Plibrico registers in London and begins European expansion.

Plibrico opens for business in Sweden, launching Plibrico Scandinavia AB.

Lafarge creates a subsidiary wholly devoted to the marketing of refractories, later known as Sécar (Société d’étude et de conseil pour appareillage réfractaire - Refractory equipment studies and consultancy).

Founding of Plibrico Netherlands.

Launch of Plibrico’s first European production site in Neuwied, Germany.

Plibrico enters the Austrian market, a subsidiary later renamed Plibrico G.m.b.H.