History of the company
All this has been achieved in 18 years. Galen was founded in 2001. Having introduced an in-house developed product - basalt fiber reinforced polymer wall ties – to the world market eighteen years ago, the company contributed to changes made in standards of construction industry not only in Russia, but also abroad.
Key dates and facts
2001
Foundation of Galen.
First steps in creating a manufacturing line & technology.
2002
Development and production of a new product on the world market— basalt fiber reinforcing polymer material (BFRP).
Beginning of the manufacturing of wall ties used in brick structures and dowels used in suspended facades.
2003
First built constructions and positive feedbacks.
Startup of a manufacturing line for production of BFRP wall ties used in heat insulation and cladding of cast-in-situ walls.
2004
Expansion of production areas, manufacturing of new lines.
2005
Design of Thermosave dowels. Galen — the Best Small Business Enterprise of the Chuvash Republic in 2005.
2006
The General Director of Galen is the Best Inventor of the Chuvash Republic in 2006 in Industry nomination.
2007
Development of composite reinforcement ROCKBAR.
Galen is the Best Socially Responsible & Small Business Enterprise of the Chuvash Republic in 2007.
2008
Introduction of Quality Management System according to world standards and receipt of ISO 9001–2000 certificate.
2009
Obtainment of UK certificate ÂÂÀ (British Board of Agreement) and introduction of products on European markets.
Galen — The Best Company-Exporter in the Chuvash Republic in 2009 and Awardee of Pultruder of the Year International competition (Baltimore, USA).
2010
Development of a rockbolt made of BFRP for reinforcement of roof & side areas in mine excavations.
Receipt of ISO 9001–2008 certificate.
Galen is the Best Innovative Enterprise in Chuvashia in 2010.
2011
Company Galen is 10 years old.
Status of RUSNANO Project Company.
Establishment of the Affiliate Company in Mogilev city (the Republic of Belarus).
Development of a new product — Galen-TopGlass composite lightning poles.
2012
Development in a new perspective direction – research and development (R&D) for energetics.Development of wall ties for gas and foam concrete.
2013
Development of a new product – composite mesh ROCKMESH®. Reaching of industrial-scale production volumes.2014
Galen is the best innovatively active enterprise of the Chuvash Republic of 2014.
Introduction of ROCKMESH composite mesh into the Register of innovative technologies and technical solutions of the Moscow territorial construction catalogue.
2015
Galen developed its profile systems from PVC, aluminum and composite.
2016
Opening of a new production plant in Vorsino industrial park in Kaluga region.
Launching of the production of profiles and window units, implementation of first projects.
2017
Receipt of ISO 9001:2015 certificate.
2018
Receipt of ASTM D7957/D7957M-17 certificate.
Galen receives the Best Exporter of the Chuvash Republic of 2018 Award.
Despite success achieved, Galen is not going to rest. It continues enlarging its product range and sales geography. Currently Galen is developing product range for new industries and attracting foreign partners to capture new niches.