History

This is how our history began

The Miquel family starts manufacturing paper in a traditional way in the Catalan town of Capellades

The brothers Lorenzo and Antonio Miquel y Costas start to manufacture cigarette paper

"El Pino" is born: Smoking's predecessor brand, thus establishing the business project

Brothers Lorenzo and Antonio Miquel found "Miquel y Costas Hnos"

The first cigarette paper booklets are manufactured under the brand name "El Pino". The company takes a leap forward in modern paper manufacturing

Smoking is registered as a trademark: The little red Smoking rice booklet becomes an icon for several generations

Smoking receives the “Grand Prix" award at the international exhibition in Barcelona, recognising the quality and innovation of the product

Smoking multiplies production by 5. The Smoking brand is considered one of the favourite brands and leader in the Spanish market

Smoking, a leader in the Spanish market, becomes synonymous with rolling paper

Smoking sales increase. Thanks to the export of booklets to the United States the brand experiences a great growth

Launch of Smoking Deluxe. The ultra-thin cigarette paper is an international success

Launch of the Smoking Brown and Organic ranges. Smoking innovates and focuses more than ever on environmental protection and sustainability