Proposition
150+ years of technical ceramics expertise; ISO 9001 and EN 9100 certified; supplier to aerospace engine manufacturers; expertise in complex ceramic core manufacturing for turbine blades; Rolls-Royce HPSG (High Performing Supplier Group) member
How They Differentiate
Combines 150+ years of ceramic manufacturing heritage with modern 3D printing capabilities; specialized in complex ceramic cores for critical aerospace/energy turbine applications; EN 9100 aerospace certification; Rolls-Royce HPSG member
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace engine manufacturers (civil and military); Power generation turbine manufacturers; Medical device manufacturers; Precision investment casting foundries
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Energy (gas turbines, power generation); Medical
Competitors
Morgan Advanced Materials (UK); CeramTec / DAI Ceramics (Germany); CoorsTek (US)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
€12M+ revenue forecast for 2023; ~10% average annual growth; 51-200 employees
Major Milestones
1870: Founded as Porcelaines Avignon; 1990: Specialized in CIM (Ceramic Injection Moulding); 2018: First buyout with Adaxtra Capital and Ouest Croissance (€3.9M); 2021: U3DC partnership with 3DCeram Sinto for 3D-printed ceramic cores; 2023: CAPZA Transition acquires majority stake (€10M-€20M); 2023: Joined Rolls-Royce HPSG; 2024: Carole Blazik appointed President/CEO
Notable Customers
Rolls-Royce (HPSG member); Major aviation engine manufacturers (civil and military); Power generation turbine OEMs