22 year old German immigrant Rolf C Hagen embarks on his journey to Canada, and just after arriving goes to city hall and registers his company. He begins importing pet products from Germany, and sourcing bird seeds in the vast Canadian prairies and exporting them back to Germany.

Rolf’s brother, Horst completes the family leadership and joins him in Canada, taking on the role of Head of Purchasing.

Manufacturing and distribution hub Hagen Industries begin producing wire cages and glass aquariums.

Operations in North America expand with the acquisition of USA aquatic filter company Biozonic and the opening of a warehouse and sales office outside of Boston.

Fluval breaks out onto the aquatic scene by introducing the world’s first 3 stage filter with synchronous motor technology – a landmark breakthrough still applied in the industry today.

Hagen Group’s footprint in Europe grows with opening of the UK office

First versions of HARI Tropican formulas, formulated by Mark Hagen, who was completing his Master's degree in Avian Nutrition.

Nutrience launches in the Canadian market, providing dogs and cats with complete and balanced diets made from locally sourced ingredients

Hagen Group opens its office in France.

Rolf C Hagen receives The First Cross of the Federal Order of Merit from Germany .

Exo Terra launches, committed to advancing the well-being of reptiles and amphibians by providing innovative, nature-inspired habitat solutions.

The company extends its global reach into the Southeast Asian market with the establishment of a warehouse and office in Malaysia, sourcing many key products lines in Malaysia.

The next generation of leadership takes the reins, with Rolf Hagen Jr. at the helm, steering the company into its future together with his two brothers, Tom and Mark.