2, rue de la Ternière
Avrillé cedex FRANCE
Our DNA
The LGC vision
Collaboration
Designing together
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Supporting your projects with a dedicated technical team to develop fastening products that perfectly match the needs of your application. Our design objective is based on 3 pillars.
The manufacturing process is as economical and environmentally friendly as possible
The fastener is the most suitable and brings productivity gains
Production can be launched on schedule
QHSE policy
Quality management
The raison d'être of our quality policy is customer satisfaction through solid, sustainable industrial performance, while taking into account our corporate culture.
Each process is committed to meeting the challenges of our strategic vision guided by the conquest of new markets while aiming for industrial excellence.
Our integrated management system measures performance in terms of quality, safety and the environment as part of a dynamic of continuous improvement.
Each process is committed to meeting the challenges of our strategic vision guided by the conquest of new markets while aiming for industrial excellence.
Our integrated management system measures performance in terms of quality, safety and the environment as part of a dynamic of continuous improvement.
CSR and eco-design
2 pillars of the company that are integrated into all our processes through the environmental, social and societal dimension. We are trained in-house to calculate the carbon footprint of each of our projects, in order to reduce our footprint as much as possible.
As part of this approach, we are Ecovadis-certified and committed to the ISO 26000 standard.
We only work with suppliers who meet the criteria we set, and who are respectful of both people and the environment.
LGC is also committed to local development, promoting technical and professional training for various market players (schools, public institutions, etc.)
Our 4 commitments:
As part of this approach, we are Ecovadis-certified and committed to the ISO 26000 standard.
We only work with suppliers who meet the criteria we set, and who are respectful of both people and the environment.
LGC is also committed to local development, promoting technical and professional training for various market players (schools, public institutions, etc.)
Our 4 commitments:
100% European suppliers
Ecovadis certified
92/100 employee satisfaction
3 school/company collaborations
Quality of life at work
We value well-being at work and employee involvement, which helps to develop cooperation and creativity. For example, a relaxation area has been set up, enabling employees to strengthen their bonds.
LGC encourages its employees' career paths by promoting their skills and development.
A specific induction program is set up for each new recruit, with dedicated mentoring.
A career path tailored to each employee's skills is determined to support our talents.
To measure QWL and attachment to the company, we measure turnover daily, which has been below 5% for 3 years.
Together towards excellence, we will build our future positioning LGC Industries as the market benchmark.
LGC encourages its employees' career paths by promoting their skills and development.
A specific induction program is set up for each new recruit, with dedicated mentoring.
A career path tailored to each employee's skills is determined to support our talents.
To measure QWL and attachment to the company, we measure turnover daily, which has been below 5% for 3 years.
Together towards excellence, we will build our future positioning LGC Industries as the market benchmark.
Our values
Customer focus
Everyone's ability to listen to the customer and provide maximum satisfaction over the long term (total quality vocation).
Team spirit
Helping each other and developing cohesion for the company's success. Share performance with colleagues.
Setting an example and a positive attitude
Adopt the behavior everyone expects of others. Optimism encourages the search for solutions and fosters good relationships.
Respect
Everyday attitude of "consideration" based on duties and rights.
Openness and questioning
The ability and willingness to take a broad, unprejudiced interest in new ideas, encouraging innovation.
The LGC method
The APQP process
APQP is a collaborative method for planning and managing product quality throughout the product lifecycle, from design to series production. This tool is an OEM and Tier 1 requirement that we have adapted in-house.
It is this method that enables us to manage industrial projects "right first time", while maximizing customer satisfaction.
It is this method that enables us to manage industrial projects "right first time", while maximizing customer satisfaction.
Plan and define
Advanced engineering and project planning. Feasibility checks using the FMEA tool, which is used to analyze failure modes, their effects and criticality.
Prototyping
The project team creates prototypes using a 3D machine and simulation software such as SolidWorks Premium and Spacerclaim.
Product validation
Production of initial samples in medium series, and validation of production with PPAPs in accordance with IATF 16949.
Industrialization / Production
The production process is validated according to the production control plan drawn up by a multi-disciplinary team.
Assessment and improvement
After 3 to 6 months of series production, an assessment based on the criteria required by IATF 16949 verifies 100% project conformity.
Continuous improvement at LGC
Our quality team and our continuous improvement team implement the main lean principles on all the company's processes. Particular attention is paid to the dynamics of continuous improvement by strongly involving the collective in performance.
It is based on our ability to question ourselves regularly with our principle of "getting it right the first time by avoiding the unnecessary".
Our performance indicators are:
PPM: 3PPM by 2022
Customer retention of 95% 2022
We commit the company and all our employees to success and compliance with our standards, based on 5S, Kaizen, TPM, Visual Management and Lean Manufacturing methods.
It is based on our ability to question ourselves regularly with our principle of "getting it right the first time by avoiding the unnecessary".
Our performance indicators are:
PPM: 3PPM by 2022
Customer retention of 95% 2022
We commit the company and all our employees to success and compliance with our standards, based on 5S, Kaizen, TPM, Visual Management and Lean Manufacturing methods.
A strong story
Who we are
Manufacturer and designer of cylindrical fastening solutions and assembly elements
LGC Industries specializes in high-volume bar turning, splining and grinding (around 1 million parts produced per day) for the most demanding markets.
As a designer of fastening solutions, we follow a strict CSR approach. We support your design offices in co-design and eco-design, optimizing productivity gains at every stage of the process.
As a designer of fastening solutions, we follow a strict CSR approach. We support your design offices in co-design and eco-design, optimizing productivity gains at every stage of the process.
For over 80 years
1934: LGC La Goupille Cannelée founded in Angers
1970
Relocation of Angers premises to Avrillé
1986
Acquisition by the PSM financial group. Creation of PSM Fixation
2004
Takeover by P3G. PSM Fixation returns to the spline pin business
2008
In-depth work rewarded by our Q1 and QSE certifications
2016
Diversification strategy. Creation of a design and prototyping office
2022
Major technological investments. Birth of LGC Industries
For over 80 years
The P3G Group
P3G is a French industrial group formed in 2004 from the merger of two family-run businesses, Gardette and LGC Industries. It is an independent group specializing in high-precision technical fasteners: pins, keys, inserts, rivets, drawn steels and exclusive parts.
22M€ sales
40 countries delivered
9 sites, including
5 production sites
5 production sites
200 professionals