Gradel-Baudin Announces the Acquisition of Tecem

A Business Transfer Focused on the Future

Founded and developed over several decades by its long-standing owner, Tecem has established itself as a recognized player in the field of mechanical power transmission component manufacturing. Based in the heart of the French Alps, at Echirolles near Grenoble, the company has built its reputation on mastering highly demanding technical processes and on its ability to meet the specific needs of its industrial customers within very short lead times.

The acquisition of Tecem by Gradel-Baudin is part of a strategy centered on continuity and long-term sustainability. As Tecem’s founder began preparing for retirement, he initiated a process to secure the company’s future and identify the best way to preserve its expertise, workforce, and long-standing customer relationships. The partnership with Gradel-Baudin quickly emerged as the natural choice, given the strong alignment between the values and industrial visions of the two companies.

The transaction was facilitated by the involvement of a specialist business transfer advisory firm, which supported the various stages of the process to ensure a smooth transition for all stakeholders. This partnership now opens a new chapter of growth for both Tecem and Gradel-Baudin, while ensuring the continuity of Tecem’s operations and technical expertise.

A Strong Industrial Complementarity

For more than fifty years, Gradel-Baudin has established itself as a recognized French manufacturer specializing in trapezoidal lead screws, ball screws, and threaded power transmission solutions. Located in Haute-Savoie, in the heart of the French Alps, the company relies on strong industrial expertise, particularly in cold-form rolling processes, enabling it to produce reliable components with high mechanical strength for a wide range of industrial sectors.

Gradel-Baudin’s products are used in various industries, including:

• Lifting and material handling
• Electromechanical actuators
• Hydroelectric power generation
• Ski lift systems
• Elevators
• Rail transportation
• Medical equipment
• Agricultural machinery

This long-standing expertise in the manufacture of mechanical components provides a solid foundation for the development of new industrial synergies.

Tecem, for its part, has earned a strong reputation for its expertise in the manufacturing of gears, pinions, and racks for demanding industrial applications.

The combination of the two companies creates a natural complementarity between :

• The manufacture of threaded components and precision fastening solutions
• The design and production of mechanical power transmission components
• The machining and manufacture of complex, high-precision mechanical parts

By bringing together these complementary capabilities, the Group is well positioned to seize new industrial and commercial opportunities.

Tecem: Recognized Expertise in Mechanical Power Transmission

Since its founding in the mid-1940s, Tecem has specialized in the manufacture of mechanical assemblies and gear cutting, which remains at the core of its expertise. The company is particularly involved in the production of critical components essential to the operation of complex mechanical systems.

Gears play a central role in power transmission across a wide range of industrial machinery. Their design and manufacture require exceptional precision as well as a thorough mastery of advanced manufacturing processes.

Over the years, Tecem has developed strong expertise in this field, enabling it to meet the requirements of customers across various industrial sectors.
Backed by advanced manufacturing equipment and a highly skilled team, the company is able to produce custom mechanical components that meet the most demanding technical requirements

This expertise is rooted in the French industrial tradition of precision, reliability, and quality craftsmanship.

A Strategic Industrial Location

Located in Échirolles, south of the Grenoble metropolitan area, Tecem benefits from a particularly dynamic industrial environment. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is one of France’s leading industrial hubs, especially in the fields of mechanical engineering, metallurgy, and advanced manufacturing.

This location enables the company to collaborate closely with a network of industrial partners, specialized subcontractors, and customers operating across a wide range of technology-driven sectors.

For Gradel-Baudin, this location also represents a strategic advantage. It strengthens the Group’s footprint in a region renowned for its technical expertise, industrial innovation, and high-quality manufacturing ecosystem.

A Shared Vision of Industry

One of the key factors behind the success of this partnership lies in the close alignment of the values shared by both companies. Gradel-Baudin and Tecem embrace the same vision of industry, built on a commitment to technical excellence, close customer relationships, and the promotion of industrial expertise while maintaining a strong focus on people.

In an economic environment shaped by rapid technological change and increasing demands for industrial performance, these values represent a powerful driver for growth and long-term success.

The integration of Tecem into the Gradel-Baudin ecosystem will further strengthen the Group’s innovation capabilities and support the development of new technical solutions tailored to the evolving needs of industrial customers.

Promising Growth Prospects

Beyond ensuring the continuity of existing operations, the acquisition of Tecem opens up new opportunities for the future development of the Gradel-Baudin Group.

The industrial synergies between the two companies will help to:
• Strengthen technical expertise in the field of mechanical power transmission
• Expand the range of solutions offered to customers
• Foster new industrial partnerships and collaborations
• Reinforce the Group’s presence in European industrial markets

This strategic initiative reflects Gradel-Baudin’s commitment to continued growth while remaining true to its core values : product quality, manufacturing excellence, customer focus, and and a strong commitment to its employees

A Significant Milestone in Gradel-Baudin’s History

Since its founding in 1955, Gradel-Baudin has continuously evolved to adapt its manufacturing capabilities and expertise to the changing demands of the market. Over the years, the company has established itself as a recognized player in the manufacture of mechanical power transmission components for a wide range of industrial applications, building a strong reputation for its expertise in threaded transmission solutions.

The acquisition of Tecem represents a major step forward in the Group’s growth strategy. It reflects the Group’s determination to strengthen its technical capabilities and ready to meet the challenges of the future.

An Industrial Momentum Focused on the Future

Through this acquisition, Gradel-Baudin reaffirms its commitment to strengthening French industrial know-how, built on quality, innovation, and the expertise transmission. The integration of Tecem provides an opportunity to create an even stronger industrial group, able to delivering increasingly high-performance technical solutions to its customers.

The teams from both companies are now working closely together to shape this new stage of development, in a spirit of cooperation and complementarity. This acquisition thus opens a new chapter in Gradel-Baudin’s history, driven by the ambition to pursue a sustainable industrial journey in support of the industries that power the economy.