As part of its equipment manufacturer strategy, the French Etienne Lacroix Group (€150M in sales) is boosting its position as a pyrotechnic systems integrator by acquiring the Bordeaux-based drone manufacturer Milton.
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Milton has expertise in drone design and secure data links. These skills are highly compatible with the Group's focus on systems integration, particularly pyrotechnics (Picture source: Milton)

 A French passionate about aviation since his childhood, a high-altitude parachutist, and a former member of the French Special Forces, Samuel Tacita has been using drones for over a decade - both in his military duties and in external operations around the world. From this military operational experience and his enthusiasm for technological innovation, the company Milton was born. Since its establishment in 2017, Milton has earned the trust of major global drone brands (Dji, Parrot, Autel Robotics...) that have granted it distributor status. In addition to this activity, the Milton company has chosen to design and manufacture its own range of drones, which is now its main focus. The company was founded on four performance criteria: adaptability, rigor, reliability, and confidentiality.

"Milton has expertise in drone design and secure data links. These skills are highly compatible with the Group's focus on systems integration, particularly pyrotechnics," explains Marie Bares-Girodot, the Group's Managing Director. "We are looking forward to developing a host of synergies with the other entities in the Etienne Lacroix Group, such as Lacroix in the field of self-protection for military platforms, Alsetex in the field of security, Ruggieri for large-scale shows and ELL in logistics. Alongside the Group's financing capabilities, Milton can now draw on the industrial experience of the Etienne Lacroix Group to drive its expansion in France and abroad."

A global player in pyrotechnics professions, the Etienne Lacroix Group offers complete solutions organized around 5 strategic areas: defense, security, logistics, industry and events. With more than 850 employees and a turnover of €150M, the Etienne Lacroix Group is a major player in pyrotechnics, recognized internationally. This status allows it to become a reference partner with the world's largest prime contractors and operators, by offering a tailor-made offer, and by inventing and supplying ever more advanced and efficient products and solutions.