Rhonalu Foundry towards Lyon
Who are we?
Industrial foundry since 1950, RHONALU, an industrial SME, is located in the Rhône-Alpes region 10 km from Lyon. Since its creation, the company has been managed by its majority shareholder.
Key figures
6M €
turnover
220 t
Cast tonnage
1000x
700 mm
Maximum mold size
30 p
Effective
Creation of the Foundry A Comte.
Acquisition of the A Comte Foundry by Les Fonderies du Midi which will become RHONALU.
Creation of a holding company bringing together: RHONALU and Les Fonderies du Midi
Sale of RHONALU to Gilles Lapierre who becomes the majority shareholder.
Gilles Lapierre
General Director Rhonalu Foundry
- ENSAM Engineer
- 20 years in the management of industrial sites
- Managing shareholder
Experienced Industrial Director, with a significant background in operational management of multiple manufacturing sites.
His operational experience in business process optimization and change management promotes the improvement of industrial performance and their management.
He also has a strong interest in environmental and societal issues: CSR, circular economy, carbon footprint…
The management team
The team of the Management Committee of RHONALU is rich in the diversity of skills and experiences, as well as their complementary personalities.
Technical Sales Manager
- 17 years of experience in the industry, foundry, and machining
Technical and Quality Manager
- Experienced engineer from the Higher School of Forge Foundry
Production Manager
- 15 years of workshop management in the industry
Director of Administration and Finance
- 35 years of experience in the economic and strategic management of SMEs
The RHONALU team
All members of the RHONALU team are collectively committed and involved in meeting the expectations of its customers.
A stable team
- 90% in permanent contract
- Versatility
- Average age of 12 years
3 Foundry Technicians
- Bachelor’s degree
- Technical Mastery
- Work-study and apprenticeship
A management team
- Sales Administration
- Purchasing & supply chain
- Administrative and accounting
CSR
Responsible Employer: People and Customers at the heart of the business plan
- Priority given to permanent contracts
- Priority given to managing each individual’s skills
- High-quality local management
RHONALU a responsible foundry
- Actor of the circular economy
- Actor of the energy transformation of the economy
- Carbon and energy assessment
Do you have a project?
Contact us, and we will process your request promptly and propose a solution tailored to the specific requirements of your industry.
