Delabie
Delabie is a French manufacturer (founded 1863) of water controls and sanitary ware for public, commercial, and healthcare facilities, offering electronic, thermostatic, and mechanical mixers, stainless steel fixtures, and accessibility products across 10 European countries, now expanded through its 2025 acquisition of KWC Professional.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1863
- HeadquartersFriville-escarbotin, France
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Delabie does
Delabie is a French manufacturer of water controls and sanitary ware engineered for public, commercial, and healthcare environments, founded in 1863 and headquartered in Friville-escarbotin, France. The company operates five core product lines: water controls for public and commercial places (electronic, time-flow, mechanical, and thermostatic products under brands such as BINOPTIC and TEMPOMATIC); healthcare-focused water controls featuring proprietary hygiene and safety technologies (BIOSAFE hygienic outlets, SECURITHERM anti-scalding thermostatic valves, BIOCLIP removable mixers, and BIOFIL point-of-use 0.1-micron filtration); accessibility and hygiene accessories (grab bars, shower seats, ergonomic lever controls, mirror cabinets, soap dispensers, hand dryers including the HIGHFLOW air-pulse unit); stainless steel sanitary ware (washbasins, WCs, urinals, shower trays, vandal-resistant fixtures); and specialized fittings for professional catering and renovation. Underlying technology centers on patented thermostatic valve architecture, hollow-fibre membrane filtration, infrared sensor-based electronic controls, and one-piece pressed stainless steel construction aimed at durability, hygiene, and water savings — claimed at up to 90% for electronic basin controls versus conventional mixers.
The business model is B2B hardware sales with quote-based pricing, supported by a recurring spare parts and consumables stream (filters, cartridges, hoses, soap dispensers). Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales — with structured contact channels for architects, technical design offices, wholesalers, hospitals, installers, and city councils — and a multi-country channel partner footprint spanning 10 European countries via localized websites (France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Russia, UK). Go-to-market leverages specification-stage engagement through BIM files (REVIT, IFC), Datashare technical resources, and a dedicated training centre. In 2025 Delabie acquired KWC Professional (KWC - DVS) to establish itself as the European leader in washroom solutions for public and commercial places, with its wholly-owned subsidiary business retained as an acquired brand.
Delabie firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Delabie
- Legal name
- DELABIE
- Website
- https://delabie.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1863
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Delabie is a French manufacturer (founded 1863) of water controls and sanitary ware for public, commercial, and healthcare facilities, offering electronic, thermostatic, and mechanical mixers, stainless steel fixtures, and accessibility products across 10 European countries, now expanded through its 2025 acquisition of KWC Professional.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Delabie industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Sanitary Ware
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Restroom & Hygiene Dispensing Systems (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAHALAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Restroom Hygiene & Consumables Services (Supplies, Dispensers, Matting) (BPABABAI), Disinfection & Remedial Works (Chlorination, Thermal, Shock Treatments) (BPABAJAF)
Keywords
Where Delabie is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Friville-escarbotin
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Delabie business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Water Control Products: Sale of electronic, thermostatic, and mechanical water controls including basin mixers, shower mixers, urinal valves, and WC controls for public, commercial, and healthcare facilities.
- Stainless Steel Sanitary Ware: Sale of stainless steel sanitary ware including washbasins, countertops, WCs, urinals, shower trays, and professional equipment.
- Spare Parts and Accessories: Sale of spare parts, accessories, and consumables including filters, cartridges, flexible hoses, and soap dispensers.
- Technical Services: Technical support services including installation guidance, specification support, and standards/regulations consultation.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Delabie product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Delabie manufactures and sells water controls (electronic, thermostatic, and mechanical mixers, taps, valves) and stainless steel sanitary ware for public, commercial, and healthcare facilities. The company provides specialized solutions including anti-scalding thermostatic technology, hygienic removable fittings, point-of-use germ filtration, and vandal-resistant fixtures, supported by quote-based direct enterprise sales across multiple European countries.
Product overview
DELABIE is a manufacturer of water controls and sanitary ware for public and commercial places, operating as a single unified product portfolio organized into five core product lines: (1) Water Controls for Public and Commercial Places featuring electronic (BINOPTIC, TEMPOMATIC) and mechanical water controls, time flow systems, thermostatic mixing valves, and cistern-less direct flush technology; (2) Water Controls for Hospitals with specialized BIOSAFE hygiene solutions including BIOCLIP removable mixers, SECURITHERM anti-scalding thermostatic products, and BIOFIL point-of-use germ filters; (3) Accessibility and Independence - Hygiene Accessories including grab bars, shower seats, ergonomic lever controls, mirror cabinets, soap dispensers, and HIGHFLOW hand dryers; (4) Stainless Steel Sanitary Ware including ALGUI countertop washbasins, WCs, urinals, and vandal-resistant fixtures; and (5) Specific Fittings for professional catering and renovation applications. The company also acquired KWC - DVS to strengthen its position in the European washroom solutions market.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Water Controls for Public and Commercial Places
Quantifiable outcome
- 90% water savings with electronic basin controls
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Delabie
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Delabie technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Delabie partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- KWC - DVScoreDELABIE has acquired KWC - DVS to create the European leader in washroom solutions for public and commercial places. This strategic acquisition combines two major players in the professional washroom solutions market, significantly expanding DELABIE's market position and product capabilities.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Delabie competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Toto Ltd. Japanese global manufacturer of ceramic sanitary ware and high-tech bathroom products including electronic and water-saving controls. Comparable to DELABIE on hygiene- and conservation-driven product differentiation, though Toto operates at significantly larger scale and broader consumer reach.
- Hansgrohe: German manufacturer of premium bathroom and shower fittings, mixers, and shower systems with strong presence in European commercial projects. Comparable to DELABIE's water-control core but skewed toward higher-end residential and hospitality rather than public washroom niches.
- Grohe (LIXIL): Germany-based global leader in sanitary fittings and water controls owned by Japan's LIXIL, serving both residential and commercial segments. Comparable as the largest European competitor to DELABIE with overlapping electronic and thermostatic product categories, though Grohe's scale and consumer weighting are much larger.
- Roca Sanitario: Spanish-headquartered global manufacturer of bathroom products including sanitary ware, brassware, and water controls, with strong commercial and contract presence in Europe. Comparable to DELABIE in core sanitary and water-control categories, though Roca operates at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
- Villeroy & Boch: German manufacturer of ceramic sanitary ware, bathroom furniture, and fittings with significant contract/commercial presence in European hospitality and public buildings. Comparable to DELABIE's stainless-steel and ceramic sanitary-ware lines for commercial projects, though much broader and more consumer-focused.
- Geberit: Swiss-listed manufacturer of sanitary systems including behind-the-wall installation technology (cisterns, frames, flushing systems) and exposed water controls. Comparable via overlap in commercial and public washroom products and European specification channels, though broader and more globally diversified than DELABIE.
Direct peers
- Sloan Valve Company: US-based manufacturer of commercial plumbing fixtures, electronic sensor faucets, flush valves, and water-management systems for public and commercial restrooms. Closely comparable to DELABIE's emphasis on electronic basin controls (BINOPTIC equivalent) and project-spec commercial washroom products.
- Ideal Standard International: UK-headquartered manufacturer of commercial and residential sanitary ware, fittings, and water controls with strong presence across European public and healthcare projects. Comparable to DELABIE in mix of ceramic sanitary ware and brassware for commercial specification markets.
- Franke Washroom Systems: Swiss-based washroom systems provider offering commercial sanitary fittings, washroom accessories, and water-management solutions for public and commercial buildings. Directly comparable to DELABIE's commercial washroom product portfolio and European project-based GTM.
- Schell Armaturen: German manufacturer of sanitary fittings, valves, and electronic controls specifically for public, commercial, and semi-public washrooms. Closely comparable to DELABIE in target customer (project specifiers, installers, public buildings) and in product focus on vandal-resistant and water-saving fittings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Delabie social profiles
Digital presenceDelabie financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Delabie leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Delabie subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Delabie funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Delabie M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Delabie
What does Delabie do?
Delabie manufactures and sells water controls (electronic, thermostatic, and mechanical mixers, taps, valves) and stainless steel sanitary ware for public, commercial, and healthcare facilities. The company provides specialized solutions including anti-scalding thermostatic technology, hygienic removable fittings, point-of-use germ filtration, and vandal-resistant fixtures, supported by quote-based direct enterprise sales across multiple European countries.
Is Delabie a public or private company?
Delabie is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Delabie founded?
Delabie was founded in 1863. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Delabie based?
Delabie is headquartered in Friville-escarbotin, France, in the Europe region.
How does Delabie make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Water Control Products are the primary driver. The others are stainless Steel Sanitary Ware, spare Parts and Accessories and technical Services.
Who are Delabie's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Toto Ltd., Hansgrohe, Grohe (LIXIL), Roca Sanitario, Villeroy & Boch and Geberit. Direct peers are Sloan Valve Company, Ideal Standard International, Franke Washroom Systems and Schell Armaturen.
Does Delabie have an API?
No public API is recorded for Delabie.
What industry is Delabie in?
Delabie's product category is Commercial Sanitary Ware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHALAH, Restroom & Hygiene Dispensing Systems (Commercial/Industrial), with a secondary code of BPABABAI, Restroom Hygiene & Consumables Services (Supplies, Dispensers, Matting). Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 2842.