Strong family roots genuine owner-managed performance
A subcontractor which has become an internationally recognised components manufacturer
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, AKWEL is revisiting the half-century that made its history.
A journey among the family saga behind the AKWEL group.
Visit our virtual and experiential museum www.akwel.com
1972
Creation of the company Coutier SA, a subcontractor specialising in the manufacture of plastic parts, by three Coutier brothers, André, Joseph and Roger.
1988 > 1990
Transformation of Coutier SA, with takeover of company MGI: emergence of MGI Coutier, a components manufacturer specialising in plastics
1991 > 1994
Beginning of global expansion – Spain, Turkey and China.
1994
Listed on the Stock Exchange (Paris – Eurolist).
1994 > 1998
Continuation of global expansion (Tunisia, Argentina, Brazil) and strengthening of activity in France (acquisitions and internal growth).
2000
Integration of the SAP management tool for optimum running of the 12 French sites and 9 global subsidiaries.
2004
Roll-out in India and Iran.
2005
Doubling of manufacturing surface area in Turkey (with a new site) and in Brazil (by expanding).
2006
Development in Eastern Europe with the creation of a site in Romania.
2011
Reinforcement of understanding of tools with takeover of the mould maker Deplanche and major external growth operation with the acquisition of the components manufacturer Avon Automotive in the US.
2014
Acquisition of the Swedish components manufacturer Autotube AB.
2015
The second Coutier generation arrives at the helm with the appointment of Mathieu Coutier as President of the Executive Board
2016
New organisation with the creation of departments dedicated to product lines and industrial departments by geographical zone, managing the group’s plants.
2018
The MGI Coutier Group changes name and becomes AKWEL.
