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Strategic market entry boosting industrial excellence in Atlantic France
Company & project context
TmComas, a family-owned engineering leader since 1954 based near Barcelona, specializes in high-precision repair and maintenance of turbomachinery — critical equipment for energy production and air compression. Renowned for unique mechanical skills in metallurgy, overlay welding, and surface treatment, TmComas delivers advanced on-site services across diverse industries.
Market entry challenge
How could TmComas swiftly establish operations to meet market demands and secure a lasting foothold in France’s competitive industrial market, leveraging a region rich in talent and industry?
Key project requirements
Clear, performance-oriented specifications!
Select a strategic and well-connected industrial hub
Access a qualified workforce with specialized engineering and technical skills
Partner with local industry clusters and academic institutions to foster innovation and growth
Complete the setup of a fully operational subsidiary within three months
Project milestones
October
Detailed needs assessment, facilitated introductions to key sector experts and partners, business plan validation.
November
Secured financial support.
December
Completed incorporation of the French headquarters in Nantes.
January
Official launch of the Nantes engineering center and commencement of operations.
Strategic support provided
The regional economic development agencies Solutions&co and Nantes Saint-Nazaire Development played a pivotal role by streamlining access to local ecosystems, easing recruitment processes, and orchestrating administrative and financial support services. This collaborative partnership was key to the rapid and successful rollout of TmComas in the region.
Key figures
set up duration
highly qualified engineers and technicians to strengthen customer service capabilities
CEO Insight
“We are thrilled to establish our European subsidiary in Nantes — a powerhouse region with a dynamic industrial environment, excellent transport and communication infrastructures, and access to highly skilled talent. The Pays de la Loire region has warmly welcomed our activities, supported throughout the process by its economic development agency.”
Olivier Dewez, CEO, TmComas
Contact us
Looking to scale your operations in Europe?
Like TmComas, let us help you set up your business in Atlantic France — one of Europe’s most dynamic industrial and innovation ecosystems.
Our free, tailor-made support includes:
Thibault DESCHANEL
Project coordinator
+33 (0)2 40 48 83 03
t.deschanel@solutions-eco.fr