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Opening of the new distribution center of Metaltex Mexico

2023-09-28T11:24:28+02:00April 2002|Categories: 2002, Posts|

On April 12th, 2002 Metaltex México held the official opening of its new Distribution Center located in Apodaca, outside Monterrey, N.L. In attendance were the Mexican and Swiss partners as well as officials from the Municipality of Apodaca and the Swiss Consul. Metaltex México was founded in 1992 and has grown...

Metaltex is awarded SA8000 in China

2023-09-07T13:32:48+02:00February 2002|Categories: 2002, Posts|Tags: |

Metaltex has been awarded Social Accountability International, SA8000, certification in its factory in Canton (China). The Chinese factory, which manufactures household wireware and small kitchen utensils, is one of the first 100 in the world to be awarded this certificate. SA8000 is a standard based on the ILO (International Labour Organisation) convention, as well as on other conventions for human rights...

ISO 9001: one more guarantee

2023-09-18T13:24:06+02:00January 2000|Categories: 2000, Posts, Switzerland|Tags: , |

In April 1999 Metaltex Switzerland has been awarded the prestigious recognition of Quality Certification according to ISO 9001 norms. The certificate has been issued by the Swiss Association for Quality and Management System (SQS). Metaltex Switzerland now joins the other companies in the Group who were already certified: Metaltex (UK) Ltd., Metaltex France SA, Metaltex-Italia-SpA...

1996

2023-06-15T17:04:52+02:00January 1996|Categories: History|

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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1995

2023-06-15T17:05:49+02:00January 1995|Categories: History|

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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1994

2023-06-15T17:07:16+02:00January 1994|Categories: History|

In 1994 Metaltex acquires the company Gezi Taunus-Glas, a major German producer of vacuum flasks and jugs, and start to distribute them under the brand SUPERTHERM.

1993

2023-06-15T17:08:03+02:00January 1993|Categories: History|

…followed in 1993 by the building and opening of a new manufacturing facility in Guangzhou, China.

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