{"id":1947,"date":"2018-10-30T18:27:31","date_gmt":"2018-10-30T17:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pulsation-dampers-hidracar.com\/hidracar\/historia\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T10:31:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T08:31:18","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pulsation-dampers-hidracar.com\/en\/hidracar\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"
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HISTORY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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70\u2019s design and manufacture of the first oil-hydraulic products<\/h1>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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HIDRACAR<\/strong> was founded in 1974 by its current director, Manuel Carcar\u00e9 Gimeno, a technical engineer who had been working for 5 years in the oil-hydraulic sector for Olaer (Mercier-Greer Group).<\/p>\n

Although HIDRACAR<\/strong> started as an importer of oleo-pneumatic accumulators, we soon manufactured our own piston and bladder accumulators and pulsation dampers. The company was established in a commercial premises of 100 m2 in the city of Manresa (Barcelona). In 1978 we also started the manufacture of oleo-pneumatic shock absorbers, and by 1980 we also manufactured oleo-pneumatic tensioners and hydrostatic dynamometers.<\/p>\n

Those first products were made using only conventional lathes; and the designs were made on drawing boards. The production and efficiency was limited in our beginnings.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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70\u2019s Direction and technical office in Manresa<\/div>
70\u2019s Direction and technical office in Manresa<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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70\u2019s Administration office in Manresa<\/div>
70\u2019s Administration office in Manresa<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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70\u2019s Workshop in Manresa<\/div>
70\u2019s Workshop in Manresa<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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70\u2019s Dynamometers<\/div>
70\u2019s Dynamometers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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70\u2019s First designs of pulsation dampers<\/div>
70\u2019s First designs of pulsation dampers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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70\u2019s First designs of shock absorbers<\/div>
70\u2019s First designs of shock absorbers<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\"\"<\/div>
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80\u2019s HIDRACAR facilities in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div>
80\u2019s HIDRACAR facilities in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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80\u2019s HIDRACAR facilities expansi\u00f3n in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div>
80\u2019s HIDRACAR facilities expansi\u00f3n in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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80\u2019s Administration office in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div>
80\u2019s Administration office in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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80\u2019s Machining workshop<\/div>
80\u2019s Machining workshop<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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80\u2019s Shock absorbers product range<\/div>
80\u2019s Shock absorbers product range<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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80\u2019s First designs of starters for diesel engines<\/div>
80\u2019s First designs of starters for diesel engines<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\"\"<\/div>
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80\u2019s acquisition of facilities and machinery to increase productive activity<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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After years the difficulties on the beginnings, HIDRACAR<\/strong> grew and accumulated enough resources to begin a new stage. In 1981 we acquired our own 450 m2 industrial building in the Industrial Estate \"Les Vives\" in Sant Vicen\u00e7 de Castellet, approximately 11 km from the primary location. It made possible the expansion of the business.<\/p>\n

HIDRACAR<\/strong> continued advancing; improving the designs in a daily basis. In 1985 we were already manufacturing oleo-hydraulic starters. The acquisition of two vulcanizing presses allowed us to manufacture our own bladders (previously imported). In 1988 the company began its digitalization; and in 1989 we acquired our first welding table. Step by step HIDRACAR<\/strong> increased its production autonomy, while at the same time expanded its industrial premises and started in1990 the construction of a new industrial building.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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90\u2019s technological transformation and export<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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The 90\u2019s were a period of great progress for the company. The use of computers, firstly for administrative tasks only, and later on for the use of CAD programs to design our products, was a significant productivity improvement. The machinery park was increased and in 1998 we acquired our first CNC lathe. HIDRACAR<\/strong> began manufacturing new products such as membrane and bellows dampers. The most significant advance was the beginning of exports in 1993 which was a big milestone for us.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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90\u2019s Administration office in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div>
90\u2019s Administration office in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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90\u2019s Pressuring tests in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div>
90\u2019s Pressuring tests in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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90\u2019s Vulcanizing area in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div>
90\u2019s Vulcanizing area in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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90\u2019s Hydrostatic Dynamometers<\/div>
90\u2019s Hydrostatic Dynamometers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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90\u2019s News lathes in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div>
90\u2019s News lathes in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\"\"<\/div>
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2000\u2019s Manuel Carcar\u00e9 founder and CEO of HIDRACAR<\/div>
2000\u2019s Manuel Carcar\u00e9 founder and CEO of HIDRACAR<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2000\u2019s HIDRACAR primary building in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div>
2000\u2019s HIDRACAR primary building in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2000\u2019s HIDRACAR secondary building in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div>
2000\u2019s HIDRACAR secondary building in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2000\u2019s First ACHEMA fairs with HIDRACAR stand<\/div>
2000\u2019s First ACHEMA fairs with HIDRACAR stand<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2000\u2019s Acquisition of first CNC lathes<\/div>
2000\u2019s Acquisition of first CNC lathes<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2000\u2019s Acquisition of new lathes<\/div>
2000\u2019s Acquisition of new lathes<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2000\u2019s Acquisition of new vulcanizing presses<\/div>
2000\u2019s Acquisition of new vulcanizing presses<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2000\u2019s Acquisition of new vulcanizing presses<\/div>
2000\u2019s Acquisition of new vulcanizing presses<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2000\u2019s Acquisition of welding robot<\/div>
2000\u2019s Acquisition of welding robot<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\"\"<\/div>
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2000\u2019s, participation in international fairs, modernization of productive machinery<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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In 2000, HIDRACAR<\/strong> participated for the first time at the ACHEMA fair in Frankfurt. ACHEMA is dedicated to the chemical and process industry. Since then, we have been present in all its editions in addition to attending other national and international fairs.<\/p>\n

In the first decade of the new century HIDRACAR<\/strong> continued in the modernization of the company while the construction of the new ship was progressing. Both productivity and quality were increased with the acquisition of vulcanizing presses and CNC machines, and with the purchase, in 2007, of a welding robot with double rotating welding station.
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In 2009, the construction of the new 1,000 m2 industrial building was completed. After that, the equipment and the activity of the company was divided between the 2 existing buildings. Since then HIDRACAR<\/strong> has continued with its policy of production improvements, with the acquisition of new machinery, the volume of exports reached the 80% of our total sales.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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2010\u2019s years obtaining certificates and increasing production<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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During the second decade of the 21st century, HIDRACAR<\/strong> obtained the CE certificate for its products, ISO was implemented and the American ASME certification for pressure equipment is also achieved, allowing us to meet the requirements of a wider market.<\/p>\n

In the second decade of the 21st century HIDRACAR<\/strong> significant grew. The continuous investment in the acquisition of new machinery and the manufacturing increase make the space available in the warehouses of Sant Vicen\u00e7 insufficient. For this reason, a land of 6,690 m2 is acquired in the Bufalvent industrial estate, in Manresa. HIDRACAR<\/strong> built a total of 4,245 m2 of industrial buildings and offices.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2010\u2019s Machining workshop, CNC lathes in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div>
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2010\u2019s Vulcanizing workshop in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div>
2010\u2019s Vulcanizing workshop in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2010\u2019s Testing and assembly area in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div>
2010\u2019s Testing and assembly area in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2010\u2019s Packaging and delivery area in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div>
2010\u2019s Packaging and delivery area in Sant Vicen\u00e7<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2010\u2019s Acquisition of CNC machining table<\/div>
2010\u2019s Acquisition of CNC machining table<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2010\u2019s Acquisition of the first CNC with robotic arm loader<\/div>
2010\u2019s Acquisition of the first CNC with robotic arm loader<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\"\"<\/div>
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2017 New facilities of HIDRACAR in Manresa<\/div>
2017 New facilities of HIDRACAR in Manresa<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2017 Commercial and administrative in new offices of Manresa<\/div>
2017 Commercial and administrative in new offices of Manresa<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2017 Machining workshop in new facilities of Manresa<\/div>
2017 Machining workshop in new facilities of Manresa<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2017 Vulcanizing workshop en new facilities of Manresa<\/div>
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2017 Assembly and storage area in new facilities of Manresa<\/div>
2017 Assembly and storage area in new facilities of Manresa<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\"\"<\/div>
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Year 2017 transfer of our facilities<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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A great milestone for HIDRACAR<\/strong> was achieved in 2017. We moved to our current facilities located in Manresa with a constructed area of 2,820 m2. Currently the company has 12 lathes 10 of them equipped with CNC (4 of them with robotic loading arm), 1 CNC machining center, 1 welding robot with TIG and plasma technology, 8 vulcanizing presses among many other machines.<\/p>\n

The space available in the new facilities together with the possibilities of extension of the same are intended to house the expected growth of the company over the next few years.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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