November 2020
75° Anniversary
In 2020 Metaltex celebrates the 75th anniversary since its founding.
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May 2020
2020s
Metaltex launches TOUCH-THERM® Lava, a completely new coating with a matte and textured black finish, which simulates the look of handmade wrought iron objects.
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January 2018
2018
Metaltex launches POLYTHERM® Copper, a metallic color variant in a new reddish-brown tone, an alternative for the market to the classic silver color of its POLYTHERM® coating.
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January 2017
2017
Metaltex transfers its production center from Guangzhou to Yangjiang (in Guangdong), becoming the new headquarters in China. The new facility covers an area of 30,000 m² of which 10,000 m² are covered, integrating two companies of the Group:
• Yangjiang Metaltex Housewares for the production and storage of goods
• Yangjiang Metaltex Trading for sourcing and quality control
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January 2016
2016
Metaltex introduces CHROMETHERM®, a new and exclusive coating with a chrome finishing look. Metaltex latest accomplishment in Research&Development: an innovative eco-solution that significantly reduces impact on key environmental indicators in comparison to the traditional method of chrome plating.
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January 2013
2013
Metaltex launches a new corporate image including restyling of logo, product packaging and website.
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November 2012
Ciclone
The new generation of vertical airers: versatile and with an extra large loading capacity. Ciclone has over 40 meters of drying lines.
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September 2012
Galileo
Introduced in 2012, is a new line of storage and organization for the kitchen which requires no drilling and no tools, to be hanged on the kitchen cabinet doors.
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July 2012
May 2012
Product design
A new generations of product joins the current product Families: trendy cooking tools for Kitchen; new drill-free systems for Storage & Organization and versatile airers for Laundry care.
January 2012
2012
Metaltex reinforces its presence in the Far East: Yangjiang Metaltex started operations in 2012; together with Metaltex (Pacific) Ltd and Guangzhou Metaltex, they form the bridge between East and West for the whole Metaltex Group.
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January 2010
2010s
Great satisfaction for Metaltex Netherlands: the TOMADO® library – which had enjoyed a great success during the 50’s is commemorated 60 years later by the Dutch Post Office with the issue of a postage stamp.
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May 2005
2005
Another subsidiary opens in Hungary.
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January 2003
2003
EPOTHERM® is presented in 2003 as an additional exclusive quality surface treatment, specifically created by Metaltex for its laundry driers range. An epoxy-base treatment that offers at least 30% more coating protection. The coated metal wires are thicker and much more durable than traditional treatments to the elements and the ravages of time. Epotherm® will not chip, crack or discolour. Its antistatic coating provides a dust-resistant barrier.
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March 2000
Metaltex Alliance
Strategic alliances with preferential distributors form the METALTEX ALLIANCE.
January 2000
2000s
Metaltex continues its geographical expansion and technological innovation. Yet another subsidiary of the Group is set up in Türkiye.
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January 1996
1996
POLYTHERM®, the exclusive double surface coating, is engineered by Metaltex in 1996. This enduring plastic coating features a modern, metallic surface look.
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January 1995
1995
The following year Metaltex Pacific was opened in Hong Kong, to handle the sourcing of items, manage factories’ production & logistics and distribution in the Asia Pacific area.
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January 1994
January 1993
January 1992
1992
The expansion program is resumed with the formation of the Mexican subsidiary…
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October 1991
1991
In October of 1991 the Company’s founder, Commendatore Egidio Morandi, sadly passed away. His sons Sergio and Ivano continue the work he begun 46 years earlier.
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September 1988
1988
…. and just a few months later in Spain.
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January 1988
1988
Two years later Metaltex opened a branch in United Kingdom…
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January 1986
1986
During the following years Metaltex Group set up new subsidiaries. In 1986 in The Netherlands, where it distributes its products under the brand Tomado. Tomado is a famous brand name, known by Benelux consumers as a guarantee of quality.
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