Le groupe F2A ACQUIRES Aero Diffusion
Marseille (France), 9 April 2025,
F2A Group, equipment manufacturer specialized in aeraulic & acoustic components for ventilation systems, acquired Aero Diffusion, manufacturer of textile ducts and air diffusion systems.
Founded in 1982 and based in Dagneux (near Lyon), F2A Group is specialized in the design and manufacturing of aeraulic & acoustic solutions dedicated to HVAC professionals with 3 main product ranges: (i) airflow management, (ii) acoustic and (iii) flexible connectors / textile ducts. The company has a recognized expertise to meet demanding and high value-added markets such as Nuclear, Tunnels & Metros, Marine, Industrial Processes, Energy and Commercial Building.
Since 2022, F2A Group has been backed by Fonds France Nucléaire (Nuclear Business Development Fund, managed by Siparex), Garibaldi Participations and BNP Paribas Développement, and has launched an active external growth strategy with the ambition to enhance its product offering, enter new markets and strengthen its geographical coverage in Europe.
In 2022, F2A acquired the start-up Enerbee to strengthen its range of aeraulic & acoustic solutions and position itself in the intelligent building market. Thanks to Aero Diffusion, F2A Group consolidates its expertise in air diffusion systems and becomes one of leaders in this niche market in France. This acquisition will also enable to implement industrial and commercial synergies and give access to new markets such as Food & Beverage.
With this acquisition, F2A Group generates revenues of €37m and employs around 260 people across 5 production units including 4 in France and 1 in Tunisia.
Jean-Philippe Margrita, CEO of F2A Group: “Our roadmap is clear: to become a mid-market company within 5 years and join the top 10 players in the French ventilation market. This acquisition brings us a step closer to our goal, and we are already looking at new opportunities, listening more than ever to the market. The acquisition of Aero Diffusion enables F2A Group to strengthen its position in the Textile Ducting segment, while improving its positioning in the Food & Beverage market.”
Alexandre Forget, Partner of Financière de Courcelles: “This acquisition marks the first step in F2A Group’s buy & build strategy, which FDC is supporting. Other acquisitions are currently under consideration.”
Financière de Courcelles is delighted to support F2A Group in its external growth strategy through its multi-buy-side offering. This new transaction consolidates Financière de Courcelles expertise in the HVAC sector.
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