UCBVET's History
1917Start of formulations
The company was created in Jaboticabal, Brazil, in 1917, when its founder, Dr. João Brunini, formulated the first drugs focused to treat animals with respect and passion.
1927Company creation
Quality of drugs provided a great consumer demand, causing production to grow. A visionary, Dr. João Brunini, started the company, known by then as Uzinas Chimicas Brasileiras (UCB), the 2nd laboratory of veterinary drugs in Brazil.
1927Company creation
Quality of drugs provided a great consumer demand, causing production to grow. A visionary, Dr. João Brunini, started the company, known by then as Uzinas Chimicas Brasileiras (UCB), the 2nd laboratory of veterinary drugs in Brazil.
2004Regulatory Framework (Decree 5053)
Mapa (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply) established Decree 5053, which requires all establishments manufacturing veterinary drugs to meet the established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
2009New approved factory plant
Mapa (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply) approved the new UCBVET factory plant.
2009New approved factory plant
Mapa (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply) approved the new UCBVET factory plant.
2010Strategic Planning
The board implemented the strategic planning to select medium and long-term vision action plans, which led to the expected evolution.
2011Partnership with FDC - PAEX
In order to improve management and results, UCBVET established a partnership with “Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC)”, the most important and prestigious business school in Brazil. One of the programs the company took part is “Partners for Excellence (PAEX)”.
2011Partnership with FDC - PAEX
In order to improve management and results, UCBVET established a partnership with “Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC)”, the most important and prestigious business school in Brazil. One of the programs the company took part is “Partners for Excellence (PAEX)”.
2011Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I)
With the purpose of developing new solutions for both domestic and international animal production and pet markets, the company has created the Research, Development and Innovation Department (RD&I).
2012Creation of new departments
To speed up results, the company created three new departments: New Businesses, Marketing and Human Resources Management
2012Creation of new departments
To speed up results, the company created three new departments: New Businesses, Marketing and Human Resources Management
2013Sustainable Development Program
In order to make the organizational structure more efficient and productive, the company started, along with FDC, the Sustainable Development Program (PCS).
2014Business Office - Ribeirão Preto
A Business Unit was created in Ribeirão Preto (São Paulo) focused on the market, with Marketing, Sales, New Business and Foreign Trade departments.
2014Business Office - Ribeirão Preto
A Business Unit was created in Ribeirão Preto (São Paulo) focused on the market, with Marketing, Sales, New Business and Foreign Trade departments.
2014New Brand: UCBVET
The company started to be known as UCBVET, thus gaining a new logo, with modern and innovative design.