Motherson Aerospace
Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
About
Founded in 2004, Motherson Aerospace is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Brive-la-Gaillarde, France working in armour & protection, air systems.
Motherson Aerospace, formerly AD Industries, is an industrial group specialised in mechanical, hydraulic and composite engineering. Founded in 2004, it operates 11 production sites across France and the Maghreb. Its divisions cover sheet metal, mechanical assemblies, machining, hydraulics, composites, tubes, and industrial metrology. The group serves the aerospace, defence, energy, medical, rail and automotive sectors, offering design, industrialisation, series production and in-service support. It is part of the Motherson group since 2024.
Location
Founded
Focus areas
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Products & capabilities
Defense domains
Supply-chain role
What they offer
Markets
Products
Hydraulics division products
Hydraulic components
Manufacture of hydraulic cylinders, components, manifolds and valves.
Exameca Mesure flexible dimensional measuring machines
Metrology equipment
Design, manufacture and installation of flexible dimensional measuring machines combining contact and optical sensors for micrometric control of parts.
Composite parts
Composite components
Thermoset and thermoplastic composite parts, including sandwich structures, ballistic shielding and medical imaging components.
End users
Credentials & affiliations
Certifications
ISO 14001
ISO 45001
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