Three transformative deals cement the French leader in electronic and electromechanical MRO as a pan-European champion.

Backed by Waterland, Alphitan acquires DR Automatisation, Sogelec and Global Technologies, crossing the €50 million revenue threshold.

Paris, 10 November 2026 – Alphitan, the European leader in electronic and electromechanical maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for industrial and embedded systems, today announced the acquisition of three specialized companies: DR Automatisation, Sogelec and Global Technologies. Carried out with the backing of Waterland, a strategic partner in its development, these transactions bring the Group’s revenue to more than €50 million and accelerate its pan-European consolidation strategy.

Alphitan continues to pursue its technology development strategy in sectors with very high added value:

  • Industry 4.0, built around the deployment of robotic lines and IoT sensors powered by dedicated AI
  • Rail, including traction chains and all embedded electronics
  • Semiconductors, covering the most complex electronic systems and vacuum technologies
  • Aerospace / Defense / Naval, for embedded electronic systems

With more than 350 employees, Alphitan draws on its cutting-edge technological expertise, namely complex, high-value-added repairs, made possible by proprietary test benches developed in-house. With eight sites in France, two sites in Germany, and sales offices in Switzerland and Italy, the Group holds a unique pan-European position across four countries. It is led by Jean Louis Yang, Chairman, and Jérôme Siat, CEO.

Three highly complementary acquisitions
DR Automatisation, based in Tossiat near Lyon, specializes in the integration of robotic production lines for industry. Its position is perfectly complementary along the value chain: while Alphitan provides multi-OEM MRO services for industrial robotics, DR brings expertise in designing multi-OEM robotic lines. The company is led by David Roussel.

Sogelec, based in Bordeaux, specializes in the repair of rail power electronics and serves public and private customers across the installed base of trams, metros, trains and electric buses. By complementing the Group’s expertise, it strengthens Alphitan’s leadership in electronic rail MRO across Europe. The company is led by Nicolas Point.

Global Technologies is the French leader in electronic repair (boards, RF generators, controllers) and electromechanical repair (cryogenic pumps, compressors, ferrofluidic seals), for the semiconductor industry, an inherently global market. Its customers, including STMicroelectronics, Infineon and Soitec, are primarily European but also international, reflecting the sector’s global scope. This acquisition strengthens the Group’s position in a strategic, fast-growing industry fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence. The company is led by Franck Pouch.

A bigger, higher-margin and more differentiated group
Following these three transactions, Alphitan will generate more than €50 million in revenue, with a larger share of its business coming from attractive, high-margin, fast-growing verticals. Rail electronics repair will account for more than 20% of the Group’s activity and the semiconductor industry for more than 10%. These margin-enhancing acquisitions bring the Group’s EBITDA margin among the best in the sector across Europe.

The founders of all three companies are reinvesting significantly in the pan-European consolidation project and remain at the helm of their companies, ensuring continuity for both teams and customers.

“With DR, Sogelec and Global Technologies, we are welcoming three entrepreneurs and three areas of outstanding expertise that share our technical rigor and our long-term vision. Their reinvestment alongside us speaks volumes about the confidence placed in our project. Alphitan is well positioned to become the independent pan-European champion in electronic and electromechanical MRO, in service of European industrial sovereignty,” said Jean Louis Yang, Chairman of Alphitan.

“Our strength lies in a rare expertise, complex and high-value-added repair, made possible by our proprietary test benches. These three transactions extend that expertise to the design of robotic lines, rail power electronics, and the critical equipment used by semiconductor manufacturers. This allows us to offer our customers a unique, Europe-wide response across the entire lifecycle of their equipment,” said Jérôme Siat, CEO of Alphitan.

“These three simultaneous acquisitions mark a decisive step in the pan-European consolidation platform we are building alongside Jean Louis Yang and Jérôme Siat. They confirm our conviction: a French industrial company with rare expertise can become, through external growth, a European leader in demanding, fast-growing markets,” said Martin Pimont, Senior Investment Manager at Waterland Private Equity.

 

About Alphitan
Alphitan is the French leader in electronic and electromechanical maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for industry and embedded systems, including rail, aerospace and defense, and naval. The Group brings together more than [350] employees across [17] sites in France, Germany, Switzerland and Italy, generating revenue of more than €50 million. Its expertise is built on proprietary test benches and advanced engineering that enable it to handle the most complex repairs, extend the service life of its customers’ installed fleets, and reduce their environmental footprint.
For more information, please visit www.alphitan.com.

 

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