Wichard Groupe

Reliable forgings for over 100 years.

The Wichard Company was founded by Henri Wichard in Thiers in 1919. Today Wichard is recognized as one of worldwide marine hardware leaders. Thanks to its forging know-how, Wichard offers a comprehensive range of stainless steel products (shackles, snap hooks, pad eyes etc…) providing outstanding resistance and great aesthetics. Wichard provides also a comprehensive range of blocks (ball bearing, plain bearing, roller blocks), safety products (tethers and so on) as well as sailing accessories.