Discover the history of Thermador Groupe through a timeline that traces the major milestones in its development. From our founding in 1968 to the present day, explore the key moments that have shaped our identity, marked our growth, and strengthened our commitment to our customers, partners and innovation.
2025
Acquisition of Quilinox by Thermador Groupe
2025
Acquisition of C2AI by Thermador Groupe
2024
Acquisition of Vena Contracta by Sodeco Valves
2024
Acquisition of Compteur-energie.com, OTMetric and MyMeterInfo by Thermador Groupe
Alto Metering to change its name in 2024
2022
Merger of Dipra and Édouard Rousseau
ODREA to change its name in 2022
2022
Acquisition of DPI by Thermador Groupe
Sales to specialized wholesalers and installers of plastic solutions for water, construction and public works.
2022
Acquisition of AFY’s goodwill by Sferaco
Sales of industrial supplies to specialized wholesalers
2020
Thermador Groupe acquires Thermacome
Radiant surface and hydrodistribution systems for homes and buildings
2019
Acquisition of Distrilabo by Thermador Groupe
Distribution of technical equipment for the measurement and control of pressure, temperature, level and flow for industrial processes and HVAC.
2018
Thermador Groupe acquires Établissements Édouard Rousseau
Sales of a range of bathroom and kitchen fittings to DIY and food superstores in France and Spain.
Merger of Dipra and Édouard Rousseau
Name change to ODREA in 2022
2017
Acquisition of Groupe Valfit by Sferaco
Sales to specialized wholesalers of a targeted range of fittings, meters and valves
2017
Mecafer acquires Domac
Sales of air compressors, generators, welding units and battery chargers
2017
Axelair acquires the business of Vortice France
2017
Acquisition of FGinox by Thermador Groupe
Sales of stainless steel fittings, flanges, valves and accessories
2017
Acquisition of Sodeco Valves by Thermador Groupe
Industrial valves in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland
Merger of Sodeco
and Vena Contracta in 2024
2015
Acquisition of Mecafer by Thermador Groupe
Sales of air compressors, pneumatic tools, generators, welding units and chargers to DIY superstores.
2015
Acquisition of Nuair by Sectoriel
Distribution of piston and screw air compressors for professionals and industry
2015
Creation of Aello
Specialized distribution of swimming pool equipment and accessories
2013
Creation of Thewa
Sanitary fittings department within the Thermador subsidiary
2013
Creation of Axelair
Specialized distribution of ventilation equipment and accessories
2006
Creation of Thermador International
Distribution of Group products on international markets Syveco to change its name in 2019
2002
Creation of Opaline
Communication agency
1992
Creation of Isocel
Sales of components to boiler manufacturers
1992
Creating PBtub
Synthetic pipe distribution, underfloor heating and domestic water distribution
1989
Sectoriel creation
Valve automation
1987
Thermador Groupe goes public
1986
Creation of Thermador Groupe
Capital: FRF 66,320,000 (€10,110,418)
1986
Creation of Dipra
Creation of Dipra
Sales to DIY superstores: pumps, fittings, construction and plumbing
Merger of Dipra and Édouard Rousseau
Change of name for ODREA in 2022
1978
Creation of Sferaco
Valve distribution for building and industry
1977
Creation of Jetly
Distribution of domestic pumps and accessories
1973
Creation of Thely
Société civile immobilière
1968
Creation of Thermador
Start-up capital 300,000 F (45,735 €).
Import, distribution of central heating accessories.
Founders: Guy Vincent, Jacques Borde, Hubert Fournier, Geneviève Boreil and Marc de Sereys