# Capaul

> CAPAUL is a family-run Eupen, Belgium precision-manufacturing company founded in 1868 that machines complex mechanical components and assembles high-precision units for aerospace, rail, medical, energy, defense and industrial customers.

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## At a glance

- Website: https://capaul.be
- Team based in: Eupen (capaul.be and 1 more)
- Founded: 1868 (capaul.be)
- Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
- Employees: 73 (employees and founders, investors not counted; capaul.be and 1 more)
- Seen in its site's code: Google Tag Manager (googletagmanager.com/gtm.js), WordPress (/wp-includes/), Cookiebot (consent.cookiebot.com) (read 2026-10-30)
- Email: info@capaul.be

## What it sells, to whom

- CAPAUL is a family-run Eupen, Belgium precision-manufacturing company founded in 1868 that machines complex mechanical components and assembles high-precision units for aerospace, rail, medical, energy, defense and industrial customers. ([capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/leistung/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/branchen/))

## Why it stands out

- In 2026, CAPAUL was selected as one of six SMEs receiving a Key 2 Circularity (Interreg Meuse-Rhine) investment voucher; the cited program awards grants of up to €40,000. ([fr.linkedin.com](https://fr.linkedin.com/posts/capaul4700_une-belle-reconnaissance-pour-notre-projet-activity-7463251095776198657-gdo0))

## Products and services

- High-precision turned and milled components, including 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining ([capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/leistung/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/branchen/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RZ_V2_Capaul_Investitionen_mh_EN.pdf))
- Series production from solid material, forgings and castings in titanium, aluminium, stainless steel, bronze, copper and nickel alloys ([capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/leistung/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/branchen/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RZ_V2_Capaul_Investitionen_mh_EN.pdf))
- Complex mechanical subassemblies and tested ready-to-install units ([capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/leistung/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/branchen/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RZ_V2_Capaul_Investitionen_mh_EN.pdf))
- Aerospace components and assemblies, including SUMP, BOOSTER and LEAP/CFM56-related components ([capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/leistung/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/branchen/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RZ_V2_Capaul_Investitionen_mh_EN.pdf))
- Railway braking-system and other rail-vehicle components ([capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/leistung/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/branchen/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RZ_V2_Capaul_Investitionen_mh_EN.pdf))
- Medical-technology assemblies, including proton-therapy components ([capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/leistung/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/branchen/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RZ_V2_Capaul_Investitionen_mh_EN.pdf))
- Energy, industrial automation, semiconductor, agricultural and mechanical-engineering components ([capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/leistung/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/branchen/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RZ_V2_Capaul_Investitionen_mh_EN.pdf))
- Inspection and metrology services using climate-controlled 3D measuring equipment ([capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/leistung/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/branchen/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RZ_V2_Capaul_Investitionen_mh_EN.pdf))

## Customers and markets

- **Customers**: Safran / Safran Aero Boosters and its LEAP engine program, CFM International, Dürr, Wabtec, Iba, John Cockerill, Ecoclean, Asco, Referenced European defense-industry customers and prospects in regional reporting, including FN and John Cockerill; BRF also identifies Safran Aero Boosters and Sonaca as regional defense-sector companies supplied by eastern Belgian firms, though it does not explicitly say every named company is a CAPAUL customer. ([capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/branchen/), [skywin.be](https://www.skywin.be/en/projets-labelise/swipsu), [brf.be](https://brf.be/regional/1959998/))
- **Markets**: Belgium and the wider Euregio around Eupen, Liège, Maastricht, and Cologne. ([brf.be](https://brf.be/regional/1959998/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/branchen/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/))
- **Markets**: European defense and security, currently a major growth focus. ([brf.be](https://brf.be/regional/1959998/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/branchen/), [capaul.be](https://capaul.be/en/))

## Team

- Tom Henkes, CEO
- Thomas Marx, Project Engineer

## Latest news

- 2025-04-09 · [Gut gerüstet: Wehrtechnik bringt hiesige Unternehmen auf Wachstumskurs - BRF Nachrichten](https://brf.be/regional/1959998/) (brf.be)
- 2025-01-23 · [FELIOS: Transforming Planning for Machine Builders - INFORM](https://www.inform-software.com/en/blog/production-1/practice-day-at-capaul-felios-makes-planning-possible-at-a-scale-we-simply-couldnt-manage-otherwise) (inform-software.com)
- 2024-02-29 · [Capaul komt ruim 150 jaar zijn beloftes in precisie na](https://motioncontrol.pmg.be/nl/dossier/EMTbe2416S10_00/capaul-komt-ruim-150-jaar-zijn-beloftes-in-pr) (motioncontrol.pmg.be)
- 2023-06-13 · [Capaul, l'usinage de haute précision... | Skywin](https://www.skywin.be/fr/news/capaul-lusinage-de-haute-precision) (skywin.be)
- 2022-09-01 · [Uitblinken in continue verbetering](https://metallerie.pmg.be/nl/dossier/EMTbe2236S08_00) (metallerie.pmg.be)

## Where to find more

- [This page in Markdown, for agents](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/company/capaul.be.md)

## Decision makers

- [Tom Henkes](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/tom-henkes--capaul.be.md), CEO

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Where it comes from: 24 sites read (capaul.be, captun.com, skywin.be, brf.be, europages.co.uk, belscope.be, motioncontrol.pmg.be, inform-software.com, …).

## Best angle

2026-07-30 · Events: It’s easy to leave a leadership conference inspired. The real challenge is what we do with that inspiration the following week. (1 source)

## Signals: what happened

- 2026-10-30 · Headcount: Headcount up 26% in a year (1 source: [A company database](https://capaul.be/en/))
- 2026-10-01 · Traffic: Site visits up 182% in 3 months, 1,098 a month (1 source: [A company database](https://capaul.be/en/))
- 2026-08-14 · News: Last week, we had the privilege of celebrating Nurse Leaders as they graduated from our Nurse Leader Residency Programs. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shane-capaul-msn-rn-nea-bc-cenp-b17278196_last-week-we-had-the-privilege-of-celebrating-activity-7494128631154151424-_v2Z))
- 2026-08-04 · News: One of my favorite parts of leadership is getting to watch incredible people step into new opportunities. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shane-capaul-msn-rn-nea-bc-cenp-b17278196_one-of-my-favorite-parts-of-leadership-is-activity-7490370402393780224-lleT))
- 2026-07-30 · Events: It’s easy to leave a leadership conference inspired. The real challenge is what we do with that inspiration the following week. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shane-capaul-msn-rn-nea-bc-cenp-b17278196_its-easy-to-leave-a-leadership-conference-activity-7488556538400489473-Jyv5))
- 2026-06-29 · News: I am honored to be stepping into the role of Executive Director of Nursing for Medicine, Behavioral Health, and Nursing Operations at AdventHealth Orlando. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shane-capaul-msn-rn-nea-bc-cenp-b17278196_i-am-honored-to-be-stepping-into-the-role-activity-7477430045767090177-MHiB))
- 2026-06-04 · News: 💬 „Die Zertifizierung nach ISO 14001 ist keine Einschränkung, sondern eine Chance.“ (1 source: [de.linkedin.com](https://de.linkedin.com/posts/capaul4700_die-zertifizierung-nach-iso-14001-ist-activity-7468299269972668416-RKPV))
- 2026-06-01 · Hiring: We are hiring at EthonAI. Join us in Zurich 🇨🇭 or New York City 🗽 (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/patricia-capaul_ethon-career-page-activity-7467123000610385920-C8kB))
- 2026-05-01 · Fundraising: CAPAUL announced recognition as a Key 2 Circularity investment-voucher recipient (4 sources: [brf.be](https://brf.be/regional/1959998/), [fr.linkedin.com](https://fr.linkedin.com/posts/capaul4700_une-belle-reconnaissance-pour-notre-projet-activity-7463251095776198657-gdo0), [fr.linkedin.com](https://fr.linkedin.com/posts/wallonie-design_t%C3%A9moignage-en-collaboration-avec-hh-consulting-activity-7510606089915236352-6d40))
- 2026-01-22 · News: «Wir wollen Dinge bewegen, nicht nur dabei sein. Sponsoring soll Wirkung erzeugen.» (1 source: [de.linkedin.com](https://de.linkedin.com/posts/heineken-switzerland_marc-capaul-head-of-events-sponsoring-activity-7420056230217367552--w0J))
- 2025-10-01 · Expansion: CAPAUL announced the groundbreaking/expansion of 2,500 m² of climate-controlled production space, with a further 1,500 m² planned (4 sources: [brf.be](https://brf.be/regional/1959998/), [fr.linkedin.com](https://fr.linkedin.com/posts/capaul4700_une-belle-reconnaissance-pour-notre-projet-activity-7463251095776198657-gdo0), [fr.linkedin.com](https://fr.linkedin.com/posts/wallonie-design_t%C3%A9moignage-en-collaboration-avec-hh-consulting-activity-7510606089915236352-6d40))
- 2025-04-09 · News: Gut gerüstet: Wehrtechnik bringt hiesige Unternehmen auf Wachstumskurs (1 source: [brf.be](https://brf.be/regional/1959998/))

## Working on now

- Expansion: CAPAUL is building two new halls; the March 2026 company update said the expansion was progressing, while 2025 reporting described a plan to grow from about €18m to €26m revenue and add roughly 40 employees.
- Defense and security: management says CAPAUL is active in European defense technology, producing high-precision components and expecting growth in the European market.
- Cross-border innovation: CAPAUL is lead partner in BALANCECUT with Germany's Innolite GmbH, developing and validating an in-process balancing and finishing system for rotating parts.
- Sustainability: CAPAUL obtained ISO 14001 certification in 2026, according to its LinkedIn company feed, and is implementing environmental-management measures.
- Core manufacturing: the current site emphasizes serial parts and assemblies, precision machining, and quality-controlled production for aerospace, machinery, railway, medical, energy, and other industrial customers.

From: [CAPAUL reshared STIPP Instrument: 🚀 Kick-off of the STIPP Innovation Project “BALANCECUT” in Liège](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/capaul4700_activity-7425707237396086784-CpVN), [Gut gerüstet: Wehrtechnik bringt hiesige Unternehmen auf Wachstumskurs - BRF Nachrichten](https://brf.be/regional/1959998/), [CAPAUL | LinkedIn](https://be.linkedin.com/company/capaul4700), [Homepage - CAPAUL - Precision Mechanics](https://capaul.be/en/)

## Summary

Capaul is an Eupen-based company specializing in high-precision mechanical engineering, including the manufacturing and assembly of complex components for industries such as aerospace, defense, railway, medical technology, and energy [1][2][3]. Founded in 1868 by Eugène Graf, the family-run business is currently led by Managing Director Tom Henkes [1][4][5]. It is owned by Henkes & Co KG-SCS [5]. Capaul serves major industrial clients, including Airbus, Boeing, Safran, FN Herstal, Thales, and John Cockerill [2][3][4]. Its competitors include other high-precision manufacturers in the region, such as Ateliers Roland Pesch [4]. As of April 2025, Capaul is actively growing its defense technology business to meet rising European demand, targeting a revenue increase to 26 million euros and planning the construction of two new production halls [4].

[1]: https://capaul.be/en/ "Homepage - CAPAUL - Precision Mechanics"
[2]: https://capaul.be/en/branchen/ "Industries - CAPAUL - Precision Mechanics"
[3]: https://www.skywin.be/en/members/capaul "CAPAUL | Skywin"
[4]: https://brf.be/regional/1959998/ "Gut gerüstet: Wehrtechnik bringt hiesige Unternehmen auf Wachstumskurs - BRF Nachrichten"
[5]: https://www.europages.co.uk/CAPAUL/BEL074139-00101.html "CAPAUL in Eupen, Precision mechanics, MECHANICAL COMPONENT WORKING on europages"
[6]: https://capaul.be/en/leistung/ "Services - CAPAUL - Precision Mechanics"
[7]: https://motioncontrol.pmg.be/nl/dossier/EMTbe2416S10_00/capaul-komt-ruim-150-jaar-zijn-beloftes-in-pr "Capaul komt ruim 150 jaar zijn beloftes in precisie na"
[8]: https://capaul.be/ "Startseite - CAPAUL - Precision Mechanics"

## Sources

- [Capaul's website](https://capaul.be)
- [CAPAUL reshared STIPP Instrument: 🚀 Kick-off of the STIPP Innovation Project “BALANCECUT” in Liège](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/capaul4700_activity-7425707237396086784-CpVN)
- [CAPAUL | LinkedIn](https://be.linkedin.com/company/capaul4700)