Sopra Steria has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the Manufacturing Engineering business of Daher Industrial Services (Daher) in a move designed to strengthen its aerospace engineering capabilities and deepen its position within the European aviation sector.
The proposed acquisition would significantly expand Sopra Steria’s expertise in manufacturing engineering, particularly in the aerospace industry, where demand for greater production efficiency and industrial performance continues to grow. Daher Industrial Services’ Manufacturing Engineering division specialises in two key stages of the aerospace manufacturing process: the preparatory pre-production phase and operational support aimed at increasing production rates and improving manufacturing efficiency.
The business also provides services focused on quality assurance, industrial performance and continuity across manufacturing operations. With more than 360 employees, the majority based in France, the division generated revenue exceeding €42 million in 2025. Airbus represents its principal customer, with the partnership between the companies dating back to 1995.
For Sopra Steria, the deal would represent a major step forward in expanding its role across the aerospace value chain. The company said the acquisition aligns with its wider strategy of developing end-to-end expertise capable of supporting increasingly complex aerospace manufacturing programmes.
The move comes at a time when aircraft manufacturers are under pressure to accelerate production while simultaneously meeting stricter industrial and operational standards. By integrating Daher Industrial Services’ manufacturing engineering capabilities, Sopra Steria aims to strengthen its ability to support major aerospace groups, including Airbus, across a broader range of industrial activities.
The acquisition would also reinforce Sopra Steria’s ambition to position itself as a leading technology and industrial partner for Europe’s major aerospace programmes, particularly as the sector continues to modernise and scale production capacity.
The proposed transaction remains subject to consultations with employee representative bodies and the usual regulatory approvals. Completion of the acquisition is expected during the second half of the year.
