Newtec, the history of the Newtec group

1950s-60s: Gonzague Hermier invented the first automatic case handling machines.
1978: Thimon buys G.Hermier company whose carton case activity is managed by Michel Hermier and Daniel Barbanceix.
1984: Michel Hermier SA is created offering engineering and supply of complete packaging lines.
1992-99: Michel Hermier SA buys Somefi and Samovie, both specializing in continuous handling systems, and Mapco (filling machines for wine, alcoholic drinks & spirits)

1947: Le Monte-Vite is created in Cholet manufacturing handling conveyors.
1972: Le Monte Vite produces its first palletizers.
1974: German group FTH Hambourg creates FTH in Mulhouse.
1984-85: Bongrain takes over FTH and Le Monte-Vite.
1986: NEWTEC trademark is registered. FTH specializing in bag palletizing and Le Monte Vite becoming Newtec Palettisation, specializing in unit load palletizing systems, form Newtec International.
Jean-Bernard Ihler becomes General Manager.
1995: ITW buys Newtec International.
1997: Newtec International leaves ITW ; MBO with 3i and IPO.

2001: Hermier buys Newtec International (MBO with 3i & IPO) ; the group becomes Newtec International Group.
2002: Companies of the group are named identifying their activity : newtec bag palletizing, newtec case palletizing, newtec handling systems (somefi+samovie), newtec filling systems (mapco).
2006: MBO with Perfectis and IPO ; the group becomes Newtec Packaging.
2008: Newtec Packaging buys FLSystems renamed Newtec Alvey, manufacturing palletizing and distribution systems.
2010: Globalization of the Newtec group.
2011: Sells of filling, logistics and distribution activities. Strategis focus on end of line solutions.

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