1583
The beginning: Spa water begins to be bottled and then exported to France.
1624
An ordinance from the Principality of Liège forbids mixing city water with water from the Spa springs.
1772
The Principality of Liège puts in place a new protective measure via a first decree/Spa law to protect aquifer sources and to prevent the alteration of natural catchment areas.
1889
The first protection perimeter of 34.6 hectares was created around the source of Pierre-le-Grand Spa, a unique arrangement in Europe at the time.
1912
The foundation of the S.A. Compagnie Fermière des Eaux et des Bains de Spa marks the start of the development of the spring waters of Spa.
1921
The transformation of Compagnie Fermière des Eaux et des Bains de Spa into Spa Monopole - Compagnie des Eaux de Spa. This is the beginning of the use of the Reine spring.
1931
Creation of the Henrijean Institute, the first hydrology laboratory in Europe, which will later become the R&D department of Spadel.
1942
Ernest du Bois, cofounder of Spa Monopole, acquires rival brand Chevron, thereby putting an end to competition dating back to the 1920s.
1923 - 1947
Ernest du Bois
The founder of Pure Carbonic Acid in 1918, he was responsible for the growth of Spa Monopole and the first innovations produced with the Chevalier de Thier.
1965
Spa Monopole set out to conquer the Netherlands by being the first group to establish itself in this market, the Dutch previously preferring to drink tap water.
1947 - 1990
Guy Jacques du Bois
This manager’s involvement allowed the company to move from a cottage industry to a large European industrial group.
1980
Spa Monopole becomes S.A. Spadel.
1990 - 2000
Guy Bernard du Bois
A wise administrator, he overcame a crisis in the group and worked to strengthen its independence.
2004
Spadel acquires the Grandes Sources de Wattwiller, which spring from the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Natural Park, in the south of Alsace.
2009
Spa® mineral waters are given indisputable scientific credibility by winning the prestigious First European Quality Prize for Natural Mineral Waters, awarded by the European Centre for Research in Mineral Waters from among 2,000 water brands.
2013
Spadel acquires Carola® (mineral water from Ribeauvillé) and its weakly mineralised water.
2013
Launch of the flavoured waters range: Spadel innovates by creating a market for sparkling, healthy and sugar-free drinks.
2016
Spadel obtains the "CO2 neutral" label at company level.
2000 -
Marc du Bois
He brings a new wave of innovation to the group and directs its growth towards sustainability and environmental protection, without compromising on operational excellence.
2017
The acquisition of Devin, market leader in bottled water in Bulgaria, marks the group's desire to market natural waters with a strong regional position.
2020
Spadel invests further in carbon neutrality and obtains the "CO2 neutral" label for its products over their entire life cycle.
2021
Spa Monopole and SPA Reine celebrate their 100th anniversary with King Philippe and Queen Mathilde.
2022
Spadel becomes the first family-owned mineral water group to obtain a B Corp certification for all of its brands.
2022
SPA Reine innovates with the Eco Pack, a particularly green and practical 5-litre pack.
2024
With Zyla, Spadel enters the market for natural, low-calorie energy drinks.
2024
Spadel is innovating on the Belgian market with the launch of the SPA Fountain, a water fountain that can be integrated easily into any office space.
