Private investor buys into French maker of tools to build aircraft engines

The transaction marks a global expansion for both companies, Ardian and JPB Système, in addition to a key investment in aircraft manufacturing technologies and developments.

Sarah Mattalian

Oct. 21, 2025

2 min read

What you'll learn:

Ardian has taken a minority stake in JPB Système, an aerospace engineering firm specializing in self-locking fastening tools for aircraft engines.
The partnership will specifically support JPB Système's technological advancement in two key areas.
The deal represents a milestone for JPB Système's development, on a global scale.

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Private investment company Ardian has become a minority shareholder in French engineering firm JPB Système, which specializes in the design of self-locking fastening tools for aircraft engines, marking significant growth in the group’s status as a partner to major global engine manufacturers.

The partnership aims to consolidate JPB Système’s leadership within its respective markets as well as support entry into new sectors through the prioritization of innovative policies and an understanding of customer needs while accelerating international expansion.

“Ardian’s minority investment in our capital marks a major milestone in the history of JPB Système. This partnership will accelerate our international development and strengthen our innovation capabilities in the fields of aerospace and Industry 4.0,” Damien Marc, CEO of JPB Système, said in an Oct. 20 release.

“We are honored to join forces with Ardian, a world-class investment firm, as we pursue our ambition to reinforce French industrial excellence and push the boundaries of innovation on a global scale,” he said.

The deal will also fuel Ardian’s international expansion and the company’s support for companies to drive technological and organizational growth.

Ardian will support this growth for JPB Système, specifically in two systems: its Keyprod technology, a software system for machine performance monitoring; and Boltrakk, a fastening monitoring system aimed at new aerospace and industrial markets.

“We are convinced that innovation and growth are essential drivers of sustainable value creation. This investment in JPB Système perfectly illustrates our commitment to supporting companies that place technology, excellence, and agility at the heart of their development,” said Romain Chiudini, who is managing director of growth at Ardian.

About the Author

Sarah Mattalian

Staff Writer

Sarah Mattalian is a Chicago-based journalist writing for Smart Industry and Automation World, two brands of Endeavor Business Media, covering industry trends and manufacturing technology. In 2025, she graduated with a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, specializing in health, environment and science reporting. She does freelance work as well, covering public health and the environment in Chicagoland and in the Midwest. Her work has appeared in Inside Climate News, Inside Washington Publishers, NBC4 in Washington, D.C., The Durango Herald and North Jersey Daily News. She has a translation certificate in Spanish.