1937
Founding of TMG Fábrica de Fiação e Tecidos do Vale de Manuel Gonçalves, with 6 hand looms.
1942
Beginning of the yarn production.
1950
Outset of the PVC (Artificial Leather) production.
1951
Expansion of the spinning productive capacity to 10.000 spindles.
1960
Founding of one of the most modern factories of dyeing and finishing in Europe.
1971
First supply of PVC- coated fabrics to the automotive industry.
1986
Beginning of diversification into other business areas.
1994
Establishment of a partnership with Sommer Allibert International to found SAIP - Sommer Allibert Industrie Portugal.
1995
Set up of the electricity and heat generation company – SPE.
1996
Full restructuring into strategic business units.
2006
Joint acquisition with José de Mello Group of 100% of EFACEC.
2007
Diversification into the apparel wholesale distribution business.
2017
Expansion of the production capacity for automotive business unit.