John Cockerill Overview
- Year Founded
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1817
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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8,200
- Latest Deal Type
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PE Growth
- Financing Rounds
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5
- Investments
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26
John Cockerill General Information
Description
Manufacturer and designer of machinery equipment intended to serve the domains of energy, defense, steelmaking, the environment and industry. The company offers a range of products and services, including engineering and maintenance of heat recovery boilers for combined cycle power plants and thermo-solar boilers, defense equipment such as turret-gun systems and simulators, complete cold complexes for flat carbon steels and industrial solid and liquid and gaseous waste treatment facilities, thereby preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility and facilitating access to renewable energy.
Contact Information
Website
www.johncockerill.comCorporate Office
- Rue Jean Potier 1
- 4100 Seraing
- Belgium
Corporate Office
- Rue Jean Potier 1
- 4100 Seraing
- Belgium
John Cockerill Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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John Cockerill Comparisons
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John Cockerill Competitors (1)
One of John Cockerill’s competitors is Clayton Steam, a Corporation company based in Bornem, Belgium.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Clayton Steam | Corporation | Bornem, Belgium |
John Cockerill Patents
John Cockerill Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP-4745459-A1 | Electric furnace with multiple floors | Pending | 19-Nov-2024 | ||
| WO-2026109178-A1 | Multiple-hearth electric furnace | Pending | 19-Nov-2024 | ||
| EP-4656451-A1 | Automatic catenary perching device | Pending | 15-Jul-2024 | ||
| EP-4739968-A1 | Device for improving the productivity of an industrial line with a furnace | Pending | 05-Jul-2023 | ||
| WO-2025008106-A1 | Device for improving the productivity of an industrial line with a furnace | Inactive | 05-Jul-2023 | C23C2/003 |
John Cockerill Signals
John Cockerill Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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John Cockerill Investments & Acquisitions (26)
John Cockerill’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with Mobility Work for . The deal was made on 17-Oct-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility Work | 17-Oct-2025 | Later Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Arquus | 02-Jul-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Aerospace and Defense | ||
| Rely (Consulting Services) | 30-Nov-2023 | Joint Venture | Consulting Services (B2B) | ||
| John Cockerill Hydrogen (Manufacturing Space in Baytown, Texas) | 25-Oct-2023 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Les Plastiques Cy-Bo | 20-Jul-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Industrial Supplies and Parts |
John Cockerill Exits (3)
John Cockerill’s most recent exit was on 20-Jan-2016 from Jean Del'Cour. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Jean Del'Cour | 20-Jan-2016 | Completed |
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| Balteau | 18-Jul-2014 | Completed |
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| Xylowatt | 17-Apr-2014 | Later Stage VC | Completed |
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John Cockerill Affiliates
Subsidiaries (12)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cockerill Metals International | Seraing, Belgium | 2025 | |
| John Cockerill Ingénierie & Services Afrique | Seraing, Belgium | 2024 | |
| John Cockerill Renewables | Seraing, Belgium | 2021 | |
| Gimco | Seraing, Belgium | 2007 | |
| Cmi Luxembourg Holding | Ellange, Luxembourg | 2007 |
John Cockerill FAQs
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When was John Cockerill founded?
John Cockerill was founded in 1817.
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Where is John Cockerill headquartered?
John Cockerill is headquartered in Seraing, Belgium.
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What is the size of John Cockerill?
John Cockerill has 8,200 total employees.
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What industry is John Cockerill in?
John Cockerill’s primary industry is Machinery (B2B).
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Is John Cockerill a private or public company?
John Cockerill is a Private company.
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What is John Cockerill’s current revenue?
The current revenue for John Cockerill is .
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How much funding has John Cockerill raised over time?
John Cockerill has raised $261M.
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Who are John Cockerill’s investors?
Société Régionale d'Investissement de Wallonie has invested in John Cockerill.
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Who are John Cockerill’s competitors?
Clayton Steam is a competitor of John Cockerill.
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When was John Cockerill acquired?
John Cockerill was acquired on 01-Dec-2025.
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