This move allows the group to significantly strengthen its capabilities in the aerospace and defense sector, and to consolidate its position across the entire manufacturing engineering value chain.
The SII group, a specialist in engineering, technology consulting, and digital services, announces the acquisition of the manufacturing engineering services of Airtificial and Aertec Solutions.
This transaction specifically translates into the addition of around 560 employees: 490 in Spain, 20 in France, 20 in the United Kingdom, and 30 in Germany.
A move that allows the group to significantly strengthen its capabilities in the aerospace and defense sector, and to consolidate its position across the entire manufacturing engineering value chain. With this acquisition, SII takes a new step in its development and reinforces its positioning as a benchmark player in the aerospace and defense sectors.
This acquisition goes far beyond strengthening our capabilities: above all, it is a meeting of teams, knowledge, and cultures. We are very pleased to welcome these new colleagues, who will help enrich our know-how and support our clients in their industrial transformations."
Didier Bonnet, Chief Executive International SII Group
A strategic operation at European scale
This step forward is fully in line with SII's development strategy and strengthens its expertise in industrial engineering, particularly in manufacturing engineering and related services.
It also generates concrete benefits in each of the countries involved: it consolidates a key industrial base in Spain by doubling the workforce, strengthens proximity to clients in France, supports aerospace programs in the United Kingdom, and expands technical expertise and the industrial network in Germany.
This acquisition marks an important milestone for SII Group Spain. It allows us to take a significant leap forward in manufacturing engineering and strengthens our position with major players in aerospace and defense"
Xavier de Obes, CEO of SII Group Spain.
Beyond the integration of new teams and technological knowledge, this operation represents a key stage in the group's ability to support its clients from start to finish, from design to production, with an integrated approach and greater operational presence.
A strengthened position in a sector undergoing transformation
Amid a context of a sharp increase in production rates, the transformation of industrial models, and growing sustainability requirements, SII confirms its role as a strategic partner of major players in the sector.
Present in 21 countries, the group relies on its multidisciplinary teams to improve industrial performance, accelerate the digitalization of processes, and strengthen the robustness of production chains.
It allows us to take a significant leap forward in manufacturing engineering and strengthens our position with major players in aerospace and defense"
Xavier de Obes, CEO of SII Spain
Comprehensive expertise in manufacturing engineering
SII operates across the entire value chain: design and optimization of industrial processes, development and maintenance of tooling, work preparation, digital integration, and shopfloor support.
Its model is based on strong operational proximity and the ability to ensure continuity between engineering and industrial execution, guaranteeing quality, performance, and agility for its clients.
About the SII group
SII Group is an engineering and technology (IT) consulting and digital services (ESN) company, founded in 1979 by Bernard HUVÉ, a trained engineer.
SII Group employs more than 16,000 people in 21 countries, across 100 local offices, and recruits an average of more than 3,000 consultants/engineers each year, who work daily on integrating and developing new technologies and improving information systems.
Always committed to offering innovative, value-added solutions, SII partners with major groups across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, banking and insurance, telecommunications, energy, retail, transportation, and industry, among others.
With EcoVadis Gold and Great Place To Work certifications, the SII group stands out for its social policy oriented toward a digital and sustainable world, as well as for its employer brand "Let's Tech Together," which reflects its corporate culture and values.
SII Group posted revenue of €1,192 million in fiscal year 2025/2026, ended March 31.
