Key figures
60 YEARS OF HISTORY
1959
Groupe Roullier is founded on the quays of the port town of Saint-Malo (Brittany, France).
The group establishes TIMAC(Traitement Industriel du Maërl en Amendements Calcaires), our first facility for grinding maerl, whose particular charcateristics make it the ideal conditioner for acidic soils.
1963
In addition to maerl, the Group starts producing GAFSA phosphate, whose distinct qualities make it the world's best phosphate for direct application. At the same time, we begin accelerating our commercial growth in France via the recruitment of sales agents, who visit farms on behalf of the distribution team.
1971
Construction of the first granulation factory in Saint-Malo - Quai Intérieur (Brittany, France).
1975
Construction of the first Feed Phosphates plant in Saint-Malo - Industrial district (Brittany, France).
1979
First industrial facilities opened in Morocco, Tunisia, Austria, Canada, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Brazil. The Group's internationalisation phase is well and truly underway.
1984
Acquisition of our first research laboratory in Spain.
1988
Launch of our new business line: Plastics. Creation of a new research laboratory in Pontrieux (Brittany, France).
1989
The Group accelerates the development of new products derived from natural marine substances and begins to diversify into the food industry sector.
1993
Acquisition of a major wholesaler in Cognac (Charente, France), allowing the group to expand into the retail gardening products market (FLORENDI).
1997
Groupe Roullier begins to establish operations in Brazil via the acquisition of a fertilizer factory in Rio Grande, which will go on to become the Group's largest granulation facility.
2000
Acquisition of a magnesium mine and factory in Spain.
2003
The Group establishes Tunisia's first food phosphates factory, enabling it to maintain a global commercial presence in this sector.
2005
Creation of CERA (Centre for Studies and Applied Research). Based in Dinard, France, CERA is the result of the Group's desire to bring together expertise in industrial process research to benefit its business lines and enhance synergy between teams. The only one of its kind in the world, the centre's facilities include an analysis laboratory and a pilot plant - a fully adjustable small-scale replica of a working plant.
2011
Entry into a joint venture with shipbuilding company Louis Dreyfus Armateur for the construction of four 40,000-tonne cargo ships for the transportation of raw materials.
2012
Joint venture in a Brazilian magnesium mine.
2013
The Group expands existing operations in Africa and China and now boasts a sales force of 2,300 employees across the world.
2014
The Group produces 5 million tonnes of finished product across its Animal and Plant Nutrition business lines.
2015
Opening of the Global Innovation Centre on the quays of Saint-Malo (Brittany, France).
2020
Internationalization of Agrifood with the acquisition of Alysse Food