Selectarc Appoints Silvino Caetano as Chief Executive Officer
The Selectarc New CEO Appointment marks a new milestone in the company’s history. Effective July 1, 2026, Silvino Caetano joins Selectarc as Chief Executive Officer to support its growth strategy in France and internationally. This appointment reflects the company’s commitment to building on more than 200 years of industrial expertise, innovation and customer focus.
Silvino Caetano Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Selectarc
Selectarc announces the appointment of Silvino Caetano as Chief Executive Officer.
His arrival marks a new chapter for the company following seven years under the leadership of Jean-Pierre Gebhardt.
On this occasion, Selectarc would like to warmly thank Jean-Pierre Gebhardt for his commitment and valuable contribution to the company’s development. His leadership played a key role in strengthening Selectarc’s reputation and international presence.
An Experienced Industrial Leader
With extensive experience in international industrial groups, Silvino Caetano has held several executive leadership positions in demanding industrial environments.
Before joining Selectarc, he held senior management positions at Framatome.
His career combines operational excellence, strategic development and multicultural team leadership.
Commenting on his appointment, Silvino Caetano said:
“Selectarc has outstanding industrial, human and technological strengths. I am proud to join a French company recognized for its metallurgical expertise and commitment to quality. Together, we will continue to strengthen our position in strategic markets while supporting our customers with increasingly high-performance and innovative solutions.”
Continuing a Long-Term Growth Strategy
This new leadership builds on the values that have shaped Selectarc’s identity for more than two centuries.
The company continues to execute its growth strategy by building on:
- recognized metallurgical expertise
- a strong culture of innovation
- an unwavering commitment to quality
- long-term partnerships with customers and business partners.
In addition, Selectarc is pursuing its growth momentum through international expansion, the strengthening of its industrial capabilities and continued investment to support the evolving needs of its markets.
France’s Manufacturer of Welding and Brazing Filler Metals
Founded in 1796, Selectarc is France’s manufacturer of welding and brazing filler metals.
Thanks to its integrated industrial model, in-house Research & Development laboratory, and ISO 9001 and ISO 19443 certifications, the company supports manufacturers across a wide range of industries, including:
- General industry
- Energy
- Nuclear
- Defense
- ferroviaire
- Industrial maintenance
Selectarc’s solutions are designed for both conventional applications and the most demanding environments, where quality, traceability and performance are essential.
Selectarc reaffirms its Ambitions for the Future
In a context shaped by industrial sovereignty challenges and the need to secure supply chains, Selectarc continues to pursue its growth strategy with clear ambitions to:
- strengthen its industrial performance
- support customers across both conventional and strategic markets
- continue investing in its industrial capabilities and innovation
- expand its international presence
- deliver increasingly high-performance and innovative solutions.
This new leadership reinforces Selectarc’s ambition to strengthen its position as France’s leading manufacturer of welding and brazing filler metals.
It also reflects the continuity of the values that have shaped the company’s success for more than 200 years: recognized metallurgical expertise, a strong culture of innovation, an unwavering commitment to quality, and long-term partnerships with customers and business partners.
True to its DNA, Selectarc remains committed to building on these strengths to meet the evolving needs of its customers and partners while supporting the industries of tomorrow.
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