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1910
Our history begins with the foundation
of the company by César Iglesias Freire,
a native of Galicia, Spain, who established
an incipient industry in San Pedro de
Macorís where he produces soap,
butter and candles.
1910
1935
1963
1966
1973
1975
1982
1988
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1935
The manufacture of soaps and candles is
increased and the Hispano brand of washing
soap, an icon that the company has represented
for many years, is introduced to the market.
1910
1935
1963
1966
1973
1975
1982
1988
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1963
A high-tech washing soap plant is
contracted in Italy to be installed
in San Pedro de Macorís and new
sales areas are added.
1910
1935
1963
1966
1973
1975
1982
1988
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1966
Production begins in Santo Domingo and
machinery for the production of toilet
soap is purchased. The Primor brand is
launched.
1910
1935
1963
1966
1973
1975
1982
1988
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1973
César Iglesias expands its industry with
the acquisition of a powder detergent
factory and launches its Suave brand.
1910
1935
1963
1966
1973
1975
1982
1988
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1975
The manufacture of solid detergent begins and
the Bolazul brand is incorporated into the market.
1910
1935
1963
1966
1973
1975
1982
1988
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1982
A soybean oil line is launched on the market under
the El Gallego brand.
1910
1935
1963
1966
1973
1975
1982
1988
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1988
The company returns to its hometown with
the development of a new industrial park
in San Pedro de Macoris where it installs
the first sulfonic acid factory,
unique in the country.
1910
1935
1963
1966
1973
1975
1982
1988
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1993
A can factory is installed in Santo Domingo
for the production of soybean oil.
1993
1994
1995
1999
2001
2003
2004
2005
In San Pedro de Macorís a new factory of
candles and candles is installed.
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1994
A toilet paper and napkin converter
is installed and production begins,
with the launch of the Domino brand.
1993
1994
1995
1999
2001
2003
2004
2005
The solid detergent factory is moved to SPM.
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1995
The refining capacity of the vegetable oils
increases with the acquisition of a new plant.
1993
1994
1995
1999
2001
2003
2004
2005
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1999
César Iglesias inaugurates two automatic
lines for the manufacture of pasta products,
entering a new food market. The Pastas del
César brand is launched on the market.
1993
1994
1995
1999
2001
2003
2004
2005
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2001
Los canales de distribución se fortalecen
con la creación de nuevas zonas de ventas
y la implementación de las ventas rancheras.
1993
1994
1995
1999
2001
2003
2004
2005
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2003
Due to the growth in the powder detergents
category, the company launched its brand
Brillante, leader in the Dominican market.
1993
1994
1995
1999
2001
2003
2004
2005
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2004
The company installs a third line of pasta and
a wheat mill to cover its flour needs in the
production of pasta and to supply the
bakery market.
1993
1994
1995
1999
2001
2003
2004
2005
The Personal brand is launched in the toiletry
soap category.
César Iglesias launches the Rio washing soap brand.
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2005
A liquid dishwashing factory is installed
in San Pedro de Macorís, which starts the
production of its brand El Mago
1993
1994
1995
1999
2001
2003
2004
2005
César Iglesias launches the Bingo toilet paper and
napkin brand.
The company launches the flour brand Trigo de Oro,
a special flour brand for bakery products.
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2007
A new washing soap plant is completed to expand production.
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
A new distribution warehouse is built in SPM.
A modern candle factory is installed in SPM.
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2008
This year the company is making an important investment
in the acquisition of the most modern paper mill in the
Caribbean area, which is installed in SPM to supply its raw
material and that of local and export customers.
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
A plastic container factory is installed in Santo Domingo
to manufacture its oil bottles.
The Don Quijote brand of all-purpose wheat flour
is launched.
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2009
César Iglesias launches his Soya Oil brand
El Gallo, which soon becomes one of
the market leaders.
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
The company hires a new wheat mill.
A drinking water processor and bottler is installed and
the Santer brand is launched.
César Iglesias becomes the exclusive distributor in
the Dominican Republic of Babysec diapers
belonging to the Mexican company Absormex.
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2010
The company installs a new soybean oil refinery in SPM.
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
César Iglesias becomes the exclusive distributor for
the Dominican Republic of the brand Sardinas
la Sirena of Ottis MacAllister, one of the world's
leading canned goods companies.
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2011
Cesar Iglesias launches its corn flour brand Doramás.
2009
2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
2016
2017
The purchase of a corn flakes factory in Italy is contracted.
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2012
Cesar Iglesias launches its corn flour brand Doramás.
The purchase of a corn flakes factory in Italy is contracted.
2009
2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
2016
2017
Cesar Iglesias launches Aurora wheat flour on the market,
especially for confectionery.
Launch of the Hispano washing soap line extension
with baby fragrance.
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2012
The President of the Dominican Republic recognizes
César Iglesias for his valuable contribution to the
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2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
2016
2017
economic and social development of the country, as a
result of his operations for more than 50 years in the
Industrial Sector.
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2014
The first and only corn flake factory in the country is
inaugurated and the El Rey brand of cereals is
launched on the market.
2009
2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
2016
2017
The company's distribution is strengthened with the
implementation of a pre-sales system and credit
facilities for grocery store customers.
Cesar Iglesias signs with a Japanese company, the purchase
of the first ramen pasta production line in the
Dominican Republic and the Caribbean.
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2015
The company acquires a factory for the production
of liquid disinfectants in SPM.
2009
2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
2016
2017
The Ministry of the Environment of the Dominican Republic
awards César Iglesias with the National Prize for Cleaner
Production.
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2016
Production of the second line of corn flakes begins.
2009
2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
2016
2017
The company starts the production of the first Ramen instant
soup factory installed in SPM and launches its Kinsu Soups.
César Iglesias receives the Authorized Economic Operator
(AEO) certification as an importer and exporter.
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2017
César Iglesias launches its second brand of pasta, Alianza.
2009
2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
2016
2017
Néctares Del Frutal, from the company Cervecería
Centroamericana de Guatemala, becomes part of the
portfolio of food products of Cesar Iglesias, as its
exclusive distributor in the Dominican Republic.
César Iglesias, launches the Fortypan dough improver brand
as part of the product lines that, together with flour,
complement the offer to the bakery industry.
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2017
Industrias Unidas enters into a commercial alliance with
Cesar Iglesias for the distribution of the Del Molino
oat brand.
2009
2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
2016
2017
Cesar Iglesias launches his brand of olive oil EL SOL,
elaborated by Rafael Sargado.
The extension of the Hispanocon brand line is extended
with the fragrance of coconut and liquid soap.
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2017
The line extension of the Brilliante with Softener
brand is extended.
2009
2010
2011
2012
2014
2015
2016
2017
Under the umbrella of the El Rey brand, the company
laces to the market Flour de Negrito.
Expanding the segment of food for children, César Iglesias
launches Macaroni & Queso Del César.