Founding of ICP (Inter Chemicals and Plastics) to manufacture automated machines for packaging vinyls / CD’s in transparent shrink wrap. Customers included: Philips – Polygram / Baarn; EMI / Hayes; EMI / Köln; Deutsche Grammophone / Hannover; Teldec / Hamburg.

Opening of second studio (Studio A), also equipped with MCI 600 series 36/24 analog console and MCI JH24 multitrack tape machine.

Installation of our second Solid State Logic analog console in Studio B, SSL 4040 E series, to replace our MCI 600 series desk.

Installation of a larger Solid State Logic analog console in Studio A, SSL 4080 E/G series, to replace our SSL 4056 E series which we transferred to studio B. Our SSL 4040 E series from Studio B was sold.

Opening of fourth studio (Studio D), originally set up as a media events venue / dance for TV programs.

ICP worked with album cover art specialists Hypnosis to create an opaque dark blue shrink wrap for the Pink Floyd album “Wish You Were Here”. This was a very special packaging project as the wrapping became part of the cover concept.

Opening of third studio (Studio C), equipped with Soundcraft 2400 series analog console and Otari MTR 90 24 track multitrack tape machine.

Creation of cartoons for ICP recording studios by Patrick Regout a Belgian illustrator. Developed the first version of the studio logo.

ICP continues to expand its residential facilities by acquiring, and completely remodelling, a large factory adjacent to the studio complex (no. 37 ave. Emile de Beco).

Installation of 18 channel all tube Siemens / Telefunken console (originally custom built for Deutsche Grammophone / Hannover in 1959) in Studio D.

ICP moves into its current location at 41-43 avenue Emile de Beco. in the early twentieth century the factory was used by the ”dépot du bon pain bruxellois” a bread bakery.

Installation of our first Solid State Logic analog console in Studio A, SSL 4056 E series, to replace our MCI 600 series desk.

Expansion of the industrial machinery division to warehousing automation for vinyl and compact disc distribution. High speed systems were based on bar code scanning, label printing and mechanical product sorting technology.

Last series of ICP machinery before closing the industrial department. The ADS-1 separated CD disks from their original boxes for in-store security.
CDs inserted in envelopes and empty boxes automatically labelled and stacked separately.

Installation of Neve 88R analogue console with 5.1 surround sound mix facility in Studio B. Our Neve VR 60 from Studio B was sold.

Opening of ICP Recording Studios (Studio B), equipped with an MCI 600 series 36/24 analog console and MCI JH24 24 track multitrack tape machine.

ICP becomes a residential recording studio with the purchase of a townhouse directly adjacent to the studio complex (no. 39 ave. Emile de Beco).

Installation of EMI Neve A3096 analog console in Studio C, purchased from EMI / Köln. This is the twin console of the EMI Neve at Abbey Road.

Installation of Neve VR 60 analogue console with George Massenburg Moving Faders in Studio B. Our SSL 4056 E series from Studio B was sold.

ADAPTED THE CABIN LAYOUT TO A NEW WAY OF WORKING BY EXPANDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SIZE OF THE ROOM, and increasing the workspace on the rack.

Start of studio backline collection. Drums, drum machines, guitars, synths, effects pedals… still ongoing today.

Expansion of our residential facilities with the purchase of a second townhouse directly adjacent to the studio complex (no. 45 ave. Emile de Beco).

Introduction of digital multitrack recording with purchase of Otari DTR 900 and SONY 3324 machines.

Opening of new expanded facilities acquired in 1994; Main lounge with our gold record awards, Indoor pool, Gym, Private Garden and Secure parking.