Carlyle provides financing package to Mecachrome Group, a leading global supplier to the aerospace and defense industry
Carlyle’s Global Credit platform has provided a €290 million financing package to Mecachrome Group, a leading European tier-1 manufacturer of high-precision aerospace and defense components. The funding will refinance existing debt and provide new capital to support organic growth, capacity expansion, and potential acquisitions.
Paris, France – 08 December 2025 – Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that its Global Credit platform has provided a financing package of €290 million to support Mecachrome Group, a leading European designer and manufacturer of high-precision components serving the Aerospace and Defense sectors.
Founded in 1937, Mecachrome Group is a leading global tier-1 supplier of high-precision aerostructure and engine components, supporting mission-critical programs across commercial aerospace, defense and motor sports. The company combines deep engineering expertise with fully integrated machining and assembly capabilities, operating a diversified network of more than 20 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and North Africa. With long-standing, deeply embedded relationships with major aircraft and engine manufacturers, the company plays a critical role in helping the industry to scale production and meet accelerating global demand for new aircraft fueled by record backlogs. Tikehau Capital has been Mecachrome’s Group’s majority shareholder since 2020, having partnered with Bpifrance to drive growth. Since launching its aerospace, defense, and digital security investment platform in 2018, Tikehau Capital has formed partnerships with Airbus, Safran, Dassault Aviation, and Thales, which have invested in its sector-focused strategies.
This financing package will strengthen the company’s financial foundation by refinancing its existing indebtedness and providing additional capital to support Mecachrome Group through organic growth initiatives, including expanding its manufacturing capabilities, and strategic acquisitions.
Mecachrome Group’s precision components are embedded across major commercial and defense programs in Europe. As aircraft production rises and defense spending grows, reliable suppliers capable of scaling have become essential. This financing highlights the role private credit plays in strengthening aerospace and defense supply chains and supporting companies like Mecachrome Group as demand accelerates.
The transaction further highlights Carlyle Global Credit’s growing activity in the French market, building on recent financings, including Argon, Fitness Park and ADDEV.
Founded in 1937, Mecachrome Group is a leading global tier-1 supplier of high-precision aerostructure and engine components, supporting mission-critical programs across commercial aerospace, defense and motor sports. The company combines deep engineering expertise with fully integrated machining and assembly capabilities, operating a diversified network of more than 20 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and North Africa. With long-standing, deeply embedded relationships with major aircraft and engine manufacturers, the company plays a critical role in helping the industry to scale production and meet accelerating global demand for new aircraft fueled by record backlogs. Tikehau Capital has been Mecachrome’s Group’s majority shareholder since 2020, having partnered with Bpifrance to drive growth. Since launching its aerospace, defense, and digital security investment platform in 2018, Tikehau Capital has formed partnerships with Airbus, Safran, Dassault Aviation, and Thales, which have invested in its sector-focused strategies.
This financing package will strengthen the company’s financial foundation by refinancing its existing indebtedness and providing additional capital to support Mecachrome Group through organic growth initiatives, including expanding its manufacturing capabilities, and strategic acquisitions.
Mecachrome Group’s precision components are embedded across major commercial and defense programs in Europe. As aircraft production rises and defense spending grows, reliable suppliers capable of scaling have become essential. This financing highlights the role private credit plays in strengthening aerospace and defense supply chains and supporting companies like Mecachrome Group as demand accelerates.
The transaction further highlights Carlyle Global Credit’s growing activity in the French market, building on recent financings, including Argon, Fitness Park and ADDEV.
Otto Alaoui, Managing Director in Carlyle Global Credit, said: “As aircraft production and defense investment accelerate globally, the industry relies on trusted partners like Mecachrome to expand capacity and maintain delivery performance. This transaction supports that growth, strengthening Mecachrome Group’s ability to meet higher volumes, invest in its operations, and continue its role as a key contributor to Europe’s aerospace and defense ecosystem.”
Christian Cornille, President and CEO of Mecachrome Group, said: “We are delighted to partner with Carlyle. This transaction enables us to advance the next stage of Mecachrome’s industrial transformation and will be critical as we look to scale capacity, drive operational excellence, and meet the growing needs of our customers across major aerospace and defense programs.”
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About Mecachrome Group
About Mecachrome Group
Mecachrome Group is a High Precision Mechanics world leader. For more than 80 years, Mecachrome has been a key player in the design, engineering, machining and assembly of high-precision parts and assemblies for the Aerospace, Premium automotive, Motor sport, Defence and Energy industries. Thanks to its industrial expertise and cutting-edge technology, Mecachrome has earned an international reputation as a first-rate integrator for its customers, which include Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Safran, Stelia, Porsche, Rolls Royce. Mecachrome employs 5 000 people worldwide.
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