Our history
Discover the history of Selectarc, from its origins in 1796 to the present day, and how we have evolved to become a global leader in the design and manufacture of welding and brazing filler metals, combining family tradition, innovation and international development.
Our heritage: more than two centuries of innovation
Since its founding in 1796 by Juvénal Viellard, Selectarc Group, owner of Selectarc’s activities, has established itself as the welding and brazing division of Viellard Migeon & Company. This French family-owned industrial group carries on a rich industrial heritage, built on a strong “industrial memory” to shape its vision of the future. The longevity and prosperity of Viellard Migeon & Company stem from the continuity of its family shareholding, the expertise of its teams, and the strength of its profits.
To these traditional values, Selectarc adds essential strengths such as innovation, quality and the value of partnership, placing us at the forefront of the welding and brazing industry. Our ability to evolve while remaining true to our roots is the key to our success and our international reputation.
A strong corporate culture for sustainable growth
Beyond its history, Viellard Migeon & Company also draws its strength from the loyalty of its family shareholding, the expertise of its staff and the consistency of its profits. To this vision of long-term development and value creation shared by all members of the group, Selectarc adds innovation, quality and partnership.
Our vision for the future
Each stage of our history represents a milestone in our ongoing quest to deliver innovative, high-quality welding and brazing solutions, thereby meeting the requirements of our customers around the world.
We look to the future with the ambition to keep growing and innovating in our industry. The fusion of tradition and innovation will remain our cornerstone as we seek to further expand our international reach.
At Selectarc, we are committed to maintaining the highest level of quality and service for our customers and partners worldwide. Customer trust and satisfaction remain at the heart of our strategy. That is why we continue to invest in research and in the development of welding and brazing products that not only meet today’s standards, but also define tomorrow’s benchmarks.
Key dates
1796
Creation of the family group Viellard Migeon & Compagnie by Juvénal Viellard
1870
Creation of Forges de Saint Hippolyte (FSH)
1948
Establishment of the Reboud Roche foundry, specializing in brazing alloys
1952
Creation of Selectarc Industrie, a coated electrode manufacturing unit, marking our first steps in welding
1999
Acquisition of the Reboud-Roche foundry and creation of the subsidiary in Italy, Selectarc Italia
2000
Establishment of Selectarc Welding
2003
Acquisition of FP Soudage and creation of the subsidiary in Canada, FSH-Welding Canada
2008
Creation of the subsidiary in India, FSH-Welding India
2014
Creation of a new plant in Grandvillars and consolidation of the entire welding production facility
2015
Development of a sales office, Selectarc Gulf, based in the UAE
2020
Bringing together Reboud-Roche and Selectarc Welding to form SELECTARC
2024
Creation of a training space at the Grandvillars site, dedicated to users’ theoretical and practical instruction
2025
Framatome acquires a 40% stake in Selectarc: securing the supply of filler metals essential to the primary circuits of French nuclear reactors