The DELABIE Group announces the acquisition of KWC Professional, formerly Franke Water Systems
The DELABIE Group is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with funds advised by Equistone, the majority shareholder of KWC Professional, and with the other minority shareholders, to acquire 100% of the share capital of KWC Professional – formerly known as Franke Water Systems – and its subsidiaries.
This acquisition marks a major milestone in DELABIE’s growth trajectory, further strengthening its position as the European market leader in the field of tapware and sanitary equipment for public and commercial buildings. By bringing together two companies with recognized expertise and complementary geographic and commercial footprints, the transaction will give birth to a major industrial group firmly rooted across the European continent.
KWC Professional brings to DELABIE its renowned technical know-how, a complementary brand portfolio (KWC, Aquarotter, DVS – formerly Dart Valley Systems and Sissons), and a strong presence in high-demand market segments. This complementarity has been further reinforced by the 2024 acquisition of Newcastle Joinery Ltd. (NJL), a UK-based specialist in furniture and sanitary solutions for correctional facilities. Following this transaction, nearly 70% of DELABIE’s revenue will be generated outside France.
The acquisition will enable DELABIE to broaden its solution offering and to significantly expand its market presence, particularly in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Middle East, the Nordic countries, and the United Kingdom.
This transaction is grounded in a shared strategic vision: to build an integrated, resilient European group, capable of delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers. It also opens up new growth opportunities for all employees of both companies, by bringing together their talent around a common, ambitious project.
