Combrée, France
At the heart of Cicor Group’s industrial activity, the Combrée site plays a key role by offering complete coverage of the entire lifecycle of electronic products, from design to after-sales service. Its scope includes design, development, production, integration of simple or complex systems, as well as support and maintenance activities. This global approach allows us to offer our clients a comprehensive, responsive, and fully controlled industrial solution.
Combrée operates in demanding sectors such as medical, industry, nuclear, energy, defence and aerospace meeting specific client needs with a high level of quality, technical expertise, traceability, and responsiveness. The site currently serves approximately 60 active clients.
Certified ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, and accredited for nuclear operations, the site relies on a structured quality management system. Thanks to its ability to produce according to IPC‑A‑610 class 3 standards, it guarantees product compliance and lasting client satisfaction.
Covering 10,000 m² and staffed by approximately 250 employees, the Combrée site benefits from a committed, experienced team strongly focused on project success and client satisfaction. Among the site’s many strengths, the R&D division holds a central position: 27 experts work on hardware and software engineering, test bench development, product qualification, and operate their own CEM Laboratory accredited by COFRAC.
In terms of equipment, Combrée is outfitted with comprehensive industrial resources:
- 3 SMT lines with a total capacity of 224,000 components/hour
- Automated inspection systems: SPI, 2D & 3D AOI, X-ray, Xpress control
- 3 wave soldering units: 2 selective waves and 1 laminar wave
- Test stations: 3 mobile probe testers (Takaya), 3 in-situ testers (Genrad, Spectrum), 208 functional testers, 30 JTAG testers, Synor IDC tester, climatic chambers/aging units, and VRT
- 3 cleaning machines (VIGON/HFE)
- 1 varnishing robot, 2 gluing robots, and a potting station
- 1 BGA and QFN rework machine
- 1 cobot for automating repetitive tasks
The site also features a cleanroom for sensitive operations, an intelligent central warehouse with an IMS control table and component counting machine to ensure quality at reception.
To optimize performance, Combrée’s Purchasing department is structured around three axes: centralized procurement, a collective dynamic encouraging expertise sharing, and a strict supplier policy guaranteeing quality and reliability.
Finally, integration of the Combrée site within the Cicor Group brings new perspectives: industrial synergies, access to new international markets, exchange of best practices, and a continuous improvement mindset driven across the entire Group.
