JPB Système, a leading French industrial player specializing in the design of self-locking fastening solutions for aircraft engines, welcomes Ardian, a world-leading private investment firm, as a minority shareholder.
Founded in 1995 and led by Damien Marc, who succeeded his father in 2005, JPB Système has established itself as a strategic partner to major global engine manufacturers (including Pratt & Whitney, Safran, GE and Rolls-Royce), thanks to its portfolio of patented products, recognized industrial excellence, and strong capacity for innovation. The group, headquartered in Seine et Marne, generates over 90% of its revenue internationally and employs nearly 200 people.
This transaction marks a major new milestone in the group’s growth, aiming to accelerate its international expansion, strengthen its innovation capabilities, and support its role as a key player in the industry of the future.
The partnership is designed to consolidate JPB Système’s leadership in its core markets and support the company’s entry into new segments through a sustained innovation policy and close customer relationships based on a deep understanding of their needs.
Ardian will leverage the strength of its international network and its expertise in supporting high-growth companies to help drive the group’s technological and organizational development.
Ardian also intends to support the commercial and technological development of JPB Système’s innovations, notably Keyprod, a hardware and software solution for real-time machine performance monitoring, and Boltrakk, a fastening monitoring system aimed at new aerospace and industrial markets. These solutions fully embody the group’s innovative DNA and will open up new avenues for growth.
“Ardian’s minority investment in our capital marks a major milestone in the history of JPB Système. This partnership will accelerate our international development and strengthen our innovation capabilities in the fields of aerospace and Industry 4.0. We are honored to join forces with Ardian, a world-class investment firm, as we pursue our ambition to reinforce French industrial excellence and push the boundaries of innovation on a global scale.” Damien Marc, CEO, JBP Système
“JPB Système embodies French industrial excellence and innovation in service of the global aerospace industry. We have been impressed by Damien Marc’s vision and the quality of the JPB Système team. We are proud to support JPB Système in achieving its ambitions by leveraging all of Ardian’s human, sector-specific, and international resources.” Alexis Saada, Head of Growth & Senior Managing Director, Ardian
“We are convinced that innovation and growth are essential drivers of sustainable value creation. This investment in JPB Système perfectly illustrates our commitment to supporting companies that place technology, excellence, and agility at the heart of their development.” Romain Chiudini, Managing Director Growth, Ardian
List of participants
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ARDIAN
- Ardian (Growth): Alexis Saada, Romain Chiudini, Florian Dupont, Solène Hamouda
- Legal: McDermott Will & Schulte (Diana Hund, Herschel Guez, Auriane Tournay, Benoît Maïto, Côme de Saint-Vincent, Louisiana Lungu, Naré Arshakyan, Charles de Raignac, Emie Paganon, Mai Matsubara, Sabine Nauges, Yves-Emmanuel Le Roux)
- Financial: Eight Advisory (Christophe Delas, William Jarraud, Paul Mathonnat)
- Strategic: Strategy& (Xavier Monin, Thierry Calatayut, Léo Lengelé)
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JPB SYSTEME
- Management : Damien Marc, Emmanuel Bordry
- M&A and Financing : Alantra (Olivier Guignon, Florian Touchard, Noémie Curmi, Julien Bordier-Lorenzi, Simon Berta, Jules Dormoy)
- Legal : Hogan Lovells (Matthieu Grollemund, Pierre-Marie Boya, Eliott Fourcade, Paul de Boishebert, Cassandre Porges, Lucas Glicenstein, Alexis Caminel, Elise Criez)
- Financial : Eight Advisory (Stéphane Vanbergue, Mehdi Laghmiri, Arnaud Lassiaz, Pierre Rochard)
ABOUT JPB SYSTÈME
JPB Système designs, develops, and manufactures patented self-locking fastening solutions and connected monitoring technologies dedicated to the aerospace sector and Industry 4.0. Its innovations secure critical assemblies, reduce maintenance costs and downtime, and contribute to the sustainable performance of aircraft engines.
Based in Villaroche, near Paris, and employing nearly 200 people, the company generates over 90% of its revenue from exports, and works with the world’s leading engine manufacturers, including Safran, Pratt & Whitney, GE, Rolls-Royce, and ITP Aero. Recognized as an “Industry of the Future Showcase,” JPB Système is a member of GIFAS, French Fab, and Bpifrance Excellence.
A pioneer in integrating digital technologies at the heart of industrial production, JPB Système also develops Keyprod, a hardware and software solution for real-time machine performance monitoring, and Boltrakk, an innovative system for monitoring the tightening of fasteners. These innovations reflect the group’s commitment to paving the way for a smarter, more connected, and more efficient industry.
About Ardian
Ardian is one of the world’s leading private investment houses, with $192 billion in assets managed or advised on behalf of more than 1,860 clients worldwide. Leveraging our expertise in Private Equity, Real Assets, and Credit, we offer our clients a broad range of investment opportunities and have the agility to meet their needs, which is one of our defining characteristics. Ardian Customized Solutions builds tailor-made investment portfolios, develops specific investment strategies adapted to each client’s needs, and provides access to funds managed by leading partners. Private Wealth Solutions offers dedicated services and access solutions for private banks, wealth managers, and institutional private investors around the world.
With Ardian employees representing a majority of the shareholding, Ardian places particular importance on talent development and values a collaborative culture based on collective intelligence. Spread across 20 offices in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, our 1,050+ employees are fully committed to generating superior returns through responsible investment strategies and in compliance with the highest ethical and social responsibility standards. At Ardian, we are fully dedicated to building sustainable businesses.
