Utility market demands professional faucets, plumbing fixtures and accessibility accessories

Faucets used in public buildings should be of a different caliber than the home garden faucets we are familiar with. All too often, the right faucets are not used in the utility market, resulting in quick breakdowns, leaks that cause costly damage and water waste, and unsanitary situations.

Those who go for security therefore choose the products of the French brand DELABIE. Like no other, the brand understands the demands and expectations when it comes to professional, sanitary facilities.

Best performance coupled with knowledge sharing
Founded in 1928 by Georges Delabie, the company is now the European market leader, with no fewer than three production sites in Europe from which it exports to 90 countries. With over 400 employees, of which 10 operate as technical commercial advisors in the Benelux, the company not only supplies cleverly designed and high-quality products, but also the knowledge to achieve optimum hygiene.

For Frank Desmet, Sales Director at DELABIE Benelux, creating awareness around the code of conduct and requirements in public buildings is a moral imperative. "As an independent family business, DELABIE has time to invest in the market and its products. We use that time to educate people on the consequences of poorly chosen sanitation and show them the way to how to do it," he says. "New employees undergo long and intensive training so that they can do their jobs as specialists. They are our ambassadors and educators in the field."

Water conservation contributes to sustainability
Saving water and energy in utility buildings helps achieve sufficient BREEAM points. DELABIE helps with solutions that can save up to 90% of water. "This is primarily in smart flushing technology. Added to this is the fact that the good quality and correct coupling of our products prevent leakage. A leaking faucet costs a fortune on an annual basis," Desmet said.

Intelligent flushing solutions
With DELABIE's intelligent flushing solutions, stagnant water is prevented and optimum hygiene is achieved, with the least possible use of water. These features are not self-evident, but come from years of Research & Development performed by the engineers at DELABIE. "Safety has also been considered," continues Desmet. "Our thermostatic mixers are integrated and cannot be unregulated by the end user. This is particularly important in the healthcare sector, where people are often not mobile enough to get away in time in case of emergencies."

Sticking to quality
"You can literally see that," Desmet says with a smile. "Our accessibility accessories such as handles and brackets offer grip in all conditions. Thanks to the bacteriostatic effect of the stainless steel 304 used and the UltraPolish finish, maximum hygiene is also achieved. Safety and ergonomics go hand-in-hand at DELABIE."

Five ranges available to every professional
DELABIE supplies five ranges to 90 countries. The categories are taps for the utility market, taps for the healthcare sector, accessibility and hygiene accessories, sanitary appliances in stainless steel and taps for other specific applications. With 8 branches in Benelux, Germany, the UK, Portugal, Poland, Spain, Dubai and Hong Kong, DELABIE is always nearby. Finally, Desmet says, "Our Benelux team has 18 employees, 6 of whom are on full-time duty in the office. In terms of field sales, the Netherlands is divided into 5 regions, each with its own technical commercial advisor. They are all trained in France and have the right DELABIE DNA in them."