PRESS RELEASES
FEDD officially opens its new building: a major milestone in terms of expansion and innovation
On 23 January 2025, FEDD’s new building was officially opened in front of an audience of 200. Alain Rousset, Chair of the Regional Council of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Jacques Auzou, Chair of the Grand Périgueux urban community, Philippe Ducène, Mayor of Val de Louyre et
Caudeau, Bruno Picquart, Chair of Agôn Electronics and Didier Roux, CEO of FEDD, were in attendance.
Agôn Electronics Acquires Tronico,Becoming the Leading French Companyin Advanced Electronic Manufacturing
Agôn Electronics, backed by Argos Wityu since 2022, announces the completion of its acquisition of Tronico, a key player in electronic system design and manufacturing. This strategic move creates the foremost French EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) provider for complex environments.
Merger of Agôn Electronics and Tronico, two leaders in electronic systems for critical environments
Agôn Electronics and Tronico are both leading companies in designing electronic systems for the most complex situations, the most critical applications and the strictest operational constraints. The two groups are specialised in electronic manufacturing services (EMS) as well as in the design of their own products.
FEDD officially opens its new building: a major milestone in terms of expansion and innovation
On 23 January 2025, FEDD’s new building was officially opened in front of an audience of 200. Alain Rousset, Chair of the Regional Council of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Jacques Auzou, Chair of the Grand Périgueux urban community, Philippe Ducène, Mayor of Val de Louyre et Caudeau, Bruno Picquart, Chair of Agôn Electronics and Didier Roux, CEO of FEDD, were in attendance.
The ceremony began with official speeches, followed by the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony. Guests then had the opportunity to take a guided tour of the building and find out more about FEDD’s new facilities and technological advances. The day ended with a convivial drinks reception, an opportunity for participants to mix and celebrate this important milestone, not only for FEDD, but also for the Agôn Electronics group.
FEDD, with its 225 employees, continues to lay down strong roots in the region and is growing rapidly. Its expertise is acknowledged by the largest players in the aerospace, onboard rail equipment, defence, space, medical and ultra-precise instrumentation sectors. The extension of the site, which now connects the two historic buildings, has considerably improved working conditions and increased production capacity by adding 3,200m² of space.
The regional council of Nouvelle-Aquitaine provided €4 million of financial assistance to FEDD and the Grand Périgueux urban community to help develop the extension project. This ambitious project, supported by Agôn Electronics and Argos Wityu, has created around 40 jobs so far and will create a total of around 100 jobs between 2022 and 2027, strengthening FEDD’s position as a major player in the electronics industry in France and beyond.
Bruno Picquart, Chair of the Agôn Electronics group, said: «FEDD’s extension was decided four months after we acquired the company. After announcing a growth-based strategy, we are now showing, after barely two and a half years, our ability to assist our most demanding clients with their increasingly technical projects. This extension and the development of the new-look FEDD have only been possible thanks to the unfailing support of the Nouvelle- Aquitaine region and the Grand Périgueux urban community. Together, we were able to work quickly and find an innovative structure for the project, which is now allowing us to create jobs in a cutting-edge industry.»
Didier Roux, CEO of FEDD, added: «This official opening represents much more than a milestone in FEDD’s expansion: it shows a renewed commitment to our clients. With these new facilities, we are more able than ever before to meet their most demanding needs, offering solutions that are increasingly innovative and suited to their requirements. We will continue to build relationships of trust with our clients, with excellence and performance central to our priorities.»
Partners
- Regional Council of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Grand Périgueux urban community
- Municipality of Val de Louyre et Caudeau
Agôn Electronics
Marine van den Broek // Agôn Electronics communications officer
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About FEDD
Founded in 1980 in Sainte-Alvère (France) by Mr and Mrs Delage, FEDD (Fabrication Électronique De Dordogne) has developed from a family-owned company producing printed circuit boards (PCBs) for various industries into a major player in the industrialisation, manufacturing and assembly of highly technical electronic products. After being taken over by the founders’ children in 1998, FEDD specialised in the rail, aerospace, space, defence and medical industries. In 2010, FEDD expanded its capabilities with a building dedicated to integrating PCBs into tested sub-assemblies. Today, as a member of the Agôn Electronics group, FEDD is acknowledged for its quality, innovation and technical expertise, offering comprehensive production and testing solutions for high-value-added products.