# Safran to build €125M compressor components plant in Welkenraedt, Belgium

Safran is expanding its European manufacturing footprint with a new compressor-components plant in Welkenraedt, Wallonia, Belgium. The €125 million project will be developed through a new subsidiary called Safran Booster Components, with Safran Aero Boosters holding 56%, Wallonie Entreprendre 33%, and SFPIM 11%.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-03-27
- Where: Welkenraedt, Wallonia, Belgium
- Value: $136.0M (125.0M EUR)
- Status: announced
- Products: aircraft engine compressor components
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Safran](https://endata.com/companies/1270.md)
- [Safran Aero Boosters](https://endata.com/companies/10024.md) (partner)
- [SFPIM](https://endata.com/companies/10026.md) (partner)
- [Wallonie Entreprendre](https://endata.com/companies/14127.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [airspaceeconomy.com](https://airspaceeconomy.com/safran-belgium-factory-wallonia-compressor-components/), 2026-04-10: "Safran said the project represents a €125 million investment and will be controlled through a joint ownership structure."

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