Our history

Discover the most important milestones in our more than 50 years of history as a leading brand in the manufacture and distribution of panels and components for furniture, architecture and interior decoration.

1960

1965

The modular kitchen is born in Spain

Alejandro Rosales founds the company MADETRES in Vic (Barcelona).

1970

1975

ALVIC is founded in Alcaudete (Jaén)

It becomes the first factory in Spain and Southern Europe to produce furniture components.

1980

1980

MKIT is born

Own channel of warehouses specialised in the sale of kitchen, bathroom and wardrobe components to professionals in the Spanish market.

1986

Viforming launch

Coated and postformed panel with medium pressure decorative laminate (CPL) on both sides. Innovative and very competitive product.

1990

1992

Ofitrés is born

Ofitrés is founded in Vic (Barcelona), dedicated to the manufacture of kitchen furniture in FLAT-PACK for the DIY channel and the manufacture of office furniture.

1993

Euroforming launch

The result of our capacity for innovation is a panel coated with decorative HPL laminate on both sides.

1997

Expansion in the European market

MASCO Corporation acquires Grupo ALVIC.

1998

Recognition of innovation

ALVIC is included in the ranking of the 500 most innovative companies.

2000

2002

Faro opens in La Carolina (Jaén)

Industrial plant dedicated to the manufacture of kitchen and bathroom furniture in Flat-Pack and specialised in the DIY channel for the Iberian market.

2004

Grupo ALVIC back in the hands of the Rosales family

Rosales family reacquires Grupo ALVIC from MASCO Corporation.

2010

2010

ALVIC Center is born

New business model, adapting from a traditional MKIT warehouse to a service point.

2010

Luxe launch

ALVIC patents and launches a revolutionary panel, a high gloss lacquered surface.

2011

Consolidation in the international market

ALVIC opens new distributors in the USA, Canada and Australia.

2012

Syncron launch

ALVIC launches a textured panel with surfaces of great naturalness and high decorative level.

2014

Zenit launch

ALVIC has developed a Supermatt and metaldeco lacquered panel with a silky touch and high resistance.

2015

Finger-Pull launch

ALVIC develops the "J" profile or integrated handle which gives the door an elegant aesthetic and ergonomic look.

2016

Grupo ALVIC receives the ALAS Award

In recognition of the company's international trajectory and its consolidation and expansion in foreign trade.

2016

Syncron Register launch

ALVIC develops a panel with a synchronised finish, in which our experts carefully select the finishes for each design, giving it all the realism of natural wood.

2017

New factory in Las Vegas (USA)

Factory and distribution centre opens in Las Vegas (USA)

2018

Luxe Plus launch

The evolution of high-gloss panelling. With Luxe Plus, ALVIC takes another step towards excellence.

2018

Award to Grupo ALVIC in Contract

As the best company in the sector in products for the Contract channel.

2018

Adaptation of the ALVIC Center

A current ALVIC service point model: kitchens, bathrooms, wardrobes, panelling and projects.

2019

New service Just in Time

Innovation in service and productivity in terms of processes. Offering the manufacture of a wide range of kitchen, bathroom and wardrobe doors in one week.

2019

Opening of ALVIC USA LLC

The new plant in Lakeland (Florida) starts its industrial activity.

2019

Internationalisation of the company

KKR and Artá Capital enter the shareholding of Grupo ALVIC to boost the company's international expansion plan.

2019

New factory in Solsona (Lérida)

Opening of a new factory in Solsona (Lérida) with 100,000m2 of industrial land for the manufacture of kitchen helmets.

2020

2020

New facilities in Alcaudete (Jaén)

Adaptation for the production and supply of Just In Time orders. Capacity for 1,500,000 finished doors.

2020

Zenit Plus launch

ALVIC goes one step further in matt-finished surfaces with the development of Zenit Plus, a high-tech and anti-fingerprint product.

2020

New Innovation Centre

Opening of an Innovation Centre in Alcaudete (Jaén), dedicated to the development and research of new products.

2021

Zenit Metal Plus launch

ALVIC launches a revolutionary surface with a metallic finish and a smooth, matt texture. "High Product Quality" award at the Interzum Awards 2021.

2021

Opening of the Showroom Hermosilla 77

Inauguration of our Showroom Hermosilla 77 in Madrid.

2021

Expansion of the ALVIC Center model

Opening of ten new centres throughout Spain and France.

2021

Modernisation and expansion of factories

Plan for modernisation and expansion of production capacities in Grupo ALVIC factories.

2022

Opening of an office in China

ALVIC opens a new office, warehouse and showroom in Guangzhou.