Souriau
Souriau (2006 – 2011)
Souriau is a world leader in interconnection solutions for harsh environments, used in aerospace, defence, energy and railway applications.
- Organic growth and build-up
- Majority stake
- Aerospace connector solutions
The company is highly regarded for the quality of its proprietary products and its service to demanding customers.
Our investment was designed to support a highly proficient management team in deploying a project to increase production capacity, enhance its sales and marketing strategy and consolidate its market position in North America.
Souriau website
Our contribution
Our contribution
- Facilitating a major prospecting drive at Bombardier via the Sagard network
- Assisting in the completion of acquisitions in the United States
- Supporting major production capacity expansion projects in France
- Supporting a robust multi-year R&D commitment at the beginning of a difficult economic and aerospace business cycle
Successful outcomes
Successful outcomes
- Souriau firmly cemented its position as a leading supplier to large accounts (particularly Airbus, which gave several Supplier Awards)
- Capacity extension project successfully brought on stream in France
- Assembly plant built in India, helping to improve Souriau’s competitiveness and quality performance
- Successful acquisition of PAE in the United States, thereby strengthening Souriau’s position in the North American market
40%
Growth in revenue
60%
Growth in EBITDA over the investment period
