Our History
1974
Repi soap & detergent S.C established under the name of Binali Ethiopia Share Company
1979
Repi developed a new line of products and a new brand "Ajax"
1992
Re-established as a public enterprise in 1992 by the Council of Ministers
1994
Started production of liquid detergent with a brand name "LARGO"
2007/8
Repi Soap & Detergent S.C (Joint venture between Ethiopian government and LINA PLC)
2014
Wilmar International Limited, a leading agribusiness group in Asia acquired majority ownership of the company
Our Brand's Journey
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Wilmar International Limited, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Singapore, is today Asia’s leading agribusiness group. Wilmar is ranked amongst the largest listed companies by market capitalisation on the Singapore Exchange.
Supported by a multinational workforce of about 100,000 people, Wilmar embraces sustainability in its global operations, supply chain and communities.
Over the years, we have grown and evolved while staying true to our core values