The BOURBON Company for salvage and protection of the French coast changes its name. "Les Abeilles International" becomes "Les Abeilles".BOURBON has sold its interest in the Rigdon companies on July 1st.BOURBON expands its strategic plan and outlook under the new Horizon 2012 strategic plan. BOURBON is taking a position in the IMR (Inspection, Maintenance and Repair) market for Offshore oil fields. By offering a new Subsea Services business, BOURBON enhances its service offer.
To that end, BOURBON has acquired DNT Offshore, an Italian company specialized in subsea robot operations for offshore oil fields.
2007
BOURBON confirms its leadership position in modern offshore oil and gas marine services, with a fleet of an average age of 6.5 years.Sale of the port towing activity to Grupo Boluda Corporación Marítima (1060 employees + 66 vessels) effective on December 21st.
2006
BOURBON completes its strategic plan a year ahead of schedule and announces its news goals in the BOURBONHorizon 2010 plan.
2006
BOURBON selected for the SBF 120 Index.
2005
Groupe Groupe Bourbon becomes BOURBON and consolidates its position as a world leader in marine services. Head office transferred from Reunion to Paris.
2005
A further 30 % of Vindemia (Distribution activity) sold to the Casino Group, due to be sold in full by the end of 2007.
2004
Euronext classes Groupe Bourbon in the "Offshore oil and gas marine services" sector.
2003
5-year development policy and investment plan launched.
2003
Groupe Bourbon successfully establishes its position as a key player in marine services for offshore oilfields in Brazil and on the west coast of Africa.
2002
Groupe Bourbon takes over Havila Supply AS. The company changes its name to "Bourbon Offshore Norway".
2001
Groupe Bourbon gradually withdraws from its non-strategic business activities (traditional agro-food sector: "Sucre Réunion Europe"). 30% of Vindémia sold to the Casino Group.
2000
Groupe Bourbon sells its "milk and fruit juices" business to focus on developing marine services and, more particularly, marine services to offshore oilfields.
1998
Floated on the unlisted securities market.
1996
Groupe Bourbon consolidates its future in marine services more clearly with the takeover of Les Abeilles, the towage company, and Setaf-Saget the company specialising in dry bulk marine transportation.
1989
Groupe Bourbon diversifies its business activities, starting with industrial fishing. This is followed by distribution (1991), dairy produce (1992) and, lastly, marine services (1992).
1948-1978
In Reunion, Groupe Bourbon plants produce sugar and rum mainly for export to metropolitan France.
1948
Bourbon Group founded as a result of the merger between several family-run companies with the aim of rebuilding the sugar industry in Reunion.
Groupe Groupe Bourbon becomes BOURBON and consolidates its position as a world leader in marine services. Head office transferred from Reunion to Paris.