This Breton company, French leader in the detection of non -destructive water leaks, begins to set up in Reunion. Among his flagship projects is the opening, from January, of a new subsidiary : The guys from Indian Water Ocean.
Founded in 1993 under the name of Atlantic Leak and detection (AFD), This family business has developed a cutting -edge leak acoustic detection technology that has "revolutionized" the diagnosis of water networks. It experienced continuous development thanks to this expertise in the prevention of water damage. Today it has 67 agencies spread over the national territory (hors Corse) And more than 250 employees. Its technicians make more than 6,000 visits per month. In 2024, AFD has become waters, marking a new chapter in its history. With a consolidated turnover of 32 million euros in 2024, Water guys finished 2024 on a positive note, marked by ambitious growth prospects for the coming year. Among these, Development in the Indian Ocean by establishing itself in Reunion. This Reunionese step is deemed "strategic" in the development of the company, which strengthens its presence at the national level and opens internationally. The Reunional subsidiary will indeed cover the island and its neighboring territories. "This establishment allows us to provide our expertise on a unique and strategic territory while contributing to local development. We are proud to create jobs, to strengthen skills on site and work alongside local players for better water management ", welcomes Ludovic Gardin, President of Les Guys des Eaux.
The precise location of leaks
Addressing communities, to companies and individuals, The company argues that its acoustic detection solution makes it possible to locate leaks quickly and with great precision, without damaging the infrastructure. In complementarity with the initiatives of local actors, The new agency will therefore aim to meet critical challenges related to water management in Reunion : important losses in networks (up to 30%, sometimes 50 %, even more), recurring droughts and unequal access to this vital resource.
A start -up
Two expert technicians will train the heart of the antenna : An experienced metropolitan employee and a Reunionese technician, both specially trained in the innovative methods and tools of the company. All the technicians of Les Guy de Water follows an internal training of three months, Combining technology learning, good practices of the profession and support in the field. This model will be deployed in Reunion, "Guaranteeing local expertise aligned with the company's efficiency standards. "We know that water -related challenges are important in Reunion, But it is also an incredible territory where we can really make the difference. As technicians, We have a concrete role in preserving local resources and I am proud to participate in this adventure ”, declares Willie Bonny, the experienced metropolitan technician who will be the key member of the nascent subsidiary.
