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90 years of innovation Our grandfather Georges Delabie was born in 1889. He began his career as a worker, then decided to set up on his own in 1928, buying a foundry established in 1863. Thus began the history of our family business… 90 years ago. In 1947, our father Jean joined his father Georges. Together they developed many models of sanitary water controls which would make the DELABIE brand well known. We - Jean-Claude, Gérard and Luc, Jean’s three sons - started our adventure in 1964, 1969 and 1987 respectively. Finally, Patrick, Jean-Claude’s son and Georges’ great-grandson, ensured the succession in 1995. “We have been given a torch and we must pass it on to future generations.” This leitmotiv has been driving the DELABIE family and their teams for 90 years. Four generations of entrepreneurs and employees have succeeded one another, fostering trust, accumulating expertise and cultivating a passion to do well. DELABIE is an incredible human adventure. This reinforces our desire to remain independent, to progress and to develop. DELABIE has become the European leader in sanitary equipment for Public and Commercial buildings and is a key global player, exporting to 80 countries worldwide. We owe our success to our wholesale customers and installers who trust us and help us to make continual progress, as well as the specifiers and consulting engineers who make us their specification choice. We would like to say a very big “Thank You” to them! Especially to those who supported us when we were less well known. The breadth and depth of our ranges, as well as the number of technical products that we develop every year, opens up unique development opportunities for future years. The experiences of the last 90 years has fuelled our motivation to build this promising future with you. All of our employees join with us to thank you sincerely for your trust and we would like to assure you of our commitment to you and the future. Jean-Claude, Gérard, Luc and Patrick DELABIE Asso

Company founded in Friville (France). Georges Delabie takes control of the company. Jean Delabie invents the universal tap head. Time flow taps are launched. 1996 In 1928, Georges DELABIE, a sanitary ware wholesale merchant in Paris, acquired a foundry located in Friville in the Somme, France. There he produced mainly taps and floor traps for bathrooms and kitchens. Subsequent generations secured the family-owned company’s growth, with the ongoing remit to preserve the brand’s identity and continue its pursuit of excellence. Initially specialising in domestic sanitary fittings, DELABIE...

an international presence Following very strong growth over the past ten years, the French group DELABIE is now pursuing a policy of international expansion. The company currently exports to more than 80 countries from its French production facility in Friville, in the Somme, France, and through its subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Benelux, Germany, Poland, Portugal, United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and China (Hong Kong). Bristol Southmead Hospital United Kingdom DELABIE water controls and equipment are installed wherever quality is essential and in the majority of large scale projects:...

a human experience A 100% family-owned enterprise, DELABIE benefits from the stability of its shareholders. From the outset, four successive generations have headed the business with the same commitment to ensuring its development, respecting its founding values and the people who work there. They are the key to its success. The strong growth experienced by the Group has meant that every year a significant number of new employees are recruited to develop and enhance their potential. Each new recruit undergoes a comprehensive training programme which initiates them into the company culture...

an outstanding offering As a long standing partner of commercial and healthcare stakeholders, DELABIE has developed an offering that comprises five product ranges which meet the needs of each and every customer and specifier. Commercial Water Controls - Electronic and time flow controls for washbasins - Electronic and time flow shower panels and kits - Group thermostatic mixing valves - Electronic and time flow direct flush valves for WCs and urinals - Frame systems Water Controls for Healthcare Facilities - Anti-bacterial terminal filters - Mixers, taps and showers for patient...

unique solutions AND ALSO… Today DELABIE is an international group well known for its ability to meet the needs of commercial installations. Quick installation DELABIE’s products, which deliver water savings and provide tangible solutions in terms of hygiene, accessibility, safety and vandal resistance, are renowned for their reliability and durability. Water savings DELABIE’s water controls far exceed the highest levels of international environmental standards thanks to their performance in terms of water savings. Hygiene DELABIE offers exclusive solutions for those environments that are...

manufacturer’s expertise Assembly and testing DELABIE’s factory in Friville, France An industrial enterprise from the very outset, DELABIE has kept total control of the manufacture of its products over time. Nowadays DELABIE’s teams have mastered more than thirty highly skilled trades, from the casting process through to the development of thermostatic cells, including microbiology and even electronics. This unique expertise enables the company to innovate constantly and adapt its products to the needs of the market. Polishing DELABIE’s foundry in Braga, Portugal Every year DELABIE invests...

sustainable development Committed to preserving the future and contributing to sustainable development, DELABIE seeks to limit the use of natural resources and avoid a negative impact on the environment. Sp e c i a l i s i n g i n s e l f- c l o s i n g t a p s , D E L A B I E demonstrates that the first principle of saving is to avoid waste, by regulating the amount of water used. DELABIE is fully involved in the process of eco-design. All phases of their life cycle are taken into account when products are designed, from raw material extraction to recycling, including production,...