# Safran to invest $175M in new hydraulic press at Gennevilliers plant

Safran Aircraft Engines will acquire a new 30,000 metric ton hydraulic press at its Gennevilliers site to produce engine parts for commercial and military aircraft. The $175 million investment will create 130 jobs and is expected to be operational by 2029.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-04-13
- Where: Gennevilliers, France
- Value: $175.0M
- Jobs: 130
- Starts operating: 2029
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 14,000 aircraft parts per year
- Products: aircraft engine parts
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Safran Aircraft Engines](https://endata.com/companies/3665.md)

## Sources

- [aerotime.aero](https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/safran-to-acquire-30k-metric-ton-press-to-support-engine-production-ramp-up), 2026-04-13: "We're proud to announce this major investment to support the strong growth of our commercial and military businesses."

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