Creation of “L'Anhydride Sulfureux Français” in Béziers, by two families: Louis Grapin and Roger Rouayroux.

The company focuses on the distribution of sulphur dioxide - SO2.

To support its growth, “Anhydride Sulfureux Français” relies on Compagnie Chimique d’Alais et de la Camargue (which will become Pechiney in 1950).

ASF starts marketing chlorine and takes the name of Gazechim.

Gazechim diversifies further: starts distribution of composites.

Gazechim continues to diversify by beginning to distribute plastic materials.

Gazechim extends its expertise to packaging and to the distribution of refrigerant fluids.

Creation of the Union Chimique Participation, which buys back the shares from Rhône Poulenc: Gazechim strengthens its independence.

The Group begins to expand in Europe. Creation of the Gazechim Iberica network in Spain and acquisition of the Resipol in Italy.

Development of composite activities in Benelux.

Acquisition of Lange und Ritter in Germany, distributor of specialty composite materials.

Creation of the Gazechim Compositi Italia network (ex Eurochimica) and expansion of composites activity in Italy.

Composites activity continues to grow after acquisition of Composites Distribution in France (aviation market) and Polytor in Poland (distributor of composite materials).

The composites network starts to grow and expand in the Czech Republic and Slovakia after the acquisition of Skolil.

Gazechim Composites grows quickly after acquiring the composites distribution branch of Owens Corning. Entry into new markets: Scandinavia, United Kingdom, Romania.

The activity of the Gazechim Group diversifies after the acquisition of the I.Ma.Tec company, specialist in the manufacture and distribution of aluminium honeycomb.

Group Gazechim pursues its growth by adquiring French composites and tooling specialist ABYLA.

Acquisition of Mouldlife and Euromère (composites raw materials).