Ayor
French industrial group specialising in water management solutions for residential buildings, with over 75 years of expertise in plumbing, heating, water treatment and sanitary equipment.
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Overview
Ayor is a French industrial group that designs, manufactures and distributes water management solutions for residential buildings. With more than 75 years of expertise, the company positions itself as a key player in sanitary plumbing, covering water supply, distribution, regulation, valves and water treatment. Its product range spans plumbing and heating systems, water treatment (filtration, softening, purification), and sanitary equipment including taps, showers and bathroom furniture. The group operates through multiple brands across these three main areas. Headquartered in Paris, Ayor has an industrial footprint of three integrated factories in Europe and 100,000 m² of storage space. It delivers approximately 35 million items per year and employs around 400 people. The company reports annual revenue of €150 million, of which 15% comes from exports, and invests more than €3 million per year in research and development. Its products are present in over 30 countries, with sales offices in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Romania, Ukraine, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and China, and production sites in France (Périgueux, Angoulême, Rousset), Italy and China. Ayor emphasises French manufacturing and sustainable innovation. Its stated ambition is to make housing more sustainable by anticipating the needs of tomorrow's home through market listening and continuous investment in reliable, durable solutions. The group's R&D department works closely with customers and partners from the early stages of product creation through to industrialisation. Its innovations are regularly recognised by specialised press awards and labels. Under the leadership of CEO Mickaël Hammel, Ayor continues to promote 'Fabriqué en France' as a way to support local employment and preserve its unique know-how while making it more efficient, eco-responsible and competitive. The company serves both new construction and renovation markets, positioning itself as an ally of renovators in accelerating the transition to more sustainable and responsible water management.
History
Ayor is a French industrial group with more than 75 years of expertise in water management for residential buildings. Founded in France, the company has grown into a key player in sanitary plumbing, covering water supply, distribution, regulation, valves and water treatment. Over its history, Ayor has developed a multi-brand strategy across three main areas: plumbing and heating (4 brands), water treatment (1 brand) and sanitary equipment (3 brands). The group has established an industrial footprint of three integrated factories in Europe, including production sites in France (Périgueux, Angoulême, Rousset), Italy and China. Its headquarters are in Paris, with sales and logistics operations in multiple French cities and international sales offices in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Romania, Ukraine, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and China. This international presence supports exports that account for 15% of its €150 million annual revenue. Ayor has consistently invested in research and development, spending more than €3 million per year on innovation. The company's R&D department works closely with customers and partners from the early stages of product creation through to industrialisation. Its innovations have been recognised by prestigious labels and awards from specialised press. The group delivers approximately 35 million items per year and maintains 100,000 m² of storage space. Under the leadership of CEO Mickaël Hammel, Ayor continues to promote French manufacturing as a way to support local employment and preserve its unique know-how. The company's ambition is to make housing more sustainable by anticipating the needs of tomorrow's home through market listening and investment in reliable, durable solutions. It positions itself as an ally of renovators in accelerating the transition to more sustainable and responsible water management.
Ayor reaches more than 75 years of expertise in water management for residential buildings.
Group reports €150 million in annual revenue, with 15% from exports.
Ayor operates three integrated factories in Europe and 100,000 m² of storage space.
Group delivers approximately 35 million items per year and employs around 400 people.
Ayor invests more than €3 million per year in research and development.
Products and positioning
French industrial manufacturer of sustainable water management solutions for residential buildings, emphasising 'Fabriqué en France' and eco-responsible innovation.
Plumbing and heating solutions
Complete solutions for installation, distribution and regulation of hot and cold water networks, designed for more sustainable and resource-efficient installations.
Water treatment systems
Filtration, softening and purification systems for sustainable and responsible water management.
Sanitary equipment
Taps, showers and bathroom furniture combining design, performance and water savings.
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