Makans commenced operations in the late 1970’s as a pharmaceutical distribution company in Fiji with the aim of providing access to high quality medicines to serve the health needs of the people.
Over the 1980’s, the pharmaceutical wholesaling operation expanded over a wider range of pharmaceuticals, medical consumables and other consumer healthcare products, as well as exporting to other South Pacific islands.
From late 1990’s, there was a decision made to develop the consumer division of Makans whereby beauty/personal care products and other fast-moving consumer goods were added to the portfolio.