History
ALPHITAN, a great story
For over 70 years, the ALPHITAN Group has been ensuring the operational readiness of electronic equipment and electric motors.
The journey began in 1947 with the founding of ABE, a company specializing in winding and electromechanics. Today, we have expertise in all types of rotating electrical systems, as well as the most advanced industrial electronic systems. Born from the convergence of several specialized companies, ALPHITAN has built a strong structure to meet the growing needs of French and European industries.
ALPHITAN, a great story
For over 70 years, the ALPHITAN Group has been ensuring the operational readiness of electronic equipment and electric motors.
The journey began in 1947 with the founding of ABE, a company specializing in winding and electromechanics. Today, we have expertise in all types of rotating electrical systems, as well as the most advanced industrial electronic systems. Born from the convergence of several specialized companies, ALPHITAN has built a strong structure to meet the growing needs of French and European industries.
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2024: Waterland Private Equity invests in ALPHITAN
This investment enables ALPHITAN to become the benchmark for the maintenance of complex electronic systems and electric motors at the European level.
2024: Opening of ALPHITAN Switzerland
ALPHITAN opens an office in Lugano, Switzerland.
2015: Merger with ANTECS
ALPHITAN continues its expansion in Germany: the company ANTECS, specializing in the repair of servomotors, joins the group.
2014: Creation of ALPHITAN Italy
ALPHITAN expands in Europe and opens a commercial branch in Italy.
2012: First German workshop, ID-Rep specializes in repair
ID-REP expands in Germany.
2011: Merger with Innovation Développement
ID-Rep joins the ALPHITAN group, combining complementary expertise in electromechanics and electronics.
2008: Opening of the headquarters in Bordeaux
The birth of ALPHITAN Group and the opening of its headquarters in Bordeaux with the centralization of support functions. ALPHITAN groups ABE, AEM, AGEMO, and UME.
2003: Opening of a workshop in Rennes
AEM continues to expand its geographical coverage in France and opens a workshop in the west near Rennes (35).
2000: Opening of a workshop in Ollioules
ID-Rep opens a second workshop in France in Ollioules in the Var region.
1998: Expansion in Germany and France
ID-Rep expands its activities in Germany by partnering with a facility in Nochern. AEM opens a workshop near Dijon (21).
1997: AEM joins the Omega Group
AEM joins the Omega Group and opens a workshop near Metz (57).
1994: Creation of AGEMO
Creation of AGEMO, a company specializing in the supply of equipment for winding electric motors, cores, and transformers. AEM opens a second workshop in the north between Lens and Valenciennes (59).
1991: Creation of the OMEGA Group
The merger of ABE and UME creates the Omega Group. ID-Rep specializes in the repair of industrial electronic systems.
1985: Creation of Innovation Développement in Tournes
Creation of the company INNOVATION DEVELOPPEMENT, specializing in the maintenance of industrial electronic systems.
1982: Creation of AEM
Creation of AEM in L'Aigle (61), a company specializing in the maintenance of servomotors and variators.
1947: Creation of ABE
Creation of the company ABE, specializing in winding and electromechanics.
The ALPHITAN Group
In 2008, the ALPHITAN Group was founded with its headquarters in Bordeaux, centralizing support functions. At that time, ALPHITAN brought together ABE, AEM, and AGEMO, forming a group primarily focused on the "motor" sector.
In 2011, ID-REP joined ALPHITAN, creating a complementary synergy between motor expertise and electronics expertise.
In 2015, ALPHITAN continued its expansion in Germany with the acquisition of ANTECS, which became the group's cornerstone in the country.
In 2024, Waterland Private Equity invested in ALPHITAN to accelerate its growth, positioning the company as the leading reference in the maintenance of complex electronic systems and electric motors across Europe.
ABE, specialist in winding and electromechanical
It all began in 1947 with the creation of ABE, a company specializing in winding, electromechanics, and more broadly, rotating electrical systems. ABE later became one of the pioneering companies in the formation of the Omega Group.
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ABE, specialist in winding and electromechanical
It all began in 1947 with the creation of ABE, a company specializing in winding, electromechanics, and more broadly, rotating electrical systems. ABE later became one of the pioneering companies in the formation of the Omega Group.
AEM Specialist in servomotor repair
Next came the creation of AEM, a company specializing in the maintenance of servomotors, including brushless, asynchronous, DC, and stepper motors. Based in L’Aigle (61), AEM dedicated its resources to repairing both obsolete and cutting-edge servomotors.
The company experienced significant growth when it decided to expand its geographical presence. Recognizing the importance of being close to industrial clients, ALPHITAN initiated a series of strategic workshop openings across France. Over 20 years, AEM expanded significantly, establishing four new workshops throughout the country:
- The first site was inaugurated in the north, between Lens and Valenciennes (59), a key industrial region.
- A second workshop was opened near Metz (57) to serve the eastern part of the country.
- Followed later by another near Dijon (21), strengthening AEM’s presence in central France.
- Finally, AEM established a site near Rennes (35) to provide local service in the west.
AEM specialist in servomotor repair
Next came the creation of AEM, a company specializing in the maintenance of servomotors, including brushless, asynchronous, DC, and stepper motors. Based in L’Aigle (61), AEM dedicated its resources to repairing both obsolete and cutting-edge servomotors.
The company experienced significant growth when it decided to expand its geographical presence. Recognizing the importance of being close to industrial clients, ALPHITAN initiated a series of strategic workshop openings across France. Over 20 years, AEM expanded significantly, establishing four new workshops throughout the country:
- The first site was inaugurated in the north, between Lens and Valenciennes (59), a key industrial region.
- A second workshop was opened near Metz (57) to serve the eastern part of the country.
- Followed later by another near Dijon (21), strengthening AEM’s presence in central France.
- Finally, AEM established a site near Rennes (35) to provide local service in the west.
ID-Rep: electronic expertise
Created in 1985, ID-Rep specialized in 1991 in the repair of electronic systems for industrial use. Growing demand led ID-Rep to expand its operations, opening a second workshop in Ollioules in 2000, followed by the creation of a workshop in Germany near Koblenz in 2012, and finally, the opening of a workshop in Lyon. In 2011, ID-Rep Electronic joined the ALPHITAN Group, marking the Group’s entry into a complementary and essential sector for its business.
ID-Rep: electronic expertise
Created in 1985, ID-Rep specialized in 1991 in the repair of electronic systems for industrial use. Growing demand led ID-Rep to expand its operations, opening a second workshop in Ollioules in 2000, followed by the creation of a workshop in Germany near Koblenz in 2012, and finally, the opening of a workshop in Lyon. In 2011, ID-Rep Electronic joined the ALPHITAN Group, marking the Group’s entry into a complementary and essential sector for its business.
ANTECS
Founded in 2001, ANTECS specializes in the repair and trade of servo motors. In 2015, ANTECS joined the ALPHITAN Group, further expanding its development in Germany.
ANTECS
Founded in 2001, ANTECS specializes in the repair and trade of servo motors. In 2015, ANTECS joined the ALPHITAN Group, further expanding its development in Germany.
ALPHITAN Germany
In 2012, ID-Rep Electronic opened a repair workshop near Koblenz, Germany. Renamed ALPHITAN Germany in 2024, this site specializes in the repair and distribution of electronic equipment.
ALPHITAN Germany
In 2012, ID-Rep Electronic opened a repair workshop near Koblenz, Germany. Renamed ALPHITAN Germany in 2024, this site specializes in the repair and distribution of electronic equipment.
ALPHITAN Switzerland & Italy
Continuing its development strategy in Europe, the Group decided to open a sales office in Italy near Milan (ALPHITAN Italy) in 2012, followed by an office in Switzerland in Lugano (ALPHITAN Switzerland) in 2024.
ALPHITAN Switzerland & Italy
Continuing its development strategy in Europe, the Group decided to open a sales office in Italy near Milan (ALPHITAN Italy) in 2012, followed by an office in Switzerland in Lugano (ALPHITAN Switzerland) in 2024.
