History
The history of CNIM Systèmes Industriels began in 1856 in La Seyne-sur-Mer, with the construction of ships and the first French tanks.
Our culture is deeply rooted in French industry, in innovation and in supporting major players in cutting-edge sectors.
The creativity, ingenuity and passion of our employees have always been the hallmarks of our company.
Driving innovation for more than 160 years
Today, CNIM Systèmes Industriels continues to be a partner of major French and European industrialists, to have a pioneering spirit and to renew its know-how and production resources to offer high-performance equipment and systems.
September 2022, the REEL Group took over CSI. The REEL Group is an international, family-owned and independent industrial group, founded 75 years ago and based in Lyon.
2023
2023
ISO 19443 certification obtained
2023
2023
Our SPRaT qualified : Fast dry gap crossing for MLC 70 vehicles
2023
2023
Delivery of the first key part of the Spent Fuel Cask project for the Hinkley point C nuclear power plant
2023
2023
Success at WNE 2023
2023
2023
50th structure deliver to the leading semiconductor manufacturers, ASML
2022
2022
Groupe REEL takes over CNIM Systèmes Industriels
2022
2022
CNIM Systèmes Industriels is awarded a contract by the Polish Army for the manufacture of Motorized Floating Bridge.
2021
2021
ZEISS MMZ-G: the largest high precision metrology machine in France is installed in our workshops
2020
2020
Construction of 2,500 sqm of ISO 4 to 8 clean rooms
2019
2019
CSI enters the semiconductor market with the mass production of machine frames.
2018
2018
Upgrading of the French PFM motorized floating bridge: logistic footprint reduced, performance improved, external operations deployment .
2016
2016
Inauguration of the new sarcophagus at the Chernobyl plant. CSI awarded the manufactured of 2km of polyurethane sealing membrane to ensure radioactive containment.
2013
2013
Manufacture of 8 multi-ton swivel joints for SBM used on oil rigs to transfer fluids/gas under high pressure. Until 2016.
2013
2013
Start of the contract to manufacture the Jules Horowitz reactor core (RCCMX code, ALARA approach, etc.) with TechnicAtome.
2012
2012
Start of the contract to manufacture very large parts: 35 radial plates for the ITER reactor. A 3,000sqm air-conditioned building is built for the project.
2008
2008
1st prototype of the L-CAT® amphibious landing ship. Today 10 are in service in the French Navy.
2004
2004
The partnership with ArianeGroup for the manufacture of the nozzle casings for the Ariane 5 launchers begins. Today CSI equips Ariane 6.
2003
2003
Development of the SPRAT modular assault bridge for the French Army. 10 vehicles in service.
2003
2003
The military applications division of the French Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission (CEA-DAM) awards the CNIM-THALES consortium the ‘Chamber Equipment and Integration’ contract for the Megajoule Laser project.
1997
1997
Mass production for the VIRGO interferometer: 404 modules of 15m length to form the 6km high vacuum chamber.
1987
1987
CNIM is tasked by the naval industrial group Direction des Constructions Navales to develop a new missile launch tube.
1982
1982
CNIM is awarded its first contract for producing mechanical escalators for the Hong Kong subway network.
1981
1981
CNIM is commissioned by the French army to build a motorised floating bridge.
1967
1967
France’s first ballistic nuclear submarine, Le Redoutable, is launched, with its missile-launching system having been developed by CNIM.
1966
1966
FCM is taken over by the Herlicq group. The company is renamed CNIM.
1917
1917
Manufacturing of the first French tanks.
1881
1881
The French Navy’s first submarine, Le Gymnote, is built.
1859
1859
The first steampowered and propeller driven armored frigate is built.
1856
1856
The Société Nouvelle des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée (FCM) shipbuilding company is founded in La Seyne-sur-Mer (France).
1856
1856
The Société Nouvelle des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée (FCM) shipbuilding company is founded in La Seyne-sur-Mer (France).
Zone Portuaire de Brégaillon
CS 60208
83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer
France