Vetoquinol History
Since 1933, veterinarians have benefited from Vétoquinol's acknowledged expertise, particularly in the fields of anti-infectives, anti-inflammatories and cariodlogy-nephrology. Based in France, Vétoquinol currently puts its products at the disposal of the 5 continents, thanks to its subsidiaries in 21 countries and its network of 110 distributors.
From big ideas to a big company
Landmarks in this family-owned company, now headed by the founder’s son, Etienne Frechin. 2008.
- Creation of a development unit in Canada
- Acquisition of Viavet in Scandinavia
- Launch of Vetprofen® (anti-inflammatory) and Rubenal® (cariodlogy-nephrology)
2007. - Vétoquinol Unipessoal Lda created in Portugal
- Launch of Alfaxan® (anesthetic)
2006.
- Acquisition of Semyung Vet in South Korea and Vet Solutions in the USA
- Listed on Paris stock market
- Launch of Marbocyl® S (antibiotic), Dolpac® (antiparasitic) and Flexadin (chondroprotective agent)
2005.
- Launch of Clavaseptin® (a palatable antibiotic for dogs and cats)
2004.
- Sales office opened in China, for Asia-South Pacific
- Debut of company’s new strapline: "Sign of Passion"
2003.
- Launch of Propalin® (treatment for urinary incontinence in ovariectomised bitches) and Marbocyl® P (antibiotic in palatable tablets form
- New premises in France double the amount of space for Research & Development
2002.
- Evsco and Tomlyn ranges bought from IGI Inc. in the USA
- Launch of Prilium® (canine cardiology)
2001.
- Acquisition of Swiss-based group Chassot and subsidiaries in Europe
- Launch of Aurizon® (treatment for otitis in dogs)
1999.
- Acquisition of J. Webster in Canada
1998.
- Acquisition of MECA in Germany
1995.
- Launches of Marbocyl® (anti-infective) in Europe
1992.
- Vétoquinol Mexico founded
- Acquisition of Austin and Dispar in Canada
1991.
- Acquisition of Antibioticos Pharma Vet in Spain
1990.
- Vétoquinol North America founded in Canada
- Acquisition of Multivet and MVE in Canada and Univet in the UK
1987
- First launch of Tolfedine® (anti-inflammatory)
1984
Galvet Ltd founded in Ireland
1980
Research & Development centre opened
1977
Vetam, first subsidiary, founded in the Netherlands
1962
- "Vétoquinol S.A" founded
- Arrival of Étienne Frechin, son of Joseph Frechin, and current President
1933
- The „Laboratoires Biochimiques de l’Est“ founded by Joseph Frechin, doctor of pharmacology, in Lure, France
- Development of the first quinoline-based veterinary product: Vétoquinol |
Vétoquinol is a family-owned, independent company exclusively and passionately devoted to improving animal health and encompasses research and development, manufacturing, marketing and sales.