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Our History

Aliaxis Latinoamérica, a new entity present throughout the 13 countries of the Latin American region.

Before the new millennium, as global leading actor in the industry of piping and fittings for fluid handling, Aliaxis turned its sights on Latin American markets, specifically strong companies with enormous growth potential. This led to the merger of two leading companies in the market (Durman and Aliaxis), which decided to join forces and take advantage of the financial and technological strength of one, and the leadership and regional presence of the other. Thus was born Aliaxis Latinoamérica, a new venture present throughout the 13 countries of the Latin American region.

Milestones in the development of our companies in Latin America
Aliaxis Latinoamérica is part of Aliaxis, world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of piping systems to transport fluids. Currently this multinational corporation maintains permanent headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, and operates in 46 countries altogether. It has 80 production plants and 120 distribution centers, employing 16,200 people around the world.

  • 1959

    Durman is founded in Costa Rica and begins the first imports of construction materials.
  • 1977

    Durman Panamá arises when Durman Costa Rica makes its first inroad abroad with the opening of the piping factory in David, Panama.
  • 1978

    Creation of Vinilit Chile as part of Etex Group in Belgium.

  • 1982

    Nicoll Argentina is founded as Nicoll Eterplast S. A.

  • 1987

    Durman El Salvador launches activitiesopening the first distribution warehouse.
  • 1988

    Durman Group acquires Tubofort and establishes Durman Guatemala.
    Etex Group with subsidiary Eternit Uruguaya moves into PVC piping with its Eterplast brand.
  • 1989

    Durman Nicaragua launches activities with the creation of the first distribution warehouse.
  • 1990

    During this decade, Vinilit Chile acquires Duratec and Duratec Vinilit S.A. is set up.
  • 1996

    Durman Honduras opens a distribution center.
  • 1997

    Durman enters the Mexican market and acquires its first five plants.
  • 2001

    Durman Peru begins activities with the manufacture of PVC piping and fittings.
  • 2003

    Aliaxis acquires 40% of Vinilit’s shares, while Etex continues controlling 60% of Duratec Vinilit S.A. Durman Colombia acquires Tuvinil S.A. in Barranquilla, manufacturing PVC piping and fittings. .
  • 2005

    Aliaxis creates Nicoll Uruguay S.A and purchases the assets of ETEX Group, thereby turning its commercial brand into Nicoll.
    Durman Group acquires Tubotec located in Bogota, Colombia.
  • 2007

    Arises with Durman Group maintaining 49% of the shares and Aliaxis with 51%.
    That same year Nicoll Eterplast changes its name to Nicoll.
  • 2008

    Nicoll Industrial of Brazil initiates activities by opening its first distribution center, while Duratec Vinilit S.A. becomes Vinilit S.A.
  • 2009

    Aliaxis acquires 49% of the remaining shares of Durman Group.
  • 2012

    Aliaxis purchases 60% of Vinilit´sremaining shares from the Belgian ETEX Group.
  • 2013

    Vinilit Chile is formally integrated into the Aliaxis Latin American Division.

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