Our history
Creation of the GMD Group by Mr Alain Martineau with the takeover of VERON, a company specialising in cutting and stamping.
Growth of the Group (sales multiplied by 5) through internal growth (development of micro-computing) and external growth (takeover of 7 stamping companies)
Institutional investors acquire 35.15% of GMD's capital
Referencing French car manufacturers
Learning the plastic injection moulding trade
Takeover of the EUROSTYLE and RENCAST groups.
GMD acquires the foundry business and organises itself into 8 business units.
Referencing with equipment manufacturer ZF and taking orders worth €60m a year. Creation of GMD TANGER
Decision to refocus exclusively on carmakers
Around thirty non-automotive companies have left the Group
Acquisition of the SEALYNX group, specialising in automotive sealing components
Organisation of the Group into 4 business lines: Stamping, Sealing, Foundry and Plastics
International expansion with the creation of several plants: 3 plants in Portugal, 1 plant in Mexico, 1 plant in Hungary.
Acquisition of SCHÄFER OESTERLE, a company specialising in plastic, leather and synthetic coatings for Premium manufacturers, within the Plastics Division, which becomes Plastic & Leather.
Construction of 2 new plants in Morocco (one in the Sealing Division and one in the Stamping Division)
Continued international expansion (Czech Republic) and sale of the Waterproofing Division
Our 7i philosophy
Our rules of conduct are clear, known and respected by everyone. Each and every one of us, whatever our position in the company, is a role model.
It is embodied both in our day-to-day attitude and in our understanding of others.
INNOVATION
Thanks to our dedicated technical centres, we can provide our customers with tried-and-tested, recognised business expertise, particularly in the field of cost-performance redesign.
INDUSTRIAL EXCELLENCE
The deployment of automotive industry best practice across all our sites for over 30 years has enabled us to achieve the levels of performance that are essential for a Tier 1 supplier with global reach.
INTERACTION
The strengthening of our customer relationships is based on the development of a local offering throughout the world, but also on the simplification of our operations thanks to a single point of contact.
INTERNATIONALIZATION
Our commitment to supporting our customers internationally is reflected in the ongoing development of our existing sites, as well as the regular creation of new Green Field sites.
INVESTMENT
A high level of investment at all our sites enables us to guarantee our customers the best available technology.
INTEGRATION
Our organisation around three business lines enables us to integrate solid vertical skills, from design to logistics, including tooling and robotics.
INTEGRITY
The GMD Group's rules of conduct are clear, known and respected by all. All GMD Group employees, whatever their position in the company, are exemplary in this respect. It is embodied both in their day-to-day attitude and in their understanding of others.
Our Commitments
The GMD Group is committed to an active approach to sustainable development and respect for ethical rules. To this end, we make a formal commitment through our Group charters expressing our values :
Compliance
By promoting respect for ethical rules in its relations at work and with its customer and supplier partners, and by making a strong commitment to respecting human rights.
UN Global Compact PRINCIPLES AND RULE
For the GMD Group, contributing to the Global Compact since it joined in 2003 represents a permanent renewal of our commitment to its principles.