ADDEV Materials announces the acquisition of HLC Aviation GmbH, a Germany-based distributor of chemicals products, adhesives and painting accessories for aerospace, further strengthening its European Aerospace & Defense platform. Four months after Naxicap Partners’ investment in ADDEV Materials, this acquisition marks a first tangible success of the partnership, reinforcing the Group’s aerospace strategy and continuing its established track record of targeted acquisitions. 

HLC Aviation is headquartered in Hamburg, one of Europe’s leading MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) hubsfor aerospace, and serves a blue-chip customer base including Airbus and Lufthansa Technik.The company is EN 9120 certified and operates logistics platforms in Germany (Hamburg and Munich) and France (Toulouse), enabling close operational support for OEMs and MRO players.Over the years, the company has also built strong partnerships with leading suppliers such as 3M, Tesa and PPG.This acquisition reinforces ADDEV Materials’ footprint in Germany and enhances its proximity to key aerospace OEMs and MRO customers, while expanding its value-added product portfolio, particularly in painting accessories.

“Our ambition is to accelerate profitable growth in the Aerospace and Defense sector by strengthening our presence in high-value strategic hubs and continuously expanding our product portfolio. From this acquisition, we do expect togenerate commercial and operational synergies in Europe across ADDEV Materials’ Aerospace & Defense existingentities in the UK, France, and the Netherlands, to better serve the market with higher proximity and reactivity.Naxicap Partners’ entry into the share capital in late 2025 was designed to support our value creation plan andaccelerate our international expansion. The acquisition of HLC Aviation is the first outcome of this partnership, reinforcing our footprint in Germany, increasing our proximity to key OEMs and MRO customers, and enhancing ourability to deliver a broader, value-added range of solutions,” says Julien Duvanel, CEO of ADDEV Materials.

"Becoming part of ADDEV Materials allows us to accelerate our development while preserving what has made HLC Aviation successful: customer proximity, technical know-how and reliability. We are enthusiastic about building this next phase together with the ADDEV teams”, add both René BOUCHARD, CEO and Nadine VOIGT, COO of HLC Aviation.

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About ADDEV MATERIALS

www.addevmaterials.com

Founded in 2006, ADDEV Materials is an international mid-size company, with 800 employees, in 23 sites including 15 industrial units in Europe,North America and Asia, for an annual sales turnover of 240m€. The headquarters is based in Lyon, France.

Our expertise is organized around four strategic international activities:

• Distribution, Custom packaging and Manufacturing of Chemicals & Consumables for Aerospace & Defense
• Converting and Manufacturing of Medical grade tapes, Technical films & Nonwoven for Healthcare & Wellness
• Distribution, Converting and Manufacturing of Adhesives & Tapes for Industry & Electronics
• Converting of Thermal & Electrical insulation materials for Power & Mobility

The purpose of ADDEV Materials : "Converting industrial challenges into sustainable material solutions " by supporting its clients in their ecological and energy transition, offering sustainable materials solutions using alternative materials, a network of local facilities reducing logistic impact, and customized technical expertise reducing waste. ADDEV Materials aims to support their customers to consume better, offering more added value using less resources.

About NAXICAP Partners

www.naxicap.com/en

As one of the top private equity firms in France, Naxicap Partners – an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers* – has €7.9 billion in assets under management. As a committed, responsible investor, Naxicap Partners builds solid, constructive partnerships with entrepreneurs so thattheir projects can succeed. The firm has 63 investment professionals spread across six offices in Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Nantes, Frankfurt and Zurich.

Location: Henstedt-Ulzburg, DE
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: CEO

We are looking for a diligent and proactive Finance, Accounting, and HR Administrator to support daily financial and HR operations, reporting, and compliance. In this role, you will manage accounts receivable and payable processes, file tax returns, process payments, and assist with financial reporting and budgeting. You will also take on key HR administrative tasks, including preparing employment contracts, maintaining personnel records, coordinating payroll pre-processing, and handling leave requests. Additionally, you will collaborate with external payroll providers and create various internal reports to support decision-making at the headquarters.

Main Tasks:

Financial Operations:

• Manage accounts receivable and track outstanding payments
• Handle accounts payable and ensure timely supplier payments
• Process (pre-)payments and received bank payments
• Process monthly SEPA payroll payments Record and settle commissions
• Record monthly depreciation, costs, and recurring entries
• Monitor and reconcile intermediary accounts

Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare and submit monthly ICT lists
• Prepare and submit monthly German VAT returns, including internal review and control
• Prepare and submit various monthly reports to headquarters
• Assist with monthly German closing activities, reconciliations, and reporting
• Participate in annual budget preparation for review by headquarters

Operational Controls:

• Conduct monthly inventory checks (including monitoring shelf life)
• Confirm payroll details with the payroll partner/accountant to ensure accurate payroll processing

Key Qualifications & Competencies:

• Solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting
• Knowledge of accounting software and MS Excel
• Familiarity with VAT, ICT returns, and SEPA payments
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities independently
• Good communication skills, especially for collaboration with headquarters and external partners
• Knowledge of German e-invoicing requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar finance/accounting role
• Qualification in finance, accounting, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience in payroll coordination and international reporting (desirable)
• Proficiency in German and English

Your Benefits:

• Job in an expanding, modern medium-sized company
• Training and continuous support from experienced colleagues at headquarters
• Active participation in shaping the future on-site
• Work with our modern IT infrastructure
• Participation in a work environment focused on quality and continuous improvement
• Profitable and performance-based salary model

We’re excited to hear from you!

Join the crew at HLC Aviation and support our team with exciting tasks such as:

• Collaborating on product development projects together with external partners and our Operational Management
• Assisting in the preparation and follow-up of quotationsOrganizing and documenting external and internal meetings and coordination processes
• Preparing presentations, evaluations, and decision-making materials
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of product data and documentation

Your onboard benefits:

• Work in a growing, modern SME
• Insight into a dynamic and innovative aerospace supply environment
• Training and continuous support from experienced colleagues
• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely
• Fair hourly compensation

Pre-boarding checklist – what you bring:

• You have a background in business engineering or similar studies – ideally with a focus on aerospace
• You understand and can create technical drawings
• You work in a structured, reliable, and independent manner
• You enjoy teamwork and show initiative
• You have excellent German and English skills (French is nice to have)
• You are based somewhere around Hamburg, Norderstedt or Henstedt-Ulzburg

Ready for takeoff?

We look forward to receiving your application, including your earliest possible start date.

We’re excited to hear from you! Seize the opportunity to grow your career and send us your application including your desired salary and your earliest possible availability. Please make sure to apply via our website form.

Our long-standing professional relationship with partners and customers in France has been proven by the continuous growth of our joint business. In order to prove this in the long term and to tick off the last point on the flight-checklist, we are pleased to announce the foundation of HLC Aviation SAS. The announcement was made in the French commercial register on June 6, 2024. HLC Aviation SAS is represented by its presidents René Bouchard and Hans Brüchert. The location remains unchanged in the Toulouse region. We look forward to many successful years of cooperation in France.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager (m/f/x) to strengthen our team at our location in Toulouse.

Come aboard HLC Aviation and enjoy exciting assignments such as:

• Expansion of sales in the French aerospace market
• Acquisition of new customers in the aerospace sector
• Development and support of existing French customers
• Support and development of French key account
• Collaboration in the acquisition and development of business partners in France
• Office activities (order support, quotation preparation and follow-up) in cooperation with the German back office team

Our onboard entertainment:

• Job in an expanding, modern medium-sized company
• Work in a fast-growing, leading provider in Aerospace supplies
• Enjoy Training and continuous support by experienced colleagues from the headquarter
• Be actively involved in shaping the future on site
• Work with our modern IT infrastructure
• Participate on aworking environment focused on quality and continuous improvement
• Get a profitable and performance-based salary model (cadre)
• Enjoy you own electric company car also in your free-time
• We have year 2024: For sure you can work hybrid

Before boarding, we ask you to consider the following checks:

• You have a business degree and several years of professional experience, ideally in trade and/or aerospace
• You are living in the Toulouse area or you are willing to relocate to the area
• You are characterized by seriousness, reliability and self-organization
• You are comfortable working in a variety of challenging environments
• The customer is always at the center of your work
• You have very good knowledge of French and English (Knowledge of German is desirable)

We’re excited to hear from you! Seize the opportunity to grow your career and send us your application including your desired salary and your earliest possible availability. Please make sure to apply via email to:

Nadine Voigt

Operations Manager

n.voigt@hlc-aviation.com

What

• Support our ever-expanding pool of aviation customers.
• Manage orders all the way from quote to invoice with our global key accounts.
• Team up with our European key account managers to ensure customer satisfaction together.
• Look forward to close cooperation with our purchasing and logistics teams, both remotely and on site.

How

• You’ve completed a commercial apprenticeship or business studies and have hands-on experience in a commercial role.
• You’re great at cooperating with others and delivering results efficiently.
• You’re reliable, communicative, and always looking for the most sustainable solutions.
• You’re fluent in both German and English.

Why

• Together, we’re shaping the future. Come work for a leading supply chain expert in aerospace and support our mission in making innovations fly!
• We offer genuine flexibility. You’ll benefit from flexible working hours with up to two full days of remote work per week.
• With us, there’s lots of useful hands-on training. We promote your professional development through targeted training and support you in continuously expanding your skills and tailoring them to your individual needs.
• We offer a modern work environment. Spend your office hours in a contemporary working environment with an IT infrastructure that meets the highest standards in our industry.
• With us, “work-life balance” isn’t merely a buzzword. In addition to attractive benefits such as a fitness pass, we value our employees’ recreational time and a positive, caring atmosphere at the office.

We’re excited to hear from you! Seize the opportunity to grow your career and send us your application including your desired salary and your earliest possible availability. Please make sure to apply via email to:

Nadine Voigt
Operations Manager
n.voigt@hlc-aviation.com