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Aubert & Duval, Les Ancizes site
Les Ancizes-Comps, France45.91°N 2.82°E
computed criticality21/100
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A site producing special steels and superalloys for aerospace and defense, acquired in 2022 by Airbus, Safran and Tikehau. In early 2025, the casting of a 50-tonne crucible for a component of the future aircraft carrier.
2025Fault line
One of Europe's few producers of critical superalloys and special steels. A failure would weigh on the sovereignty of the Airbus and Safran supply chains. A site being turned around after its 2022 acquisition.
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Aubert & Duval
Airbus
Safran
Tikehau
Feeds 2
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