Our history
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1922
Antonio Marca Caricchio lays the foundations for the AC Marca Group, selling textile dyes for domestic use.
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1928
Launch of the insecticide brand ORION.
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1929
Gold Medal for IBERIA dyes at the Barcelona International Exposition.
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1944
The NORIT brand, the first detergent for delicate garments, is born, becoming popular through its famous little lamb.
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1974
NORIT launches its range of liquid detergents, marking an important technological advance in washing delicate clothes.
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1989
The well-known ORION moth repellent closet hanger, a radical innovation in this type of product, is launched.
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1993
GIOR, the detergent with the slogan “un poco de pasta basta” (a little cash is enough) is acquired.
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1995
The group embarks upon its internationalisation.
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1997
The GIORGI brand, now the leader in the hair styling market, is purchased.
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1997
Home care brand portfolio is bolstered with ALEX, the floor wax leader.
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1998
The CEYS brand, specialising in adhesives and diy, joins the group, opening up a new business area.
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2004
The group buys french company IDEAL and its brands IDEAL, the domestic dyes leader, and SANYTOL, bleach-free disinfectants.
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2006
The personal care business is expanded with the incorporation of ecran, the sun protection and repair brand.
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2011
Well-known personal care brands LACTOVIT, DENENES and KINESIA are incorporated into the portfolio.
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2011
The international presence in the adhesives business is strengthened with the purchase of CYANOLIT in France.
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2012
The skin cosmetics laboratory GENOVÉ is acquired, adding a new business area to the group.
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2013
BUHLER, the well-known french brand of household cleaners, is purchased.
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1922
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1928
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1929
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1944
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1974
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1989
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1993
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1995
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1997
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1997
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1998
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2004
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2006
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2011
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2011
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2012
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2013