1860-1982: Origins, Endurance Through Generations and An Anchored Legacy
From its founding in Valletta’s Grand Harbour through five generations of family leadership, Salvo Grima & Sons grew into a trusted name in ship supply, maintaining strong ties with the international shipping sector. 1860 Following several years working at McDowall & Co, a British ship chandelling firm, Salvatore Grima acquires the business and establishes his […]
1983-2014: International Expansion and Diversification into Travel Retail
In this era, Salvo Grima Group expanded beyond its maritime roots—entering the export and duty-free sectors—while growing its footprint across Malta, Libya, and the Mediterranean region. 1983 As the maritime links between Malta and North Africa become more active, the Salvo Grima Board identifies new opportunities to expand beyond ship supply and reach larger markets. […]
2015-Present: Expansion into East Africa and Europe Under Sixth-Generation Leadership
From its founding in Valletta’s Grand Harbour through five generations of family leadership, Salvo Grima & Sons grew into a trusted name in ship supply, maintaining strong ties with the international shipping sector. 2015 Salvo Grima Group acquires Vladex B.V., a Dutch wholesale firm based in Middelharnis, located between the major ports of Rotterdam and […]