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OUR HISTORY

Discover how Emeraude’s journey began

We Are Emeraude

The Côte d’Émeraude or The Emerald Coast in Brittany, France, is named after its breathtaking gem-colored sea. This is where the Bucaille family spent most of their summer holidays. It naturally became the source of inspiration for the Bucaille family to name the companies they create: EMERAUDE

How it Started

How it Started

The Bucaille family started each of their Emeraude companies because of their passion for creating links between people. In 1986, Emeraude, the polymer business was created. In only three decades, the company has successfully managed to grow from a simple import-export company to an internationally recognized polymers distributor.

How it Started

How it Started

The Bucaille family started each of their Emeraude companies because of their passion for creating links between people. In 1986, Emeraude, the polymer business was created. In only three decades, the company has successfully managed to grow from a simple import-export company to an internationally recognized polymers distributor.

1986

1986

Yves Bucaille founds Emeraude, in a 12 sq.m office in Rue Des Petits Champs in Paris, France.

1986

1986

Yves Bucaille founds Emeraude, in a 12 sq.m office in Rue Des Petits Champs in Paris, France.

1999

1999

Emeraude takes significant financial risks to ensure customers can continue to operate during the Ivory Coast crisis and Civil War in 1999.

1999

1999

Emeraude takes significant financial risks to ensure customers can continue to operate during the Ivory Coast crisis and Civil War in 1999.

2000

2000

Emeraude refocuses its product portfolio to Polymers, a single type of product which is the raw material for many industrialists manufacturing plastic objects and components.

2000

2000

Emeraude refocuses its product portfolio to Polymers, a single type of product which is the raw material for many industrialists manufacturing plastic objects and components.

2005

2005

Reaching more than 100 employees, Emeraude moves to our current office located at Rue de la Tour Des Dames in Paris, France, which is the company headquarters.

2005

2005

Reaching more than 100 employees, Emeraude moves to our current office located at Rue de la Tour Des Dames in Paris, France, which is the company headquarters.

2007

2007

We mark our presence in Dubai and open a local office in the city.

2007

2007

We mark our presence in Dubai and open a local office in the city.

2008

2008

The financial crisis causes the price of oil to plummet. We were able to limit our losses with the support of our producers and partners.

2008

2008

The financial crisis causes the price of oil to plummet. We were able to limit our losses with the support of our producers and partners.

2013

2013

Turnover exceeds $500 million.

2013

2013

Turnover exceeds $500 million.

2015

2015

As US is poised to become a major producer of polymers, we open an office in Houston.

2015

2015

As US is poised to become a major producer of polymers, we open an office in Houston.

2016

2016

30 years of success. Emeraude has successfully built long term partnerships with its customers in markets traditionally overlooked by major Western players in the polymers industry.

2016

2016

30 years of success. Emeraude has successfully built long term partnerships with its customers in markets traditionally overlooked by major Western players in the polymers industry.

2017

2017

Acquisition of Resin Technology LLC of Massachusetts, USA, a PVC distributor and compounder.

2017

2017

Acquisition of Resin Technology LLC of Massachusetts, USA, a PVC distributor and compounder.

2020

2020

We have now grown to more than 160 employees. As the COVID crisis continues, the Emeraude team has successfully ensured the continuity of our business.

2020

2020

We have now grown to more than 160 employees. As the COVID crisis continues, the Emeraude team has successfully ensured the continuity of our business.

2021

2021

Emeraude invests in the recycled fabric manufacturer DGrade, in its commitment to address the global problem of plastic waste.

2021

2021

Emeraude invests in the recycled fabric manufacturer DGrade, in its commitment to address the global problem of plastic waste.

2023

2023

Emeraude achieved a significant milestone by joining the Ravago Group, with a strategic focus on the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, and Africa.

2023

2023

Emeraude achieved a significant milestone by joining the Ravago Group, with a strategic focus on the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, and Africa.

Meet Our Team

Take a look at some of the faces and names behind our successful journey.