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At Setforge, our mission is to produce innovative components for forward-thinking customers while respecting the environment and ensuring the satisfaction of our employees and partners. As a leading European multi-sector group with over 100 years of expertise, we've built an agile and responsive organization that prioritizes operational innovation and excellence. From forging and machining to heat treatment, metallurgy, engineering, co-development, and advanced materials, our experts support our customers at every stage of their projects.

Through this industrial expertise and our technological solutions, we position ourselves as a trusted partner capable of supporting our customers through tomorrow's challenges. Our vision is to become an international industrial player committed to a sustainable future, promoting the social, economic and environmental well-being of the communities around us. Let's discover our way of thinking!

WHERE EXPERTISE MEETS AMBITION

Everything we do is guided by six core values that define who we are: innovation, responsibility, passion, excellence, team spirit and entrepreneurship. These aren't just words on a wall, they live through every decision we make and every person on our team.

We encourage creativity across all departments, believe in the complementarity of diverse talents, and foster an entrepreneurial mindset based on trust and individual initiative. Whether it's our commitment to reducing environmental impact or our uncompromising pursuit of quality, these values shape our approach to business and drive us to exceed expectations every day.

MISSION

Designing innovative components for visionary customers, respecting the environment while ensuring the satisfaction of our employees and partners.

Setforge places innovation at the heart of its international growth. Through cutting-edge technological solutions and recognized industrial expertise, the group stands as a trusted partner, supporting its customers in meeting tomorrow's challenges.

VISION

To be an international industrial leader committed to a sustainable future, fostering the social, economic, and environmental well-being of communities.

In a constantly evolving world, industry plays a decisive role in transforming its ecosystem. The Setforge group is committed every day to building a more sustainable and socially responsible world.

Setforge throughout History

Setforge brings together 10 companies, each with its own identity and deep roots in its local community. Our oldest member has been operating for over a century, carrying forward generations of expertise and craftsmanship. We've grown organically through strategic acquisitions, carefully building a group where each company maintains its unique culture and strong connection to the people and territories where it's based.

While our reach is international, our foundations remain local. Each company is deeply attached to its region and the communities that have shaped its identity. This is more than a corporate history, it's the story of local expertise and distinct cultures coming together to serve customers worldwide.

Setforge 1906
1906

Foundation of the Morel factory in L'Horme, marking the birth of forging activities on the historic L'Horme site, laying the groundwork for over a century of industrial excellence.

Setforge 1962
1962

Acquisition by the Forges Stéphanoises, integrating the L'Horme site into a growing forging group and strengthening its industrial capabilities in the Loire region.

Setforge 1981
1981

The forging division of Forges Stéphanoises is spun off and rebranded as Setforge, establishing a dedicated identity for the group's forging expertise and operations.

Setforge 1985
1985

La Clayette and Gauvin join Setforge, broadening the group's geographic footprint and expanding its range of forging capabilities across France.

Setforge 2001
2001

Forges Stéphanoises splits into two distinct companies, Setforge and SAM Outillage, with Setforge now comprising four entities: L'Horme, Extrusion, La Clayette and Gauvin, consolidating its focus on forging.

Setforge 2009
2009

Setforge is acquired by Farinia Group, already owner of three forges, Barriol & Dallière, Electroforge and Estamfor, uniting the entire forging division under the Setforge name and forming a major industrial forging group.

Setforge 2011
2011

Setforge takes over SAFE in Hagondange, creating two new entities, Near Net and Hot Formers, and further strengthening the group's technical expertise and production capacity.

Setforge 2021
2021

A tenth company joins Setforge group as Manoir Bouzonville is rebranded Setforge Bouzonville, reinforcing the group's position as one of Europe's leading forging specialists.

Those local roots translate into ten strategically positioned sites across France , each company deeply embedded in its region, each bringing its own process expertise and industrial specialization. Collectively, they cover a rare breadth of forging and metalworking capabilities, giving you the agility of specialists and the strength of a fully coordinated group. One partner to work with. Ten centers of excellence to rely on.

Building Together

As a vital link in the European industrial chain, Setforge values the collaboration with all stakeholders who contribute to our success. We take pride in the industry certifications and labels that recognize our commitment to excellence, quality, and sustainability in forging and manufacturing. Through our active participation in professional organizations and industry associations, we contribute to shaping the future of the forging sector while staying at the forefront of technological advances and best practices.

Equally important is the support from our partners, suppliers, customers, and local communities who share our vision for innovation and industrial excellence. Together, we are building a stronger European manufacturing ecosystem that creates value for all while advancing the forging industry into the future.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

The same pioneering spirit that has driven Setforge for generations now shapes our approach to sustainability. Our approach is comprehensive, touching every aspect of our operations and reflecting our conviction that long-term business success and environmental responsibility are inseparable.

Sustainability at Setforge rests on three interconnected pillars, each essential to creating lasting value for our stakeholders, our employees, and the communities where we operate.

PROTECTING
OUR PLANET

We’re committed to becoming the leader in low-carbon forging by 2050. Through our E-CAR program, we’re transforming operations with electrified processes, renewable energy, and supplier collaboration. Since 2015, we’ve reduced gas and electricity emissions by 40%, but this is just the beginning.

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PROTECTING
OUR PEOPLE

Our employees are our greatest asset, and their safety is our top priority.
We’ve built a culture of transparency where every incident is analyzed, lessons are shared across sites, and continuous improvement drives everything we do. Safety isn’t just a metric, it’s the foundation on which all our achievements are built.

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RESPONSIBLE
SOURCING

With 86% of our carbon footprint originating from our supply chain, we can’t achieve our sustainability goals alone. We work with suppliers who share our values, supporting their improvement while seeking partners already leading in sustainability. Together, we’re building a supply chain that supports sustainable forging for decades to come.

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PASSION AT YOUR SERVICE

For over a century, Setforge has been mastering the art and science of precision forging. We've built our reputation on technical excellence, deep metallurgy knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to supporting our customers through every stage of their projects.

Today, as one of Europe's leading forging groups, we combine the specialized expertise of ten companies with the collective strength of an integrated network, delivering millions of precision components worldwide to the world's most demanding industries.

A UNIQUE DIVERSITY
OF EXPERTISE

We master the full spectrum of forging technologies, producing parts from 0.1 kg to 1500 kg. Our metallurgy expertise spans steel, aluminum, titanium, and nickel-based materials, supporting your projects from prototype to serial production with integrated engineering, heat treatment, and machining services.

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PARTNER TO
THE LEADING
MANUFACTURERS

Our forged components serve critical applications across transportation, mobility, construction, and industrial equipment sectors. We work with major OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers worldwide, delivering the quality and reliability that demanding applications require.

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SETFORGE'S UNIVERSE
OF EXCELLENCE

Ten specialized companies across France form an integrated network, each mastering specific forging processes and materials. This structure provides access to complementary expertise under one roof. Partner with one Setforge company, and you gain the capabilities of the entire group.

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WHAT IF YOU JOINED
THE ADVENTURE?

At Setforge, what drives us forward is the expertise and commitment of our people. Engineers, technicians, sales professionals, or skilled operators, whatever your background, you'll find here a shared culture of excellence, continuous development, and sustainable innovation. Join us in shaping the future of industrial manufacturing, where your engagement truly makes a difference. Ready to take on the challenge?

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