ACICAE has incorporated another 13 new partners in the first half of 2018

Bilbao, 2.08.2018 -- ACICAE - The Automotive Cluster of the Basque Country is to maintain its strategy as regards engaging the most active stakeholders of the Basque automotive sector to become more competitive. In this regard, 13 new partners have joined in the first half of the year to provide an extensive range of expertise and know-how. The most recent incorporations are:

AL-KO RECORD

A company located in Abadiano since 1975. The Abadiano plant, fully dedicated to the automotive sector, manufactures shock absorbers and suspension components for cars and industrial vehicles.

FLANKER

A company located in Vitoria since 1988. The firm specialises in machining parts made of diverse materials (composites, plastics...) for the automotive sector, among others.

IPM RUBI-INGENIERIA DE PRODUCTOS METALICOS

Located in Vitoria and made up of a group of companies dedicated to the design and production of metal parts for various sectors, although mainly focused on the automotive business. They also own production facilities in Galicia and the Czech Republic.

SCHAEFFLER IBERIA

Schaeffler, a global supplier in the automotive business, delivers high-precision components and systems for engine applications, transmissions and chassis as well as solutions in the form of bearings, friction bushings and linear systems for industrial applications. The company is located in Elgoibar, in the Basque Country.

TALLERES ARRECHE

Established in 1948 and located in Tolosa, focused on precision bar turning.

CARSA-CONSULTORES DE AUTOMATIZACION Y ROBOTICA

A company established in the late 1980s whose activities are connected to strategic consultancy and training in innovation, technology and internationalisation. Although the head office is located in Bilbao, the company owns several branches in other parts of Spain and abroad.

ENTELGY IBAI

An innovative group dedicated to Consultancy, Technology and Outsourcing with offices in Bilbao, Vitoria and San Sebastian and an international presence in several countries.

GNC LASER-GRUPO NICOLAS CORREA LASER

A company with its headquarters in Deba that delivers advanced industrial services related to laser additive manufacturing, specifically connected to coatings, tempering and laser welding.

GRUPO EULEN

A corporate group of the service sector characterised by a major international presence. Its activities cover an extensive range of sectors, including the automotive business. Their range of services offers consultancy in the field of human resources, outsourcing and audits, among other options. The company has offices in all three capitals of the Basque Country.

LKS

A company that forms part of Corporación Mondragón's Consultancy and Engineering division.  Its headquarters are located in Arrasate-Mondragón, with offices in other parts of the Basque Country and Spain and commercial presence in several other countries. They offer technological consultancy, legal and strategic services geared towards several sectors including the automotive business.

SMOTION

A consultancy dedicated to conceptualising mobility products and vehicles. With headquarters Barakaldo, the company was established in 2014 thanks to the support given by three companies situated in the Basque Country.

EUN GROUP

The firm was established in Beasain in 1974 and develops sorting and storage systems to enhance space optimisation and management. The EUN group is now made up of four companies located in Beasain, Madrid, Mexico and Sweden, respectively. Its main activity has focused on the design, manufacture and installation of products whose aim is to enhance daily management practices in terms of filing and storage systems.

INDUSTRIAL DATA MINING

A company located in Barakaldo whose main focus is connected to systems used to measure, manage and purchase power. In addition to the automotive business, their services cover an extensive range of sectors.