Our
history
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- 1989
Birth
- 1992
Zamac hardware line
- 1994
Entry into the lithographic market
- 1995
National commercial expansion
- 2000
Office opening
- 2001
International trade expansión
- 2002
Large taxpayers!
- 2003
Woven ticking production plant
- 2004
Production of stamped labels
- 2006
Quality management system
- 2009
ISO 9001:2008 Certification
- 2010
Greater value added to our products
- 2012
Extension of ISO 9001:2008 certification
- 2013
Digital and large format printing
- 2014
Faster response on each of the lines
- 2015
Technological investments
- 2016
Installation of water treatment plant
- 2018
Reorganization process
- 2019
New alliances
- 2020
Strengthening of the packaging line
Birth
MARQUILLAS Y ACCESORIOS S.A it was born in November 1989, and was incorporated as a company on February 28, 1990 with only 5 employees and a commercial department made up of two people. The company emerged as an alternative for garment makers for the solution to their brand identification needs..Read More
Zamac hardware line
In 1992 it started with the line of hardware in Zamac for the clothing and brown market for which it was necessary to assemble a plant of electrolytic baths where finished nickel, silver, gold, brass, peacock, satin finish and other processes required by the leather and footwear market; at present..Read More
Entry into the lithographic market
With the aim of completing our range of products and services, we took a fundamental step in our growth and in 1994 we entered the lithographic market, installing in our warehouse in the municipality of Sabaneta a plant for the production of cardboard labels, cardboard and adhesives.
National commercial expansion
For which we started with offset printing equipment that allowed us to offer a new product line. In 1995 we expanded our commercial presence to the cities of Cali, Pereira, Armenia, Manizales, Ibagué, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga and Cúcuta.
Office opening
In the year 2000, representative offices were opened in each of these cities and the production of sconces and key rings in micro-injected PVC and vulcanized rubber began.
International trade expansión
In 2001 markets were opened in the cities of Quito, Guayaquil and Ambato in Ecuador, with three vendors for the attention of this country. By that time the company had already made its first forays into the markets of Venezuela, Central America and the United States.
Large taxpayers!
In 2002, when we were classified as major contributors, we changed our corporate name of Marquillas & Accesorios Ltda. to MARQUILLAS Y ACCESORIOS S.A.
Woven ticking production plant
In 2003 we took one of the biggest steps of the company to install the production plant of woven labels, for this we installed in Itagüí, Looms of the latest technology that has allowed us to deliver a product of optimal quality with an agile response time that places us..Read More
Production of stamped labels
In 2004 we installed the production line of labels printed on satin and nylon tapes; importing for this purpose, weaving equipment, Dry cleaning and rotary printing that allow us to deliver a product that meets international standards of quality in softness and wash resistance.
Quality management system
In 2006 we began the process of implementing the quality management system with the support of the Savannah’s University and this led us to maintain a policy of work focused on continuous improvement.
ISO 9001:2008 Certification
In 2009 we achieved for the first time the ISO 9001:2008 certification of the Quality Management System for the Manufacture and Marketing of Woven and Printed Labels.
Greater value added to our products
Between the years 2010, 2011 and 2012, we focus on giving more added value to our products by improving the infrastructure in each of the lines incorporating new processes such as laser cutting and marking, embroidery, lamination, CNC pantograph, metal injection, among others. In the process of evolution of the..Read More
Extension of ISO 9001:2008 certification
For the year 2012, the ICONTEC grants the company the renewal and extension of the ISO 9001:2008 certificate of the quality management system, thus achieving the inclusion of all the product lines that the company owns.
Digital and large format printing
For the year 2013 another great step was taken in the evolution of the company, entering in digital printing technology and large format, in order to prepare and project the company to face the challenges of the coming years.
Faster response on each of the lines
For the year 2014 the company was prepared to give a more agile response in each of the production lines and offer new products with greater added value that will allow us to penetrate the market of visual merchandising, advertising and smart plastic cards for customer identification and loyalty.
Technological investments
During the years 2015 and 2016 and 2017 we made large investments restructuring and reconditioning production plants seeking greater operational efficiency and improving installed capacity, with the purchase and commissioning of software and equipment that have given us the ability to respond in an agile and timely manner to all..Read More
Installation of water treatment plant
In 2016 we installed wastewater treatment plants in the textile plant and in the hardware plant, complying with the dumping standard.
Reorganization process
In 2018, the company entered a business reorganization process that allowed it to restructure its debts with financial institutions and thus guarantee the sustainability and permanence of the company in the market.
New alliances
In 2019 the company focused on developing the foreign market through alliances with fellow companies that have allowed us to reach the Central American market, which we had not been able to develop before in an efficient way. In this same year the transfer line was consolidated with its different..Read More
Strengthening of the packaging line
In the year 2020 the line of rigid and folding packaging with which we complete our portfolio of products offering solutions in brand identification through the design and production of inputs for the marking, clothing labelling and packaging, and advertising support material for the same sector and other sectors. The..Read More