History
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2000
- 1992
- 1990
- 1986
- 1981
- 1952
- 1950
- 1940
- 1936
- 1927
- 1914
- 1913
- 1898
- 1888
- 1870
- 1859
- 1852
- 1844
- 1808
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2018
2018
A year of major transformations for La Farga
The group’s various companies were brought under the umbrella of a single company, La Farga Yourcoppersolutions, S.A. This change was accompanied by a new management organisation. In 2018 we also invested in the development and implementation of a new continuous casting line that has enabled us to increase our production capacity.
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2017
2017
Inka Guixà, appointed Managing Director of La Farga
In 2017 Inka Guixà was appointed as the new Managing Director of La Farga, while Oriol Guixà continues in his post as Chairman and CEO at the head of the property interests and of the various stakeholders.
La Farga signed an agreement with Danieli, the Italian company that is a leader in the manufacture of equipment and plant for the ferrous metals industry, to reinforce one of the company’s strategic lines - the sale of technology worldwide.
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2016
2016
Dies Vicente Fisas Comella
Dies Vicente Fisas Comella, La Farga’s president for 35 years and a key player in creating La Fundació La Farga. He was the man who believed in the company project in 1980, and he committed and engaged to forging what is today La Farga. -
2014
2014
La Farga commits itself to an ambitious investment plan
This year La Farga has obtained three of the major high-speed rail contracts that require a high technological content, allowing it to duplicate its production capacity in railway electrification. At the same time, it is launching an ambitious investment plan for the three companies, aimed at improving the production plants. Part of this plan includes the total renewal of the refining furnace with its own patented technology that will provide benefits in terms of energy savings, increased productivity and maximum efficiency.
The holding company acquired 100% of La Farga Tub France -
2013
2013
La Farga continues its worldwide expansion
La Farga has opened a new copper tube distribution centre close to London, La Farga Limited. A new commercial office to meet the emerging needs of the British market. -
2012
2012
La Farga is positioned in the international rail market and starts SDI La Farga
The metallurgy holding company has a strong position in the international rail market, with large contracts with major companies, while expanding its product range with new market applications of electrical conductors for medium, high and very-high voltage . In the summer, SDI La Farga was started in the USA for the production of wire rod based on recycled copper thanks to the technology patented by La Farga. The La Farga pipes and rods obtained the Antimicrobial Copper Cu+ international certificate. -
2011
2011
La Farga Group goes international in the USA and France.
The company expanded by creating a company in the United States of America, SDI La Farga, to produce recycled copper wire rod. That same year, another company created between La Farga Tub and a French distributor, La Farga Tub France, also started trading to supply copper pipes throughout France. Earlier that year, all of the new internationalisation projects were presented to the media and the Right Honourable President of La Generalitat de Catalunya, Mr. Artur Mas Gavarró was invited. -
2010
2010
La Farga Group and a local partner open a company in China
La Farga Group expanded and, together with a local partner, created a company in China, Ganzhou Jiangwu La Farga, that deals in the supply of rail products to the Asian market. -
2009
2009
Alloys and the birth of La Farga Intec
The production of La Farga Lacambra specialises in high performance copper products using different alloys with other materials. La Farga Intec SLU was created to manage the sale of technology patented by La Farga Lacambra to manufacture copper rod based on recycled metals and to plan and manage the group's expansion. -
2008
2008
Bicentenary of the company
In 2008, La Farga Lacambra celebrated 200 years of history by organising various events and publishing the book "Copper Solutions since 1808".
It created the new company La Farga Rod to produce electrolytic copper rod.
Events held:
Press presentation of all events, Technological symposium to mark the 20th anniversary of the joint venture between LFL and Continuus Properzi, Opening of the Copper Museum, Presentation of the book "Copper", Gala Dinner, Open House, Meeting of family businesses and round table of bicentennial companies. -
2006
2006
La Farga Group
The holding company, created in 2003, is identified under the name La Farga Group (LFG). It took over 36% of the shares in Tubo Técnico Europeo. LFG controls 86% of the company. After this operation, Tubo Técnico Europeo was renamed La Forge Tub. The project to refurbish the home of the Count and Countess of Lacambra also started. -
2005
2005
Return to the rail market
The return to the rail market with a new range of products for the electrification sector. Investments were made in a new fumes treatment plant and offices are refurbished. -
2004
2004
Environmental investment
The company’s enormous concern for the environment led to the construction of the roof over the recycled copper patio. -
2000
2000
Growth
In recent years, as a result of growth, investments that have been made that have provided greater productivity and have increased the supply capacity to customers. -
1992
1992
New copper pipe factory
In 1992, a new copper pipe factory was constructed. In 1998, a 50% joint venture was constituted between La Farga Lacambra and British Company Delta. -
1990
1990
Investments
A time of ongoing industrial investments began that accelerated growth and a plan to redefine the industry was made. The company entered the welding wire market for metal packaging. -
1986
1986
Spain enters the EU. La Farga launches the first continuous casting process using recycled copper in the world
It became the first company worldwide to develop a continuous casting process using recycled copper. This created the heat rod for continuous casting and the patent for the process was obtained, the technology of which was sold to countries in different continents. -
1981
1981
La Farga Lacambra, SA
A bad market position and financial difficulties caused a deep crisis. Within this environment, the partners of a law firm made arrangements with the major creditors to discuss the real possibilities of continuity. The Lacambra family ceased in its ownership and La Farga Lacambra, SA was created. -
1952
1952
Rolling mill
With the acquisition of bar rolling mill for wire rod in 1952 and semi-train in 1976, it was possible to increase production levels to better serve market needs. -
1950
1950
Social activities
The Lacambra family sponsored many different social activities: construction ofhousing for workers, pharmacy, commissary, cinema-theatre, bar-restaurant and sports promotion. -
1940
1940
The year of the flood
In 1940, a great flood caused major damage to the factory. As of the 40s, products for electrical use became increasingly important. -
1936
1936
The Spanish Civil War
During the civil war, the firm was collectivised and production was used for military purposes. Once the war had ended, the company was returned to the Lacambra family, first under the management of Ramón Estany and then Francisco José Lacambra Estany. -
1927
1927
King Alfonso XIII visits La Farga
In 1921, Francesc Lacambra Lacambra inherited the company. During his tenure, the company took over electrical conductor company of Joan Cinca, founded in Barcelona in the early twentieth century, and the company Talleres Españoles de Calderería, with factories in Barcelona and Zaragoza. In 1927, King Alfonso XIII granted him the title of Count of Lacambra. Married to Teresa Estany Jimena, he died in 1933. -
1914
1914
Outbreak of World War 1
Between 1915 and 1918, at thes ame time as World War 1 and with investment in new machinery, the company enjoyed an extraordinary economic boom. The Lacambra family built a new modernist-styleresidence next to La Farga. -
1913
1913
Start of copper rod production
During the first decade of the twentieth century, under the management of Josep Lacambra Saborit, the son of Ferran Lacambra, La Farga underwent a profound renewal of the machinery that enabled it to begin production of wire rod for electric cables in 1913. The electrical and rail industry were to become the main markets of La Farga over the following decades. -
1898
1898
Closure of the La Barceloneta foundary
During the last third of the nineteenth century, the demand for copper sheets to line vessels shrank year after year, leading to the need for new markets and for restructuring of the company, which in recent years was engaged in the manufacture of sheet for boilers, stills etc. In 1898, the Lacambra family foundary closed in La Barceloneta. The stores were moved to the street known as Calle Bailén, where it meets Alí Bey street. -
1888
1888
The Universal Exposition
La Farga was an award-winner at the Universal Exposition in Barcelona, showing the importance already acquired by the company over recent years. -
1870
1870
The death of the founder
That year, Francesc Lacambra Pont, the founder of the company, died. The company continued under the leadership of two of his sons, Ferran and Joan Lacambra Pujadas, under the name of "Hijos de Francisco Lacambra". -
1859
1859
A new industrial project
The Lacambra family built a factory equipped with a turbine next to La Farga. The factory was leased to Joan Esteve Vilar, a manufacturer of cotton yarn and fabrics. In the mid 1860s, La Farga and the cotton factory employed over 250 people. -
1852
1852
La Farga Lacambra
In 1852, Francesc Lacambra formed a forge on the banks of the Ter River in a former mill at Les Masies de Voltregà in order to use the force of the water to produce copper sheets. These sheets were used to line the submerged part of the hulls of the wooden boats that sailed to the American colonies. Under the management of Joan Lacambra Pujadas (son of Francesc Lacambra), La Farga started produce sheets late in the summer of 1853. -
1844
1844
Suppliers of the Royal Mint
In the late 1830s, Francesc Lacambra Pont used his strategic location near the Port of Barcelona to launch the company in the wholesale metal and recycled metal trade. By 1844, the company was already one of the leading copper suppliers for the Royal Mint in Barcelona. This activity enabled the company to accumulate the necessary capital to promote new industrial projects.
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1808
1808
Napoleon occupies Barcelona
In 1808, in the midst of Napoleon’s occupation, Francesc Lacambra Pont from Sabadell created a small family-run foundry in the neighborhood of La Barceloneta. It dealt in the production of copper and bronze objects such as nails, pots, bells and other products for the Catalan navy.
