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Heirs to over 70 years of know-how.

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Our history

A key partner for major aerospace and defense contractors, the Bt2i group is structured around its centers of excellence, specialized in the production and assembly of complex mechanical and composite parts and sub-assemblies.

Backed by 70 years' experience, the group draws on the recognized expertise of over 1,000 employees.

The techniques deployed at our sites include machining (small and large dimensions), sheet metal work, surface treatment, aerostructure assembly and the design and manufacture of metal and composite cabin equipment.

The Bt2i group is building a unique and innovative industrial model supported by :

  • An experienced management team with strong expertise in complex high-tech operating environments.
  • A real passion for managing multifaceted and sensitive activities.
  • Solid experience of successful and excellent execution and innovation programs in fast-growing environments.

The Bt2i group is deployed via 2 centers of expertise and 8 sites specialized by technology, to offer a full range of capabilities.

ASD Division

  • Small-scale machining, sheet metal work, boiler making, surface treatment and equipment in Bizerte, Tunisia.
  • Management of complex mechanical projects in the defense and space sectors, through small and large-scale machining, and assembly in Eysines (33).
  • Surface treatment, painting and non-destructive testing in Mérignac (33).
  • Small-scale machining at Mondouzil (31).
  • Complex boilermaking and structural assembly in Rochefort (17).
  • Large-scale machining and mechanical assembly in Serres-Castet (64).

Cabin Division

  • Production of composite components, trim and assembly at Bressols (82)
  • Mechanical machining and assembly in Saintes (17).

The spirit of our Group is to propose a complete industrial offer covering :

  • The product life cycle from design to repair.
  • A wide range of technologies and materials that we can transform and assemble.
  • Services ranging from series production to prototypes, tooling and the speed shop.

Our managerial approach is based on the support and ongoing training of our teams of experts within a context of profitability. We manage our resources in a way that promotes performance,agility, flexibility and synergies within the Group.

Our ambition is to become a global partner to our customers. To achieve this goal, we are constantly on the lookout for high-potential individuals willing to help us define and produce the next generation of high-tech products for the most innovative companies on the market.

Come and join our passionate teams and contribute to our success!

Executive Committee

Stéphane MOLINIER - President & CEO

A graduate of INSA Toulouse, Stéphane has over 25 years' experience in the aerospace and defense industry. He has held several management positions (programs and sales, operations, business unit management) and participated in mergers and acquisitions in the aerostructures sector. He joined the BT2i group in January 2025 as Chairman and CEO.

Nicolas Callens - Division Manager - Cabin

Nicolas holds a Master's degree in Mechanics and a Master's degree in Management and Business Administration, and has worked in industry for both small and medium-sized companies. Since 2005, he has held site management, industrial management and general management positions in engineering and production, and has taken part in several mergers and acquisitions.

Alexandre DUCOS - Division Manager - Aerostructures, Space & Defense

With an engineering degree from EIGSI and an Executive MBA from ESCP, Alexandre has worked for the Airbus group's SOGERMA and SOCATA entities. Since 2009, he has held industrial and site management positions in the world of elementary parts manufacturing, with a particular focus on precision mechanics.

Nicolas LEZE - Director of Sales and Programs

After graduating from the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, followed by 10 years with an engineering company, Nicolas joined the Group in 2011 via its subsidiary SimAir.

After working in program management, he took over responsibility for sales in the boilermaking and assembly segment.

Since March 2020, he has been in charge of sales, marketing and programs for the Bt2i group.

Laurent MAUGER - Quality Manager

A graduate in engineering from ISAE-Supaéro, Laurent has spent his entire career in the aerospace industry: from the composite materials used in the M51 to aerostructure, products for which Laurent has held the positions of qualification engineer, project manager, supplier quality manager, purchasing convenience manager and finally Quality Director.

His most vivid memory: the 1st flight of the A380!

Laurent joined the Bt2i group in September 2022.

Céline MICHAUX - Human Resources Manager

With a degree in human resources (ParisIX Dauphine), Céline has over 20 years' operational and generalist experience in the function (industrial and service sectors). After 7 years with JVgroup, where she created the HR department, she was given the opportunity to take up the position of HR Director when JVgroup was integrated into BT2i.

David WISZNIAK - Chief Financial Officer

A graduate of ESCP, David began his career in auditing with PwC in 1999. He then spent 15 years at Imerys, world leader in industrial minerals, in various financial functions: reporting, communication, acquisitions and company integrations, industrial management control, financial management. Since January 2021, he has been CFO of the Bt2i group.

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Our commitments

The Bt2i group is committed to delivering complex services efficiently.

With this in mind, our companies began by controlling the quality of their products, then extended this control to all their key processes. Today, the Bt2i group has a Quality Management System based on the principle of continuous improvement. This approach is recognized by the EN 9100 and ISO 9001 certifications of all our companies.

" Our know-how, quality and respect for deadlines have become our greatest assets, and we are constantly striving to improve in order to best meet the needs of our principals, while keeping our finger on the pulse of the aeronautical world.

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