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Our history
Discover the most important milestones in our more than 50 years of history as a leading brand in the manufacture and distribution of panels and components for furniture, architecture and interior decoration.
1960
1965
The modular kitchen is born in Spain
Alejandro Rosales founds the company MADETRES in Vic (Barcelona).
1970
1975
ALVIC is founded in Alcaudete (Jaén)
It becomes the first factory in Spain and Southern Europe to produce furniture components.
1980
1980
MKIT is born
Own channel of warehouses specialised in the sale of kitchen, bathroom and wardrobe components to professionals in the Spanish market.
1986
Viforming launch
Coated and postformed panel with medium pressure decorative laminate (CPL) on both sides. Innovative and very competitive product.
1990
1992
Ofitrés is born
Ofitrés is founded in Vic (Barcelona), dedicated to the manufacture of kitchen furniture in FLAT-PACK for the DIY channel and the manufacture of office furniture.
1993
Euroforming launch
The result of our capacity for innovation is a panel coated with decorative HPL laminate on both sides.
1997
Expansion in the European market
MASCO Corporation acquires Grupo ALVIC.
1998
Recognition of innovation
ALVIC is included in the ranking of the 500 most innovative companies.
2000
2002
Faro opens in La Carolina (Jaén)
Industrial plant dedicated to the manufacture of kitchen and bathroom furniture in Flat-Pack and specialised in the DIY channel for the Iberian market.
2004
Grupo ALVIC back in the hands of the Rosales family
Rosales family reacquires Grupo ALVIC from MASCO Corporation.
2010
2010
ALVIC Center is born
New business model, adapting from a traditional MKIT warehouse to a service point.
2010
Luxe launch
ALVIC patents and launches a revolutionary panel, a high gloss lacquered surface.
2011
Consolidation in the international market
ALVIC opens new distributors in the USA, Canada and Australia.
2012
Syncron launch
ALVIC launches a textured panel with surfaces of great naturalness and high decorative level.
2014
Zenit launch
ALVIC has developed a Supermatt and metaldeco lacquered panel with a silky touch and high resistance.
2015
Finger-Pull launch
ALVIC develops the "J" profile or integrated handle which gives the door an elegant aesthetic and ergonomic look.
2016
Grupo ALVIC receives the ALAS Award
In recognition of the company's international trajectory and its consolidation and expansion in foreign trade.
2016
Syncron Register launch
ALVIC develops a panel with a synchronised finish, in which our experts carefully select the finishes for each design, giving it all the realism of natural wood.
2017
New factory in Las Vegas (USA)
Factory and distribution centre opens in Las Vegas (USA)
2018
Luxe Plus launch
The evolution of high-gloss panelling. With Luxe Plus, ALVIC takes another step towards excellence.
2018
Award to Grupo ALVIC in Contract
As the best company in the sector in products for the Contract channel.
2018
Adaptation of the ALVIC Center
A current ALVIC service point model: kitchens, bathrooms, wardrobes, panelling and projects.
2019
New service Just in Time
Innovation in service and productivity in terms of processes. Offering the manufacture of a wide range of kitchen, bathroom and wardrobe doors in one week.
2019
Opening of ALVIC USA LLC
The new plant in Lakeland (Florida) starts its industrial activity.
2019
Internationalisation of the company
KKR and Artá Capital enter the shareholding of Grupo ALVIC to boost the company's international expansion plan.
2019
New factory in Solsona (Lérida)
Opening of a new factory in Solsona (Lérida) with 100,000m2 of industrial land for the manufacture of kitchen helmets.
2020
2020
New facilities in Alcaudete (Jaén)
Adaptation for the production and supply of Just In Time orders. Capacity for 1,500,000 finished doors.
2020
Zenit Plus launch
ALVIC goes one step further in matt-finished surfaces with the development of Zenit Plus, a high-tech and anti-fingerprint product.
2020
New Innovation Centre
Opening of an Innovation Centre in Alcaudete (Jaén), dedicated to the development and research of new products.
2021
Zenit Metal Plus launch
ALVIC launches a revolutionary surface with a metallic finish and a smooth, matt texture. "High Product Quality" award at the Interzum Awards 2021.
2021
Opening of the Showroom Hermosilla 77
Inauguration of our Showroom Hermosilla 77 in Madrid.
2021
Expansion of the ALVIC Center model
Opening of ten new centres throughout Spain and France.
2021
Modernisation and expansion of factories
Plan for modernisation and expansion of production capacities in Grupo ALVIC factories.
2024
Opening of an office in China
ALVIC opens a new office, warehouse and showroom in Guangzhou.
