THE METAL INDUSTRY

Parts, equipmentsand systems

Equipment and transportation systems

Machineryand capital goods

Metalconstructions

Naval Railroad Aeronautic Car industry Machinery Logisticsmaintenanceand mobility

Casts,dies and

molds

Air generators Capitalgoods

Engineering, design, normalization, homologation and certification services, I+D,research centers and support services

METALLURGY, FABRICATION OF PRODUCTS

AND SYSTEMS OF METAL COMPONENTS

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The metal industry in Galicia is involved ina wide range of activities, incorporatingthe latest technological advancements. Itplays an important role in production,exportation and employment, and is afaithful reflection of the social andeconomic development of the country.

The development of the metal industryhas been achieved through the growthof mayor companies which competesuccessfully in the most demanding ofglobal markets: these include theautomobile, naval, and air generatorindustries, along with machinery,logistics, maintenance and mobilityindustries. In fact Galicia is one of themost important automobile productioncenters in Spain, and is also a leader inshipbuilding on a national level.

The metal industry is involved inmany other activities, which, directly orindirectly, reinforces its advancementand development. This industry providesactivities that are key to construction, andit is directly linked to machinery andcapital goods, transportation equipment,supplies for other activities includingsystems of plant production maintenance

and logistics, and even mobilityin the area medicine and healthcare.

In recent years, equipment has beendeveloped to respond to the challengespresented by mobility, which is a growingdemand in our society. The mainproducts involved are: lifts, elevatingplatforms, cranes, specialized vehiclesand accessories.

The metal industry is also nurturedby advanced engineering services,research and development, normalization,homologation and certification, all ofwhich facilitate the evolution ofindustries in which automation isincreasingly needed to be competitive.In the shipbuilding industry, innovativeactivities are making possible thedevelopment of the latest generation ofships and offshore platforms. In theautomobile industry, their application ismost frequently related to robotics, andthe development of modern innovativemethods such as laser, for specificproduction activities.

Test centers along with normalization,homologation, and certification centershelp in achieving quality control inmaterials, in developing innovation andin standard testing which are continuallybecoming more dynamic and efficient.

In the field of productengineering, advancesare being madein design,

in areas such asprototyping and also related to theautomation processes. Examples of theseinnovation include pressure injectionin metals and plastic deformationprocesses of metals. In the area ofprototypes, progress has been made inunderstanding the characteristics andbehavior of metallurgic products beforethey are being placed on the market.

The metal industry is involved inenvironmental concerns. It is increasinglyaware of the need to create anddevelop clean, low cost energy efficienttechnologies. Sustainable growth andenvironmental protection are importantfactors on all levels of the industry. Energyefficiency is also an important factor.

It is true that the metal industry nurturesresources and equipment in a widevariety of activities through thedevelopment of new materials andtechnical advances. In Galicia it is hasbecome a state of the art industryachieving the highest of standards thatrespond to the needs of modern society.

IMPORTANT AREAS OF ACTIVITY

Experience in fabrication ofparts, subsystems andsystems.

Advanced Cooperation(Comakership).

Advanced engineering andadded value.

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EXPERIENCE AND ADDED MARKET VALUE

In Galicia, companies related tometallurgy and fabrication of systems ofmetal components are highly competitiveto contribute in equipment development,advanced supplies, machinery, metalstructures, parts, and assembledstructures. On the whole this represents awide range of products and services thatcan play an important part in even themost demanding projects both for theirefficiency and guarantees of quality.

The metal industry stands out for itsdevelopment of innovative technologies,its excellent quality and its agile responseto the most exigent necessities inproducing parts, subsystems andsystems, always based on advancedengineering techniques that respect theenvironment. These capacities attractrelated industries to Galicia where theindustrial complex as a whole hasreached a highly competitive and qualityoriented level in the international market.

The metal industry in Galicia isinternationally consolidated. It not onlyexports its products to variousdestinations, but is represented byaffiliates all over the world. Asia (mainlyChina), Europe, America, and Africa, and

it is involved in the mostdynamic markets.

The development of production plants inforeign countries is the result of a series ofstrategic actions aimed to giving ourclients what they want demonstratingtheir own capacities and dynamism.

International activities offer a wide varietyof products and services from cars toshipbuilding, including heavy equipment,machinery-logistics-maintenance andengineering.

Technical leadership and high qualityproduction standards await any industrythat needs metallurgical support inGalicia. There exists here an importantnetwork of parts suppliers, includingsubsystem and system levels that alongwith a strong foundation based in humancapacities and accredited experience increative values, allows for an excellentsupport system for even the mostdemanding of requirements.

Thanks to tradition and consolidation, themetal industry in Galicia has created a

structure that hasbecome an important supportnetwork on the institutional, scientificand social levels that has openedthe door for the development of the mostmodern and extensive multi-nationalbusiness projects.

A consolidated network ofcompanies and professionals.

Cutting edge technologicalinnovations.

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The Association of Traders and IndustrialMetallurgic of the Province of LugoCentral Office: Pza. Santo Domingo, 6-8, 2ºLugoC.P: 27001Tlf: +34 982 231 150 / Fax: +34 982 246 211Web: www.celugo.esE-mail: celugo@celugo.es

Association of Metal Window Frames andDoors Manufacturers of Galicia (AECALPO)C/ Castelao, nº6, 2ºDPontevedraC.P: 36001Tlf: +34 902 0219 30 / Fax: +34 986 896 732Web: www.aecalpo.com

The Galician Association of MetallurgicalIndustries (ASIME)Sede: Avda. Doctor Corbal nº51, O Freixiño Vigo, PontevedraC.P: 36207Tlf: +34 986 410 727/+34 986 411 504Fax: +34 986 424 821/+34 986 422 393Web: www.asime.esE-mail: asime@asime.es

The North-western Association forMetallurgical Research (AIMEN)C/ Relva 27 A, TorneirosPorriño, PontevedraC.P: 36410Tlf: +34 986 344 000 / Fax: +34 986 337 302Web: www.aimen.esE-mail: aimen@aimen.es

The Galician Lift Building AssociationAvda. Doctor Corbal nº51, O FreixiñoVigo, PontevedraC.P: 36207Tlf: +34 986 410 727/+34 986 411 504Fax: +34 986 424 821/+34 986 422 393

The Galician Association ofTelecommunication Installations (AGEINTE)Avda. Doctor Corbal, nº51, O FreixiñoVigo, PontevedraC.P: 36207Tlf: +34 986 410 727/+34 986 411 504Fax: +34 986 424 821/+34 986 422 393Web: www.ageinte.comE-mail: ageinte@asime.es

The Galician Association of Quarrying andStone Cutting Machinery (GALIMAC)Rúa Riveira, s/n, TorneirosPorriño, PontevedraC.P: 36410Tlf: +34 986 344 457 / Fax: +34 986 344 457Web: www.galimac.comE-mail: info@galimac.com

The Galician Association of Manufacturers ofConcrete Iron FramesAvda. Doctor Corbal nº51, O FreixiñoVigo, PontevedraC.P: 36207Tlf: +34 986 410 727/+34 986 411 504Fax: +34 986 424 821/+34 986 422 393Web: www.asociaciongallegadeferrallistas.com

The Galician Association of Model and CastMakers (AGMMA)C/ San Salvador 2, 4ºVigo, PontevedraC.P: 36203Tlf: +34 986 410 727 / Fax: +34 986 424 821Web: www.agmma.esE-mail: agmma@asime.es

The Centre for Innovation, Services, Designand Technology (CIS)A Cabana s/nFerrol, A CoruñaC.P: 15590Tlf: +34 981 337 133 / Fax: +34 981 337 171Web: www.cisgalicia.orgE-mail: info@cisgalicia.org

The Technological Automotive Centre in GaliciaPolígono Industrial A Granxa, callle A,parcelas 249-250Porriño, PontevedraC.P: 36400Tlf: +34 986 900 300 / Fax: +34 986 900 301Web: www.ctag.comE-mail: ctag@ctag.com

The Galician Automation Group (CEAGA)Polígono Industrial A Granxa, callle A,parcelas 249-250Porriño, PontevedraC.P: 36400Tlf: +34 986 213 790 / Fax: +34 986 214 761Web: www.ceaga.esE-mail: ceaga@ceaga.com

Higher Technical School of IndustrialEngineeringCampus Universitario Lagoas-MarcosendeVigo, PontevedraC.P: 36200Tlf: +34 986 812 200 / Fax: +34 986 812 201Web: etsii.uvigo.esE-mail: sdetsei@uvigo.es

Technical School of Industrial EngineeringTorrecedeira, 86Vigo, PontevedraC.P: 36208Tlf: +34 986 813 688 / Fax: +34 986 813 663Web: www.eueti.uvigo.esE-mail: sdeueti@uvigo.es

University Polytechnic School (Dept. of NavalConstructions)Campus de Ferrol-Serantes, Avda. 19 de Febrero s/nFerrol, A CoruñaC.P: 15405Tlf: +34 981 337 400 / Fax: +34 981 337 401Web: lucas.cdf.udc.esE-mail: eupsec@udc.es

University Polytechnic School (Dept. ofIndustrial Engineering)Campus de Ferrol-Serantes, Avda. 19 de Febrero s/nFerrol, A CoruñaC.P: 15405Tlf: +34 981 337 400 / Fax: +34 981 337 401Web: www.dii.udc.esE-mail: ing_ind@cdf.udc.es

Galician Federation of Services of TechnicalAssistance (FEGASAT)Avda. Doctor Corbal, nº51, O FreixiñoVigo, PontevedraC.P: 36207Tlf: +34 986 410 727 / Fax: +34 986 424 821Web: www.fegasat.comE-mail: fegasat@asime.es

Portuguese-Galician Federation ofMetallurgical Industries (FELUGA)Avda. Doctor Corbal nº51, O FreixiñoVigo, PontevedraC.P: 36207Tlf: +34 986 410 727 / Fax: +34 986 424 821Web: www.feluga.comE-mail: feluga@feluga.com

Galician Foundation of Metal for Training andEmployment (FORMEGA)Avda. del Tranvía nº 2, CabralVigo, PontevedraC.P: 36215Tlf: +34 986 422 941 / Fax: +34 986 421 209Web: www.formega.esE-mail: formega@formega.es

Laboratory of Mechanical EngineeringCampus de Esteiro, C/ Mendizábal s/nFerrol, A CoruñaC.P: 15403Tlf: +34 981 337 400 / Fax: +34 981 337 410Web: lim.ii.udc.esE-mail: javicuad@cdf.udc.es

Official Galician Metrology LaboratoryParque Tecnolóxico de GaliciaSan Cibrao das ViñasOurenseC.P: 32900Tlf: +34 988 368 124 / Fax: +34 988 368 125Web: www.lomg.esE-mail: info@lomg.es

Front and cover photograph: Talleres y Montajes Ganain, S.L. / Photograph 1: Grupo ENOR / Photographs 2 and 3: CEAGA / Photographs 4 and 5: AIMEN /Photograph 6: Álvaro Otero. / Photograph 7: Lalo Villar.

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REVELVANT AGENCIES

Contributors:

IGAPE (Galician Institute for Economic Promotion)

Headquarters and central servicesComplexo Administrativo San Lázaro, s/n

15703 Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña) España

Tlf: +34 981 541 162 / +34 902 300 903Fax: +34 981 541 114

e-mail: internacionalizacion@igape.eswww.igape.es

IGAPE’s offices abroad

DüsseldorfTlf: +49 221 935 0141 / 0156

Fax: +49 211 935 0142

e-mail: alemana@igape.es

New YorkTlf: +1 212 967 2170 ext. 30

Fax: +1 212 564 1415

e-mail: usa@igape.es

ShanghaiTlf: +86 21 6288 6128

Fax: +86 21 6288 6129

e-mail: china@igape.es

TokioTlf: +81 3 3584 1861

Fax: +81 3 3584 1862

e-mail: xapon@igape.es

VarsoviaTlf: +48 22 830 13 20 /21

Fax: +48 22 830 01 38

e-mail: polonia@igape.es

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