History
Diversification coupled with commitment to excellence, quality of service, mutual trust and economic foresight have been the guiding principles since the Group was first founded by the Gatt Baldacchino family, nearly 80 years ago.
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1926
– Carmelo Gatt Baldacchino founded the company.
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1960
– Charles Gatt Baldacchino took over the leadership,
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1961
– Hertz Rent-A-Car appoints United Garage Limited as franchisee.
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1970
– United Travel Agency Limited is set up as a destination management company.
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1978
– Gatt Estates Limited is set up as the Group property company.
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1982
– Adam Opel AG appoints United Automobile Limited sole importers and distributors.
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1991
– Saab Automobile AB appoints United Automobile Limited sole importers and distributors.
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1992
– United Garage Limited diversifies into vehicle lease and appointed Hertz Lease franchisee.
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2000
– United Finance plc is established as the treasury company of the Untied Group and issues a Lm4 million (10 million Euros) Bond issue listed on the Malta Stock Exchange.
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2005
– United Retail Ltd is established to operate fashion franchises boutique stores.
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2005
– United Retail Ltd is a
warded the Oasis franchise and opens it's first outlet.
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2005
– United Group participates in setting up of a consortium and acquires a prominent site in the centre of Saint Julians. The Consortium sets up Pender Ville Limited and will develop a major real estate development consisting of residential, commercial and retail space –
Pender
Gardens
.
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2006
– United Motor Co Ltd acquires
CAA
– Caring Automotive Assistance.
CAA
is a leading breakdown assistance and recovery service that is owned and operated by
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2006
– United Department Stores Ltd is established to operate a leading British department store.
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2007 – United Retail Limited appointed franchisees for Principles.
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2007 – United Department Stores Limited announces appointment as Debenhams Franchisees for Malta.
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2007 – United Department Stores Limited chooses The Point shopping mall as the venue for Debenhams.
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