CASALUKER HISTORY

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  • José Jesús Restrepo & Co.: the partnership between Joseph and Jesus Alfredo Botero Restrepo Restrepo Jaramillo is constituted.

    José Jesús Restrepo & Co.: the partnership between Joseph and Jesus Alfredo Botero Restrepo Restrepo Jaramillo is constituted.

  • The first chocolate bar The first bar of Chocolate Luker at Hacienda La Enea occurs.

  • José Jesús Restrepo & Co.. Luker buys the shares.

  • The first drawback A storm destroyed the factory completely leaving nothing.

  • In a visionary company policy, Luker buys and Vasquez Velez chocolatiers.

  • Society José Jesús Restrepo & Co. is settled. and the incorporation of Successors of Jesus Restrepo & Co. is logged. SA on 11 October 1026 by deed of Notary First of Manizales a term of 99 years.

  • Is recorded with satisfaction the "big profits" by 27 thousand 765 pesos with 95 cents and capital to 320 thousand pesos is increased.

  • Expansion

    A decision of great importance is taken: "They may establish branches and agencies in stocks to bring the management." In addition, it is determined that the object of the company is: "Exploitation chocolate business in its various branches with its complementary purchase and sale of commodities for sale and construction of new factories to make chocolate." The initial assessment and general inventory is ordered.

  • The first major purchase of cars for the better distribution of products and coverage is made.

  • Purchasing the Hacienda Guacharacas in Ontario for 450 thousand pesos for the planting and cultivation of cocoa is authorized.

  • The company makes first loan 216 000 815 dollars at the time equivalent to three million 521 000 pesos.

  • The great diversification of products occurs in that year with the opening of the portfolio and equipment for extracting cocoa butter, sugar and spray cocoa processing are acquired.

  • It reported with great sadness the death of Luis Guillermo Vélez Palacio, general manager for 15 years and appointing Jaime Mejía Ospina. Villavicencio agency is created.

  • Luker Foundation

  • It expands the international market with the opening of a business office in Venezuela.

  • At the dawn of the new millennium acquires CasaLuker Chinchiná, Caldas, the plant concentrates and fruit juices FRUTASA.

  • Pascual in Panama Food Industries, producer of biscuits, sweets and snacks is acquired. SOL is declared well-known trademark.

  • Russia exports raw materials for the chocolate industry will begin.

  • representative office opens in Belgium.

  • Strategic business alliance is created with the company JGB.

  • New Image