The year Dacarto, one of the most respected companies in the plastics sector and a pioneer in the supply of PVC compounds in Brazil, was founded.

Due to its technical expertise, Dacarto stands out in the sector and triples its production capacity in just a few years. Due to the constant increase in demand, the factory was moved to new premises in the Limão district of São Paulo.

After four years in business, Dacarto established itself as a major PVC supplier to the domestic industry, which led to the opening of its first branch in Lapa, São Paulo.

Dacarto begins construction of its new headquarters, with a modern manufacturing plant in Osasco, in Greater São Paulo.

A period of investment in modern machinery, in addition to improving management processes and setting up a research laboratory, consolidating its position as one of the biggest players in the sector.

Inauguration of Dacarto do Nordeste S/A in Simões Filho, Bahia. The 645,000 ft² plant is strategically located to serve customers in the North and Northeast.

Dacarto starts operating in foreign markets and wins its first customers in Mercosur - Paraguay and Argentina. It then expanded its operations to other countries, such as Chile, Bolivia and Uruguay.

Part of Dacarto’s shares were acquired by Ciquine Cia. Petroquímica and Trikem (now Braskem), respectively the largest producer of plasticizers and the main supplier of resins in Brazil. This has made Dacarto even more competitive in the markets in which it operates.

Dacarto is implementing the “Quality System”, a new management model aimed at increasing the efficiency of its processes, products and services and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Dacarto obtained the ISO 9001 certification for excellence in quality management systems, the result of the team’s hard work, which has made the company stand out from the competition.

Dacarto is a joint venture with Belgium’s Solvay S/A, one of the world’s largest chemical companies. This merger gave rise to Dacarto Benvic Ltda.

Implementation of SAP, Enterprise Resources Planning business management software. The system enabled integration between departments, with total security and control over data traffic.

Modernization of the industrial operation of the Osasco plant, adapting it to meet the needs of the new product lines: food, medical, hospital and others.

Expansion of the manufacturing facilities in São Paulo and Bahia, with an increase in production capacity. Four extruders were acquired for the head office and one for the subsidiary, increasing the infrastructure to serve the market with better delivery times.

The founding partners of Dacarto bought back 50% of Solvay’s shares and regained sole control of the business.

Dacarto completes half a century of history. With a consolidated brand, it has become a benchmark in the manufacture of PVC compounds and masterbatches, always preserving its essence and values: seriousness, quality and ethics.

Dacarto launches the Dgreen range of products made from renewable resources, reaffirming its sustainable commitment. In the same year, the company celebrates 55 years of history, marked by innovation and excellence.