A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HISTORY OF ECRIMESA

60 years of history. The journey goes on.

Where we come from?

1962

Technical knowledge and foresight

Ecrimesa was created by Cantabrian entrepreneurs with extensive industrial experience, some of whom were experts in investment casting technology, due to their background in the jewellery sector. Considering the rapid expansion of Spain's automotive industry, they spotted a unique opportunity in steel part manufacturing.

D. Santiago Bannatyne Presmanes, Gonzalo García Rumayor, Andrés Peral Zorrilla and Fernando María Pereda Aparicio, together with other shareholders, founded Ecrimesa with the aim of adapting the investment casting technology to the steel sector.

1964

Entrepreneurship and dynamism

1964 marks the official start of Ecrimesa with a land concession on Avenida de Parayas and a strategic partnership with Societé Des Forges et Ateliers de Creusot, which licenses the transfer of know-how for the manufacture of steel parts by investment casting.

1969

Leadership in service

The first major milestone was the development of a part for the rocker arms of FASA RENAULT engines, enabling the company to take off with the mass production of automotive components, which continued to be manufactured until the end of the 1970s.

Key players in Ecrimesa

Some of our founders

Many people contributed to forge the path of Ecrimesa. We would like to thank all of them for being part of our history.

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1962 - 2024

Our Presidents

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ICONIC PARTS

10 metal parts that made history

Over 60 years we have manufactured thousands of different references, but some of our parts have been milestones in the history of Ecrimesa.

In this video we present the 10 most significant ones. The first one we mass produced, the ones that drove our expansion in Europe or the ones we manufactured by the millions.

ECRIMESA GROUP TODAY

In this interview, Alejandro Martínez Ortiz, CEO of the group, tells us about the evolution of the company, the companies that are part of the group and the new projects that are being worked on.

Learn about the values and commitments that guide the company and what are the two attitudes common to all Ecrimesa employees.

OUR CORE VALUES

Our values are authentic and are not taken from a textbook. They are the result of our own vision, and that is what makes us unique.

Javier García Buces, non-executive Chairman of Ecrimesa Group explains them in this interview: Sincerity, consensus, passion, respect for the customer and commitment to society.

OUR FUTURE

Pedro Labat, Member of the board and CEO of Ecrimesa Group, highlights the pillars that have sustained the company over its 60-year history: the relationship with shareholders, the human quality of the staff, and investment in training and robotics.

Innovation has improved our products and strengthened our market position, with a firm commitment to remain in Santander and reinforce our connection to the local community.

Technological Journey

We were the first company in the world in manufacturing metal parts using the continuous furnace metallurgical chemical process

Manuel Caballero, Technical Director of Ecrimesa Group, recounts the company's technological evolution, its challenges and achievements, and its commitment to innovation in the manufacturing of metal parts.

FROM SANTANDER TO GERMANY

The expansion into the German market was a turning point in our history.

Francisca García, responsible for the German market, tells us how international growth began. From a small local office to the brand recognition we have today.
The market has evolved and Ecrimesa Group has been able to adapt.

HOW MIM STARTED

In 1993, we made history at Ecrimesa Group. Together with BASF, we installed the world’s first continuous MIM furnace. This groundbreaking technology revolutionized the way complex metal parts are produced, allowing for higher precision and efficiency.

From that first step, to our four fully operational lines today, we continue pushing the boundaries of Metal Injection Molding.

WHAT ENDURES

60 years have passed, but some things remain unchanged.

Our team spirit, our international vision, our drive for innovation and our joy in celebrating success.
60 years later, our strenght still comes from our people.

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