MaterialsSaint-Avold, FranceFounded 1997· One of 977 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse
Produces high-performance atomized aluminium powders and spray-formed components for additive manufacturing, specializing in proprietary Dispal® alloys.
CEO / Founder
Jörgen Rosengren
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$9.2M
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
Gränges AB
Technology & Products
Key Products
Dispal® S220; Dispal® S260; AlSi10Mg AM Powder; Spray-formed Aluminium Billets
Technological Advantage
Achieves 99.7% density in LPBF processes; ATEX-certified production environment ensures high purity and safety for reactive aluminium powders; 3,500-ton annual capacity.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables the production of 3D-printed aluminium parts with steel-like thermal expansion and high wear resistance, reducing component weight by up to 50% while maintaining structural integrity.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on high-performance niche alloys (Dispal®) that offer superior thermal stability and wear resistance compared to standard AlSi10Mg commodity powders.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 Automotive suppliers, and Semiconductor equipment manufacturers.
Annual powder production capacity of 3,500 tonnes; new ATEX-certified post-processing line operational by Q1 2025.
Major Milestones
Acquisition of GETEK GmbH in 2020; Establishment of Gränges Powder Metallurgy business unit in 2020; Investment in new AM-specific post-processing line in 2024
Gränges Powder Metallurgy SAS occupies a niche within the metal powder market by focusing on high-silicon aluminium alloys that are difficult to produce through conventional casting. Its proprietary Dispal® technology enables alloys with up to 35% silicon, offering steel-like thermal expansion and high wear resistance. This positions the company as a supplier for applications where standard AlSi10Mg powders fall short.
The company's core offering includes Dispal® S220 and S260 powders, alongside AlSi10Mg AM powder and spray-formed aluminium billets. Its powders achieve 99.7% density in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes, supported by an ATEX-certified production environment that ensures purity and safety for reactive aluminium. With an annual capacity of 3,500 tonnes, Gränges serves aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 automotive suppliers, and semiconductor equipment manufacturers.
Notable customers include Porsche and CERN, indicating adoption in high-performance automotive and research applications. The company competes with Constellium, Equispheres, and Kymera International, differentiating through its focus on niche Dispal® alloys rather than commodity powders. A new ATEX-certified post-processing line is expected to be operational by Q1 2025, expanding its ability to serve AM-specific needs.
Gränges Powder Metallurgy SAS is a subsidiary of Gränges AB, which acquired GETEK GmbH in 2020 to form the Gränges Powder Metallurgy business unit. The company's strategic moat lies in its proprietary alloy chemistry and atomization processes, though its reliance on a narrow set of high-silicon alloys may limit market breadth compared to broader powder producers.