• Ambitious training plans for existing staff.
• Computerisation and improvement of the management system.
• Factory refurbishment implementing state-of-the-art technology.
• High qualifications expected of all new employees.

These efforts have been recognised by different external audits: Alter Laboratories, Alter Pharmacy and Algry have achieved the ISO certificate.

The Alter Group aims to continue at the head of the markets where it is present.We are one of the Companies Groups that lead the development of a new market born in this decade like it is that of the generic products.

Consolidation (1980 - 1990)

Consolidation of the Alter Group companies thanks to their capacity to innovate and extend their range of products.

The group continues to contribute new lines of business in the pharmaceutical sector. The Nutribén baby food range is completed with dairy formulae. A new cosmetic line, Germinal, is launched

Creation of Bodegas Durón, to produce and market wines from the Ribera del Duero (the bank of river Duero).



Diversification (1970 - 1980)

The group's diversification process continues. Creation of Bodegas Alavesas, which uses grapes grown in their own vineyards to produce wines bearing a Guarantee of Origin from La Rioja.


Alter Dominicana is started-up aiming to enter the Latin American market.



Growth (1960 - 1970)

Strong growth of the Alter Group in the pharmaceutical sector.

The group opens up to other lines of business such as Baby Food . Foundation of the brand Nutribén (cereals and infant food) which is positioned in the pharmaceutical distribution channel.


Furtherance of the diversification, entering new industrial sectors. Creation of Prodial in the food sector.



Creation of the Alter Group (1950 - 1960)

Creation of the Alter Group . A company that encompasses the management and coordination of the different corporations created. A managing head that will lay the bases for growth and consolidation for the future.




Beginning (1939 - 1950)

Foundation of the first Group company aiming to become a referent in the sector dedicated to manufacturing pharmaceutical products.

Over these initial years, Alter positions itself as a pharmaceutical laboratory and takes the designation ALTER, S.A. At the same time, the Group commences a period of expansion and diversification that ends with the creation of Alter Portugal and its entrance in the chemical sector through Algry.