Akkodis completes the acquisition of Sogeclair's engineering activities, strengthening its aerospace & defence leadership

Akkodis, a global digital engineering consulting company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Sogeclair's engineering activities dedicated to Airbus; Sogeclair is a leading international engineering and technology company specialising in aerospace, defence and mobility.

The transaction marks a significant milestone in Akkodis' strategy to strengthen its position in the aerospace and defence sector by expanding its capabilities in aerostructures, cabin engineering and manufacturing engineering. It further enhances Akkodis' ability to support customers across the entire product lifecycle, from design and engineering through industrialisation and in-service support.

With the integration of Sogeclair's engineering activities dedicated to Airbus, Akkodis reinforces its position as one of the leading engineering partners to the aerospace industry. The acquisition also positions the company to address growing demand for large-scale engineering outsourcing programmes.

The acquired business comprises 366 highly skilled engineers located across France, Spain, Germany, Canada, India and the United Kingdom. The transfer of the business in the United States and Tunisia will be completed following the receipt of the required approvals. All teams will be integrated into Akkodis' aerospace & defence organisation while maintaining business continuity for customers and employees throughout the integration process.

Jo Debecker, President & CEO, Akkodis: "This acquisition supports Akkodis' ambition to become the engineering partner of choice for leading aerospace and defence companies by bringing together digital engineering and industrial engineering expertise. With Sogeclair's recognised capabilities in aerostructures, mechanical engineering and industrialisation, we are positioned to offer our clients greater value across the full product lifecycle as a strategic engineering partner."

Yves-Marie Boissonnet, President France and South EMEA, Akkodis: "We are delighted to welcome the Sogeclair Engineering teams to Akkodis. Their talent, expertise and deep aerospace heritage represent a tremendous asset for our company. Together, we are strengthening our ability to support the most strategic programmes of our clients. We want to be the partner of choice of industrial leaders, helping them to accelerate innovation, advance industrial sovereignty and deliver the industrial transformations that will shape the future of our industries."

Alexandre Robardey, Chairman, Sogeclair: "The teams joining Akkodis have built recognised expertise and made a significant contribution to Sogeclair's development over the years. We are confident they will continue to create value for customers and support major aerospace programmes."

As industries increasingly seek trusted partners capable of delivering end-to-end transformation, Akkodis continues to strengthen its capabilities, deepen its sector expertise and expand its global footprint through disciplined, strategically aligned growth.