Company
About us
We are a multinational company specializing in precision technologies for the stamping of fineblanking parts. We are backed by more than 50 years of history and international recognition both for our experience and for the reliability, quality and innovative capacity of our processes and products.
These values, together with our commitment to offering a comprehensive customer service, have enabled us to increase the range of our product portfolio and maintain sustained growth in the international market. The consolidation of our business has led to a process of expansion which means that, today, the SANJO GROUP operates in more than 30 countries, exporting 80% of its production.
We have facilities equipped with the most advanced technology in which our original values are preserved: integrity, commitment and excellence.
We are moving towards the future by continuously driving innovation, focusing on sustainable mobility and on Industry 4.0, and consolidating our international presence as a benchmark in precision technologies.
VISION
Our objective is to continue to be a leading, pioneering company in the precision technologies sector, continuously driving innovation, focusing on emerging technologies and constantly providing new solutions.
Our mission is to offer a comprehensive, sustainable and competitive service with the highest quality standards in the precision technologies sector.
Locations
The SANJO GROUP has six production plants: five in Spain, including two heat treatment plants and one on the East Coast of the USA. There are six sales offices: two in Europe (Barcelona and Stuttgart), three in the NAFTA area (Virginia Beach, Detroit and Querétaro) and one in Asia (Shanghai).
Our History
Founded in Barcelona in 1967 by Santiago Cruz Aguilera, SANJO has grown from a small workshop to a multinational with a business trajectory recognized nationally and internationally.
Founded as a specialist in the construction of progressive dies and conventional stamping, the SANJO GROUP has always focused on incorporating the technology required to offer its customers a comprehensive service.
In 1984, after starting its activity in the assembly of components, it acquired its first fineblanking press, making a definitive commitment to this technology and breaking into the European market. This was followed by the integration of heat treatment and the machining section.
Its rapid growth, supported by its focus on quality, service and innovation, has led to its current capacity, with 6 production plants, 5 sales offices and more than 80% of its production exported to 34 countries.
The SANJO GROUP is still a family business but with the vision and trajectory of the largest companies. It is a multinational in a process of constant innovation and with a clear commitment to new technologies and emerging markets.
2023
Expansion of the Virginia Beach facility
The expansion of the Virginia Beach facilities will be carried out by the end of 2023 with the aim of continuing to grow and invest in the future.
2022
Sales office in Querétaro, Mexico
The opening of a new sales office in Querétaro, Mexico is an expansion that represents a significant step in our mission to strengthen our global presence and meet the needs of customers in a region undergoing accelerated economic growth.
2021
Acquisition of 100% of RUBISAN
20 years after acquiring 50% of RUBISAN and entering the heat treatment market, SANJO purchases the remaining half to become the sole shareholder of the company.
2020
Expansion of the plant in Castellbisbal, Barcelona
After the pandemic, it was decided to continue to invest in the company’s growth, and the heat treatment plant in Castellbisbal was enlarged to house several cutting lines and a tooling maintenance section. It currently has an area of 2,400m² over two adjoining floors.
2018
New heat treatment plant, SANJO Heat Treatment
We inaugurated our heat treatment plant in Castellbisbal, strengthening our capacity to offer high quality components with specialized and customized heat treatments for a wide range of industrial applications.
2017
New plant in Virginia Beach, USA
In our commitment to continued growth and commitment to the US market, we established a new plant in Virginia Beach, USA, consolidating our presence in North America and providing local solutions for our customers in the area.
2015
Sales office in Shanghai, China
Continuing our international focus, we opened a new sales office in Shanghai, China, strengthening our presence in the Asian market and providing exceptional service to our partners in the region.
2014
Sales office in Stuttgart, Germany
The opening of our new sales office in Stuttgart, Germany marked our commitment to global expansion and customer satisfaction in Europe.
2011
New Sanjo tooling plant
Due to the growth that SANJO was experiencing, it was decided to acquire a new plant close to the main facilities and relocate the tooling and assembly section.
2003
Rubisan is born
RUBISAN was created from the alliance between SANJO and Rubitremp. This allowed heat treatment to be integrated into SANJO’s production process.
2002
New facilities in Sant Andreu de la Barca
In January 2002, faced with the need to continue growing, SANJO opened new corporate headquarters in Sant Andreu de la Barca, Barcelona. The new facilities have 11,000 square meters of floor space.
1979
First fineblanking press
At the end of the 70s, the first Hydrel 100 press was purchased. This marked our entrance into fineblanking technology, extending our portfolio to the products we were already supplying.
1967
Founding
After working for some time in a tooling workshop, in 1967 Santiago Cruz decided to set up his own mechanical workshop in the first small basement premises in Esplugues de Llobregat.
