Since its creation, Saint Jean Industries has distinguished itself as a leader in the design and manufacture of components for the automotive industry. However, to remain competitive and meet the industry's growing challenges, the company has diversified its activities in a strategic and innovative way. This diversification is not limited to expanding its product range, but also encompasses diversified markets and ambitious ecological initiatives.Product diversification: meeting the needs of modern industry
Renowned for its expertise in the manufacture of chassis and suspension parts for the automotive industry, Saint Jean Industries has diversified its product range in recent years. Indeed, SJI has invested in the development of high-tech products, adapted to the new requirements of electric and hybrid vehicles. For example, the design of aluminum battery packs helps to reduce vehicle weight, plays a protective role in the event of a collision, and acts as a thermal management system to increase range by using the heat supplied by the batteries. These are just two of the functions we have carefully studied to offer you the most appropriate technological solutions.
The company has also expanded into the field of brake discs. After inventing the COBAPRESS a few decades ago, Saint Jean Industries has now invented the COBADISK. COBADISK is a patented technology combining 3 processes: COBAPRESS™, crimping and casting. This innovative technology combines aluminum and cast iron in their most optimal possible use creating a brake disc that’s 25% lighter than a one-piece cast-iron disc, and comparable performance in every way.
Last but not least, the company has recently developed products with stringent sealing requirements, such as valve bodies for vehicle air-conditioning systems and battery cooling.
Market diversification: beyond the automotive sector
While the automotive sector remains Saint Jean Industries’ core business, the company has leveraged its engineering and production skills to penetrate other industrial sectors. For example, Saint Jean Industries now supplies aluminum parts to industries such as railways, robotics, trucks, agricultural machinery, energy and cable transport.
In recent years, Saint Jean Industries has also been supplying heat exchangers for gas-fired boilers, and is looking to expand into new sectors thanks to all the capabilities the company possesses.
Below is a range of our products for these new industrial sectors:
This sectoral diversification stimulates innovation through synergies between different technological fields.
Ecological diversification: a commitment for the future
Aware of today’s environmental challenges, Saint Jean Industries has made sustainability an integral part of its diversification strategy. The company has put in place initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint, notably through the use of recycled materials and the implementation of less polluting manufacturing processes. Saint Jean Industries recently announced its membership of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The ASI is a global, multi-stakeholder initiative to promote environmental, social and economic sustainability throughout the aluminum value chain. By becoming a member of the ASI, Saint Jean Industries commits to respecting and promoting the standards and best practices established by the initiative, thereby reinforcing its position as a socially and environmentally responsible company.
Recently, Saint Jean Industries has also undertaken several projects to install photovoltaic panels on the roofs of its various sites. This enables SJI to make significant energy savings. These decisions mark a significant commitment by the company to sustainable and responsible practices, and further Saint Jean Industries’ project to become an “eco-responsible” company by 2039.
Saint Jean Industries’ diversification is a key element in its strategy of growth and innovation. By expanding its product range, penetrating new markets and committing to sustainability, the company is positioning itself as a major and committed player in modern industry. This multifaceted approach not only ensures Saint Jean Industries’ resilience and longevity, but also demonstrates its commitment to creating a better, more sustainable future for all.