Established since 1823 in Pont-de-Chéruy (France), we are passionate about transforming non-ferrous metals. Through the industrial revolution and up to the advent of electricity, a new world opened up, revealing copper as the indispensable metal for the electrical industry. Since the middle of the 20th century, we have focused our activities on eco-responsible copper processing. Today, vertically integrated and with an international presence, from smelting and distribution to the manufacture of semi-finished products and components, we are proud to meet the energy challenges of tomorrow.
Charles Marie Duchavany founds a company producing gold and silver threads for Lyonnaise passementerie. His expertise contributed to the growth of local textile craftsmanship.
With the advent of the industrial age and the development of electricity, Charles Marie Duchavany joined forces with Johannès Gindre to create Gindre Duchavany, a supplier of copper wire and rods. The company quickly established itself as a key player in the industrial revolution.
Creation of Gindre Distribution in France, marking the start of the group's international expansion. Subsidiaries followed in the United States, England and Spain, to offer local service to customers.
The explosion of the electrical market and our customers' need to concentrate on their core business led us to offer a new service: finished parts ready for use. Gindre launches Gindre Composants in France in 1986. The business expands internationally with sites in India and Slovakia, strengthening the Group's offering.
Gindre acquires Kupferrheydt GmbH, specialized in the production of Maxiflex round wire and insulated flexible bars. This acquisition expands the Group's range of semi-finished products.
Gindre joins forces with Montanwerke-Brixlegg, manufacturer of copper billets, to optimize raw materials management. This partnership strengthens competitiveness across the entire value chain.
In April 2012, Gindre and Montanwerke-Brixlegg joined the UMCOR holding company, consolidating their global market positions. This integration opens up new development prospects.
The acquisition of Earthmet Ltd in the UK enables Gindre to diversify into earthing and lightning protection products. This new activity completes its copper offering.
To meet the needs of the electric mobility market, Gindre Composants adapts its processes and obtains IATF 16949 certification. This standard testifies to production quality for the global automotive industry.
Groupe Gindre celebrates its bicentenary, marking two centuries of innovation and industrial excellence. This anniversary underscores the group's ability to adapt and innovate over time.
Our aim is to build an energy future in line with our values, which is why for 200 years we have been striving to adapt our processes to the challenges of the future. By recycling our waste, reducing our carbon footprint, and innovating in an eco-responsible way, we are committed to providing sustainable solutions.
Our teams implement strategies on a daily basis to become the leader in eco-responsible copper recovery and processing. We have made this one of our top priorities, to bring together our objectives and your needs in our products.
By co-developing alongside our customers, we provide industry with innovative, sustainable solutions based on our expertise in the processing and distribution of copper semi-finished products and components.
We have always been committed to respecting the environment and have made it an essential part of Gindre's DNA. The opportunity to recycle copper ad infinitum enables us to limit our carbon footprint. From the production of our raw materials to the manufacture of our finished products, we value and transform our copper in an eco-responsible way.
The vertical integration of copper manufacturing processes has been a cornerstone of Gindre's strategy for many years. By first diversifying downstream through components and then upstream by integrating recycling technologies in foundries, we now control the entire value chain. Our mastery of these skills provides our clients with simplicity, security, and tailored solutions to meet their needs.
