Our Heritage

A deeper insight into our business ventures over the past 110 years

1910s

The start of something special

1910

Mr. Michel Demajo set up the M. Demajo firm, a company engaged in commission trading. The company started operating with the importation of foodstuffs, toys, wines, spirits, and other major brands from the UK, Italy, France, and Germany.

1914

The start of the world war caused a stunt in the growth of the company. Mr. Michel Demajo, with his passion for success, decided to travel around North Africa in order to find business. The Demajo family were already running an operation which started in 1895, supplying spirits to the British forces in Egypt. One of the company’s major brands was Hennessy, along with Croft Port.

1919

A year after the Great War ended, the company had started its phenomenal growth. This was due to a deal which Michel Demajo had curated with a sheik in Egypt, where they commuted business between the latter country and Malta.

1940s

Assisting Malta with a highly skilled production facility

1946

One year after the end of WWII, the M. Demajo Group were appointed a business relationship with Thomas De La Rue to consult their security printing services within Maltese territory. De La Rue were the main printer for stamps, passports, bank notes, polycarbonate data pages, government letter heads, and playing cards. The M. Demajo Group later became De La Rue agents.

1947

The M. Demajo Group imported the first Vespa into Malta, which was later gifted to Ronald Demajo for his 18th birthday. This year also marked the birth of one of our longest active director, Mr Anthony Miceli Demajo.

1960s

The opening of sister companies

1960

The first Tr-ang / Pedigree showroom opened.

1964

This year saw the first addition to the third generation of the family business with Mr Anthony Miceli Demajo.

1965
Multi Packaging Ltd was founded as Malta’s premier manufacturer of corrugated carton. The Group took over Joseph Cachia & Son Ltd, a specialised tendering company.

1967

M. Demajo (Timbers) Ltd was launched, specialising in importation and distribution of timber and eventually parquet.

1968

The M. Demajo Group sponsored the Middle Sea Race, which saw a Hennessy Trophy awarded to the first entry on corrected time.

1970s

Continued growth

1972

M. Demajo (Graphic Arts) Ltd was founded, focusing on the selling and servicing of Heidelberg machines. M. Demajo (Wines & Spirits) Ltd was also created to focus specifically on this industry, whilst M. Demajo & Co. focused on the growing automotive sector of bikes. During this year, M. Demajo Group also convinced De La Rue to open their factory in Malta.

1975

M. Demajo (Retail) Ltd was founded to cater for the retail side of the group.

1977

With the founding of S. I. T. Special Interest Travel Ltd, the Group innovated as a conference and incentive business specialist and as a destination management company. It also made further advancements through the launch of The Malta Experience, Malta’s foremost historical audio-visual show.​

1980s

Entering the international & ICT market

1980

Tethys Oil Supplies & Services Ltd was created focusing on the energy sector in the North Sea and North Africa.  The M. Demajo Group also received the royal appointment of Fra Andrew Bertie for their Bajtra liqueur, where they created 1,000 hand-blown special edition glass bottles for the public.

1986

The Group broke new ground by being one of the foremost players in hardware distribution, network, and related support services with the creation of Computer Solutions Ltd.

1990s

Setting sail on new ventures

1993

Newtech Ltd, a company specialising in software distribution and licensing, was established.

1995

The Group penetrated the ISP world, eventually developing other aspects of telecommunications.

1999

The Group became the largest partner in the Valletta Cruise Port plc.​

2000s

Expanding our horizons

2002

The Group entered the software development world in the post dotcom crash, partnering in Exigy Ltd.

2005

The Group partnered in The Nuance Group (Malta) Ltd for the management of the airport and cruise liner terminal’s duty-free shops.

2007

The Group partnered with Serage-TOSS JV in Libya.

2008

Smart Technologies Ltd was created as a successful partnership in the leasing of computer hardware to businesses, public entities, and the hospitality sector.

2010s

A century later

2010

The Group partnered with Corporate Connections Ltd. In the same year, M. Demajo Wines & Spirits had the honour of receiving the Malta & Gozo Super Brands Choice Award for best Quality & Value.

2011

Infinity FX Limited was founded.

2012

The Group continued to expand into corporate services with the founding of M. Demajo Maritime Services Ltd, Bencini Demajo Corporate Services Ltd.

2013

The Group branched off the growing niche market of individual travellers to a new set-up named SIT-Individuals Ltd. During this year, Maple Leaf Security Consultants Ltd was founded in Canada.

2014

The Group set up Malta’s first temping agency, TempsInMalta Ltd, and partnered with Accord Insurance Brokerage PCC Ltd in the same year.

2015

Fablab Malta was founded and opened its doors In Valletta; Malta’s first fully fledged Fablab.

2016

Inter Value Ltd was created as a two-way gateway between the Euro Mediterranean territory and Vietnam, with the Group becoming the first Manpower franchisee in the EU. The Group then founded Infinity Workspaces, a space centrally located with the best amenities for serviced offices, as well as IoT Malta, the first local company to focus on delivering devices and solutions for the Internet of Things.

2018

The Group partnered in M3S Industry Limited, providing solutions for tank storage.

2020s

Investing in new sectors

2021

Franchise Solutions was formed by the M. Demajo Group together with other backers to invest in a variety of franchises in Malta (the latter being mostly local food and beverage markets), focusing on extending their operations to include investments overseas. The company also helps other firms to obtain franchises, as well as allowing them to develop their own unique concepts and identities.

2022

The M. Demajo Group, along with KSI Malta, further delve into the marketing & IT industry by offering to invest in media house Uwejja! Ltd.