Company Story
1945 - Founding of EMS-Chemie by Dr. Christoph Blocher
1953 - Start of production of polyester fibers
1963 - Introduction of the first polyester fibers under the brand name 'Grilon'
1970 - Expansion of production capacity and product range
1980 - Introduction of the first polyamide fibers under the brand name 'Grilon A'
1990 - Expansion into the Asian market
1995 - Introduction of the first polyester fibers with flame retardant properties
2000 - Expansion into the American market
2005 - Introduction of the first biodegradable polyester fibers
2010 - Expansion into the Indian market
2015 - Introduction of the first polyester fibers with antimicrobial properties