A solid experience
Guichon is one of the world leaders in special valves. The company has developed in the custom product market – the “needle in a haystack” – and now exports over 85% of its production to all five continents. This is a remarkable achievement for a small business founded in 1921, which was originally focused on local manufacturing, such as valves for the thermal baths of Aix-les-Bains.
More than 100 years of Industrial Excellence
1921 : Francis Guichon establishes “Mécanique et Manufacture de Cuivre et Bronze” in Savoy, France. A few years later, the company supplies the valves for the hot springs spa in the town of Aix-les-Bains
1933 : The company provides all the valves for the thermal installation of Aix-les-Bains.
1952 : Diversification towards the Chemical Industry, using fabricated technology.
1956 : Guichon moves to a larger plant in Aix-les-Bains.
1974 : Manufacturing of the famous 501 Gate valve for Gachot.
1991 : ISO 9001 Certification.
1992 : After 15 years of belonging to the subsidiary Gachot/Tyco, Guichon recovers its independence under the name “Guichon International”.
2002 : Takeover and funding of the company by Guichon Valves.
2004 : Development of the TLV3 valve, for which Guichon received the label BPI-Anvar for innovation.
2006 : Start of the engineering activities – First fluid flow studies.
2007 : Relocation to a new site (10,800 square feet) in Chambéry, Savoy, France.
2008 : ISO 14001 Certification – Guichon now assures complete traceability of all its products (human, material, machine).
2009 : A Steering Committee (CODIR) is formed to drive continuous improvement, to define the values and ambitions of the company.
2010 : Guichon wins the “Trophée de Savoie” in the category of Economy and is recognized as the regional “Company of the Year”.
2011 : Launching of new website – major investment in production tools (5-axis center, three CNC workstations, …) – Purchasing of CFD software to handle bi-phasic fluids.
2012 : Guichon celebrates 90 years of business with its sales agents (30 nationalities).
2013 : Integration of R.S.E. (Corporate Social Responsibility) in the governance of the company – Obtaining of ISO 26000 certification.
2014 : Launch of Lean management program – Doubling of production capacity (digital lathes).
2015 : Certification OHSAS 18001 – Control multiways valves piloted by hydraulic actuators for PTA – DN250x150x150 PN250.
Control multiways valves piloted by hydraulic actuators DN 250x150x150 – PN250
2015 : Guichon joins the Valco Group (Malbranque, SNRI, VVS).
2017 : Industrial building and office extension.
2024 : Acquisition by SDIH (Savoie Développement Industrie Holding), Guichon Valves becomes Guichon Valves Origin.
