In 1974, the first expansion at the Erechim site was accomplish. With the expansion of capacity, production of Crust and Finished leathers also started. Developing a high quality leather, Durlicouros would soon become a national reference in Wet-blue leather. And, in 1986, it already exported its hides to Asia and Europe.
The time has passed. The company grew and so did the children. With the entry of Volnei Durli and Evandro Durli, the second generation, a new pace was introduced on the business. And it was time to cross the borders of Rio Grande do Sul and start interstate expansion.
In 2000, the capital of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, received the first branch of Durlicouros, followed by the states of Paraná, Pará and Tocantins.