Arquus at a glance

Effective 2 July 2024, Arquus is a member of the John Cockerill Group. Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, John Cockerill shares with Arquus the values of industrial performance, technological excellence, customer service, commitment and responsibility.

The wide range of Arquus military vehicles extends John Cockerill's product and service offering in the defence sector. Arquus also strengthens the Group's position in the global land defence market and expands its international footprint.

This strategic alliance represents a significant step forward for Arquus, broadening its expertise, innovation drive, commercial strength and ability to develop ever more effective solutions tailored to the needs of its partners.

Thierry Renaudin, CEO of John Cockerill Defense
Emmanuel Levacher, Managing Director of Arquus

Arquus is generating new synergies with an international group renowned for its expertise in engineering and cutting-edge technology in the defence, energy, industry, environment, transport and infrastructure sectors.

This collaboration opens up new opportunities to innovate and enhance our offering of military land vehicles, weapons systems and sustainable mobility solutions.

The combined operations of John Cockerill Defense and Arquus are targeting annual sales of €1 billion and a workforce of 2,000 professionals by 2026, with a global presence and major operational bases in France, Belgium, Italy, India and Saudi Arabia.

One hundred years of experience

The historical partner of armies for more than a century, Arquus designs tailored solutions to meet its customers’ most specific needs. Our vehicles have been in the thick of every world conflict from the First World War to current peacekeeping operations. The names of Renault, Berliet, Latil, Panhard, Somua, Acmat, Auverland and Arquus have been intimately associated with the history of the French army.

Our major historical figures and engineers have devoted their lives to defending the Nation. They have written some of the greatest pages of French military history, through their unfailing commitment to the armed forces. They have designed legendary vehicles, decisive in the battlefield - vehicles that have in some cases have revolutionised the art of warfare, embraced the identity of the armed forces and are helping to reshape the face of the French army through the Scorpion project.

Looking resolutely forward

Arquus management team

Christian Cusset (Finance, Strategy, Process & IT) ;
Bertrand Boyard (Finance, Strategy, Process & IT) ;
Pascal Vandenbussche (Service & customer support) ;
Marita Louchard (Executive assistant) ;
Emmanuel Levacher (President) ;
Chantal Dognin (HR, Communication & Security) ;
Jean-François Martin (Sales) ;
Frédéric Gratien (Operations) ;
Patrick Burlot (Legal & Compliance)

With more than a century of industrial experience behind it, Arquus today is recognised for the excellence and quality of our products proven on every theatre of operations. The strength of our partnerships and our ongoing, determined commitment to our customers and suppliers means that we can guarantee tactical excellence in the field and constant operational availability.

People as a priority

Arquus places the human factor at the heart of its history and strategy. Our development is based on the alliance between the craftsmen who make the vehicles and the soldiers who take them into the thick of the battlefield. Whatever their profession or trade, our employees have always shared a mission which goes beyond their own interests, providing protection and reliability to men and women who, in turn, protect the Nation and give meaning to what they do.

Agility, customisation and responsiveness are the three values that unite Arquus and its 1500 employees. We have much in common: a passion for Defense, a profound sense of purpose, pride in serving the Nation, commitment to our profession and a high level of expertise.

Together, it is these men and women who give Arquus its unique, original identity: a meeting between the power of the manufacturer and the precision of the artisan, between the science of the engineer and the needs of the soldier.

• 1,500 employees in France
• More than 25,000 vehicles supplied in France.
• 90% of the French army’s wheeled vehicles supplied by Arquus
• 4 production sites in France
• Products marketed in 190 countries.
• 40,000 spare parts available on-line
• More than 500 customers trained each year