1863 – 1945
Beginning of the company
In 1863, Ambroise Legris bought a small brass-turning business. The timing was right: a wide array of new uses for brass soon emerged, from surgical instruments to gas jets and boilers.
1945 – 1986
Company’s expansion
After World War II, Legris SA grew to become a producer of industrial taps and valves. In the 1970s, the company stepped up its development thanks to a major innovation: the instant fitting for compressed-air circuits.
1986 until today
Group’s diversification
In 1986, the family business was transformed into a diversified industrial group spanning several manufacturing activities. Groupe Legris Industries proceeded to acquire, grow and dispose of a large number of businesses.
1986 until today : Key dates
1987
Acquisition of Comap – sold in 2006
Fittings and valves for heating1988
Acquisition of Bourdon Sédème – sold in 2000
Instrumentation1989
Acquisition of Potain – sold in 2000
Tower cranes
Acquisition of PPM – sold in 1995
Mobile cranes1992
Acquisition of Savoye – sold in 2018
Automated logistics2004
Restructuring of Legris Industries share ownership leading up to delisting, ending 20 years on the stock market2006
Acquisition of Ceric
Equipment for the building materials industry2007
Acquisition of Clextral
Twin-screw extrusion2008
Sale of the Legris Division2010
Creation of the Keller Division
Equipment and services for the building materials industry2016
Acquisition of Schiederwerk
High-power electrical circuits2019
Acquisition of Mep Group
Metal sawing solutions2019
Acquisition of Laulagun Bearings
Wind turbine bearings