Historical milestones
Everything we do, we do with respect for our past and tradition that goes back to 1935.
1935
Founding of Fatra a.s. – start of gas mask production
The first products were masks and protective clothing, rubber toys and technical rubber. In 1940 a gradual shift towards plastic processing began.
1940
Start of industrial PVC processing
At the end of 1939 Fatra began processing PVC (polyvinyl chloride). The first products included hoods, work aprons and children's nappy pants.
1948
Launch of inflatable PVC toy production
The company launched the production of inflatable toys from PVC foils using welding technology. Blow-moulding technology was also used in the production of puppet heads.
1949
New production of pressed flooring
Production of pressed flooring was launched, laying the foundations for the company's long-term flooring programme.
1956
Start of industrial polyethylene (PE) processing
Fatra began processing polyethylene, which was used mainly in the production of packaging and technical products. The volume of processed material grew significantly in the following years.
1958
First insulation foil produced
The company entered the insulation foil market by introducing the Izofol foil.
1975
Development of the homogeneous Elektrostatik flooring
The pilot batch of the special homogeneous Elektrostatik flooring, intended for healthcare and technologically demanding workplaces, was produced.
1992
Expansion of production with BO PET in Chropyně
BO PET film production was launched in Chropyně. This step represented a significant expansion of the technological capabilities of technical and packaging film production.
2000
Fatra joins the AGROFERT, a.s. holding
Fatra became part of the AGROFERT, a.s. holding, gaining strong capital backing for further development, modernisation of production and strengthening its position in domestic and foreign markets.
2003
Start of Thermofix flooring production
The production of heterogeneous Thermofix flooring, characterised by high durability, easy maintenance and modern design, was launched.
2006
Expansion of the range with injection-moulded products
The company expanded its production portfolio with injection-moulded plastic products. In response to growing demand, production capacity was gradually increased and the product range expanded.
2015
Introduction of regranulation technology
Fatra introduced regranulation technology, which makes it possible to process internal and external plastic waste and supports a sustainable approach to production.
2020
Launch of new calender mill and production modernisation
A new calender mill was put into operation and a large-scale modernisation of flooring and waterproofing membrane production was carried out, contributing to increased efficiency and competitiveness of the company.
1935
Founding of Fatra a.s. – start of gas mask production
The first products were masks and protective clothing, rubber toys and technical rubber. In 1940 a gradual shift towards plastic processing began.
1940
Start of industrial PVC processing
At the end of 1939 Fatra began processing PVC (polyvinyl chloride). The first products included hoods, work aprons and children's nappy pants.
1948
Launch of inflatable PVC toy production
The company launched the production of inflatable toys from PVC foils using welding technology. Blow-moulding technology was also used in the production of puppet heads.
1949
New production of pressed flooring
Production of pressed flooring was launched, laying the foundations for the company's long-term flooring programme.
1956
Start of industrial polyethylene (PE) processing
Fatra began processing polyethylene, which was used mainly in the production of packaging and technical products. The volume of processed material grew significantly in the following years.
1958
First insulation foil produced
The company entered the insulation foil market by introducing the Izofol foil.
1975
Development of the homogeneous Elektrostatik flooring
The pilot batch of the special homogeneous Elektrostatik flooring, intended for healthcare and technologically demanding workplaces, was produced.
1992
Expansion of production with BO PET in Chropyně
BO PET film production was launched in Chropyně. This step represented a significant expansion of the technological capabilities of technical and packaging film production.
2000
Fatra joins the AGROFERT, a.s. holding
Fatra became part of the AGROFERT, a.s. holding, gaining strong capital backing for further development, modernisation of production and strengthening its position in domestic and foreign markets.
2003
Start of Thermofix flooring production
The production of heterogeneous Thermofix flooring, characterised by high durability, easy maintenance and modern design, was launched.
2006
Expansion of the range with injection-moulded products
The company expanded its production portfolio with injection-moulded plastic products. In response to growing demand, production capacity was gradually increased and the product range expanded.
2015
Introduction of regranulation technology
Fatra introduced regranulation technology, which makes it possible to process internal and external plastic waste and supports a sustainable approach to production.
2020
Launch of new calender mill and production modernisation
A new calender mill was put into operation and a large-scale modernisation of flooring and waterproofing membrane production was carried out, contributing to increased efficiency and competitiveness of the company.