Daher
Develops carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) wing ribs using automated fiber placement and consolidation for next-generation aircraft, reducing weight by 20% and cutting production cycle times by eliminating autoclave curing.
- CEO / Founder
- Didier Kayat
- Team Size
- 5001-10000
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $385.63M
- Latest Round
- Debt
- Key Investors
- Tikehau Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
CFRTP wing ribs; Thermoplastic composite upcycling filament for 3D printing; Aerostructures; Logistics services
Technological Advantage
Proprietary AFP and consolidation processes for CFRTP, protected by know-how and patents; demonstrated ultimate load survival in structural bench test; collaboration with Victrex for LM-PAEK materials; recycling program with Tarmac Aerosave and Toray.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces weight by 20% compared to metallic ribs, cuts production cycle time by eliminating autoclave curing, and enables recyclability through thermoplastic matrix, with demonstrated ultimate load survival in structural bench tests.
How They Differentiate
Focus on thermoplastic composites vs thermoset; in-house AFP and welding; demonstrated structural performance at representative scale; vertically integrated from material to testing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aircraft OEMs (Airbus, Boeing) and Tier 1 suppliers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense
Competitors
Spirit AeroSystems; GKN Aerospace; Premium Aerotec
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue €1.8B in 2024, 55% international; 14,500 employees.
Major Milestones
2026: JEC Innovation Award for thermoplastic wing rib; 2024: Didier Kayat becomes Chairman and CEO; 2023: Revenue €1.65B; 2022: Launched three innovation centers
Notable Customers
Airbus; Safran; ATR