Sud Decoupe Industrie

Sud Découpe Industrie

Driving Revenue Growth from €1M to €5M by Switching from CO₂ to three Eagle fiber lasers

2007 company founded
3 Eagle laser systems integrated
€1M → €5M turnover growth
+25% production increase after upgrade

Transition to Fiber Laser

Sud Découpe Industrie is a French subcontracting specialist focused on laser cutting, bending, and welding services.

Founded in 2007 by Denis Roques in Onet-le-Château, France, the company operates exclusively as a subcontractor, producing components according to customer requirements. Working with steel, aluminum, and galvanized steel, Sud Découpe Industrie serves more than 400 active customers across construction, electronics, lighting, and agricultural equipment industries.

As customer expectations increased, the company recognized that traditional CO₂ laser technology could no longer provide the efficiency, flexibility, and operating costs required for continued growth.

“In the first year we increased production by 25% and reduced electricity consumption by 15%” Denis Roques, CEO, Sud Découpe Industrie

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Technology and Automation

Sud Découpe Industrie needed to move beyond CO₂ technology to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and support growing customer demand.

Challenge

CO₂ technology limited growth

Older machines consumed large amounts of nitrogen and electricity while limiting productivity and operational flexibility.

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Decision

Building a fleet of Eagle systems

The company first invested in a 6 kW Eagle in 2016, added a second automated system in 2019, and expanded further with a 20 kW Eagle in 2023.

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Business impact

Productivity, quality, and market expansion

Automation and fiber laser technology improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enabled entry into new markets.

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Sud Découpe Industrie operating multiple Eagle laser systems

Higher Efficiency, Greater Profitability

The transition to Eagle fiber laser technology transformed Sud Découpe Industrie’s operations. Production increased by 25% within the first year while electricity consumption dropped by 15%. The addition of automation enabled longer production windows and more efficient handling of urgent orders.

The introduction of the 20 kW Eagle iNspire 1530 further accelerated production. Tasks that previously required approximately three hours could now be completed in around one hour, while quality improved on thicker materials.

Most importantly, the company’s turnover increased from €1 million in 2016 to €5 million in 2024, demonstrating the strategic impact of investing in advanced manufacturing technology.

Revenue growth
Turnover increased from €1 million to €5 million between 2016 and 2024.
Higher productivity
Production increased by 25% after implementing Eagle fiber laser technology.
Lower energy use
Electricity consumption dropped by 15% compared with previous technology.
Expanded market reach
Automation enabled longer production windows and access to new business opportunities.

From Challenge to Continuous Flow with Eagle

Sud Découpe’s journey demonstrates how high-performance laser cutting drives increased productivity, faster ROI, the ability to process thicker materials, and the critical role of service. Discover what the Eagle ecosystem can do for your business.

iNspire

iNspire

High-performance fiber laser systems designed for productivity, flexibility, and profitability.

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AUTOMATION

Automation

Automation systems help maximize machine utilization and reduce labor requirements.

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SERVICE

Eagle Trust

Reliable support, spare parts, and service help protect uptime and productivity.

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PROFITABILITY

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