Gilor’s industrial expertise joins the ThermoTechnologies constellation
On October 1, 2025, Gilor became part of the ThermoTechnologies Group, a specialist in integrated high-value metal treatment solutions (surface coating and heat treatment). This merger marks a major milestone in the group’s multi-local development strategy, strengthening its foothold in the Lyon region and its presence in luxury markets.
For over 70 years, Gilor has been shaping materials with precision. Based in the Lyon area, the company has established itself as a benchmark in surface coating, renowned for its rigor, responsiveness, and ability to support the most demanding industrial clients.
Today, Gilor continues its growth within a group that shares the same values of excellence and technical expertise.
An integration built on complementarity and proximity
Gilor is not just joining a group—it’s joining an industrial ecosystem. Located in the Rhône, just 90 minutes from ThermoTechnologies’ headquarters in Haute-Savoie, Gilor brings recognized expertise in metal surface coating, with applications in connectivity, luxury, and medical sectors.
“The synergies were obvious: we share similar expertise and a common, uncompromising vision of quality,” says Mathieu Empeyta, CEO of Gilor.
Gilor’s experience in luxury, particularly in leather goods, illustrates this commitment to excellence—a rare expertise that aligns perfectly with ThermoTechnologies’ strategy to develop a premium offering, initiated with the integration of Swiss company Henriod in 2023.
This move also reflects a reinforced territorial network: “Growing while staying close to industrial hubs, supporting local sectors, and delivering technical expertise as close as possible to our customers,” explains Gilles Mollard, Chairman & CEO of the group. ThermoTechnologies thus strengthens its presence in the South-Central region (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Franche-Comté, and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur).
A comprehensive offering and immediate industrial synergies
For Gilor, joining a multi-expertise group opens new horizons: access to additional resources, joint projects, investments, and innovation. “Our historical know-how remains at the heart of our business, but we can now offer a much broader range of technologies while maintaining the quality and responsiveness that define Gilor,” emphasizes Mathieu Empeyta.
For ThermoTechnologies, it’s an opportunity to consolidate an even more complete offering. At the core of these synergies lies a unique advantage: the exceptional complementarity between surface coating and heat treatment—two areas of expertise rarely combined under one roof. Together, these capabilities guarantee customers an integrated solution that is more flexible and more reliable.
