For the past several months, Milc has been testing and refining a range of robotic welding technologies as part of its ongoing industrial development. Since May, following specialist training at Yaskawa France, our welders have been working alongside our new welding robot using the “teach” programming method, in which the robot is guided directly through … Read more
We are proud to officially announce our partnership with Hospitalité Notre-Dame de Lourdes. Milc has been selected to manufacture the new fleet of Lourdes’ iconic blue mobility carts, which play a vital role in ensuring accessibility for all pilgrims visiting the sanctuary. These three-wheeled mobility carts are being manufactured through a short, local supply chain, … Read more
In mid-April, our team completed the pre-series of XC mountain bike frames for Kovac Course. For this project, Milc manufactured the frames, welded from high-quality alloy tubes with outstanding mechanical properties and thin tube thicknesses. A real technical achievement by our welders, who must apply all their expertise in welding to work with these tubes … Read more
At the end of March 2026, our welders, Laurent Garrigues and Cosmes de Becdelievre went to Andorra to join Damien Nosella and Matthias Ruvira from Production Privée. Milc lends a hand to weld the frames of the new Shan No. 6 mountain bike Milc team members came to lend a hand in the production of … Read more
A few months ago, we were proud to announce that MILC was one of the laureates of the first call for proposals “Bicycle Industry” led by the ADEME, as part of the France 2030 project, among 27 other companies. Thomas Lecompte further exchanges views on this project on the set of the programme ‘Focus on … Read more
A 100% French-made bike… is it really possible ? Those who are familiar with the bicycle industry already know the answer: it won’t happen anytime soon… As Thomas Lecompte explained on the set of the programme ‘Focus on the bicycle industry: local ecosystem and regional expertise’ at the SIANE 2025 industry trade fair in October … Read more
At Milc, we produce pilot series for bicycles, but also for light mobility vehicles! Welding has been completed for the pilot series of ten vehicles for our customer Maillon Mobility. Maillon Mobility is a French company offering covered cargo bikes for the daily commute of professionals (local authorities, craftsperson, delivery drivers, and more) manufactured in … Read more
We are progressing from the statement of intent to practical applications for integrating robotics at Milc Industry! We have carried out our first robotics integration work in partnership with Compositadour. They welcomed us into their research laboratory, allowing us to take our first steps in robotics. This was an opportunity for Justin, Laurent and Thomas … Read more
We are proud to announce that Milc is one of the laureates of the first call for proposals “Bicycle Industry” led by the ADEME, as part of the France 2030 project. With Yuba Bicycles, Second Cycle and ESTIA-Compositadour, we formed the CycLocal consortium to boost the French bicycle industry. The CycLocal project aims to design … Read more
New assembly project in the Milc factory. A colourful one with vibrant mudguards in aluminium, ready to be assembled on bikes from the brand Gorille Cycles. The brand offers all-terrain electric fat bikes for the beach or the city, available in several colours. These mudguards are the last component to be added to these bikes, … Read more