The Hutchinson facility in Château-Gontier attains AeroExcellence Bronze status

After obtaining the EN 9100 aerospace certification in 2021, the Château-Gontier plant was evaluated according to the AeroExcellence framework launched by the French Aerospace Industries Association (Gifas).

Hutchinson is proud to announce that its O-Ring production facility in Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne has achieved the Bronze level certification from AeroExcellence, the widely recognized standard for operational excellence within the aerospace and defense industry.

The AeroExcellence evaluation serves as a trusted assurance for partners and customers, confirming that processes comply with the highest aerospace and defense standards for operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and cybersecurity.

The thorough evaluation was conducted from Tuesday, April 22 to Thursday, April 24, 2025, concentrating on areas such as organizational and resource management, planning and logistics, supplier management, industrialization and quality, as well as production excellence.

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“We are extremely proud to have achieved the Bronze level in the AeroExcellence assessment. This accomplishment highlights the commitment and effort of our teams to excel in every area of our operations. We remain dedicated to innovating and enhancing our processes to uphold the highest standards of excellence in the aeronautics industry and to fulfill the expectations of our customers and partners,” said Ludovic Duval-Arnould, Industry Sales Manager at Hutchinson.

About Hutchinson

Hutchinson, a worldwide leader in sealing solutions, specializes in designing and producing O-Rings, Bonded Seals, and customized products for diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, and defense, consistently maintaining high quality and regulatory standards. With a workforce of 40,000 employees spread across 25 countries, this French group generates a revenue of 4.8 billion euros and is committed to advancing safer, more comfortable, and sustainable mobility for the future.