Systel Électronique strengthens its value chain in the nuclear sector through the acquisition of SCGI and ASTUS, specialists in metal fabrication and machining

About Societex

Industry

SCGI and ASTUS are two industrial companies located near Le Creusot (Saône-et-Loire), specializing in the manufacturing of fabricated, welded and machined metal parts.

The Group (SCGI + ASTUS) produces custom medium- to heavy-duty metal components, in small and medium production runs, primarily for the nuclear sector. Its clients notably include Framatome, Westinghouse, Arabelle Solutions, and Naval Group.

The Group stands out in particular for its ability to industrialize specific components (e.g., turbine blades for General Electric produced in batches of 300 to 400 units).

Its operations are structured around three complementary and synergistic business units:

  • Stainless steel fabrication (SCGI): industrial metal fabrication, welding, and finishing of metal parts;
  • 3D laser cutting and welding (SCGI): cutting and welding of metal parts up to 15 meters in length;
  • Machining (ASTUS): milling and turning of all types of metals.

The Group employs 17 FTEs across two production sites.

Systel Électronique is an independent French company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Montchanin (Saône-et-Loire). It positions itself as a committed player dedicated to industrial excellence, delivering reliable and sustainable technical solutions to ensure the performance of equipment in the most demanding industries.

Its expertise notably includes electronic and electromechanical maintenance, obsolescence management, Maintenance in Operational Condition (MCO), and the engineering of tailor-made solutions.

Certified ISO 9001, ISO 19443, and CEFRI, the company has been supporting clients in strategic sectors (nuclear, energy, industry) for over 30 years.

Client testimony

“Our project is to bring new momentum to SCGI and ASTUS, building on the strong foundations established over two generations. We aim to leverage their expertise, combined with our own contributions, to further position SCGI and ASTUS in the coming years as leading references in the products that have built their reputation. Our shared values, along with the complementarity of our profiles and experience, will enable us to move forward with professionalism, rigor, and a strong collective dynamic.” Nicolas ESCALLE, President of Systel Électronique

Stakeholders

Sellers

  • SCGI et ASTUS : Laurent DUVERNE
  • Advisors :

M&A Advisor : SOCIETEX CF (Clément MATELOT, Thomas BEAURAIN)

Corporate Lawyer : Fidal Avocats (Marine BERALDIN)

Buyer

  • Systel Électronique : Nicolas ESCALLE
  • Advisors :

Corporate Lawyer : Horace Avocats (Amélie TATU)

Financial Due diligence : ARC CECA (Nicolas GAGNEPAIN, Alan MARTELLI)

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