COURBEVOIE, France, Aug 25, 2026 – Framatome has just acquired a minority equity stake in Manoir France. Manoir France is a subsidiary of British company Paralloy Group, owner of foundries in Saint Dizier (Haute Marne) and Pîtres (Eure). These two sites specialize in the manufacture of highly technical cast parts, including high performance components for the nuclear and defense industries. This investment delivers on the support announced by Framatome at the beginning of 2026, when Manoir France took over the Hachette and Driout foundries, now integrated within Firth Vickers France (a subsidiary of Manoir France).
Manoir France produces high performance metal parts. It supplies key components to the nuclear, defense, aerospace, and petrochemical sectors, particularly for the manufacture of valves and pumps for nuclear power plants, according to very high safety and reliability requirements.
The industrial sites of Manoir France in Pîtres and Saint Dizier employ 450 and 170 employees respectively. Framatome directly contributes to the development of these foundries by supporting the investments needed to secure their activities for the nuclear and defense industries, and by providing expertise in safety, security and quality culture, and in nuclear project management.
“This equity participation consolidates two emblematic foundry sites in France, serving the most demanding industrial sectors, particularly nuclear and defense. It gives us further leverage to strengthen our sovereignty and to secure our supply chains, particularly for the EPR2 program and for the defense industry,” said Grégoire Ponchon, CEO of Framatome.
“Paralloy Group continues to grow its industrial footprint in France and to invest in key strategic sectors, such as energy and defense. This new partnership with Framatome builds on the rich history of Paralloy, Manoir and Hachette and Driout Foundries, and seeks to accelerate investments in capabilities, capacities and best practices to secure these critical supply chains for the long-term future”, said Robert McGowan, President of Manoir France and CEO of Paralloy Group.
About Framatome
Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value-added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 22,000 employees work every day to help Framatome’s customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. For more information, visit www.framatome.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).
About Paralloy Group
Paralloy Group is a global leader in the manufacture of innovative high temperature and corrosion resistant stainless steel and nickel alloy components for the petrochemical, nuclear, defense, energy and aerospace markets. We manufacture centrifugally cast tube and static products whose reliability provides exceptional value to our customers year after year. From power generation and defense to manufacturing components in critical chemical industries, our products are used to drive the modern world. For more information, visit www.paralloygroup.com.
