Timeline

As multi-category specialist and full-service supplier, we enable European companies to create brand awareness by delivering the perfect personalised gift in the most cost-effective, fastest and sustainable way. For already more than 50 years, we do this through continuous innovation and unbeatable turnaround times, enhancing the value being added in our supply chain. By doing so, we aim to innovate the industry of promotional items.

  • 2025

    • January: midocean becomes Solo midocean taking the next step forward, driving customisation, ease and innovation to the next level.

    • Operational expansion of our printing and production facility in Ruda, making it almost 80,000 sqm.

  • 2024

    • Start construction of the new warehouse and production facility in Spain.

    • The launch of the new and improved Print Design Wizard, and the Product configuration tool was implemented across all yourChoice programs.

  • 2022

    • June 16th: SOLO Group acquires Mid Ocean Group

    • Opening second logistics and printing facility in Poland (41.000m2) to accommodate accelerated growth.

    • Introduction web-to-print web shop application 2.0

  • 2021

  • 2020

    We take a step further with our End of Year catalogue; digital first

  • 2019

    Amfori Audit passed

  • 2018

    • Opening new headquarters in Ede, the Netherlands

    • Company rebranding (‘Mid Ocean Brands’ into ‘midocean’)

    • Relocation to new (27.000m2) logistics and printing facility in Poland

  • 2017

    Launch of yourChoice customised gifts selection

  • 2016

    Korenvliet 100% shareholder

  • 2015

    Launch of the new webshop

  • 2013

    • Centralization of all printing activities and launch 24h shipment service

    • Company restructure: new shareholders Korenvliet (Management) & HAV

  • 2012

    Launch textile concept Print & Wear

  • 2007

    Opening logistics and printing facility in Poland (15.000 m2)

  • 2005

    Commercial establishment Mid Ocean Brands

  • 2002

    Aquisition of impex Germany

  • 2000

    Aquisition of ITD Spain

  • 1998

    Founding of Mid Ocean Group

  • 1992

    Establishment buying and quality operation in Asia

  • 1965

    Founding of KCF