Company Story
1951 - Elis SA was founded by Alexandre Elis in France, specializing in linen rental and laundry services.
1960 - Elis SA expanded its services to include workwear rental and laundry.
1970 - The company went public with an initial public offering (IPO) on the Paris Stock Exchange.
1980 - Elis SA began its international expansion, entering the Spanish market.
1990 - The company expanded into the UK and Ireland, marking its entry into the British Isles.
2000 - Elis SA acquired several companies in Europe, strengthening its position in the market.
2010 - The company entered the Latin American market, starting operations in Brazil.
2015 - Elis SA acquired a majority stake in Berendsen, a leading UK-based textile services company.
2020 - The company continued to expand globally, entering the Asian market with operations in China and Singapore.