Deschiron

Created in 1885

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Extension of the Arrighi power plant on behalf of EDF 1950-1954 (8/05/1950)

Deschiron was founded in 1885 by Gaston Deschiron, a native of the Creuse region in central France, and operated as a family company. From the start, it developed a fairly diversified business base. Deschiron built several bridges and took part in the construction of the Maginot line. After the second world war, it worked for industry, including steel works and electrical utility EDF(e.g. the Gerstheim falls on the Alsace canal and the Arrighi power plant). SGE acquired an interest in the company in 1958. From then on, Deschiron specialised in earthmoving and made a vital contribution to transport infrastructure projects. In 1982, following the family's withdrawal, Deschiron became a fully-owned subsidiary of SGE. Initially, the company was part of Sogea, but as of 1992, it was integrated into Campenon Bernard.