History

The history of a family and a brand.

Four generations of entrepreneurs and managers, who have been motivated by the same principles and the same spirit from the early 1900s up to the present day. An innovator’s spirit which they have managed to develop over time, in line with changing consumer needs and market developments.

The 50s

In the immediate post-war period Cavalier Pietro Tamburini begins marketing raw materials intended for varnish production, through Tamburini & A.

The 60s

Colorificio San Marco S.p.A. is established on 14th May 1962 thanks to the dedication and professionalism of Alessandrina Tamburini, the daughter of Cavalier Pietro Tamburini. The company moves to a more modern plant in Marcon (Venice) and begins to specialise in paint and varnish production, discontinuing the marketing of raw materials.

The 70s

The beginning of a major growth and development process for the Colorificio, which starts to channel its production to the specific resale and building segment.

The 80s

Major commercial projects kick off, the foundations are laid for a strong sales network and P.A.C.s (Professional Application Centres) are developed, thanks in part to the entry of Alessandrina Tamburini’s son Federico Geremia.

The 90s

The changing of the guard of the top management marks a major renewal of the company. The commercial organization is strengthened in Italy and the business model begins to be exported abroad with the goal of becoming a leader in the marketing of water-based products.

The 2000s

The San Marco Group is expanding rapidly and continuously, with numerous acquisitions and a doubling of its sales turnover.

Acquisitions of the San Marco Group

1999 – ABC – San Marco Service S.r.l.

In 1999 Colorificio San Marco S.p.A. takes over a company situated in Marina di Montemarciano, and the ABC brand which is popular above all in the local area. In addition, it acquires the sales outlet next door. 2007 sees the unbundling of the two commercial activities: the production department becomes part of the parent company, whereas the outlet is managed by San Marco Service s.r.l.

2000 – Eurobeton S.r.l.

In 2000 Colorificio San Marco S.p.A. takes over a company situated in Latisana (Udine) and establishes the Eurobeton brand, which produces and distributes powder-based products, glues and levelling products.

2004 – San Marco Adriatica d.o.o.

In 2004 Colorificio San Marco S.p.A. establishes its first production plant abroad (in Croatia), which produces paints and sells San Marco brand finished products.

2005 – San Marco Scandinavia As

In 2005 Colorificio San Marco S.p.A. acquires a commercial business in Norway (Tjaeralin) in order to market San Marco branded products on the Scandinavian market.

2008 – San Marco DT BH d.o.o.

In 2008 Colorificio San Marco S.p.A. builds a plant abroad (Bosnia) for the production of solvent-based products.

2009 – San Marco Colores Slu

In 2009 Colorificio San Marco S.p.A. establishes a company in Spain to market and distribute San Marco branded paints and varnishes in the Iberian Peninsula.