You probably hear about German faucet brands all the time. And yes, France cannot have everything! However, it does have Delabie. Delabie is a lesser-known brand, but one that is nevertheless well represented on the market, focusing mainly on taps and fittings. We will tell you their story and give you some tips.
A brief history lesson
When it comes to opening a business, there is no big secret: you always have to start out from somewhere. And here the somewhere starts in 1928 with a certain Georges Delabie. You probably have not met him, but that does not matter, neither have we! Mr. Delabie decided back then to take control of a foundry in Somme, Friville to be precise for those who know the region. In this foundry, he mainly developed taps and siphons.
A few years later, in 1983, the brand launched one of the products for which it is still world-renowned today: timed taps. You know those taps that you push on without asking any questions because they turn themselves on and off? Well, they are! From urinals over showers to sinks, discover part of their range with their Tempostop series.
Delabie nowadays
Let’s face it: Delabie wants to maintain its image as a brand of excellence among consumers. But which consumers exactly? Well, you guessed it: Delabie has chosen to focus on so-called public places. Schools, universities, exhibition centres, etc. It is mainly in these types of places that you will find the brand’s products. That said, their products are available to everyone. The brand is diversifying more and more to appeal to the tastes of the present. You can now discover products with even more original shapes or their black tap collection which is coming soon.
In terms of technology, the brand previously known for its timed taps is going one step further with sensor taps. For example, you can discover the Tempomatic 4 series for a perfect combination of design and technology.
In brief: if you are looking for a product with a simple design that will last for many years, we suggest that you choose this brand blindly. Another plus: you can buy spare parts for your broken items, well maybe not all of them, but let’s just say that you have the possibility to replace what is broken, if ever. That’s always good to know! If you have ever chosen this manufacturer, don’t hesitate to share your experiences with our other readers, we love to read you!
