Our History

French manufacturer since 1925

Aldes, originally known as Atelier Lyonnais d’Emboutissage Spécial, was founded in Lyon in 1925 by Bernard Lacroix. The company began its journey in the stamping and manufacturing of metal ventilation grilles. Today, the third generation of the Lacroix family is leading the company in the development and marketing of integrated solutions for building and home well-being, continuing the legacy of innovation set by their predecessors and expanding internationally

A multi-brand group

The Aldes Group, through its various brands, operates in several fields including ventilation, heating, air cooling, domestic hot water production, centralized vacuum systems, aeraulic components, smoke extraction and services. The group’s strategy and growth is based on its ability to anticipate consumer demands for comfort and regulatory changes related to energy impact, and to offer global, innovative and high-performance solutions.