Company Story
1830 - Founding of Compagnie du Bois Sauvage S.A. by the Blanchards and the Simonis families.
1840 - The company starts to focus on the textile industry, producing cotton and wool fabrics.
1860 - Compagnie du Bois Sauvage S.A. begins to expand its operations, opening new factories in Belgium and France.
1880 - The company starts to diversify its production, adding new products such as carpets and velvet.
1900 - Compagnie du Bois Sauvage S.A. becomes one of the largest textile companies in Europe.
1920 - The company starts to face financial difficulties due to increased competition and economic downturn.
1940 - Compagnie du Bois Sauvage S.A. is forced to cease operations during World War II.
1950 - The company resumes operations after the war, focusing on rebuilding and modernizing its facilities.
1960 - Compagnie du Bois Sauvage S.A. starts to expand globally, opening new subsidiaries in Asia and the Americas.
1980 - The company begins to face increased competition from low-cost producers in Asia.
2000 - Compagnie du Bois Sauvage S.A. undergoes significant restructuring, selling off non-core assets and focusing on its core textile business.