1981

Solmax, starts its business as a distributor of geosynthetics products in Canada.

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1983 - 2009

Solmax develops its know-how and specializes itself in the installation of the whole range of geosynthetics. The company rapidly adapts to the numerous national and federal legislations which require the use geosynthetics in many containment applications and establish branch offices dedicated to the installation of the geosynthetics in Canada, USA, France, Venezuela and Chile. 

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1997

Solmax decides to integrate vertically and starts HDPE and LLDPE geomembrane manufacturing plant in Quebec, Canada. The company changes its focus and wish to become a major player in the geomembrane manufacturing industry.

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2009

Solmax becomes the 3rd biggest geomembrane manufacturer in the world with production sites in Canada and Malaysia.

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2011

Solmax establishes Solmax Chile, a pipe manufacturing and pipe accessories distribution business to serve the increasing needs of the mining sector.

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2013

Solmax expands its production capacity in North America.

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2014

Solmax invests in extensive R&D and developed the BioCoverPro, the first geomembrane in biogas and bioenergy business, and started entering in biogas and bioenergy industry.

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2016

Solmax BioEnergy is established.