Turnover: 63 million EUR (2022)
Country: France
Manufacturer of equipment and fittings for boating, climbing and extreme sports
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Wichard 24/05/2023
- Based in Thiers, in the Puy-de-Dôme region of France, Wichard specializes in the production of parts for boat equipment and the leisure industry
- Wichard has developed and diversified into sailing yachts and, since the 1990s, into the world of leisure activities, in particular rock climbing and paragliding.
- Niche markets where it is often the market leader
- The Group operates nine industrial sites and relies on seven brands:
- Wichard for marine and industrial forgings
- Lorima , a specialist in carbon masts and booms for yachts, racing boats and commercial vessels;
- Sparcraft manufactures aluminum masts and booms for pleasure craft
- Profurl and Facnor, masters of furling systems
- metal connector manufacturer Peguet
- Maillon Rapide et Courant, specialists in ropes and textile accessories for working at height.
- Last year, Wichard posted sales of €63 million, up 8%, with 350 employees.
Studies mentioning this company
The recreational boating market - France
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