Our Founder Embodied the True Spirit of Entrepreneurship.
In 1949, Joseph Nissim founded Exportex with a clear vision: to distribute Anglo-American brands in Europe. Over time, Exportex evolved from a distributor to a producer, focusing on the food sector. With the launch of Rio Mare in 1967, the Cermenate factory became the largest canned tuna production site in Europe. Building on this success, Exportex expanded into household cleaning with the launch of WC Net. In 1978, Exportex and its associated companies combined to form Bolton Group, paving the way for international growth.