The company buys SEVAM to set up a branch in Paris.

Founding of SAS IDEATEC in La Couronne, near Angouleme (16)

Gabriel Chauvin, an Engineering graduate from Paris’ famous Arts et Métiers college, founds his company for the manufacture of vibratory screening equipment

SINEX is founded in Paris (75)

André Pateau creates the locksmith and ironwork company PATEAU André et fils

The locksmithing, metalwork and framework company, Crescent Rouby, is founded in Cognac (16)

IDEATEC creates SARL IDEMECA, a general and precision mechanics company, on the same site in La Couronne (16)

The company begins to specialize in vibratory technology

Company moves to Angoulême (16)