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THE HAPPINESS FORGING COMPANY

Setforge L'Horme is a major player in hot forging, combining technical excellence with continuous industrial modernization. The company supports its clients from initial concept to final delivery, with a team of 85 people uniting recognized expertise and a steadfast commitment to quality and innovation.

Built around client needs, Setforge L'Horme excels in custom productions from very small to medium series, engaging from the co-design phase onward to optimize the performance of high-stress components and, where relevant, facilitate the transition from casting to forging. Every step is performed in-house, from tooling design and forging to controlled heat treatment, metallurgical analysis, and material preparation. This complete control over the value chain ensures exceptional responsiveness and full autonomy in addressing the most complex challenges. Resolutely future-focused, the company is investing substantially to modernize its equipment: a new hammer and hydraulic press, robotized loading and unloading for cutting and heat treatment, a new heat treatment line, and a semi-automatic grinding system.

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A CENTURY OF EXPERTISE

Founded in L'Horme in 1906, Setforge L'Horme draws on more than a century of industrial heritage that continues to shape its present. Deeply rooted in its local ecosystem, the company cultivates human values that transcend generations and form the foundation of its identity. In the workshops as in the offices, mutual respect and team spirit forge a distinctive corporate culture where everyone contributes to a shared ambition, and where experience passes naturally from senior team members to newcomers. 

This intergenerational transfer of expertise lies at the heart of the company's approach. Supported by a rigorous internal training policy, it ensures that hard-won know-how is preserved and enriched over time, while creating the collective cohesion essential to a forge. Here, performance stems as much from technical quality as from the solidarity among the women and men who bring the facility to life each day, generation after generation.

Certifications

Certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 standards, Setforge L'Horme demonstrates its commitment to quality management, environmental stewardship, and energy efficiency. These certifications reflect the company's comprehensive approach to operational excellence and sustainability of manufacturing practices across all production processes. 

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a comprehensive approach

Setforge L'Horme operates four production lines equipped with high-performance hammers and presses to master the manufacturing of complex components ranging from 20 to 300 kg in steel and stainless steel, adapted to the requirements of very small and medium production series. A rigorous maintenance strategy ensures constant availability and reliability of production equipment, guaranteeing adherence to deadlines and impeccable quality. 

L'HORME CAPABILITIES

Small to medium production volumes
Steel, Stainless steel

Parts from 20 kg up to 300 kg

Know-how: Hot forging, Heat treatment, Machining
Support activities: Engineering, Tooling shop

WE PRODUCE PARTS FOR THE
MOST CRITICAL APPLICATIONS

Setforge L'Horme's extensive experience in manufacturing diverse forged components has made the site a recognized partner among numerous demanding industries. The company produces strategic forged components for construction equipment, material handling equipment, oil and gas infrastructure, railway systems, textile machinery, and other industrial sectors requiring robust, high-performance components. This ability to serve varied markets illustrates the company's technical adaptability and deep understanding of sector-specific requirements. Through its comprehensive service offering and proven production capabilities, Setforge L'Horme supplies complex components meeting the rigorous performance standards demanded by industries where reliability and durability are essential. 

Forged hub for construction equipment

HUB

Steel
Construction

Forged spindle for construction equipment

SPINDLE

Steel
Construction

Forged pivot shaft for construction shaft

PIVOT SHAFT

Steel
Construction

Forged planet carrier for construction equipment

PLANET CARRIER

Steel
Construction

Forged yoke for construction equipment

YOKE

Steel
Construction

Forged control arm for construction equipment

CONTROL ARM

Steel
Defence

Forged brake disc for railway market

BRAKE DISC

Steel
Railway

Forged sector for textile machinery

SECTOR

Steel
Textile

PIONEERING THE GREEN TRANSITION

Setforge L'Horme stands as a pioneer in the group's decarbonization efforts. As the initiator of the E-CAR project, the site paved the way for its deployment across the entire Setforge network. 

This structured framework aims for concrete reduction in the carbon footprint of operations through a strategy centered on financing innovation, influencing industry practices, and fostering collective engagement. The company demonstrates that competitiveness and environmental responsibility are complementary objectives. Committed to significant future investments, Setforge L'Horme leads the industrial transition toward environmentally responsible production methods.

The company invests in new heat treatment furnaces, significantly reducing emissions through electrification. Precise monitoring of energy and resource consumption occurs through connected meters, providing real-time visibility into environmental performance and enabling targeted optimization actions.

Building together

As an industrial player deeply rooted in the Loire economic fabric, Setforge L'Horme works alongside local partners, suppliers, and customers to build a more responsible forging industry. Our decarbonization approach is part of a collective effort, reducing our carbon footprint while strengthening ties with the local stakeholders who share our vision of a sustainable and competitive manufacturing future.

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SETFORGE L'HORME
41 avenue Berthelot
42152 L'Horme
France
+ 33 (0)4 77 31 01 01

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