our history
Over 30 years in the business of reconstructing machine tools and building special-purpose machines.
1986
Founded by Louis BALEYDIER, Sud Ouest Système initially comprised a multidisciplinary team of 12 experts whose goal was to build a business that specialised in the refurbishment of large-scale metal removal tools.
1989
Buildings were extended with the construction of an assembly workshop covering 300 m².
The workforce comprised 15 employees and turnover amounted to approximately €1.2 million.
1997
Growing order volumes meant that the engineering department needed to be extended by 160 m².
2001
Jean Luc Baleydier took over the business founded by his father.
2004
Launch of the special-purpose machine business: Sud Ouest Système’s skillsets and know-how meant that the success of the business was assured. The team had grown to 25 employees and turnover was approximately €4 million.
2007
New mechanical and electrical assembly workshops were built, covering 370 m².
2014
Awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certification.
2017
Awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Engineering workshops and offices were extended.
We are members of Mecanic Vallée and Symop
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