1950: Creation of Douce-Hydro

Since 1950, Douce-Hydro has specialized in the design and manufacture of hydraulic cylinders and systems, from standard to special cylinders, using the most demandingtechnology .

1996: Founding of Douce-Hydro Inc. in Detroit, USA

2007: Douce-Hydro GmbH founded in Germany

2008: Acquisition of Jarret Structures

In July 2008, Douce-Hydro acquired the Jarret Structures brand and patents in the field of earthquake and civil engineering dampers, continuing its product line.

Jarret Structures offers a wide range of patented shock absorbers, and its extensive software design, testing and simulation capabilities enable it to create special products to meet the complex and unique requirements of shock absorption applications. Thanks to its in-house research efforts and research programs carried out in partnership with leading universities worldwide, Jarret Structures is able to offer technically innovative and economically viable solutions to most shock absorption problems.

2009: 40% increase in production capacity

• Infrastructure expansion to meet rising demand.

2012: Douce-Hydro moves to Romania: creation of an industrial site to expand manufacturing capacity.