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CML Métrologie, provider of geometric and 3D measurement services, has been acquired by Trescal

July 2024 — CML Métrologie, the French leader in geometric and 3D measurement services on industrial sites and in laboratories, is joining forces with Trescal, an international expert in calibration services.

CML Métrologie provides metrology services to major industries, such as aerospace & defense, nuclear, research and automotive, as well as their networks of subcontractors. Based in Nantes, Toulouse, Bordeaux and Lyon, CML has 60 employees specialized in technical expertise, quality, service and responsiveness, and offers a comprehensive range of on-site and laboratory services, including laser tracking, mobile scanning, TQC large dimensional scanning, mobile probing, retro design, CMM, a robotic scanning cell, photogrammetry and tomography, with unique capabilities for measuring parts regardless of size.

Trescal is the global leader in metrology services. It offers a unique solution for calibration, repair, qualification, validation and capital goods to a number of key industries worldwide. Its technicians and experts provide accredited and non-accredited services for all physical quantities, measuring instruments and technical fields. Trescal’s 5,500-strong team performs over 3.3 million operations per year, including 27,000 repairs on 150,000 types of instruments and 20,000 brands.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in France advised CML Métrologie’s management on the strategic sale of the company. After a selective dual track process involving both major strategic and financial buyers, Trescal was selected as the new industrial partner and owner.

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“Selling a business is a complex exercise, for which a CEO is rarely prepared and which requires the support of seasoned professionals. The Oaklins team, the focal point of all our advisors, was able to support us throughout the process within the agreed schedule. I would like to thank Oaklins for their professionalism, thoroughness, availability and pedagogy.”

Frank Vezinhet

CEO, CML Métrologie

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Xavier Auvergnat

Partner
Toulouse, France
Oaklins France

Eric Félix-Faure

Managing Partner
Paris, France
Oaklins France

Stanislas Wasier

Associate Director
Toulouse, France
Oaklins France

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