INDUSTRIAS GARITA & Tecnalia
“GETTING AHEAD”; a TECNALIA & GARITA AUTOMOTIVE project
After various tests in which we verified the durability, the knowledge gained from redesigning the process has allowed us to extrapolate the development of this part to new components and market niches.
This project has enabled us to establish a new stamping process and a new specific manufacturing route for the incorporation of third-generation advanced steels.
Creating lightweight components for vehicles with reduced weight and improved characteristics, with a clear dual impact:
On one hand, it allows us to open a new business line to position ourselves in the market, especially in the electric vehicle sector.
On the other hand, we reduce the weight of vehicles and, therefore, fuel and battery consumption, as well as gas emissions.
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“We create lightweight components for vehicles with reduced weight, enhanced features, and a clear double impact.”
INDUSTRIAS GARITA HISTORY
Garita Automotive was founded in 1961 in Zaldibar (Bizkaia). The renowned pelotari Pedro Garitaonandia was one of the founders, which explains the origin of the name Garita. In its early days, the company’s activity focused on the manufacture of dies and it primarily operated as a mechanical workshop. In 1972, the company moved to Berriz (Bizkaia) and began metal stamping as its main activity.
With over 60 years of experience in metal stamping, we are exclusively dedicated to the automotive sector. We have a 12,000 m2 facility in Berriz, which houses offices, production plants, and warehouses, as well as a commercial office in Germany.
COLLABORATION INDUSTRIA GARITA + TECNALIA
The automotive sector is constantly renewing itself, and with it, component manufacturing companies work day by day to adapt to new legislation.
In this regard, “at GARITA AUTOMOTIVE we have been innovating for years to anticipate market needs, positioning ourselves in the sector with the development of safer, more sustainable, and ultimately more competitive components,” says Jesús Irastorza, CEO of Garita Automotive.
“This is the origin of our collaboration between TECNALIA and GARITA AUTOMOTIVE, aimed at finding ways to create new products with improved functionalities,” adds Amaia Arroyo, Senior Researcher at TECNALIA.
In this project, we have worked on developing a cold stamping process using a new third-generation steel, which has allowed us to obtain a lighter component with 20% less weight and twice the strength.