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.