CLAYENS Saimap Viennot: excellence in high-performance plastics
For over 60 years, Saimap Viennot has been a benchmark in expertise for transforming high-performance plastics. Integrated into the CLAYENS group in 2024, the company meets the challenges of the most demanding industries, and particularly Aerospace.
Saimap Viennot: over 60 years of solid expertise
A story of mergers and growth
Founded in the 1950s, the companies SAIMAP and VIENNOT quickly earned a prominent position in the transformation of fluoropolymer materials. Their merger in 1991 gave birth to Saimap Viennot, consolidating their expertise at the production site in Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets (Eure-et-Loir). The acquisition of ACEREF in 2011 further strengthened the company’s position in the transformation of thermoplastics, particularly fluoropolymers.
Today, with a 3,000 m² production parc machines and the commitment of around 40 employees, Saimap Viennot achieved a turnover of nearly €12.6 million in 2024, 65% of which comes from the aerospace and space sectors.
CLAYENS Saimap Viennot: a strategic asset for the group
Expanding offerings and complementary expertise
The integration of Saimap Viennot into the CLAYENS group in 2024 represents a pivotal step in the group’s development, offering significant strategic opportunities:
- Expanding offerings: Saimap Viennot brings complementary expertise to CLAYENS in high-performance plastic transformation, including fluoropolymers.
- Strengthening its presence in Aerospace & Defense: A key player with 65% of its turnover generated in this sector.
- Increased production capacity: With 3,000 m² of workshop space and the skills of its workforce, Saimap-Viennot can take on new projects.
CLAYENS Saimap Viennot: tailor-made solutions for demanding applications
Technologies for high-performance plastic transformation
This strategic synergy provides CLAYENS with significant expertise in high-performance plastic transformation.
Clayens Saimap Viennot masters a wide range of technologies, including:
- Compression and injection molding
- Machining
- Assembly
Diverse materials and products
This technological versatility allows them to offer solutions tailored to the most complex needs, with specialized expertise in thermoplastics (fluoropolymers, technical and high-performance plastics), thermosets (epoxy, phenolic, and polyimide resins), and composites (glass or carbon fabrics impregnated with thermoplastics).
With a diversified product range – semi-finished products (bars, hollow blanks, plates), bare or equipped components, self-lubricating parts, and subassemblies – CLAYENS Saimap Viennot meets the specific needs of Aerospace, Defense, and industrial sectors.
A future driven by excellence
The integration of Saimap Viennot enables CLAYENS to strengthen its position in high-performance technical plastics. Together, they support industries in their challenges by providing tailor-made solutions that meet the most demanding requirements.
Learn more about CLAYENS Saimap Viennot: HERE
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