Thermal and Industrial Piping Solutions

Despraz SA is a family venture founded by Jean-Daniel Despraz in 1988 in Granges-près-Marnand.

Since its creation, the company has been able to adapt and innovate with the arrival of the new generation.

Mathieu Despraz, followed by Rachel Despraz-Catellani, have brought a new and dynamic impetus, thus ensuring the company’s continuity and growth.

Since 2021, the arrival of Mathieu Tinguely as Deputy Director has strengthened the management team and contributed to the continuous improvement of our services.

Despraz SA remains determined to maintain its status as a regional SME by relying on highly qualified and competent staff, always attentive to client needs and quick to satisfy them.

Continuous training of staff and apprentices is a priority to guarantee quality service.

Currently, the company has 85 dedicated employees.

Despraz SA has gained its reputation through its inventiveness in delivering complex installations at the best cost.

Our Values

Our core values do not only define our company, they also reflect the very essence of each individual within our organization.

Versatility

The diversity of our skills encourages us to find the best solutions and support our clients in all types of fields.

Expertise

We provide our clients with high value-added skills, from engineering and planning to execution.

Quality

Despraz SA consistently prioritizes client satisfaction.

Respect

We employ staff with the most diverse qualifications and offer them an environment that values personal commitment, respect, and individual responsibility.

Security

Workplace safety guides each of our operations. We apply strict procedures and train our teams to ensure a safe environment that complies with industry requirements.

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Qualified Employees

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Industrial Experience

Our History

1988 - Company Foundation
Company Foundation
1988 - Company Foundation
First Stainless Steel Welding Projects - 1990
First Stainless Steel Welding Projects
First Stainless Steel Welding Projects - 1990
1995 - Relocation to the center of Granges-Marnand village
Move to a New Workshop
1995 - Relocation to the center of Granges-Marnand village
Purchase of the First Orbital Welding Station - 1996
Purchase of the First Orbital Welding Station
Purchase of the First Orbital Welding Station - 1996
1999 - Company Takeover by Jean-Daniel Despraz
Company Takeover
1999 - Company Takeover by Jean-Daniel Despraz
ISO 9001 Certification / The company has 15 employees - 2000
ISO 9001 Certification
ISO 9001 Certification / The company has 15 employees - 2000
2003 - Certification for Welding Procedure EN 729-2:1994
EN 729-2:1994 Welding Certification
2003 - Certification for Welding Procedure EN 729-2:1994
Mathieu Despraz becomes Project Manager - 2009
Mathieu Despraz - New Generation
Mathieu Despraz becomes Project Manager - 2009
2010 - Construction of a biomass power plant in Kourou, French Guiana
First Overseas Project
2010 - Construction of a biomass power plant in Kourou, French Guiana
Construction of New Premises - 2012
Construction of New Premises
Construction of New Premises - 2012
2018 - New 300m² Prefabrication Workshop
New 300m² Manufacturing Workshop
2018 - New 300m² Prefabrication Workshop
Company Takeover by Mathieu Despraz - 2019
Mathieu Despraz - Company Takeover
Company Takeover by Mathieu Despraz - 2019
2020 - Purchase of a 900m² hall. The company has 55 employees.
Purchase of a 900m² Hall
2020 - Purchase of a 900m² hall. The company has 55 employees.
Office Expansion - 2024
Office Expansion
Office Expansion - 2024
Passivation - 2025
Passivation
Passivation - 2025