TIMELINE Home » Timeline 2010 International retail expansion continues with acqusition of the fashion brand, Gagliardi. 2000 Bortex Clothing Industry set up wholly owned production unit in Tunisia closely followed by the setting up of joint ventures in China. 1997 Diversification into retail as Bortex Fine Tailoring launches its first factory outlet. 1996 Bortex Clothing Industry becomes wholly Maltese owned. Next PLC shares bought by the Borg family. 1995 Bortex granted Rochas international licence. 1987 Van Gils shares bought by the British retail group, Next PLC enabling Bortex to spread its product profile into children’s and ladies’ wear. 1978 Company awarded the Phoenicia Trade Trophy for its Achievement in Industry. 1971 Entered into partnership with the renowned men’s fashion manufacturer, Van Gils of Holland to produce high quality tailoring. 1964 Bortex Clothing Industry was set up in October of 1964, to produce jeans and similar items of clothing. © 2017, Bortex Group. All rights reserved. Corporate Responsability Shop Ethical Policy Sitemap Contact