The history of what is now Grupo Chamartín, S.A. (CHAMSA) began in Zamora, Spain, in 1947, when D. Miguel Colino Luis started manufacturing motor pump units. The family business evolved, entering the sprinkler irrigation market in 1965 by becoming a distributor for Humet Hidráulica S.A., Spain's first manufacturer of irrigation systems. When his son, Miguel Angel Colino, joined in 1970, a real expansion began, diversifying into numerous sectors and acquiring the irrigation systems manufacturer Talleres Ibérica Metalodiesel, S.A. (Timsa) in 1973.

    A significant drop in sales in 1978 forced the original group to restructure. In 1980, with the retirement of his father, Miguel Ángel Colino became independent and, supported by two key colleagues, founded the modern Grupo Chamartín, S.A. Facing a sector-wide crisis, the new company realized its future depended on international operations and product diversification. This led to a period of strategic acquisitions between 1985 and 1995, where it took control of key players like Ibérica de Riegos and Riegos Hölz. A pivotal move was the 1994 establishment of Alueuropa, which was created to ensure the supply of aluminum pipes after a key supplier closed and is now the most important company in the Group.

    This strategy fueled significant international growth. By 1986, exports accounted for over 50% of turnover, and the company established subsidiaries in France, Brazil, and Portugal, and acquired a stake in the English company Wright Rain. Between 1990 and 1998, its Brazilian subsidiary installed over 50,000 hectares of sprinkler irrigation equipment in partnership with state-owned companies and international banks. Further expansion in the 2000s included major supply contracts to Iraq and the acquisition of the French pivot manufacturer "2IE International" (2004) and the irrigation division of the Uralita Group, "Ura-Riego" (2005). These acquisitions allowed the Group to enter the manufacturing of drip tapes and a second range of pivots, diversifying its portfolio to the extent that by 2016, drip irrigation and pivots collectively represented 55% of sales.

    Today, "Chamsa" produces all different types of irrigation systems available on the market and is one of the most promising industrial groups in Spain. The group operates 9 factories, including pivot plants in France and Spain, two drip irrigation plants, a sprinkler irrigation plant, an aluminum smelting plant, and two aluminum extrusion plants with an annual capacity of 35,000 tons. The organization employs 500 people, with a consolidated annual turnover of 150 million euros. The 2006 entry of the third generation, Javier Colino, ensures a continued focus on expansion and the renewal of its human resources, solidifying its legacy as a global leader in irrigation solutions.

 

Year Founded: 1947

Main Products: Irrigation System

Brand: Chamsa

Country of Origin: Spain

Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/GrupoChamartinChamsa

Website: www.grupochamartin.com

Address: Carretera Nacional IV, Km 31,700, 28350 Ciempozuelos, Madrid, Spain

Contact No.: +34918019988

Email: jcolino@grupochamartin.com