2013
Incorporation of the subsidiary IQV China.
2010
The fungicidal active substance metalaxyl is included in Annex I of the European Register.
2009
Inclusion of copper-based fungicidal active substances in Annex I of the European Register.
2008
Incorporation of the subsidiary IQV USA.
2005
The formulation and packaging capacity of the Cheste (Valencia) plant is expanded. Manufacturing, packaging and logistics services offered to other companies. Incorporation of the subsidiary IQV Agro España.
2004
IQV becomes part of MAT Holding.
2003
Incorporation of IQV’s Italian subsidiary. Production of water dispersible granules (WG) begins.
2002
Inclusion of IQV in the European Union’s LIFE programme for environmental improvement initiatives. Incorporation of IQV Agro Portugal.
1999
Founding member of the European Copper Task Force, which defends copper as an active substance before the European Register.
1998
Production of copper hydroxide begins.
1997
Product distribution agreements signed with multinational companies in the sector.
1996
Our fungicide range expands with the launch of metalaxyl-based Armetil® products.
1995
The National Agriculture Division is created and international expansion is boosted
1980
International expansion begins, mainly in Europe.
1973
Production of Copper Oxychloride begins.
1968
Caldo Bordelés Vallés® and “Cupertines®” launched as our first own-brand products.
1935
Incorporation of Industrias Químicas del Vallés, an industrial copper sulphate production company.