FRANCE On 1st January 1989, S.A. GIRBAU in France was constituted, in order to distribute its products direct and provide technical service in that country. The address is 12 Rue des Chardonnerets-Z.I. París Nord II, BP60008, 95970 Roissy CDG Cedex. In 2001 the company acquired the French firm Jean Michel, dedicated to the manufacture of automated processes for heavy-duty laundry facilities. Girbau France currently manages the commercial laundry division and Jean Michel the heavy-duty laundry division. |
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CUBA In 1992 GIRBAU CARIBE branch was opened in Cuba, present address Inmobiliaria Aurea, Lonja Comercio, Lamparilla no.2, Habana Vieja. |
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USA In 1995 CONTINENTAL GIRBAU INC was formed in the United States with the same aim as the previous ones. In 2000 a new 3500 sq.m building was built, later on expanded in 2800 additional sq.m., including offices, warehouse, after sales service and training centre. Its location is 2500 State Road 44, Oshkosh WI 54904. |
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UNITED KINGDOM In 1996, ANGLOWEST DISTRIBUTORS LTD's control with the Viking trade mark was acquired (at 1 Carlisle Road, LONDON NW9 OHZ, UK). This company, well established in the British laundry equipment market. |
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BRASIL In October 1997, GIRBAU DO BRASIL was created with the same aims as the previous companies, address Avenida Guapira, 465-499 in Tucuruvi. |
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ARGENTINA In July 1999, ARGASA, S.A.'s control was acquired, address Calle Hidalgo, 100, - 1405 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina. Argasa was already our distributor but we wished to have a stronger presence in the Argentinean market. |
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES At the end of 2000, GIRBAU MIDDLE EAST, FZCO, was constituted in Dubai (UAE) to commercially control the Gulf countries and those under Islamic influence. The address is P.O.Box 17881, Jebel Ali Free Zone. |
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GERMANY In March of 2003, GIRBAU GERMANY opened its doors in Hannover, Germany. |
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CHINA In 2004, GIRBAU CHINA was launched with offices in Shenzhen and Hong Kong. |
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