The Massard & Cie company
a bar-turning and mechanical fastener company since 1825
Since 1825, a company that listens to your projects.
Let's make it happen together.
200
years of history
1
Plant
25
Employees
3,5
Millions € of sales
Respect for know-how
Since its creation, Massard et Cie has been above all a story of men.
The company is built on a wealth of know-how and experience. We perform a precision craft where finesse is a must.
The current team is made up of around twenty men and women with cutting-edge skills in bar turning, rolling, etc. Our operators are regularly trained in new technologies.
You benefit from a complete service, from project management and quality control of the various operations, to the finishing of your parts: heat treatments, surface coatings, etc...
Massard & Cie celebrates 200 years of industrial history.
In 2025, the company celebrated its bicentennial. Discover the highlights of this event, the employees honored, and two centuries of expertise serving industry.
Massard & Cie
The story
1825
Creation
It was in 1825 that Jacques Massard and his son Marcellin founded the company in Monistrol, Haute-Loire. He press-cuts sheet metal to make locks.
Around 1900
Transmission
Mathieu Massard succeeds Alexandre Massard, and turns the company towards wrought ironwork.
1914
The Great War
Mathieu Massard works for the military industry, producing 75 mm shells.
1945
Massard et Cie
After the war, Jean Massard and Paul Bonche, Mathieu Massard's son-in-law, transformed the small company into Massard et Cie.
1955
Prisoner studs
From 1955 onwards, production expanded to include "prisoner" studs, used in machine tools, automobiles, tractors, valves and pipe fittings.
1979
Suzanne Bonche
In 1979, Suzanne Bonche took over the management of the company, which was transformed in the following years from a limited liability company into a limited liability company, and then into a simplified joint stock company.
1990
Parts on plan
In the 90s, the company expanded its range of services to include machining of turned parts to drawings (diameter 2 to 60 mm). New machines make it possible to produce large runs.
2003
Xavier Bonche
In 2003, Xavier Bonche became Chairman of the company. In 2016, he had a new 1,800 m2 workshop built, doubling the production area and ensuring the continuity of a family history that has endured for almost 200 years.
2025
200 years of know-how
Massard & Cie carries on a precision craft, combining technical mastery, quality standards, and long-term reliability since 1825.
Machinery
200 years of industrial history dedicated to precision
Since 1825, Massard & Cie has supported manufacturers in the production of bar-turned parts and mechanical fasteners. The year 2025 marked an important milestone with the celebration of the company's 200th anniversary. This anniversary brought together employees, former staff, partners, clients, and local stakeholders around an industrial history built over time.
Passing on know-how
Beyond industrial performance, this event highlighted what has defined Massard & Cie's identity for two centuries: the transmission of know-how, the dedication of its teams, and the ability to evolve alongside the needs of industry.
Today, the company continues to grow with the same commitment to quality and precision that has shaped its history for several generations.
A look back at 200 years of Massard & Cie
Massard & Cie's bicentennial will remain a milestone in the company's history. The day brought together several generations of employees, partners, and friends of the company around the values that have shaped Massard & Cie since 1825: hard work, knowledge transfer, technical expertise, and collective commitment. So many examples of dedication and loyalty that reflect the strength of the Massard team.
Because this history is, above all, a human one, the event was an opportunity to honor several employees with long-service awards. Careers spanning 20, 30, and sometimes 40 years within the company were recognized.
So many examples of dedication and loyalty that reflect the strength of the Massard team.
Bar-turning, precision, and know-how transmission
For six generations...
Since its founding in 1825, Massard & Cie has navigated industrial change while preserving the values that make it strong: rigor, quality, close customer relationships, and adaptability.
The company has built its expertise in bar-turning and mechanical fasteners by passing down its know-how and continuously upgrading its production capabilities.
