Company Story
1822 - Nicolas Le Marié, the founder of the Bolloré group, starts a paper mill in Ergué-Gabéric, Brittany, France.
1853 - The company starts producing cigarette paper and becomes a leading supplier to the French tobacco industry.
1863 - Bolloré begins producing battery separators, a key component in the manufacturing of batteries.
1920s - The company expands its product line to include a range of paper products, including printing paper and packaging paper.
1950s - Bolloré begins to diversify into new industries, including energy storage and plastics.
1970s - The company starts to expand internationally, establishing operations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
1980s - Bolloré enters the telecommunications industry, providing infrastructure and services for the French telecommunications market.
1990s - The company begins to focus on sustainable energy solutions, including solar power and electric vehicles.
2000s - Bolloré acquires a number of companies, expanding its presence in the energy, transportation, and telecommunications industries.
2010s - The company launches its Autolib electric car-sharing service in Paris, and begins to develop its Bluecar electric vehicle model.