1925

The company is founded by Mr. Hendrik PIERSON from the Netherlands.
He starts with backing from a large Dutch company specialising in cooked rice.
He then launches into textiles with “GUINEE SHANDORA”.

He is the first representative to undertake a trip to Africa.

1928

1945

He forms a partnership with Mr. MEUNIER, and the company then becomes PIERSON MEUNIER.
Trips to Africa, as well as product lines, gradually increase.

He abandons the textile part of the company to dedicate his time to the development of food and miscellaneous ranges.

1960

1962

The company expands its activity to the French-speaking territories in the Indian Ocean, Pacific and Caribbean.

From 1969 onwards, several directorships follow, including that of Mr. DELCHAMBER

1969

1997

Mr. BARBIER takes over management of the company and establishes a new team – the activity is quickly extended to other territories, notably East Africa and South Africa.
Shares in the shareholding change hands and Mr. BARBIER becomes a majority shareholder through a holding company.

Purchase of the ABC brand.

2003

END2004

Change of company name and logo: PIERSON MEUNIER becomes PIERSON EXPORT.

Takeover of the company INTEREPCO (tools), with the aim of diversifying the product range.

2005

2009

Purchase of the company CAF EXPORT (industrial supplies, tiles and plumbing), creation of the SEED
endowment fund whose mission will be focused on food security in Africa by supporting agricultural and rural development. seed-foundation.org