The history of Graphitek is attuned with the rise of billboards in the Philippines, making the company's founding timely and favorable to the out-of-home advertising industry.
04 JUL 1998 |
The first board meeting of Graphitek Signmaker Corporation. It was decided that GSC would rent an office of about 40 sq.m.
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23 JUL 1998 |
Graphitek was finally registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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17 AUG 1998 |
Graphitek started its operation
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05 DEC 1998 |
A residence of one of the company's founders was temporarily converted into production area of signmaking.
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1998 |
During its first year of operation, Graphitek were able to complete and deliver 43 projects.
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29 JAN 2000 |
GSC became a member of the Outdoor Advertising Association of the Philippines (OAAP).
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22 JUN 2002 |
Started bus advertisements as one of its services
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DEC 2002 |
Billboard operation finally started with its first location in Bicutan, Taguig City.
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2003 |
Birth of Sights and Graphics Outdoor Media, Incorporated―a sister company of Graphitek and Sci-Tech Outdoor Advertising, Inc.
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2007 |
The billboard industry went down after the onslaught of Typhoon Xangsane (Milenyo) in 2006. Venturing to other business led to the establishment of McLeod International Trading, Inc.
Transferred to a new office in Panapaan, Bacoor City, Cavite. |
JAN 2013 |
Graphitek was able to erect 30 billboards around the country.
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