INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL PRESENCE
The FORGEX group,
a major player in forging
Forgex extends its expertise beyond French borders through its sites located in Poland and Sweden. These locations strengthen our international presence and support the development of large-scale industrial projects.
Explore our European sites to discover their skills and specialties.
With 233,000 m² of French workshops spread across Monthermé, Vouziers, Bogny-sur-Meuse and Nogent, Forgex has one of the largest industrial capacities in the sector. This extensive area covers all of our processes, from forging to machining, including heat treatment and quality control. It also provides the flexibility needed to support a wide range of projects, meet the most demanding volumes, and ensure a perfectly controlled production organization at each site.
Monthermé
80,000m2
Vouziers
13,000m2
Bogny-sur-Meuse
15,000m2
Nogent
8,000m2
The Forgex Group, by your side for 150 years
Driven by solid expertise and the continuous improvement of its processes, the Forgex Group supports industries with reliable, tailored and perfectly controlled solutions.
1749
Operation of a glassworks in Monthermé
1845
The site becomes a foundry
1849
Mr Gendarme-Drumeaux establishes a forge
1879
Establishment of the forge in Monthermé
1948
Creation by a Swiss entrepreneur of the company “Les Forges de la Ville” in the center of Nogent (52)
1998
Creation of a new 8,000m² production unit within the Nogent industrial zone
2000
Acquisition of SEFAC company at the Monthermé site
2010
Entry of Hugh AIKEN into the capital, creation of the METCAP holding company encompassing Forgex Raguet and Forgex Polska
2011
Creation of a new machining and welding workshop at the Monthermé site
2015
Acquisition of the Beligne forge and merger of the two Nogent sites
2017
Acquisition of two forges in Sweden at the Arvika and Virsbo sites
2018
Acquisition of a new automated heat treatment line
2019 to 2021
Acquisition of a magnaflux inspection line (non-destructive testing), and two Doosan CNC centers
2024
Acquisition of Walor company, takeover of the Bogny-Sur-Meuse (Forging) and Vouziers (Machining) sites
2024
Acquisition of a new 8,000Kgm drop hammer line
OUR FRENCH SITES
MONTHERMÉ
NOGENT
BOGNY SUR-MEUSE
VOUZIERS
KEY FIGURES
12,600 TONS
Our industrial capacity reaches 12,600 tons of annual production, a volume that confirms our mastery of the forging chain and our responsiveness to the needs of demanding sectors.
6.6 MILLION
With over 6.6 million parts delivered in 2025, Forgex demonstrates consistent production output and reliability recognized by numerous international partners.
292 EMPLOYEES
The Forgex France teams bring together 292 employees across our French sites, including 112 in Monthermé, 58 in Bogny-sur-Meuse and 75 in Nogent, supported by 47 additional experts within Forgex Machining. A human force that drives our industrial excellence.
58 MILLION
In 2025, Forgex achieves €58 million in revenue, driven by steady growth over the past three years, with revenue of €45,894K in 2022, €47,308K in 2023 and €43,243K in 2024.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY
We also provide worldwide delivery, enabling our customers to receive their parts and complete assemblies anywhere in the world, on time and in compliance with quality standards. Every bogie, every train, metro or tramway component benefits from our expertise to optimize safety, comfort and energy performance.
Stéphane Lhote
CEO Forgex France & Forgex Machining
MESSAGE FROM MANAGEMENT
The Forgex Group is a major player in steel forging in Europe, with operations in France, Sweden and Poland.
In 2024, the group strengthened its industrial footprint with the acquisition of two new sites in France, providing additional modern and high-performance production capacities.
Forgex France now relies on four industrial sites, Bogny (08), Vouziers (08), Monthermé (08) and Nogent (52), rich in experience and expertise inherited from Forges Raguet, Forges de la Ville, Forges Beligné, Atelier des Janves, and the commitment of over 300 employees.
Carlos Do Couto
Group Technical Director
Jean-Pascal Vial
Sales and Procurement Director
Capable of designing parts and tools, performing forging, machining, welding, assembly and inspection, as well as managing painting, surface treatment or any other specific requirement, Forgex France can meet all your needs. We operate in demanding sectors such as railway, aerospace, heavy trucks, agriculture, defense and construction.
As a human-sized company, Forgex France places people, the environment and customer satisfaction at the heart of its priorities.
As a human-sized company, Forgex France places people, the environment and customer satisfaction at the heart of its priorities.
Our team is at your service to assess your needs, support you and produce, in Europe, the forged parts and sub-assemblies dedicated to your applications and requirements.
Pierre-Yves Besançon
Logistics and Raw Materials Procurement Director
Bruno Masnin
Operations Director
Eric Frémeaux
Quality Director
Valère Soyeux
Administrative and Financial Director