Estelec

In 1986, Estelec Industrie was founded in the Grand Est region of France, establishing itself in the business of manufacturing assembled electronic cards. For decades, it operated as a key supplier in the professional electronics sector. The playbook began to change significantly under the leadership of its current co-directors, Rémi Boehler and Thierry Sublon. Recognizing the strategic importance of domestic manufacturing, they championed a vision centered on French technological sovereignty. A pivotal chapter began in late 2020 with a key strategic move: the acquisition of Scaita, a specialist in electronic cards and cables. This wasn't just about adding revenue; it was a deliberate step to broaden production capacity, integrate new services like cabling and testing, and consolidate their position as an electronics leader in the region. This acquisition was a clear signal of their ambition to double their turnover and reach the status of a mid-sized company (ETI) by 2022, a goal supported by Bpifrance's SME accelerator program. More recently, in 2024, Estelec secured a new strategic alliance, bringing on the private investor Verdoso. This wasn't a typical venture round but a partnership designed to provide the financial power for long-term growth and further acquisitions, reinforcing their quest to become a premier French electronics manufacturing service. Today, Estelec's story is one of calculated growth, betting on the value of local, high-quality production in a globalized world.