History

A group of pioneers together with Enrique LARTUNDO-CASTRO (1926-2007), subsequently nominated the company’s Honorary Chairman, set up the ESTANDA workshops.

Steel production began with the basic processes of moulding, smelting and casting.

Exclusive manufacture of low-alloy and carbon steels for the AUTOMOTIVE and SHIPBUILDING industries. New manufacturing processes were incorporated: deburring, heat treatments and machining.

The sales of our products were geared towards the national market (Spain).

Manufacturing of steel components commences for new industrial sectors: CEMENT (mills, coolers, etc.) and MINING, through the production of higher added-value alloys: refractory, stainless and wear-resistant steels. In 1976, the first export sales were made: France, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Differentiation strategy in products and services: "manufacturing" + "knowledge".

Overseas turnover reaches 60%: sales in Europe, Middle East and Asia.

1986 saw the setting up of the R&D&i Unit, projects with R&D centres in the Basque Network of Science and Technology (RVCTI) and with national research bodies.

Commencement of the manufacture of steel brake discs for high-speed trains.

Design and manufacture of the first self-regulating IMPROVEST® diaphragms for the cement sector.

Participation in various R&D&i projects within the EU’s 5th and 6th Framework Programmes.

Principe Felipe award for Business Excellence in 1994.

Opening of its sales office in Prague (Czech Republic, 1993).

Our products present in more than 70 countries, 95% exported.

International launching of the KINETIC solution for the pre-grinding of aggregates.

Acquisition of the foundry FUDIKE, SLU (www.fudike.es).

New ESTANDA plant (Olaberría) for the machining of brake disks for high speed trains (2014).