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In 1979, Jean-Marie Martineau, a self-taught businessman, created a company to manufacture flexible packaging, in particular in polyethylene bags for industrial usage.

Accompanied by his sons Eric, in charge of commercial development, and Benoît managing the production, Jean-Marie acquired small premises in Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin, near Orléans.

Driven by the energy and vision of the Martineau family, Valembal grew and in 1984 moved to new premises more suitable for its expanding industrial production.

Growth really took off in 1989 with the creation of a thermal bag of isosceles shape which was an immediate success with large retailers in France and Europe and later in America.

Two successive relocations enabled the company to develop further with a larger workforce becoming increasingly experienced and professional over time in the harmonious atmosphere of a family-run business.

With a prime objective of customer satisfaction, Valembal has always pursued a policy of continuous improvement and has regularly invested in the high-tech machines necessary to express its creativity.

More recently it has increased its efforts to be an eco-friendly company, notably by reducing its carbon footprint.

1979

Jean-Marie Martineau founds Valembal in St Pryvé St Mesmin in a 150 m2 workshop .

1983

Regional "Exportation Oscar"

1984

Relocation to Saint-Cyr-en-Val in a 700 m² building, later extended by 150 m² in 1986. Valembal continues to grow and ten new employees are hired.

1988

Construction of a 1500 m² factory, later extended to 2300 m² in 1994.

1989

Creation of the thermal bag of isosceles shape appreciated by mass retailers and praised in the specialized press.

2002

Construction of a 5600 m² building.

2008

ISO 9001 certification.

2010

Innovation award by France's National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI)

2016

Valembal creates the Inoval® thermal bag.

2016

Valembal formalizes its societal and environmental responsibility policy.

2019

Valembal celebrates its 40th anniversary... and wins a "Golden Snacking" trophy with its new Snack Bag.