INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL PRESENCE
The FORGEX Group, a major player in the forging industry
Forgex extends its expertise beyond French borders through its facilities 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 capabilities and areas of specialization.
With 116,000 m² of French workshop facilities spread across Monthermé, Vouziers, Bogny-sur-Meuse, and Nogent, Forgex possesses one of the sector’s largest industrial capacities. This extensive footprint enables us to cover our entire range of processes—from forging and machining to heat treatment and inspection. It also provides the flexibility needed to support diverse projects, meet the most demanding volume requirements, and ensure perfectly controlled production operations at every site.
Monthermé
80 000m2
Vouziers
13 000m2
Bogny-sur-Meuse
15 000m2
Nogent
8 000m2
The Forgex Group: by your side for 150 years.
Backed by solid expertise and the continuous evolution of its processes, the Forgex Group supports industries with reliable, tailored, and expertly mastered solutions.
1749
Operation of a glassworks in Monthermé
1845
The site is becoming a foundry.
1849
Mr. Gendarme-Drumeaux sets up a forge.
1879
Establishment of the forge at Monthermé
1948
A Swiss entrepreneur founded the company “Les Forges de la Ville” in the town center of Nogent (Haute-Marne).
1998
Construction of a new 8,000 m² production facility in the Nogent industrial zone.
2000
Acquisition of the company SEFAC at the Monthermé site
2010
Hugh Aiken acquired an equity stake; the METCAP holding company was established, comprising 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 on the Arvika and Virsbo sites
2018
Acquisition of a new automated heat treatment line
2019 to 2021
Acquisition of a Magnaflux (non-destructive) inspection line and two Doosan CNC centers.
2024
Acquisition of the company Walor; takeover of the Bogny-sur-Meuse (forging) and Vouziers (machining) sites.
2024
Acquisition of a new 8,000 kg-m drop hammer line
OUR FRENCH SITES
MONTHERMÉ
NOGENT
BOGNY SUR-MEUSE
VOUZIERS
KEY FIGURES
12,600 TONS
Our industrial capacity reaches an annual production of 12,600 tonnes—a volume that confirms our mastery of the forging supply chain and our responsiveness to the needs of demanding sectors.
6.6 MILLION
With over 6.6 million parts delivered in 2025, Forgex demonstrates production consistency and reliability recognized by numerous international partners.
292 EMPLOYEES
The Forgex France teams comprise 292 employees distributed across our French sites—including 112 in Monthermé, 58 in Bogny-sur-Meuse, and 75 in Nogent—supported by an additional 47 experts at Forgex Machining. This workforce drives our industrial excellence.
58 MILLION
In 2025, Forgex generated €58 million in revenue—a performance driven by steady growth observed 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 globe, while meeting deadlines and quality standards. Every bogie and every component for trains, metros, or trams benefits from our expertise to optimize safety, comfort, and energy efficiency.
Stéphane Lhote
CEO Forgex France & Forgex machining
MESSAGE FROM MANAGEMENT
The Forgex Group is a major player in the steel forging industry in Europe, with operations in France, Sweden, and Poland.
In 2024, the Group strengthened its industrial footprint by acquiring two new sites in France, thereby providing additional, modern, and high-performance production capacity.
Forgex France now operates four industrial sites—Bogny (08), Vouziers (08), Monthermé (08), and Nogent (52)—drawing on the experience and expertise inherited from Forges Raguet, Forges de la Ville, Forges Beligné, and Atelier des Janves, as well as the commitment of over 300 employees.
Carlos Do Couto
Group Technical Director
Loïc Lamblot
Sales Director
Forgex France can meet all your requirements, offering capabilities that range from the design of parts and tooling to forging, machining, welding, assembly, and inspection, as well as the management of painting, surface treatment, and other specific needs. We serve demanding sectors such as rail, aerospace, heavy vehicles, agriculture, defense, and construction.
As a company on a human scale, Forgex France places people, the environment, and customer satisfaction at the heart of its priorities.
As a company with a human scale, Forgex France places people, the environment, and customer satisfaction at the heart of its priorities.
Our team is here to listen to your needs, provide support, and manufacture—right here in Europe—the forged parts and sub-assemblies tailored to your specific applications and requirements.
Pierre-Yves Besançon
Logistics and Raw Materials Purchasing Director
Bruno Masnin
Director of Operations
Eric Frémeaux
Quality Director
Valère Soyeux
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer