1981
- The Viakon plant in San Luis Potosi begins operation for the manufacture of construction wire and cable.
- A commercial network is established for Viakon as well as other products from the group.
1984
- Conticon, a producer of copper wire for the manufacture of electrical cables is founded.
1986
- Underwriters Laboratories gives approval for Viakon to carry out their product evaluations in their own laboratories.