Our business
Fives designs and manufactures machines, process equipment and production lines for the world’s largest industrial groups. An offer at the service of many sectors: aerospace, aluminium, automotive, cement & minerals, chemicals & petrochemicals energy, general machining, glass, logistics, oil & gas, steel, sugar, ...
Our ambition
From the first railway lines to the Eiffel Tower lifts and factory 4.0, for over 200 years Fives has been designing the disruptive solutions and technologies that make up industry. As a pioneer of decarbonization and digitalization, Fives is always one innovation ahead thanks to its ability to anticipate customer needs. By responding to the specificities of each market locally, Fives combines economic and environmental performance in 25 countries thanks to its 8,500 employees.
FIVES EMPLOYEES BUILD THE INDUSTRY OF THE FUTURE
Every day, in 25 countries, our 8,500 employees create the sustainable solutions the world needs by inventing the technologies of the future.
Every day, Fives employees enable manufacturers optimize their energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Every day, we work for a virtuous industry, a cutting-edge industry, a mutually responsible industry, an exciting industry, for all of us.
NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES
Denis Mercier is appointed Deputy General Manager of Fives
A role in steering Fives' transformation
Denis Mercier’s main duties will be supervising all Fives functional departments involved in Group transformation: Operational Performance, Human Resources, Communication, Innovation, Strategy and Marketing, International Development and IT.
Fives will benefit from Denis Mercier’s extensive experience in implementing transformation projects in complex environments, which he acquired throughout his career in the French Air Force and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Increasing responsibilities held in the French Air Force and NATO
Between 2012 and 2015, Denis Mercier was Chief of Staff of the French Air Force. Since 2015, he has been NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, a role which ended in September 2018.
Born in 1959, Denis Mercier has received the awards of Grand Officier de la Légion d’honneur [Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor] and Officier de l’Ordre national du Mérite [Officer of the National Order of Merit].
Denis Mercier is appointed Deputy General Manager of Fives
A role in steering Fives' transformation
Denis Mercier’s main duties will be supervising all Fives functional departments involved in Group transformation: Operational Performance, Human Resources, Communication, Innovation, Strategy and Marketing, International Development and IT.
Fives will benefit from Denis Mercier’s extensive experience in implementing transformation projects in complex environments, which he acquired throughout his career in the French Air Force and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Increasing responsibilities held in the French Air Force and NATO
Between 2012 and 2015, Denis Mercier was Chief of Staff of the French Air Force. Since 2015, he has been NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, a role which ended in September 2018.
Born in 1959, Denis Mercier has received the awards of Grand Officier de la Légion d’honneur [Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor] and Officier de l’Ordre national du Mérite [Officer of the National Order of Merit].
Denis Mercier is appointed Deputy General Manager of Fives
A role in steering Fives' transformation
Denis Mercier’s main duties will be supervising all Fives functional departments involved in Group transformation: Operational Performance, Human Resources, Communication, Innovation, Strategy and Marketing, International Development and IT.
Fives will benefit from Denis Mercier’s extensive experience in implementing transformation projects in complex environments, which he acquired throughout his career in the French Air Force and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Increasing responsibilities held in the French Air Force and NATO
Between 2012 and 2015, Denis Mercier was Chief of Staff of the French Air Force. Since 2015, he has been NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, a role which ended in September 2018.
Born in 1959, Denis Mercier has received the awards of Grand Officier de la Légion d’honneur [Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor] and Officier de l’Ordre national du Mérite [Officer of the National Order of Merit].
FIVES KEY PLAYER IN THE INDUSTRY OF THE FUTURE
Fives integrates to its machines and services innovations such as digital solutions, predictive maintenance, metal 3D printing, robotics, energy efficiency… to design and build today's and tomorrow's connected factories.
CSR Performance
Through digitalization, the promotion of circular economy, developing new processes and energy sources, Fives helps manufacturers in reducing their environmental footprint.
Innovation
Our innovation programs support the major technological changes underway, around hydrogen, decarbonization of industry, e-mobility, urban logistics, digitalization and cybersecurity.
AI & Data Processing
Adapted to all industrial sectors, the Fives service offer based on data processing and artificial intelligence combines production data enhancement and industrial process control.
METAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
AddUp, a joint venture between Fives and Michelin, offers its customers complete industrial metal 3D printing solutions, from machine design and supply to services and advice on part production.
FIVES, PARTNER OF LOUIS DUC FOR THE VENDÉE GLOBE 2024
This long-standing relationship between Louis Duc and Fives is built on trust and common values: environmental impact, promotion of technologies, innovation, performance, risk management, resilience, fighting spirit, team spirit…