SUPRA’s history
OVER 130 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE DEDICATED TO YOUR COMFORT…
Created in 1878, SUPRA SA specialises in designing and selling heating appliances. SUPRA SA offers a complete range of products that have enabled
the company to position itself as one of the major players in thermal comfort for the domestic as well as the professional markets.
1878 CREATION OF THE COMPANY
Under the name BFO, for « Blum Frères Obernai », this family firm of
hardware dealers gradually developed a new core business : small-scale
manufacturing of wood-fired cookers.
1928 SPECIALISATION
To keep up with growing demand, the family firm began to specialise in
the manufacturing of heating appliances. The first products bearing the
SUPRA brand name were launched.
1974 FIREPLACE WITH CLOSED WOOD FIREBOX
The company became well-known as the inventor of the closed wood
firebox.
1979 DEVELOPMENT OF THE WOOD-FIRED STOVE
The energy crisis led the company to develop new innovations. The idea
of transforming the oil-fired stove into a wood-fired stove became a
concrete reality in just 4 months.
1984 INSERT WITHOUT SMOKE CONNECTION
The insert without smoke connection was launched on the markets.
1986 SHARE
SUPRA SA was listed on the Stock Exchange.
1988 THE BRAND RICHARD LE DROFF
SUPRA SA bought out the company RICHARD LE DROFF, whose
production plant is situated at Auneau in Eure et Loire. This company
specialises in the manufacturing of stone fireplace surrounds.
2011 SUPRA SA LAUNCHES FSU TECHNOLOGY
This advanced combustion technology offers more comfort and a maxi-
mum of effectiveness.
KNOW HOW MADE IN FRANCE
Obernai, the town where all expertise of the company SUPRA
SA is focused. Long time family business, the company operates
since 1878 on its original site in the heart of Alsace, a beautiful
region of the North-East of France.
Welcoming and pleasing to live, Alsace, the cradle of SUPRA SA
is a region renowned for its remarkable heritage and traditions.
Known for its Christmas markets and its local products, the
region is also rich in innovation and competitiveness. Located
in the heart of Europe, Alsace is also known for its strong
economic dynamism.
Headquarters of major European companies, the region is
engaged in the development of centers of excellence such as
nanoscience or biotechnology.
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