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Our origins from 1970 to the present

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From an eternally youthful entrepreneurial spirit to becoming an international benchmark in water-based polymer emulsions.

Don Francisco Albors and LAIEX’s beginnings

In 1970, LAIEX was founded in Valencia (Spain), focusing on the manufacture of SBR compounds for the textile and automotive sectors.

In 1978, it took its first leap forward and moved to Paterna (Spain), where it established its current headquarters over an initial surface area of 14,000 m².

In 2000, LAIEX expanded its activity to the polymerisation of water-based acrylic and vinyl emulsions, thus opening the way to new markets such as paint, footwear, construction, wood and adhesives.

What started with a carpet now drives chemical solutions in more than 39 countries.

LAIEX’s evolution over time

1970

Founded in Mislata (Valencia, Spain) as a manufacturer of SBR compounds for the automotive industry and carpets.

1978

Relocation to Paterna (Valencia, Spain) which has now become our headquarters.

2000

Launch of water-based acrylic/vinyl emulsions.

2007

Significant expansion of the polymerisation plants, consolidation of new R&D laboratories

2010

Establishment of office in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

2018

Expansion of the International Network with a presence in 28 countries. 50% increase in production capacity and acquisition of new land.

2020

Further expansion of our presence to 33 countries. Establishment of our 10 market sectors, expansion of workforce, 50% increase in production capacity and completion of the second phase of quality and application laboratories.

Present day

New production expansion to 40 tonnes of water-based polymers and 15,000 tonnes of compounds. Expansion of our presence to 39 countries throughout 5 continents and completion of the second phase of production automation.

The initial stages of LAIEX in Fuente del Jarro.

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