The Marblo® Timeline:
1979, Commenced product R&D, Developed proprietary products and manufacturing systems unique to Marblo®
1984, First Marblo® Product Launched – with 4 colours
1985, Stone Series Marblo® Developed and Launched
1988, licensed Marblo® technologies and rights to I.C.I. covering 23 countries
1989, Concluded exclusive distribution agreement with associated manufacturing options for Japan with Showa Shell (a Joint Venture between Shell Petroleum and Showa Chemicals)
1990 NAB ETHNIC BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
1992, Marblo’s dedicated R&D Company – Polymar established
1993, Marblo® was privatised
1994, 1st Australian company to sell complete turn-key factory and technology to Chinese Government Enterprise, Becoming first solid surface brand in China.
1995, Commenced AusIndustry approved R&D syndicate, with National Australia Bank and NHP Electrical – Budget Exceeded $5m
1996, Developed and Launched Translucent Solid Surface Material – World First
1996 OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO EXPORT MARKET DEVELOPMENT AWARD
1998, Established Marblo® research centre on the grounds of the University of Western Sydney at Westmead
1999, Launched Pearl Series
2000, Launched FR Series Translucent (Fire Resistant Grade)
2002 FINALIST TESTRA SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS
2005, Launched Marblo+ Range of mass produced sheets
2005, Launched Marblo+ Range of designer solid surface basins
2006, Launched Marblo® Back to Nature "Bedrock Range"
2006, Launched Marblo® Back to Nature "Storm Range"
2006, Launched Marblo® Back to Nature "Suspense Range"
2008, Launched Marblo+ Plus Series "Ice Range"
2008, Launched Marblo+ Plus Series "Swirl Range"
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