Safran Group

Sylvain Boisvert
General Delegate, Safran
Tel: (514) 458-0449
| Website: sylvain.boisvert@safrangroup.com

485 rue McGill, bureau 1100
Montreal, QC, H2Y 2H4

Visit Website:
https://www.safran-group.com

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 58,000 employees and sales of 16.5 billion euros in 2017. Working alone or in partnership, Safran holds world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes Research & Development programs to meet fast-changing market requirements, with total R&D expenditures of around 1.4 billion euros in 2017.

In February 2018, Safran took control of Zodiac Aerospace, significantly expanding its aircraft equipment activities. Zodiac Aerospace has 32,500 employees and generated sales of 5.1 billion euros for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2017.

CANADIAN FOOTPRINT

Safran has operated in Canada for over 70 years and is a major local player in its core markets. Over the years we have expanded our scope of business in Canada, enabling us to further cement ties with our customers in North America, including aircraft and helicopter manufacturers, airlines and armed forces. Safran now has more than 2,400 employees (including Zodiac Aerospace) in Canada in four incorporated divisions.