The history of the de Dietrich family has been linked to that of France and of Europe for over three centuries.To this day, the company that bears the family name continues to play a major role in the economic life of Alsace.De Dietrich is a holding company based in France which traces its history back to 1684. The incumbent chairman of the supervisory board Marc-Antoine de Dietrich represents the 11th consecutive generation at the helm of the company.De Dietrich has been active in the automobile, railway and industrial equipment industry amongst others.