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> about lectra > company history
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Since it was founded, Lectra has constantly innovated in order to accompany its customers with unwavering support over the long term. The new 2013-2015 roadmap is in line with the previous roadmap, which has fully demonstrated its efficacy, the strength of Lectra’s business model, and the company’s strong resilience. Its financial goals are clear and ambitious. It will enable the company to prepare itself for the new challenges of the post-crisis economy, seize the resulting opportunities and to fully realize its growth potential.
| 2012 | New versions of Lectra software, renewal of the entire CAD/CAM equipment offer. Far-reaching company transformation plan and investments for the future. New roadmap for 2013-2015.
| | 2010-2011 | Lectra proves its resilience. Very strong rebound in sales activity. Record income and free cash flow.
| | 2008-2009 | Lectra is severely affected by consequences of the worldwide crisis. Reduction of overhead costs, safeguarding its core assets. Steadfast investments in R&D. New strategic roadmap to prepare for the post-crisis economy.
| | 2007 | New technology offer—the result of five years of R&D—unveiled at Lectra World 2007.
| | 2005 | End of textile quotas. Lectra boosts its evolution to match its new challenges.
| | 2000 | Lectra becomes number one worldwide.
| | 1991 | After the company’s serious financial crisis of 1990, André Harari and Daniel Harari recapitalize the company and take over its management. Strategic redeployment plan: extensive R&D program, overhaul of the company’s entire product range, new market sectors, new business model.
| | 1987 | Initial public offering.
| | 1985 | Lectra becomes world leader in CAD solutions for the apparel industry and enters the CAM market.
| | 1976 | First computer-aided design (CAD) systems sold. André Harari meets Lectra’s two founders and raises the first funds. His investment firm gradually becomes Lectra’s second biggest shareholder.
| | 1973 | Company founded. |
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