We have advised Tikehau Capital on the acquisition of a majority stake in GMP Group, a French family-owned specialist in high-precision machining and advanced technologies serving critical aerospace, defence, and other high-tech applications.
GMP Group provides a vertically integrated offering spanning engineering, industrialisation, machining, additive manufacturing, metrology, and assembly, with operations based in Haute-Savoie and Drôme.
Founded in 1968, GMP Group has built over 55 years of expertise in the machining of complex and mission-critical components, with recognised capabilities in ultra-high precision, uncommon materials, and demanding industrial processes. The Group serves leading customers across military and civil aeronautics, pyrotechnics, connectivity, vacuum technology, and other advanced sectors, and contributes to key programmes including Rafale, Falcon, and A320.
This transaction marks a new stage in GMP Group’s development and will support the acceleration of its growth trajectory, further strengthening its leadership in aerospace and defence precision engineering. Backed by strong market dynamics, a solid order backlog, and differentiated know-how in additive manufacturing and R&D, GMP Group is well positioned to capitalise on increasing demand in its core end-markets.
With Tikehau Capital’s support, GMP Group is expected to continue investing in its industrial capabilities, advanced technologies, and operational excellence, while reinforcing its position as a strategic partner to blue-chip OEMs and Tier 1 customers. The partnership will also support GMP Group’s next phase of value creation through continued innovation, selective expansion, and long-term development.
GMP Group will continue to rely on its experienced management team and technical expertise, while benefiting from Tikehau Capital’s backing to pursue its strategic ambitions and broaden its footprint in high-value precision engineering markets.
