Winoa Ibérica (Le Cheylas, France) proudly marks its 90th anniversary, celebrating nearly a century of innovation and leadership in the steel abrasives industry. From its origins as Talleres Fabio Murga S.A. in 1934 to its current status as a global leader in surface preparation, Winoa Ibérica has consistently set industry standards for quality, sustainability, and technological innovation.
Founded in Balmaseda, Spain, Winoa Ibérica has grown from producing welding electrodes to becoming a trusted name in steel shot and grit. Key milestones include:
- 1950s: Transitioned to steel abrasives, establishing market leadership in Spain.
- 1992: Joined the Winoa Group, gaining access to global markets and advanced technologies.
- 2018: Opened a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly production facility, recognized as the most modern in the world.
Today, Winoa Ibérica remains at the forefront of sustainable and efficient solutions, delivering premium abrasive products to industries worldwide.
To mark this milestone, Winoa Ibérica is unveiling new sustainability initiatives and innovative product lines. One key product is Granalum, where Winoa collects used abrasive products from customers, brings them back to the plant, and processes them for a second life, thereby closing the sustainable loop
Additionally, Winoa Ibérica is expanding its long-endurance wheelblast spare parts, including wheel blades, protections, liners, impellers, and control cages. The company also provides specialized maintenance and training services for customers’ blasting facilities, reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility and industry innovation.
“This anniversary is not just a celebration of our history but a reaffirmation of our mission to led with innovation and integrity,” says Alfredo Santos, general manager of its Spain branch.
Certified ISO 90001, 14001, and 45001 for 30 years in a row, and more recently certified for 50001, Winoa Ibérica is committed to reach international highest standards to deliver customers consistent quality, excellence, and continuous improvement.
As part of the Winoa Group, now under Sintokogio’s leadership, Winoa Ibérica plays a strategic role in the global abrasives market. Its 37,000 m2 Balmadeda facility, with 15,000 m2 covered by modern technology, features high-performance induction and heat treatment furnaces and a fully automated packing area. With nearly 60 employees, the plant produces over 30,000 MT of steel shot and grit and Premium abrasives, emphasizing sustainable manufacturing and product innovation.
For a closer look at Winoa Ibérica’s remarkable journey and its cutting-edge innovations, visit their dedicated anniversary page and watch the commemorative video highlighting their 90 years of surface preparation excellence.
