About us

About us

With over 50 years of experience in the hydraulic industry, we are a leading company, specializing in innovative solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the market.

Our team of engineers, supported by advanced design, simulation and calculation tools, develops high-performance industrial applications. In addition, our dedicated in-house R&D and testing center ensures the highest standards of quality and reliability across our products.

1969

Start of operations in Azpeitia, providing maintenance and repair services for hydraulic cylinders and power units used in steel mills.

1975

Introduction of in-house design and manufacturing of hydraulic power units and cylinders.

1980

Development and production of cylinders in compliance with ISO standards, followed by the publication of a new product catalogue.

1983

National expansion with the opening of offices in Barcelona and Madrid.

1986

Start of supplying companies in the wind energy sector.

1997

Opening of the Glual Hidráulica manufacturing plant.

1999

Launch of the machining plant in Azpeitia: Burni Mecanizados.

2000

Opening of the machining plant in Bulgaria: Montana Hydraulics.

2005

Start of operations in Asia with the opening of the production plant in China: Glual China.

2011

Foundation of Glual Innova, an R&D unit focused on innovation and the development of new solutions.

2014

Foundation of Glual Energy, focused on meeting the needs of the wind, solar and concentrated solar power sectors.