Private company

Canon-Legrand

Canon-Legrand is a Factory for rail transport equipment based in Quaregnon, founded in 1860.¹ It was founded by Achille Legrand.¹

Die Ateliers de Construction Canon-Legrand (vormals Achille Legrand) in Mons waren ein 1860 gegründeter belgischer Hersteller von Eisenbahnmaterial, insbesondere für Feld- und Werksbahnen sowie für schmal- und normalspurige Klein- und Nebenbahnen.² From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1860Founded¹

HeadquartersQuaregnon, Belgium¹

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The story

Founded by Achille Legrand in 1860.¹

Leadership

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FounderAchille Legrand¹

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

Louis Canon-Legrand since 1897

Former owners and parents

Achille Legrand 1860 to 1897

From Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1897Acquired Acquired by Louis Canon-Legrand¹
1860Acquired Acquired by Achille Legrand¹
1860Founded Founded¹

Sources

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1
WikidataCanon-Legrand on Wikidata
2
WikipediaCanon-Legrand on the German Wikipedia