Dedienne Aerospace acquires The Champion GSE and strengthens its presence in the United States.
2024 年 10 月 1 日 - 俄亥俄州斯普林菲尔德 – Dedienne Aerospace, a global leader in aerospace maintenance equipment, is proud to announce the strategic
acquisition of The Champion GSE, a recognized player in the design, production, and maintenance in operational condition of containers for transporting sensitive equipment, as well as ground support equipment (GSE).
This acquisition marks a key milestone in Dedienne Aerospace’s development, which strengthens its industrial presence in the United States while expanding its product and technology offerings for the aerospace, defense, and energy sectors.
The Champion GSE produces containers that ensure the integrity of systems during transportation or storage phases. They protect against shocks and vibrations and are both watertight and airtight, thus enabling pressurization. These technologies, which are highly complementary to those mastered by Dedienne Aerospace’s engineering teams, offer significant opportunities for innovation to all clients.
As part of this acquisition, Dedienne Aerospace is implementing an ambitious investment plan to modernize and expand The Champion GSE’s industrial capabilities, as well as to develop new products. These investments, with the first machines scheduled to be operational by early 2025, will double The Champion GSE’s production capacity while enhancing its competitiveness.
“We are excited to integrate The Champion GSE’s exceptional products and expertise into Dedienne Aerospace,” said Cédric Barbe, chairman of Dedienne Aerospace. “This acquisition is a strategic move to better serve our
American customers by providing them with a broader range of innovative equipment for both the civil and defense markets. The Champion GSE’s proven capabilities, particularly in the defense sector, complement our own, enabling us to deliver greater value to our customers and to explore new avenues for growth。”
“This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for both companies,” said Dimitri Gianakapoulos, CEO and former owner of The Champion GSE. “Our expertise in the defense market, combined with Dedienne Aerospace’s global reach and innovative approach to maintenance equipment, creates strong synergies that will benefit our customers. Over the past few months, I have become confident that Dedienne Aerospace is the ideal choice to carry on The Champion GSE’s legacy. With its human-centered leadership and dynamic vision for the future, Dedienne will provide the industrial strength needed to enhance production capabilities and ensure sustained growth for years to come.”
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关于 Dedienne Aerospace： Dedienne Aerospace 是民用和国防市场航空航天维护设备和服务的全球领导者，拥有 50 多年的卓越工业经验。作为波音、CFM、柯林斯宇航、通用电气、赛峰集团、普惠和罗尔斯-罗伊斯等著名原始设备制造商值得信赖的合作伙伴和官方授权商，Dedienne Aerospace 致力于为全球客户提供最高质量的设备和一流的服务。从工程设计到生产制造，公司提供全面的维护解决方案，并采用以数字化工具管理为重点的敏捷方法。Dedienne Aerospace 公司的业务遍布各大洲，通过快速响应和高效的售后支持，确保贴近客户。
关于 The Champion GSE： The Champion GSE is a leading engineering and manufacturing company based in Springfield, Ohio, USA. With decades of experience, The Champion GSE specializes in the design and production of high-quality containers, ground support equipment, and tooling solutions for various industries. Its products are globally recognized for their durability, innovation, and precision, supporting major airlines, maintenance facilities, and OEMs. The Champion GSE is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and engineering excellence, making it a trusted partner for clients worldwide.
