Micropile Manufacturing – About Us – SOTOMET

SOTOMET Company — Châtellerault, Vienne 86

manufacturing of micropiles
Who are we ?

For more than 30 years, SOTOMET has been designing and manufacturing micropile tubes, specialty tubes, and drilling tools entirely in France, at its plant in Châtellerault, in the Vienne department.

05 49 19 45 77

Production Capacity

Our manufacturing facilities

15,600 m²
Production facilities

A 4.2-hectare site dedicated to manufacturing and storage

31 CN
Computer-Numerically Controlled Machines

Capacity: Ø 60.3 to 406 mm

3
Robotic Units

Automation of Sleeve Machining

10 benches
Sawbenches

Cutting capacity up to Ø 800 mm

1 DL
Laser cutting

Laser-Precision Sheet Cutting

9,000 metric tons
Steel inventory

Extensive permanent inventory for maximum responsiveness

15,000 metric tons
Annual production

Our expertise enables large-scale production

1
Welding Units

1 automated welding robot

About


: 100% Madein France

Located in the Vienne department , along the Brussels–Paris–Bordeaux corridor, we offer fast delivery throughout France and Belgium at competitive shipping rates.

Our production capacity is supported by 31 CNC lathes and one CNC milling machine, as well as three robotic units and a permanent inventory of approximately 9,000 metric tons of steel. Our 10 sawing benches can process sections up to Ø 800 mm.

Our 100% French manufacturing process guarantees impeccable quality and full traceability. Our dedicated and dynamic team responds promptly to all your needs, whether for small or large production runs.

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Overview

  • 4.2 ha of land — 15,600 m² of workshop space
  • 31 CNC machines
  • 3 robotic units
  • 10 saw benches (max. Ø 800 mm)
  • Right- and Left-Hand Threads — On-Site Heat Treatment
  • 9,000 metric tons in stock at all times — delivery to France and Belgium
  • 100% Made in France
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Means of production

Machinery Fleet

A comprehensive industrial facility spanning 4.2 hectares, entirely dedicated to the machining, cutting, assembly, and manufacturing of pipes for special foundations. Each part is produced, inspected, and shipped from Châtellerault.

Sotomet Industrial Site — Châtellerault

Infrastructure

Châtellerault Industrial Site

4.2 ha of land

Located in the Vienne department , along the Brussels–Paris–Bordeaux corridor, our facility spans 15,600 m² of workshops dedicated to the finishing and manufacturing of micropiles.

  • 15,600 m² of workshop space
  • 4.2 hectares of land
  • Paris–Bordeaux Corridor
  • Shipping to France and Belgium
Sotomet Saw Benches

Steel flow rate

Industrial Sawbenches

10 benches

Ten high-capacity saw benches ensure the precise cutting of all pipe sections. Clean cuts, tight tolerances, high production rates.

  • 10 benches
  • Up to Ø 800 mm
  • High production rates
Sotomet CNC Lathes

CNC Machining

Computer-Numerically Controlled Machines

31 CNC machines

31 CNC lathes and 1 CNC milling machine handle all precision operations: facing, boring, and grooving. Dimensional tolerances comply with micropile standards.

  • 31 CNC lathes
  • 1 CNC milling machine
  • Ø 60.3 to 406 mm
  • Tight tolerance
Sotomet Laser Cutting Machines and Industrial Drills

Cutting & Drilling

Laser Cutting & Drilling

1 laser machine
4 drills

Our laser cutting machine ensures precise cutting of parts. Four industrial drilling machines drill holes in micropile tubes and utility pipes.

  • Sheet Cutting
  • 1 laser machine
  • 4 drills
  • Precision Cut
Sotomet Semi-Automatic Welding Benches Sotomet Semi-Automatic Welding Benches

Assembly & Fabrication

Semi-Automatic Welding Benches & WELDING ROBOTS

1 Welding robot 3 welding stations

Four semi-automatic welding stations and a metal fabrication shop: injection molding heads, inserts, caps, plates, and construction fittings. Small and medium-sized production runs; custom manufacturing based on customer drawings.

  • 3 benches
  • Semi-automatic
  • Welded mechanical parts
  • Custom Manufacturing
Sotomet Right- and Left-Handed Threads

Thread

Right-Hand & Left-Hand Threads

406 max Ø 406 mm

Right- or left-hand threads up to Ø 406 mm. Standard or custom profiles: metric, trapezoidal, API, or custom pitches.

  • Right & Left
  • Ø up to 406 mm
  • Standard / Custom Profile
  • API / metric
Sotomet Steel Inventory and Logistics

Inventory & Logistics

Permanent Inventory & Shipping to Europe and Overseas

9,000 metric tons of steel in stock

With more than 9,000 metric tons of steel in stock at all times, we guarantee immediate availability across our entire product line. From our hub connecting Brussels, Paris, and Bordeaux, we deliver throughout France and Europe by truck, and export via sea containers (Incoterms EXW - CFR).

  • 9,000 metric tons of steel
  • Available immediately
  • Shipping in France
  • Shipping to Belgium
  • Construction Site Emergencies

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Our Workshops

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Our Values

Our Commitments

Quality & Traceability

Every tube and every part is manufactured using rigorous processes with systematic quality control. Material traceability is ensured from order placement through delivery.

Maximum responsiveness

Our permanent inventory of 6,000 metric tons and our flexible fleet of machinery enable us to respond to construction site emergencies with unbeatable turnaround times.

Made in France

100% of our production takes place at our Châtellerault facility. A strong local presence and support for French industry.

Technical Support

An experienced team that listens to your needs to design solutions tailored to your project—from the quote to delivery, including custom work.