History

  • Founded 1974, with 22 people.
  • Moved to own premises.
  • Installation of CNC milling machines and copiers.
  • Stabilization of the work team at 60 people.
1974-1980
  • Introduction of 3D CAD/CAM set-up.
  • Modernization of manufacturing and control equipment.
  • Production of the first injection mould.
  • Aurrenak becomes part of the Mondragon Corporation.
1981-1995
  • ISO 9001 certification.
  • 1st & 2nd extension of industrial premises (Setting-Control-Warehouse-Tests).
  • Test area established (Injection, LP, Gravity and Iron).
  • Expansion of the work team to 100 people.
  • Introduction of full 3D project design. 5-axis machining.
1996-2000
  • Expansion and renovation of the offices.
  • New organizational model.
  • Creation of the Casting and Tooling Association with Loramendi and accession of Aurrenak to the Tooling and Systems Division.
  • Internationalization process begins.
2001-2010
  • Implementation in Mexico with AK Service.
  • Start-up of maintenance team and project management in China to provide technical and commercial assistance to local customers.
  • Consolidation of Aurrenak sales levels at €24-26 million per annum.
  • Internationalization Award, Chamber of Commerce, Álava.
  • Recognition from the company Nemak, one of the largest manufacturers of cylinder heads worldwide.
  • Diversification with new customers in America, Europe and Asia.
2011- present