Private investment firm Ardian has acquired a minority stake in JPB Système, a French manufacturer of self-locking fastening solutions for aircraft engines and a growing player in Industry 4.0 technologies.
The partnership between Ardian’s Growth team and JPB Système CEO Damien Marc aims to accelerate the company’s international expansion, strengthen its innovation strategy, and support its technological development in both aerospace and industrial markets.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Seine-et-Marne, JPB Système employs nearly 200 people and generates more than 90 percent of its revenue internationally.
The company serves major global engine manufacturers, including Pratt & Whitney, Safran, GE and Rolls-Royce, and is known for its portfolio of patented products and industrial expertise.
The transaction marks a significant milestone in JPB Système’s growth. Ardian says the partnership will help consolidate the company’s leadership in its core markets while expanding into new segments through sustained innovation and close customer collaboration.
Ardian will also support the development of Keyprod, a hardware and software solution for real-time machine performance monitoring, and Boltrakk, a fastening monitoring system aimed at aerospace and industrial applications.
Damien Marc, CEO of JPB Système, says: “Ardian’s minority investment in our capital marks a major milestone in the history of JPB Système. This partnership will accelerate our international development and strengthen our innovation capabilities in the fields of aerospace and Industry 4.0.
“We are honored to join forces with Ardian, a world-class investment firm, as we pursue our ambition to reinforce French industrial excellence and push the boundaries of innovation on a global scale.”
Alexis Saada, head of growth and senior managing director at Ardian, says: “JPB Système embodies French industrial excellence and innovation in service of the global aerospace industry. We have been impressed by Damien Marc’s vision and the quality of the JPB Système team.
“We are proud to support JPB Système in achieving its ambitions by leveraging all of Ardian’s human, sector-specific, and international resources.”
“We are convinced that innovation and growth are essential drivers of sustainable value creation. This investment in JPB Système perfectly illustrates our commitment to supporting companies that place technology, excellence, and agility at the heart of their development,” added Romain Chiudini, managing director growth at Ardian.
The deal involved several advisory teams. On Ardian’s side, advisors included McDermott Will & Emery (legal), Eight Advisory (financial), and Strategy& (strategic). JPB Système was advised by Alantra (M&A and financing), Hogan Lovells (legal), and Eight Advisory (financial).
