Brosserie Thomas

Our History

A family story since 1927

Since 1927, Brosserie THOMAS has perpetuated a unique family know-how in brush manufacturing. A story that begins in Bagnolet with Maurice and Madeleine THOMAS, before settling in Chevry-Cossigny in 1929 to accommodate its growth.

Through four generations, the company has continued to develop: first under the leadership of Gérard and Christiane THOMAS in 1974, then with Franck and Bruno THOMAS in 1991, and today with Charles THOMAS representing the 4th generation. The acquisition of Établissements BAROT in 1981 and multiple expansions attest to this constant evolution, making Brosserie THOMAS a major player in its sector.

Over 95 years of expertise and innovation in brush making.

Key milestones

1927

Beginnings in Bagnolet

Maurice and Madeleine THOMAS take over an artisanal broom and whisk manufacturing company in Bagnolet.

1929

Establishment in Chevry-Cossigny

Due to the scale of development, the company moves to 17 rue Jean Delsol in Chevry-Cossigny to expand.

1974

New generation

The company is taken over by Gérard and Christiane THOMAS. The headquarters moves to the industrial zone of Chevry-Cossigny.

1981

Strategic acquisition

Purchase of Etablissements BAROT, a brush factory founded in 1855 based in Bois le roi. This site becomes the injection center of Brosserie THOMAS, producing broom frames, squeegees, brushes, shovels, buckets, toilet brushes and other products.

1991

Third generation

Franck and Bruno THOMAS, the children of Gérard and Christiane, take over. The company expands with the construction of a new building for the manufacturing area.

1998

Logistics expansion

Construction of an extension for logistics in 1998, which will be further expanded in 2001.

2011

Relocation

Etablissements Barot are relocated to a new larger building, built in Chevry Cossigny next to Brosserie THOMAS.

2023

Fourth generation

Charles THOMAS joins Brosserie, representing the 4th generation of THOMAS in the company.