From a family project to an
international success story

It was the late 1960s, and the adventure started with the visionary energy of Daniel Le Coënt. Alongside his father-in-law, Henry Wirquin, Daniel revolutionized the sanitary equipment sector by inventing plastic toilet flushing mechanisms — a pioneering idea for its time. This major innovation marked a turning point, and in 1977, Wirquin Plastiques opened its first production site in Carquefou, near Nantes
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Driven by the creative momentum provided by Daniel, the company gradually became a major player in the sanitary sector. It quickly expanded internationally, fueled by strong values and the commitment of its subsidiaries.

Now led by his son, Grégory Le Coënt, Wirquin continues to thrive on its family-driven and people-focused culture. Its 1,000 employees passionately design and proudly market smart and innovative solutions for the water cycle.

Thanks to the ongoing trust of customers and partners worldwide, Wirquin improves users’ comfort, hygiene, and health. It’s a success story where people, innovation, and excellence unite to shape a more sustainable future — the essence of our brand promise: Smart for Good.

Wirquin, Smart For Good, embodies a strong promise: bringing together people, creativity, and responsibility to design innovations that serve both the planet and its inhabitants.

Our Vision

Improve home comfort while preserving natural resources.

Our Mission

Design smart and sustainable products for a better life.

Our Values

Innovation at the Heart of Our Mission

As the inventors of the cable-operated dual-flush mechanism, we have made innovation the cornerstone of our business model — it’s in our DNA. Our innovation is driven by ingenious creativity, fueled by close listening to our customers and partners, and by careful observation of how our products are used. By challenging habits, our innovations redefine industry standards and often become new market benchmarks — like the dual flush, the Quick-Clac waste, the SLIM ultra-flat shower waste, and more.

CSR Commitment: Acting for a Sustainable Future

Corporate Social Responsibility is a shared priority among all of us, more than 1,000 employees around the world, determined to make a difference by responding to the unique challenges of their local regions.

Wirquin, an international brand

Driven by innovation and the ability of its products to deliver new solutions, Wirquin has expanded internationally through the creation of commercial subsidiaries and the establishment of new production sites.

Today, Wirquin operates in 75 countries through 10 subsidiaries and 5 production sites.

We provide smart and sustainable
solutions for better life!