Our History

Every story has a beginning. A long road that began more than 85 years ago and that we have been making a reality day by day.

This is an exciting challenge, which has led us to become a company with a wealth of experience, reliability, solidity and capacity to adapt to the healthcare needs demanded by society.

1937

Establishment of Laboratorios Orto in Sevilla.

1938

Establishment of Laboratorios Orto in Madrid.

1958

Both companies merge under the name of Laboratorios Normon, based in Madrid.

1975

Start of international expansion.

1992

Birth of the Dental division and marketing of Ultracain.

1997

Launch of the first generic drug in the Spanish market.

2006

Her Majesty Queen Sofía inaugurates the new facilities in Tres Cantos, Madrid.

2010

Launch of the new Self-care division (OTC).

2011

Normon expands its facilities to manufacture cytotoxic medicines and high containment products.

2016

Approval from the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration).

2017

Normon celebrates 80 years and reaches 2,000 employees.

2019

New facilities in Tres Cantos, Madrid.

2023

The talent pool continues to grow, reaching 3,000 professionals.

2025

New essence, new image, we continue on our path…

9 January 2024
Institutional Dossier
Normon has become the leading laboratory in the manufacture of generic drugs in Spain, thanks to its commitment to innovation, state-of-the-art technology and the reinvestment of profits back into the company.
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