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.