Delivering critical shot peening processes, faster

Until now, all aerospace shot peening had been performed at Wheelabrator Impact’s high-tech facility in Slough, UK. The team there supports Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and has customer approvals from Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, Bombardier, Safran, Lufthansa Technik and more.

A second high-spec shot peening facility in Northern France has now received NADCAP accreditation to meet growing demand from both OEMs and MROs and simplify logistics for European customers. It’s strategically located in Charleville-Mézières, in the Champagne region, and co-located with our technology center for airblast peening equipment.

The Charleville site is equipped with the latest robotic shot peening equipment, enabling greater repeatability and accuracy efficiently while delivering exceptional shot peening standards. Typical aircraft structural parts include engine pylons, wing ribs, gear ribs, pins and aerospace springs.

The state-of-the-art facility also features an on-site laboratory and has a long track-record of delivering shot peening services to the automotive industry. The NADCAP accreditation, awarded in May 2025, was the result of 18 months’ work to adapt the facility’s processes to the exacting demands of aerospace specifications.

Yves concludes: “We’re reaching this major milestone at a critical moment for the aerospace industry. I’m excited about the difference it’ll make to our customers. But I also can’t wait to share our plans for additional services we will be able to deliver from two strong bases and with one great team of experts.”