Trends in the mechanical engineering sector

Mechanical trends in M&A

The mechanical engineering sector is evolving in a changing environment, marked by the automation of processes, the energy transition and the rise in industrial skills. These transformations are encouraging divestments and external growth, which have become essential levers for strengthening competitiveness and structuring sustainable market positions. These transformations are encouraging divestments and external growth, which have become essential levers for strengthening competitiveness and structuring sustainable market positions.

Current trends

Consolidation of a fragmented sector: external growth to achieve critical mass and broaden the offering.
Strategic internationalization : cross-border build-ups, industrial relocation, export development.
Accelerating modernization : automation, additive manufacturing, integrated energy transition via M&A.
Technology targeting : acquisition of expertise in complex machining, microtechnology, CAD/CAM, or certified sectors (aerospace, medical, etc.)

Key figures for mechanical engineering

157,3

billion in sales

32 000

companies in France

600 000

jobs in France

Sources:Observatoire de la métallurgie; La mécanique industrielle

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11 July 2025