We are trusted partners to our clients on their projects, whether they involve construction or technical systems. We bring our full technical expertise and agility to bear, from the feasibility phase through to project completion.
The global aviation industry faces a number of challenges related to technological innovation, environmental sustainability, increased competition, and shifting consumer preferences. Ekium possesses all the necessary expertise to provide comprehensive technical support for projects and play an active role in this evolution.
Technical Assistance & Consulting: Project Management Support, Building Diagnostics, Expert Assessments, Project Cost Estimation
Engineering: Roads & Utilities, Civil Engineering (building, industrial), Steel Structures, HVAC, High- and Low-Voltage Electrical Systems, Fire Safety Coordination, HSE
Project Management: Project Coordination, Project Management Services (OPC), Project Synthesis, BIM
Our experts bring comprehensive industrial engineering expertise to aircraft assembly lines, covering the entire lifecycle of production facilities:
Renovation and modernization of control and command systems
Multi-vendor technology migration
Signalling and safety systems for test areas
Optimization of assembly processes
Instrumentation and design of smart tools
Cross-functional integration and comprehensive support
Our commitment: turnkey solutions, from design to commissioning, with long-term warranty and production support.
Ekium is Airbus' partner of excellence for the modernization of automated processes. For more than 10 years, we have been assisting with technological renovation projects, process optimization and securing A320, A330, A350 and A321 manufacturing stations.
Our teams bring together a wide range of expertise in the design of fuel storage, distribution, and refuelling systems:
Audits
Feasibility Studies
Economic Feasibility Studies
Regulatory and Administrative Studies
Project Management Support
Turnkey Solutions
Ekium supports players in the aviation industry in the development and deployment of SAF solutions. Our expertise across the entire value chain—from green hydrogen production to e-fuel synthesis—positions us as a leading partner for the aviation sector’s energy transition.
Our core competencies:
Green hydrogen production: design of electrolysis units (AEC, PEM, SOEC technologies), integration of renewable energy, modular solutions tailored for large-scale applications
CO₂ capture and utilization: identification of sources, design of capture, purification, and conditioning systems
E-fuel and SAF synthesis: expertise in conversion processes (Fischer-Tropsch, Methanol-to-Jet, Ethanol-to-Jet), modelling and performance optimization
Integrated engineering: feasibility studies, detailed design (FEED), EPC/EPCM project management, full plant integration
Strategic monitoring: tracking technological innovations and regulatory developments (RED II, ReFuelEU Aviation, sustainability criteria)
We combine technical rigor, process expertise and project agility to deliver high-performance, sustainable SAF solutions that meet international standards. Thanks to our strategic partnerships with key players in the sector, we are actively participating in the emergence of a competitive French and European SAF industry.
With a team of qualified professionals, Ekium designs and implements comprehensive engineering solutions for the defence and aerospace sectors.
Our teams work on complex and sensitive programs, particularly in the construction and modernization of surface ships and submarines. Ekium has been a leading player in the naval defence sector for over 35 years, putting its expertise to work for defence.
All trades project management for the extension of a new test bench to power the new Vulcan engines powering Ariane 6
Engineering, methods, maintenance & cybersecurity
New clean room dedicated to assembly and testing of aeronautical modules
EXOLUM is in charge of operating and maintaining the fuel terminal at Paris-Charles de Gaulle international airport. Ekium is participating in the launch of this contract, with the objectives of planning and managing investments to improve the fuelling fleet and the hydrant system, managing and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team, technically analyzing proposals from internal and external engineering departments, certifying that all work is completed on time and on budget, and in full compliance with Exolum standards and French legislation.
Pre-study of automated assembly solution for A320 sections
Preparation of F110 series works: Preparation and planning of works for the F110 series, including the definition of scopes, execution sequences and technical needs, with the objective of ensuring the correct coordination of resources, compliance with deadlines and the efficient execution of activities during the construction and commissioning phases.
In the face of the challenges posed by industrial transformation, Ekium draws on its multidisciplinary expertise to anticipate the challenges of tomorrow. Our teams of engineers and project managers implement innovative solutions that span the entire industrial value chain.
The Snef Group operates across four continents—the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Oceania—in 30 countries and 80 cities, with a network spanning more than 100 international locations.
