The expert metal suppliers
Custom solutions for all your needs
• We deal in all types of metals
• Support from an expert manufacturing group
• Over 1000 partner suppliers
• Ability to transform your material
Altega Metal is the fruit of two companies’ combined know-how
ALTEGA METAL was born as a shared project between Altec Étirage and the P3G group.
What better idea than to combine cold drawing experts with specialist producers of high-quality metals?
By pooling our resources and expertise, we managed to create an entity specialised in providing all types of metal, with an emphasis on flexibility, responsiveness and meeting client needs.
This synergy only strengthens our market position and allows us to offer a wide range of custom trading solutions.
Foundation of ALTEGA METAL in 2024
Founding of the company in Villefranche-sur-Saône, France by the grandfather of current CEO Philippe Gardette.
Gardette S.A. buys the company Planche S.A., manufacturer of compressors and vacuum pumps, and takes up residence in the centre of Villefranche-sur-Saône, where Gardette is still based today.
Philippe Gardette follows in his father's footsteps and takes over management of the company. He creates the company LPI (for La Production Industrielle), specialised in manufacturing special products for automotive manufacturers.
Acquisition of LGC (La Goupille Cannelée, literally "the grooved pin") from the group PSM Fixation in order to add more fastening, transmission and assembly elements to the catalogue. Creation of the P3G group.
Creation of the PFT economic interest group in France in order to meet automotive demand.
Creation of the subsidiary LGC GmbH
Creation of the SPECIALFIX or Gardette Iberica subsidiary in Barcelona.
Creation of Specialfix US in 2012
Buyout of the company La Clavette Juste, creation of Précibarre Étirage
Foundation of ALTEC ETIRAGE
Takeover of the company Giraud & Ray