Three activities, one certified facility.
From off-the-shelf ETSO products to OEM-custom development and NATO-approved military kit — designed, tested and produced in La Bohalle, France.
ETSO cargo nets & tie-down straps.
Full range of certified cargo restraint solutions for commercial aviation — pallet nets (PMC/PAG, PLA, PKC, PGA), tie-down straps from 2000 to 10 000 lbs, fittings and accessories.
- ✓ ETSO/TSO C90c · NAS 3610 nets
- ✓ Focus on lightweight products
- ✓ ETSO C172 Tie-down straps
OEM custom restraint systems.
Long experience developing custom restraint systems for aircraft, helicopters and drones. Engineering, prototyping, testing and manufacturing under one roof — secure anything that needs to fly.
- ✓ EASA Part 21G — Form 1
- ✓ Engineering · prototyping · qualification
- ✓ Helicopters · fixed wing · UAS
Military — NATO approved.
Catalogue of NATO-approved lashings and nets designed for demanding military operations. Decades of collaboration with operators to develop field-proven custom solutions.
- ✓ NATO standards · NSN coded
- ✓ Heavy duty cargo · Helicopter kits · Custom
- ✓ NH-90 · Super Puma · A400M · C-130
Why customers stay with us.
Hover to flip — three principles that keep airlines, OEMs and armed forces returning, decade after decade.
A lab inside a factory.
Continuous investment in lightweighting, ergonomics and recyclable materials. Co-development with our customers — engineers on call, prototypes in days.
- ✓ Lightweight ETSO nets · -33% mass
- ✓ Polyester webbing recycling
- ✓ Custom fittings & ergonomics
40 years on the tarmac.
Trusted by the French Air Force, Airbus, helicopter operators and P2F converters. EASA Form 1 with most production. Audited under EN 9100 by our OEM customers.
- ✓ EASA Part 21G — Form 1
- ✓ ISO 9001:2015
- ✓ Audited under EN 9100
When grounded becomes critical.
Short lead times, in-house engineering and a dedicated production line. We answer AOG requests in hours — not days. Our small-team setup gives airlines a direct line to the people who actually make the parts.
- ✓ AOG support — 24/7 on request
- ✓ Short series · custom batches
- ✓ Direct line to engineers
Testimonials
Our customers love us
“GPI Forankra provides top‑quality products for a demanding industry, backed by fast and friendly service that keeps our operations running smoothly. A reliable partner we’re happy to recommend.”
Finnair Cargo Service Delivery Manager, COOL Nordic Cargo Hub
“We have been working with GPI FORANKRA for more than 10 years and are highly satisfied with both the technical quality and the commercial exchanges. Their technical expertise and professionalism make them, for ALOTECH, an ideal partner in the field of Defense. We have had the opportunity to market their products to the French Army, as well as to jointly develop technical solutions appreciated by military personnel.”
ALOTECH CEO
“As a Supply Chain Coordinator at Dassault Aviation, the reliability and responsiveness of our partners are essential to ensuring the continuity of our operations. GPI, a manufacturer specialized in aircraft cargo nets, has established itself as a trusted supplier thanks to its unwavering commitment: deliveries consistently made on time, constant availability, and unfailing reliability. Their professionalism and responsiveness make them a key player in our supply chain.”
Dassault Aviation, Supply Chain Coordinator
Lighter nets, lighter
footprint, same
protection.
Lightweighting our cargo nets is the most direct lever we have on aviation's CO₂ footprint. Every kilogram removed from a pallet net is fuel saved — flight after flight, for a decade.
We back it up: in-house polyester recycling, low-carbon French electricity, EcoVadis-evaluated supply chain.
Lighter ETSO pallet nets — at the same price, with the same load capacity.
EcoVadis Silver — top 15% of assessed suppliers worldwide.
Polyester webbing waste recycled — closed-loop with our partner mill.