1930     Creation of the company, whose core business is the manufacturing of keys, in Villefranche s/Saône by the current CEO's grandfather. 

1950     After being a limited liability company in 1947, the company became a PLC, GARDETTE SA.

1960     Creation of a subsidiary called Europe-Couronne by Mr Paul GARDETTE, the current CEO's father.

1973     GARDETTE SA bought Planche SA, a manufacturer of compressors and pumps and settled down in the city centre.

1976     Europe-Couronne was bought by the company SKF. The same year, GARDETTE SA bought SCM, a Parisian competitor while extending its sales network to all the Parisian Region.

1986     Mr Philippe GARDETTE succeeded his father at the head of the company. Then, he founded LPI (La Production Industrielle) that specialized in the production of special parts for automotive industry.

1988     Creation of GARDETTE INDUSTRIE SA.

1996    GARDETTE SA became an administrative holding, leading GARDETTE INDUSTRIE SA, Planche SA and LPI. 

2002     Selling of LPI.

2004      Buying of LGC (La Goupille Cannelée) to PSM Fixation group in order to complete the fastener, assembly and transmission business.

2006     Foundation of the holding GIE PFT (called P3G Fastener Technology) to respond to the demand for automotive products.