Safran Upgrades Gennevilliers Forging with 30,000-Ton Press

14,000 parts per year Safran upgrades forging capabilities at historic Gennevilliers site

2026-04-15 Source: Press release Safran, adapted by 1 min Reading Time

Safran Aircraft Engines is upgrading its forging capabilities with the acquisition of a 30,000 metric ton hydraulic press to manufacture strategic parts for commercial and military aircraft engines. This project is an investment of €150 million, will create 130 jobs from 2026 and will be operational by 2029.

This new investment will support the expansion of the facility’s activities, with production set to almost double by 2035 across all engine families. It will support the ramp-up of the CFM International LEAP engine1, which powers most next-generation narrowbody airliners such as the Airbus A320neo family and the Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft — as well as military engines (for the Rafale, Mirage and A400M) and high-thrust GE Aerospace engines in which Safran Aircraft Engines is a partner (such as the GE90 for the Boeing 777).

At full production rate, the new press will produce 14,000 parts per year. It will also enable the manufacture of large parts for future civil aircraft engine programs requiring a high-tonnage press. This facility will incorporate cutting-edge technologies such as sensors and connected systems to ensure precise monitoring of the entire process, while also reducing the forge’s noise footprint.

“We’re proud to announce this major investment to support the strong growth of our commercial and military businesses,” said Stéphane Cueille, CEO of Safran Aircraft Engines. “This project will strengthen our unique expertise in forging processes and contribute to our industrial and technological sovereignty. It rounds out the recent investments made in Rennes and Le Creusot to develop our supply chain in France and ensure our resilience, especially for military engine parts.”

With more than 120 years of expertise, the Gennevilliers site plays a central role in Safran Aircraft Engines’ industrial ecosystem. Safran is the only aircraft engine manufacturer with fully integrated forging capabilities.

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