# Mecachrome Group merges with WeAre to form larger aerospace parts manufacturer

Mecachrome Group finalized a merger with WeAre, creating a combined entity with 3,700 employees across 20 production sites in 5 countries, becoming one of the top five French aerospace parts manufacturers.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-08-30
- Where: Montauban, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
- Jobs: 3,700
- Status: completed
- Products: aerospace parts
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Bpifrance](https://endata.com/companies/5687.md) (investor)
- [Mécachrome Group](https://endata.com/companies/26931.md) (acquirer)
- [WeAre Group](https://endata.com/companies/59038.md) (target)
- [Tikehau Ace Capital](https://endata.com/companies/61181.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [mecachrome.com](https://www.mecachrome.com/une-nouvelle-aventure/), 2022-08-30: "Ce nouvel ensemble est maintenant fort de 3700 collaborateurs, présent dans 5 pays au travers de plus de 20 sites de production."
- [lesechos.fr](https://www.lesechos.fr/pme-regions/occitanie/mecachrome-devient-le-leader-francais-des-pieces-aeronautiques-1784646), 2022-08-30: "Mecachrome a bouclé le rachat du sous-traitant aéronautique WeAre Group à Montauban."

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