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The Biscayan company LEKOIZPE, specialized in boiler making and custom part machining, has recently added the...
Factor Ingeniería y Decoletaje SL is leading the pilot 1 of the European MaaSAI project, focused on developing a new Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS)...
ZERBIMEK has taken another significant step in automating its production processes by incorporating a robotic loading and unloading system into its LAGUN L850 machining center.
Amets, a specialist in the machining of precision tools and equipment, is entering the second half of 2025 with a positive outlook, supported by a strong order book and an ongoing strategy...
MEKALERUN has recently enhanced its metrology area with the installation of the SB 1 Type 1000 adjustment bench, a high-precision device developed by Hoffmann Group. This tool enables precise...
Goimek, the Basque cooperative specialized in precision and large-scale machining, has completed an €11.6 million investment plan aimed at modernizing its facilities and expanding its production capacity.
After celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, Talleres Morte continues to strengthen its commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement. As part of this trajectory,...
ZERBIMEK has received the “New Company of Gipuzkoa 2025” award, granted by ADEGI during its General Assembly and Company Day event, held on May 29 at FabrikaNCE in Donostia. The...
The company FACTOR has obtained ISO 14001 certification, an internationally recognized standard that confirms the implementation of an effective environmental management system. The...
Initube has taken a major step forward in its industrial development by obtaining UNE-EN 1090-1:2011+A1:2012 certification for thermal cutting of steel and aluminum. This certification is...
Sama Transformados, a company with over 20 years of experience in steel product manufacturing and distribution, has recently upgraded its operations with the installation of a ByCut Smart...
In 2025, Mecanizados Fransal celebrates its 40th anniversary, consolidating its position as a benchmark in the field of high-precision machining. Since its founding in 1985, the company has...
MODUBE, a company specializing in comprehensive metal manufacturing solutions, has announced changes in its executive team aimed at reinforcing its market position. As part of this strategy,...
Talleres Lantegui, a family-run company specializing in precision machining, is launching a new phase in its business strategy to strengthen its position in the industrial sector. Founded...
Today marks the opening of the largest industrial fair of the year in Bilbao, featuring six simultaneous trade shows: ADDIT3D, SUBCONTRATACIÓN, BEDIGITAL, MAINTENANCE, PUMP&VALVES,...
Alusín Tecnología, recently welcomed as a member of AFMEC, has successfully completed the design, manufacturing, and delivery of its first TP Cover for the offshore wind energy sector.
The Gipuzkoan company Mecapal has recently acquired a Matsuura H.Plus-405 horizontal machining center from Maquinser. This acquisition supports its strategy to boost production capacity and...
Mecanitzats Alcarria has completed its first year operating in its new facilities, a period marked by process optimization and expanded production capacity. This transition represents a key...
Plasma cutting has become a key technology in the manufacturing of metal structures, offering a combination of speed, accuracy, and adaptability. In this context, Initube has developed a cutting...
Enpa Engranajes has successfully completed an R&D project aimed at developing an innovative technical solution for the repair of special gears with unknown module specifications, through...
San Sebastian, 18 March 2025.- The machining and metal mechanical transformation industry has seen a slight drop in turnover by 1.7% in 2024. Analysed by sub-sectors,...
The Guipuzcoan company Talleres Altube, specialized in precision machining and the manufacturing of spindles and electrospindles, expects a 50% increase in its turnover by 2027. Based in Bergara,...
Basque company Indecober has taken a key step in its transition towards electric mobility with the addition of three new machining lines at its Berriz plant. With an investment of over €2...
MEKALERUN has taken another step in optimizing its machining processes by incorporating a Minimal Quantity Lubrication (MQL) system into its LAGUN GMP 5 boring machine.
Mecánica Brañosera has strengthened its production capacity with the addition of a new DMU 75 five-axis machining center, manufactured by DMG Mori, at its plant in Requejo, Cantabria.
On November 20 and 21, IFEMA MADRID hosted the 16th edition of Advanced Manufacturing Madrid, an event that brings together the MetalMadrid, Composites Madrid, and Robomática Madrid fairs under one roof.
Zerbimek has been honored by Confebask as the best dual training company in Gipuzkoa during the 31st edition of the Empresa y FP event. The ceremony took place at the Euskalduna Palace...
Mecoxi, a company renowned for its expertise in advanced manufacturing solutions, has announced the release of its new catalogs. These documents provide a comprehensive overview of the services...
Grupo FAED has reached a new milestone in its digital transformation strategy by achieving the Cyber Essentials certification, a recognition that validates compliance with rigorous cybersecurity standards.
The company, with production facilities in Requejo and Reinosa, has recently acquired a new ZAYER 5-axis continuous bridge milling machine, aimed at increasing its production capacity for...
One of Factor's primary objectives is to enhance its clients' competitiveness while solidifying its position in manufacturing high-value-added products characterized by operational complexity,...
As part of its continuous improvement policy, AMETS has added the Soraluce FA-40 model to its machinery lineup. This equipment, featuring an automatic orthogonal head, boasts a longitudinal...
Acebron Group has been honored with the Iberdrola Supplier of the Year 2024 Award in the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion category. This prestigious recognition highlights the company's...
Ruymor, a leading company in the metal forming sector and specialising in the manufacture and assembly of electromechanical solutions, has incorporated a state-of-the-art robotic cell for sanding...
The Cantabrian company Gomur Mecanizados has recently acquired a Geminis GHT11 G4 – 3500x8000 parallel lathe, with the aim of strengthening its horizontal turning capacity and expanding its machining services.
Ekintza is a family-run business based in Azkoitia, which began its journey in 1973, over 50 years ago. Today, the team led by siblings Aner, Ainhoa, and Amaia Larrañaga is responsible...
MEKALERUN continues to prioritise innovation and continuous improvement in its manufacturing processes. To ensure maximum precision in its measurements, the company has recently incorporated...
One of Factor's main objectives is to enhance the competitiveness of its clients, while also consolidating its position in the production of high added-value products, with complex operations,...
In the Malpica industrial park in Zaragoza, Umec, a small family business, is leading a technological revolution that exemplifies the principles of Industry 4.0. Founded 33 years ago around the...
Metalúrgica Marina has made an important leap in its business of manufacturing industrial engraving rollers with the recent award of a contract to manufacture thirty of these equipments...
The IAM Group's offer in the supply of complex geometry components will add a new technology to its workshop: fiber laser cutting, which will be operational by the end of July. As its manager,...
Ferroloiu, a specialist in oxy-fuel and plasma sheet metal cutting, has launched a three-year investment plan to diversify its business into new markets and sectors, which will be growth levers in the coming years.
Since its founding in 1989, Faymasa has constantly evolved, adapting to market changes and embracing new technologies to offer high-quality engineering and industrialisation solutions. Over...
Faymasa, recognized for its ongoing commitment to innovation and superior quality, has taken a significant step into the future with the acquisition of the advanced Hermle C650 machining center.
Ferroloiu, a renowned company in the metal cutting and processing sector, has recently announced the significant expansion of the work table of one of its advanced plasma cutting machines, a...
The machining and metal mechanical transformation industry has seen a 7.4% rise in turnover in 2023. Analysed by sub-sectors, machining increased by 7.1%, while boilermaking and deformation were up by 10.
AFMEC held a new board meeting in November, this time in Madrid, taking advantage of the fact that many members of the association participated in or visited the ADVANCED MANUFACTURING MADRID trade fair.
In 2018, and after more than 60 years in its Martutene workshop, Suguz moved to a new 1,300-square-meter pavilion located in Andoain from where it continues to offer comprehensive machining and carving services.
El submarino Isaac Peral (S-81), que ha contado con una destacada participación del Grupo Industria Matricera Palentina (Inmapa) en su construcción, fue oficialmente entregado el...
With more than 40 years of experience in the metallurgical sector, Initube has marked its path as a leading company in the cutting and machining of tubes and profiles of all types of ferrous material.
Mecanizados Baikor, a company with more than 30 years of experience, has carved a niche for itself among the leaders in the precision machining industry by offering comprehensive solutions in...
On April 30, the 6 projects that AFM has coordinated in the 2022 call for the AEIs program ended. The projects have had the participation of 16 companies and research centers, mobilizing a budget of more than 3.
The GOIALDE group, which specialises in co-engineering, manufacturing and turnkey machining solutions, has reinforced the pillars of its business with a view to reaching the targets...
It’s almost three years now since Alberdi Mekanizatuak acquired the Mecanizados Gurrutxaga business unit and we can safely say that this decision taken by the family business founded by...
Mecánica Brañosera took advantage of the summer to undertake some new investments, completing its modern and powerful CNC machinery with up to 5 and 6 controlled axes, while also...
Global Lite will allow them to perform accurate and reliable measurements, thereby ensuring product quality. The combination of the Global Lite CMM and the PC-DMIS-CAD software will provide a...
Zerbimek has collaborated closely with Inser Robótica, leader in the design and manufacture of automation solutions for the end phase of the production line, performing the machining of...
The distinguishing factor of the centre lies in its proximity to the business world since the centre itself is built into a company, Faymasa, which has become an industry benchmark in Palencia...
Project BERMEK aims to develop a sustainable machining system by applying GREEN MANUFACTURING processes in order to machine value-added components in better-than-current market conditions...
Taking its latest qualitative leap to advance in the modernisation of its manufacturing processes, Mekalerun is materialising its transformation towards Industry 4.0 by incorporating...
MECAPAL S.L. is a company located in Oñati (Gipuzkoa) which, has been offering the highest standard of quality and service since 1988 based on its 35 years of experience working...
Amets, a company specialising in general machining of all types of parts, has acquired a ZVH 58/L4000 Multi-process mobile machining centre Ibarmia to cater to growing demands in terms...
The industry will be out in full force from 6 to 8 June 2023 at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre to celebrate the +INDUSTRY event. For three jam-packed days, BEC will transform into a major meeting...
Located in Alcalá de Guadaira, Seville, and founded in the mid-80s, Mecanizados y Transformaciones López has not stopped evolving and striving to improve every...
The machining and metal mechanical transformation industry has seen an 18,6% rise in turnover in 2022. By subsectors, this rise is practically the same: machining increased by 18,1%, while metal...
As part of its process of evolution and growth, TALLERES ALTUBE has invested in a DOOSAN A0912S Collaborative Robot.This investment is in line with the strategy to expand manufacturing...
On 8 February last, the company Factor Ingeniería y Decoletaje, a family business founded in 1982 that offers industrialisation, integration and smart manufacturing services to advanced...
OMICRON strives to offer its customers the highest quality parts machining service, which means it is firmly committed to guaranteeing its production facilities and securing the certifications to prove this.
The Gipuzkoan company MEKALERUN, belonging to the Maher Holding group, is immersed in a project aimed at optimizing production capacity and the efficiency of manufacturing procedures to produce...
Having successfully completed the reporting obligations and met the Government of Navarre’s requirements for grant funding in aid of Social Responsibility and the InnovaRSE Methodology,...
In late December, RNSinox secured certification under two standards, ISO 14001 (environmental management) and ISO 26000 (social responsibility). These are in addition to the standard 9001 certification...
The WISCO Group, as part of its commitment to the circular economy and the minimization of its environmental impact, has obtained the ISO 14001 Environmental Certification.It should...
At Favram S.L they have managed to climb one more step in their mission to guarantee the highest quality standards. They have been awarded the EN 15085-2 certification with LRQA, an...
AMETS, a company located in Llodio and founded in 1979, receives the diploma for its commitment to equality in the company. The management team is eminently female, and for this reason, its CEO...
Talleres Mendizabal is celebrating 60 years in the business of turning and manufacturing self-locking nuts for the railway, energy and automotive sectors. It intends to expand further...
The ZERBIMEK team is celebrating the three year anniversary of the huge step it took to pursue optimising each phase of its machining service. The new facilities of the machining company,...
This year two different organisations have bestowed awards for Digital Transformation upon Factor Ingeniería y Decoletaje. Firstly, the Valencia...
The Advanced Manufacturing Madrid 2022 trade fair is to be held on 19 and 20 October at the IFEMA convention centre in Madrid and will host over 600 exhibiting companies. AFM...
2022 is launch year for IZDIT, however, Izadi has in fact been operating for over 30 years in machining and manufacturing power transmission parts, as well as case boring and assembling industrial complexes.
The Goialde Group has over 55 years of know-how in the high-precision machining field and boasts three independent divisions: Goialde Precision, Goialde Components and Goialde High Speed.
Executing an 11 million euro investment is a major challenge for most companies. Doing it in the middle of an economic storm, with inflation rising by the month, is a real feat. Despite...
Once again this year FAED has signed a collaboration agreement with the Women and Talent Association in the Talent Girl STEM project. The FAED Group is committed...
Since 2017 FACTOR has been introducing measures to help monitor responsible electricity consumption through actions such as designing spaces that make the most of natural light, changing...
Bronymec is an SME located in Elgoibar that performs machining of plastic parts for sectors as diverse as energy, railway, pharmaceuticals, food and machine tools. The company, which...
AFMEC, Spanish Association of Machining and Metal-Mechanical Transformation, launches its new FACTORY TOURS service, which arranges site visits to companies that have something of note to...
With the acquisition of this new machine, MECANUS achieves versatility for national and international markets with its laser cutting services that are complemented by machining and a specialized bar turning section.
The IAM Group currently offers a high-precision cutting service with over 40 years of experience in the sector and has expanded its facilities and activity to adapt to the market and add new functions.
With the acquisition of this new machine, Goimek strengthens its capabilities in 5-axis machining, as well as in total machining hours for parts in this sector, thus consolidating its position.
Egikor, a company dedicated to stamping parts and assembling sets that has been part of the NBI Group since May 2016 and has been continuously developing and investing, has just extended...
In order to address the needs of companies in the metal-mechanical transformation sector in terms of training in technical areas, AFMEC is launching the second edition of the IMH Virtual Classroom on machining.
2021 has been the year in which EDERKALDE has reinforced its positioning on the market by expanding its facilities with an additional 1,500m2 and investing in a new laser cutting line.
Marina Group continues to modernise its equipment fleet with new machinery that will enable it bring certain machining processes in-house. This family business, the control of which...
Ineos has already begun adapting its production lines (the mechanics, painting and general workshops) to start manufacturing the Grenadier parts in early July 2022, according to plans.
On 14 December 2021, the “Boosting Collaboration for Digital Transformation” Workshop was held in Valencia by the UPV (Polytechnic University of Valencia), with the goal...
The Goialde group, specialised in co-engineering, manufacturing and supplying turnkey machining solutions, has completed its 2018-2021 strategic plan with significant progress in the...
The executive director of Human Resources (HR) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the FAED Group (Special Steel Foundry), Olga Dasgoas, has received the 2021 Entrepreneur Award from...
AFMEC, the association that brings together companies from the machining, cutting, metalworking, distortion and metal-mechanical transformation sectors in Spain, has incorporated fifteen new...
M&M JOMAR adds the Trevisan DS600/200C turning centre to its machine stock, with features that will help optimise the company's work processes. The DS600/200C turning centre is equipped...
2021 has been a year of changes for Acebron Group, seeing the company reinvent itself to join universe 4.0. The world is moving steadily towards a more sustainable, renewable and digitalized...
Goimek, Danobatgroup´s high precision machining and large machining company, recently invested 2.2 million euros in the acquisition of a state-of-the-art gantry milling machine...
MEGACAL has just acquired a new Mazak VCN 530 C machining center. It is a high-performance vertical center, equipped with a fourth axis. The table surface is 1,300 x 550 mm. and has...
Industrial Recense, of A Pontenova, was among the winners of the third edition of the National Connected Industry 4.0 Awards held by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism through...
The Hazinnova scheme has provided an opportunity to implement a 5S methodology in the manufacturing plants of businesses, based on ordering, cleaning and controlling all workshop elements.
One of the strategic goals of AFM Cluster is to train the persons who form part of the advanced and digital manufacturing sector. With this purpose in mind, AFMEC has launched the IMH...
Izadi Mecanizados, a business that focuses on high specialisation machining in power transmission solutions and gearboxes, has commenced a 2021-2025 strategic plan, planning to double...
As part of its continuous improvement process and aligned with the needs of its customers, Egile Mekanizatuak has made a new investment by acquiring a DMG MORI Lathe model NLX-2500/1250Y equipped...
FACTOR increases its machining and turning capacities through its two strategic lines of technology and productivity. FACTOR’s investments are always made...
During 2020, Metalúrgica Marina has undertaken significant work to repair two high-pressure turbo pumps at the Alicante II desalination plant. These desalination plants are industrial...
CEVISA has put into action an ambitious innovation plan and has recently acquired two new machines for its plant located in the capital of Alava, which already has a broad machinery...
EGILE MEKANIZATUAK has obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system subsequent to assessment and audit by Lloyd’s Register on 13 May 2021. The scope...
Throughout the machining process, there are several variables during production that can affect the OEE result (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). Thus, it is fundamental to monitor the...
With the aim of continuing to offer the best service, Alberdi has qualified its welding procedures in accordance with the UNE EN ISO15614-1 standard. In addition, the welding team has...
Alsimet has deployed a system for data acquisition and management in order to achieve complete control over its supply, production and distribution operations. Alsimet,...
TALLERES ARATZ, one of Europe’s benchmark businesses in the manufacture of large high-tech industrial equipment, participates in various hydroelectricity generation projects in...
Construcciones Mecanicas Aranzazu (COMECARAN), a company in Biscay dedicated to the manufacture of industrial equipment and steel transformation, will reinforce its means of production...
Met Tecno 2000 already has the new LaserTube LT5 laser cutting equipment. This machine is equipped with a fiber laser source that allows a wide variety of materials to be used. It also...
Machining companies currently offer services such as sheet processing, parts machining and turning, offering manufacturing services for both large series and geometrically complex one-offs,...
On 18th February, a very important milestone in human technological progress and knowledge was reached: the Perseverance robot landed on Mars to start NASA´s Mars 2020 mission. Danobatgroup has...
The contract manufacturing and mechanical engineering industry has seen a drop in turnover in 2020 by 17.24%. Analysed by sub-sectors, machining fell by 18.53%, while boilermaking and...
This “unique” bankruptcy operation is the first of its kind in Gipuzkoa. That is how it has been defined by BSK Legal & Fiscal, the San Sebastian-based firm that led the process...
This project, which commenced in 2018, aims to promote the implementation of collaborative initiatives and educate and bring awareness to businesses on the need for, and advantages of,...
The Valencian companies MIPESA, TCI Cutting and Versa Design collaborate in the success of the Smart Zbike intelligent indoor exercise bicycle, a revolutionary technological product in the indoor training market.
Intermaher has delivered two Mazak machining centres to their customer Norclamp, in Irun, in the Basque Country. The company defines itself as an “integral supplier of all types...
ORAN is a manufacturer with over 70 years’ experience in the development and production of automobile body parts, such as wings, hoods, internal facings and struts, as standard...
NBI has completed its European manufacturing plant in Oquendo (Álava). It has gone from bearing design, marketing, storage and quality control to serial manufacture...
The IAM Group is advancing along several of the courses established in its plan for industrial expansion, sector diversification and bolstering of innovation. These three areas have...
This November, IZADI MECANIZADOS moved to new facilities spanning 6,000 m² in the Egiburuberri Industrial Park at Rentería, to which an additional 3,800 m² are being...
The General Assembly of AFMEC, Spanish Association of Contract Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, was held this morning by video conference. Elections were held among the more...
Ruymor offers an alternative solution to companies using contact gel dispensers and common waste bins to throw away masks or gloves: a stand with automatic refillable gel dispenser,...
HERMANOS ALFARO have been a benchmark in on-site machining since 1980, when they started their activity in Vigo, moving their team with their own machinery to any place in the world.
Megacal has acquired a new numerical control lathe model TD-30-Y-1350 from the manufacturer CMZ. The new lathe has a turning capacity much higher than they had until now, with a maximum...
Faymasa launches a new line of business, the Faymask mask production machines. With facilities and equipment that are characterized by their high productivity and reliability, the machines...
Matrices Alcántara has developed a universal hydroalcoholic gel dispenser made of stainless steel and painted carbon steel. The dispenser works with a mechanical pedal, which avoids any hand contact.
The revenue of the machining and metal-mechanical transformation industry fell slightly by 1.2% in 2019, to a total of 643 million euros of overall revenue for the companies associated with AFMEC.
Talleres Bidegain was awarded the best Empresa&FP 2019 (Company and Vocational Training) prize in the 26th annual gala organised by Confebask. The prize was accepted...
The Aragonese company Alot Metal celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2020 in the metal sector, as a heavy boilermaking, sheet metal cutting and processing specialist. Alot...
RNSINOX will exhibit its latest technological products for the first time at the MetalMadrid trade show to be held in Madrid on 27 and 28 November. Established in 1965, RNSINOX is a metalworking...
SAFEMIR SYSTEMS has presented a new unique project called "sliding protection for a circular saw". This new safety guard has been designed in response to the request by the Non-Metallic...
MECANIZADOS IGAL has been working with COMHER since 2006. They have acquired 8 different machines during these years, such as several CNC machining centers, CNC lathes, wire EDM machines...
Established in 1970, Alot is a family-owned company in Aragon that specialises in manufacturing unique heavy boilermaking parts of large dimensions. Alot helps...
From November 6 to 8, the FMB fair will be held in the German town of Bad Salzuflen. The fair is centered on outsourcing and machining, and AFMEC will participate in it with a participation...
Coinciding with the METALMADRID 2019 fair, AFM Cluster will organize B2B meetings on November 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The goal is to allow the participants,...
ZUE has participated in the Bateratzen initiative promoted and financed by the Department of Economic Promotion, Rural Environment and Territorial Equilibrium of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa.
UPTEK, the Spanish association of technology-based businesses and start-ups for advanced and digital manufacturing, was created on...
Faymasa celebrated on June 28, 30 years since the brothers Marcelino and Juan José Rafael González created the Rectificados Tamarraf Company, origin of this family business in...
Construcciones Mecánicas Aranzazu is advancing in the development of its internationalization plan, which has its focus on Germany and France. Precisely, it is building two filtering...
Erekaldea has obtained the Certificate of Conformity of Factory Production Control on the basis of the results of the audit, and as a result of exceeding the established requirements. The...
The Contract Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering sector grew by 6.3% in 2018, with the companies in AFMEC achieving total sales of over 651 million Euros, compared to 612.42 millions in 2017.
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