History

Three generations of entrepreneurs and managers who, from 1950 to date, were driven by the very same principles and by the same innovating spirit. A spirit which has been able to evolve through time, in unison with the change in consumer requirements and with market developments.

The founder generation was that of Cav. Pietro Tamburini who, in the immediate post-war period, started marketing raw materials destined for the production of paints. The Fifties recorded a great boost for the company, that with courage and effort managed to reach the current level.
On May 14, 1962, thanks to the dedication and professionalism of Dr. Alessandrina Tamburini, “Colorificio San Marco Spa.” was founded

In 1963 the company moved to the more modern plant in Marcon (VE), starting what was to be the second phase of its history, characterised by a precise development choice: to be present not only on the Italian market but also world-wide. The marketing of raw materials was abandoned and the specific core business activities turned to the production of paints and varnishes.

A continuous growth of the Colorificio San Marco was recorded in the Seventies and Eighties: the company started specialising in the retail and building sector. During these years, Dr. Tamburini’s son, Dr. Federico Geremia, also began being active in the business. The early Eighties recorded the start of large commercial projects, while the solid bases of a strong sales network were cast, backed by an excellent financial liquidity. This self-financing capability was the cornerstone of the progressive growth of the latter years.

The Nineties saw Dr. Geremia’s increased responsibility in the company, beginning the third phase in the history of Colorificio San Marco. The changeover of top-level Management marked a profound renewal of the company; the objectives set himself by Dr. Geremia – currently General Manager – proved to be winning ones:

• To create a solid commercial network of technically and technologically specialised single-brand resellers.

• To become the leaders in the marketing of water-based products.

• To extend the presence of Colorificio San Marco abroad, however still maintaining the Italian distribution standards (specialised resellers, equipped with tintometers, etc.).

• To do away with storage and to ensure a speedy service to Clients.

From 1993 to date, invoicing moved from 23 billion Lire to 46 million Euro, of which 18% in foreign countries.
In short, this is the history of a family and a brand, Colorificio San Marco, that in over 50 years of life has managed to keep in step with the massive social transformations of the Country, by means of an entrepreneurial spirit of innovation aimed at not only the conquest of the market, but also at the affirmation of a never forgotten professional identity.