iNoPLAST - Key dates - Inoplast

1976	Year in which iNoPLAST (INnOvation PLASTique) was founded by Michel DIAZ. The starting activity was the compression manufacturing of bumpers for the R5 for the Régie Renault.
1979	Creation of the Injection Molding department.
1984	Creation of the Painting department.
1987	iNoPLAST produces the front end of the Peugeot 405 in composite materials, the first multi-functional part to be manufactured in large series in the automotive industry.
1990	Agreements signed with new clients, partners or licensees: Volvo, Matra, Fiat, … Construction of a new painting workshop.
1994	Creation of the Small Series Unit.
1995	Creation of the assembly establishment at Andance.
1996	Birth of the company ARC (Allevard Ressort Composites).
1997	Volvo agreements. Construction of a new factory dedicated to the production of rear flaps on the site of Andance. Production of new Renault tailgates.
1998	Birth of the company IPO (Ino Plastic Omnium), 50/50 Joint-Venture between iNoPLAST and Plastic Omnium for the supply of “rear opening” modules. PO acquires interest into iNoPLAST.
1999	Creation of the site of Blainville (Renault Trucks). Extension of the Andance buildings for the future PSA, Volvo and Audi tailgates. Launch in Ramos (Mexico) of the first IPO industrial site for the American market, contract for manufacturing tailgates for General Motors (series launch in 2001).
2000	Creation of the Sandouville (Renault) site near Le Havre.
2001	Creation of the Douai site (near Lille).
2002	Acquisition of the ATMC company. ISO TS 16949 certification for iNoPLAST Ardeche.
2003	ISO 14001 certification for iNoPLAST Ardeche.
2005	Acquisition of a majority interest in the capital of Xieno (China), an important manufacturer of composite parts. Inauguration of new factories at Felines (near Annonay) dedicated to the thermoplastic activity and to Blainville with an entirely automated painting line.
2007	iNoPLAST becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary within Plastic Omnium Automotive Exterior.