History of the AC Marca Group

1922

Our beginnings

Antonio Marca Caricchio lays the foundations for the AC Marca Group when he begins selling fabric dyes for domestic use.

1926

ORION® insecticides

The ORION® brand of insecticides is launched on the market, a product that ensures total protection of homes and families without harming their environment.

1929

TINTES IBERIA® gold medal

TINTES IBERIA®, selected as the best dye product for domestic use, wins gold at the Barcelona International Exhibition for its outstanding quality.

1944

NORIT® is created

The NORIT® brand is created, the first detergent for delicates which becomes known for its hallmark lamb.

1974

NORIT® constant innovation

NORIT® launches a range of liquid detergents, a major step forward in washing delicate garments.

1989

Iconic ORION® moth killer hanger

Driven by innovation, we develop the well-known ORION® moth killer hanger, designed by the prestigious André Ricard and winner of outstanding innovation awards.

1993

Acquisition of GIOR®

“A little is enough”.
We acquire the GIOR® detergent brand.

1996

Incorporation of the GIORGI LINE® brand

To expand our Personal Care product portfolio we acquire the GIORGI LINE® brand, current leader in the hair styling sector.

1997

Floor and wood care with ALEX®

We reiterate our commitment to ensuring the well-being of people and their homes through home care products by taking over ALEX®, a floor wax benchmark product.

1998

We enter the adhesives sector with CEYS®

We open up a new area of activity by acquiring the CEYS® brand, a leading brand and specialist in adhesives that offers effective and innovative solutions for both domestic and professional use.

2004

Acquisition of the brands IDEAL® and SANYTOL®

Keen to continue growing internationally, we purchase the IDEAL® company in France, leaders in domestic dyes and SANYTOL® bleach-free disinfectants.

2006

Entry into the sunscreen market with the brands AFTERSUN® and ECRAN®

We expand our Personal Care business by taking over the AFTERSUN® and ECRAN® brands, current leaders in sun protection and after-sun.

2011

We incorporate the brands LACTOVIT®, DENENES® and KINESIA® into our portfolio.

Expansion of our personal hygiene product portfolio.

2011

Growth of the adhesives division with the brand CYANOLIT®

We galvanize our international presence with the acquisition of CYANOLIT® in France, expanding the Adhesives business.

2012

New area of activity: DERMOCOSMETICS

We acquire GENOVÉ®, an international dermocosmetics laboratory expert in alopecia.

2017

New subsidiary in USA

We take one more step forward in our international presence by taking over the American company PACER TECHNOLOGY® in the US, growing our adhesives business.