Historic

This story started just after the Second World War...

1946 – FOUNDATION OF LE GUELLEC

At first, the tubes manufactured by the family company were dedicated to the production of  cathode ray tubes and hypodermic needles.

1966 – SETTING UP IN DOUARNENEZ

The factory is relocated moving from Paris to Douarnenez (Brittany). Roger Le Guellec succeeded Alexandre Le Guellec as General Manager

1979 – DIVERSIFICATION OF THE PRODUCTION

As the new owner, Daniel Chartrain embarks upon a new intensive diversification policy to expand the company’s product range.

1996 – NEW MANAGEMENT

The arrival of Frédéric Koch and François Körner is synonymous with a period of change and development which resulted in a significant increase in production capacity.

1998 – NEW BUILDINGS

To facilitate this expansion, new buildings were erected to double the production area and improve material flow.

2002/2003 – QUALITY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Le Guellec is certified to ISO9001-Version 2000 and also obtained NADCAP accreditation (Performance Review Institute & National Aerospace & Defense Contracts Accreditation Program) for certain special processes.

2004/2006 - INCREASE IN CUTTING AND MACHINING FACILITIES

After many years of partnership, Le Guellec acquires the company Trameco which enables Le Guellec to offer its customers a more diverse range of machined components from precision tubes.

2007 – NEW QUALITY ACCREDITATION

Le Guellec achieves EN 9100 Certification to satisfy its customers’ requirements.

2008 – A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS

François Körner, Managing Director since 1996, acquires Le Guellec with the support of an investment fund.