History

THE STAGES OF OUR DEVELOPMENT

  • 2022

    Merger of Dipra and Edouard Rousseau


    Name changed to Odrea in 2022.

  • Acquisition of DPI (Direct Pipe Industry)


    Specialist in plastic pipes (ducts, tubes, drains, fittings, etc.) for wet and dry networks.

  • Acquisition of AFY's business by Sferaco


    Sales to specialised wholesalers of industrial supplies.

 

  • 2020

    Acquisition of Thermacome by Thermador Groupe


    Radiant surface and hydro-distribution systems for homes and buildings.

 

  • 2019

    Acquisition of Distrilabo by Thermador Groupe


    Distribution of technical materials for pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement and control for industrial processes and air-treatment engineering.

  • 2019

    Thermador International becomes Syveco


    Distribution of the group’s products on international markets.

  • 2018

    Acquisition of Sanidom / Rousseau by Thermador Groupe


    Bathroom and kitchen taps for DIY superstores and major retail outlets in France and Spain.

  • 2017

    Acquisition of Groupe Valfit by Sferaco


    Sale to specialised wholesalers of a targeted range of connectors, meters and valves.

  • Acquisition by Mecafer of Domac


    Sale of air compressors, generators, welding stations and battery chargers.

  • Acquisition by Axelair of the Vortice France business


    Strengthening the ventilation activity on the French market.

  • Acquisition of Sodeco Valves by Thermador Groupe


    Industrial valves in Belgium, Holland, France and Switzerland.

  • Acquisition of FGinox by Thermador Groupe


    Sale of stainless steel connectors, flanges, valves and accessories.

  • 2015

    Acquisition of Mecafer by Thermador Groupe


    Sale of air compressors, pneumatic tools, generators, welding stations and chargers to DIY stores.

  • Acquisition of Nuair by Sectoriel


    Distribution of screw and reciprocating compressors for professionals and for industry.

  • Creation of Aello


    Specialised distribution of swimming pool equipment and accessories.

  • 2013

    Creation of Thewa


    Creation of a tap business, Thewa, within the Thermador subsidiary.

  • Creation of Axelair


    Specialised distribution of ventilation equipment and accessories.

  • 2006

    Creation of Thermador International


    Distribution of the group’s products on International markets.

  • 2002

    Creation of Opaline


    Communication Agency.

  • 1992

    Creation of Isocel


    Sale of parts to boiler manufacturers.

  • 1989

    Creation of Sectoriel


    Motorised valves.

  • Creation of PBtub


    Distribution of pipes in synthetic materials, underfloor heating and domestic water distribution.

  • 1987

    Thermador Group listed on the stock exchange


  • 1986

    Creation of Thermador Groupe


    Capital FRF 66 320 000 F (10 110 418 €).

  • Creation of Dipra


    Sale to DIY superstores: pumps, householdvalves, plumbing.

  • 1978

    Creation of Sferaco


    Sale of valves to the construction business and industry.

  • 1977

    Creation of Jetly


    Sale of domestic pumps and pump accessories.

  • 1973

    Creation of Thély


    Property company.

  • 1968

    Creation of Thermador


    The initial capital was FRF300,000 (€45,735). Importing and distributing central heating accessories.

    The original team members: Guy Vincent, Jacques Borde, Hubert Fournier, Geneviève Boreil and Marc de Sereys.