Since its creation in 1974 by Jack Lanfranco, J LANFRANCO & Cie has specialised in the field of high-end safety fasteners. In December 2024, the company celebrated 50 years of manufacturing single and double slotted self-locking nuts, as well as its unique expertise in fastener loosening issues in the traditional industrial sector.
Based on a strategic vision, as well as an ability to adapt and focus on innovation, J LANFRANCO continues to meet the needs of an ever changing market. Following the death of Jack Lanfranco in 1983, his sons Patrick and Thierry took over the reins of the company. While Patrick managed the commercial operations from Paris, Thierry supervised the production site in Bourges, known as the cradle of French bar turning.
Their leadership enabled J LANFRANCO & Cie to take crucial steps, including the relocation of a 150m2 premises located in an urban area to a more suitable industrial site in Bourges in 1990. This new site was a springboard to increase production volumes and diversify products, while meeting the specific needs of the railway sector. Between 1984 and 1990, the company’s workforce doubled, testifying to
this growth dynamic. The first automatic transfer machine, acquired in 1992, expanded production capacities, foreshadowing the
company’s development.
International development, supported by a network of international representatives and a regular presence at trade fairs, has also played a decisive role in the company’s success. In 1996, the creation of the Canadian subsidiary in Montreal gave access to the North American market. The same approach in 2011 gave birth to the Brazilian subsidiary in São Francisco do Sul, to cover the South American market. Today, exports represent a significant part of the business, with products sold to the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia and beyond.
While the railway sector remains at the heart of its activity, both in terms of rolling stock and infrastructure J. LANFRANCO & Cie has also been able to diversify. The company has successfully deployed its products in other applications and is now working in sectors as varied as aeronautics, defence, energy and mining, where the reliability of fasteners is paramount.
“As we stand, 50 years on, with nearly 100 employees in the group and a rapidly growing turnover, J LANFRANCO & Cie continues to promote French know-how throughout the world,” comments the company. “It takes commitments to innovation, quality and customer satisfaction to remain the driving force behind a company that, 50 years after its founding, continues to push the boundaries of excellence.”
Having spent a decade in the fastener industry experiencing every facet – from steel mills, fastener manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, as well as machinery builders and plating + coating companies, Claire has developed an in-depth knowledge of all things fasteners.
Alongside visiting numerous companies, exhibitions and conferences around the world, Claire has also interviewed high profile figures – focusing on key topics impacting the sector and making sure readers stay up to date with the latest developments within the industry.
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