The 1980s
The death of Armi Ratia was followed by over a decade of uncertainty and upheaval at Marimekko. At the beginning of the 1980s, the company's business still flourished. In early 1985, Marimekko was sold to Amer Group Ltd, and the end of the decade saw the beginning of difficult years for Marimekko. The company's financial situation deteriorated rapidly, and the public image of the Marimekko brand became blurred.
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1983 The extension of the Herttoniemi factory was completed, and all of Marimekko’s operations in Helsinki were moved to the same premises.
1985 Amer Group Ltd bought Marimekko, and the company’s shares were removed from the Helsinki Stock Exchange.
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