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| Finchimica S.p.A. is founded and the production of the chemical intermediate Parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF) begins. |  |  |
 |  | Finchimica S.p.A. enters an industrial alliance with the historic manufacturer I.Pi.Ci. S.p.A. (today Finagro S.p.A.) and this makes it possible to access the US, Australian and Chinese markets. |
| The production of the active ingredient Trifluralin begins. |  |  |
 |  | The chlorination and photochlorination plant is transferred to Tavazzano, in the province of Lodi (Italy), near the Solvay site (today Inovyn) – This decision infused with responsibility was made to avoid transporting highly hazardous substances; over time this contributed to the growth of an interesting market for the sale of co-products. |
| The commercial alliance with Dow AgroSciences (DAS) begins; the synergy between Finchimica’s production expertise and DAS’s commercial and regulatory strength will mark the success of dinitroanilines (DNAs) in North America. |  |  |
 |  | The production of the active ingredient Pendimethalin begins.
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| The plant for the production of the chemical intermediate for the insecticide Fipronil comes into operation. |  |  |
 |  | The commercial alliance between Finchimica and Dow AgroSciences (DAS) ends. |
| Finchimica starts a phase of market diversification; the sales agent Novafito S.p.A. is acquired |  |  |
 |  | The commercial agreement with Gowan Company LLC starts; Finchimica S.p.A. incorporates the sales agent Novafito S.p.A. |
| The implementation of a new business model begins, that requires the development of a portfolio of formulated products, alongside the industrial activity of dinitroaniline production. |  |  |
 |  | The extension of the range of formulations and blends improves, with a greater focus on specialty crops and on the expansion to Southern Europe. |
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