| 1968 |
Mdina Glass starts operation, becoming a pioneering company in Malta in the field of glassmaking. This is the first of many firsts for Mdina Glass. |
| 1970 |
Just two years old and Mdina Glass begins to participate in International Trade Fairs. Mdina Glass starts exporting to Italy and America. |
| 1971 |
Two Italian maestros introduce Italian glassmaking techniques. Mdina Glass commences exports to UK. The UK is the company’s main overseas market in direct and indirect exports. |
| 1972 |
Mdina Glass welcomes Princess Anne as part of a state visit to Malta. |
| 1975 |
As the company’s Production Manager, Joseph Said becomes the catalyst for a number of changes and revolutionises the way the company operates and what it produces. |
| 1976 |
Mdina Glass increases the number of skilled glassmakers and output to meet considerable increase in demand of their products and enhance quality control. Exports to German begin. Use of crystal cutting technique begins. |
| 1983 |
Mdina Glass starts exporting to Japan. |
| 1985 |
Joseph Said becomes owner of Mdina Glass. |
| 1986 |
Under the new ownership, Mdina Glass invests heavily in new equipment and researching new techniques. |
| 1987 |
Mdina Glass wins the International Award for Tradition & Prestige in Brussels. Exports to France begin. |
| 1989 |
Mdina Glass presents a glass sculpture to the Maltese Prime Minister to commemorate the Bush – Gorbechov Malta summit. |
| 1992 |
The company wins the Malta Achievement In industry award. Exports to Greece commence. Basic raw materials are changed for those of a much higher quality. |
| 1993 |
Company starts exporting to Cyprus. Mdina Glass introduces lampworking in Malta. |
| 1996 |
Former President of the United States of America, Jimmy Carter and First Lady visit Mdina Glass. Nevise Said, eldest daughter of Managing Director Joseph Said, joins the company. Nevise oversees local sales and exports. |
| 1997 |
Mdina Glass introduces fusion techniques to Malta. |
| 1998 |
The company starts exporting to Holland. |
| 1999 |
Pamela Said joins the company and manages the company’s retail section. |
| 2000 |
Exports to Spain begin as well as gaining new clients in the UK and Cypriot markets. Olivia Said joins the company, taking care of production and product development. Production expands; the artistic team increases to help the company produce designer pieces and limited editions. The company penetrates the Maltese market heavily. |
| 2001 |
The company participates in a number of international fairs, including Macef (Milan). |
| 2002 |
Mdina Glass creates works for prestigious contracts such as:
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| 2003 |
Mdina Glass starts to work with a number of professional interior designers. Opening of new retail outlet in Malta’s capital city, Valletta. New export markets such as Hungary and Russia are targeted. New Italian glassmaking techniques are incorporated (such as incalmo, filigrana and murrine) for the first time in Malta. The company takes its first steps into cyberspace with its own website. |