1902
Clarence Léon Delachaux starts an industrial company dedicated to the cable car, the revolutionary mode of transportation of that time.
1917
A new plant is built in Gennevilliers (Paris- France) to sustain the growth of the company and its diversification in aluminothermic welding and conductor bars.
1920
Clarence Léon Delachaux takes part in the electrification of the Shanghai metro, demonstrating an early vocation for an international presence.
1936
Philippe Delachaux, the eldest son of Clarence Leon Delachaux, and his 3 brothers (Jean, Pierre and André) manage the company’s operations.
The Delachaux Group continues its policy of innovation and growth while strenghtening its expertise in rail welding, subways and tramways electrification, conductor bars and chromium metal production.
1974
François Delachaux succeeds his father and is appointed CEO of Delachaux Group.
During 30 years under his leadership, the Group accelerates its external growth to strengthen the various Divisions and its international presence.
2011
Stéphane Delachaux, François Delachaux' cousin, completes the take-private acquisition of the Delachaux Group together with CVC Capital Partners.
2017
The Group creates WE, Our Worldwide Engagement, a corporate social responsibility programme, and joins the UN Global Compact.
2018
CVC sells its shares to la Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ) and to the Delachaux family, which is expanding its majority share.
2022
Delachaux celebrates its 120th anniversary and creates a fund, the Delachaux Community Fund, reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development.
Acquisitions
Targeted acquisitions support our development and allow us to consolidate our technological and geographical leadership.
1975
Acquisition of the U.S. company INSUL-8
1987
Acquisition of the French company EEM CEFILAC
1987
Acquisition of the French company ALUMINOTHERMIQUE
1994
Acquisition of the U.S. company MATWELD
1995
Acquisition of the Italian company COMES
1999
Acquisition of the French company STEDEF
2003
Acquisition of British company PANDROL
2007
Acquisition of the German Group WAMPFLER
2008
Acquisition of the Swedish company ROSENQVIST
2010
Acquisition of the German company PLOTZ
2011
Acquisition of the Spanish company KLK
2012
Acquisition of the Australian company INTERCAST
2014
Acquisition of the Belgian company CDM Track
2015
Acquisition of the Indian company HARSHAD
2018
Acquisition of the German company LJU
2019
Acquisition of the Austrian company FRAUSCHER
2019
Acquisition of the French company JAY ELECTRONIQUE
2022
Delachaux celebrates its 120th anniversary and creates a fund, the Delachaux Community Fund, reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development