About us

History

Orto’s accomplishments over the years

1930s

1932–1939

1932 – Establishment of Orto and start of activities in four directions (consumer chemistry, household chemistry, cleaning chemistry, perfumery)

1935 – Orto produced the first face cream

1960s

1960–1969

1961 – In line with the times, Orto expanded the scope of its activities (construction department, aluminum tube production, production of fiberglass furniture and sea buoys)

1990s

1990–1999

1995 – Orto started production of Plix mosquito repellents

1996 – Creation of the Solar product line of tanning creams and lotions

1998 – Creation of the Ortomed product line, which is mainly sold in pharmacies

1998 – Creating a Pure Nature product line

21st century

From 2000

2017 – Completion of Orto’s current production, warehouse and office buildings.

2019 – At the Baltic Brand Forum, Pure Nature was recognized as the greenest brand in Estonia.