{"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":"2026-06-01T11:17:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:17:51","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's. Despacho de direccio\u0301n y Oficina te\u0301cnica en la c. Alcalde Armengol de Manresa<\/div>
70's. Despacho de direccio\u0301n y Oficina te\u0301cnica en la c. Alcalde Armengol de Manresa<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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70's. Oficina administrativa y Recepcio\u0301n en la c. Alcalde Armengol de Manresa<\/div>
70's. Oficina administrativa y Recepcio\u0301n en la c. Alcalde Armengol de Manresa<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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70's. Vista taller en la c. Alcalde Armengol de Manresa<\/div>
70's. Vista taller en la c. Alcalde Armengol de Manresa<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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70's. Primeros disen\u0303os de dinamometros<\/div>
70's. Primeros disen\u0303os de dinamometros<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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70's. Primeros disen\u0303os de amortiguadores de pulsaciones<\/div>
70's. Primeros disen\u0303os de amortiguadores de pulsaciones<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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70's. Primeros disen\u0303os de amortiguadores de impacto<\/div>
70's. Primeros disen\u0303os de amortiguadores de impacto<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\"\"<\/div>
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80's. Dibujo nave Hidracar en Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div>
80's. Dibujo nave Hidracar en Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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80's. Dibujo nave Hidracar 1\u00aa ampliacio\u0301n en Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div>
80's. Dibujo nave Hidracar 1\u00aa ampliacio\u0301n en Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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80's. Oficina administrativa en el Pol. Ind. Les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div>
80's. Oficina administrativa en el Pol. Ind. Les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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80's. Taller de mecanizado en el Pol. Ind. Les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div>
80's. Taller de mecanizado en el Pol. Ind. Les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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80's. Gamma de amortiguadores de impacto<\/div>
80's. Gamma de amortiguadores de impacto<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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80's. Primeros arrancadores para mortores diesel de barco<\/div>
80's. Primeros arrancadores para mortores diesel de barco<\/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's. Oficina administrativa en el Pol. Ind. Les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div>
90's. Oficina administrativa en el Pol. Ind. Les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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90's. Pruebas de hinchado en el Pol. Ind. Les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div>
90's. Pruebas de hinchado en el Pol. Ind. Les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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90's. Taller de vulcanizado en el Pol. Ind. Les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div>
90's. Taller de vulcanizado en el Pol. Ind. Les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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90's. Dinamo\u0301metros para grandes cargas<\/div>
90's. Dinamo\u0301metros para grandes cargas<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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90's. Nuevos tornos en el Pol. Ind. Les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div>
90's. Nuevos tornos en el Pol. Ind. Les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\"\"<\/div>
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An\u0303os 2000. Manel Carcare\u0301, director y fundador de HIDRACAR<\/div>
An\u0303os 2000. Manel Carcare\u0301, director y fundador de HIDRACAR<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An\u0303os 2000. Fachada de las instalaciones de HIDRACAR<\/div>
An\u0303os 2000. Fachada de las instalaciones de HIDRACAR<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An\u0303os 2000. Ampliacio\u0301n de instalaciones exitentes en el Pol. Ind. Les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet.<\/div>
An\u0303os 2000. Ampliacio\u0301n de instalaciones exitentes en el Pol. Ind. Les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An\u0303os 2000. Asiste\u0301ncia en ferias internacionales (ACHEMA 2003)<\/div>
An\u0303os 2000. Asiste\u0301ncia en ferias internacionales (ACHEMA 2003)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An\u0303os 2000. Adquisicio\u0301n de los primeros tornos CNC<\/div>
An\u0303os 2000. Adquisicio\u0301n de los primeros tornos CNC<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An\u0303os 2000. Adquisicio\u0301n de nuevos tornos<\/div>
An\u0303os 2000. Adquisicio\u0301n de nuevos tornos<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An\u0303os 2000. Adquisicio\u0301n de nuevas prensas de vulcanizacio\u0301n.<\/div>
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An\u0303os 2000. Adquisicio\u0301n de nuevas prensas de vulcanizacio\u0301n<\/div>
An\u0303os 2000. Adquisicio\u0301n de nuevas prensas de vulcanizacio\u0301n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An\u0303os 2000. Adquisicio\u0301n del robot de soldadura<\/div>
An\u0303os 2000. Adquisicio\u0301n del robot de soldadura<\/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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An\u0303os 2010 Taller de mecanizado, tornos CNC en el Pol. Ind. les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div>
An\u0303os 2010 Taller de mecanizado, tornos CNC en el Pol. Ind. les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An\u0303os 2010. Teller de vulcanizado en el Pol. Ind. les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div>
An\u0303os 2010. Teller de vulcanizado en el Pol. Ind. les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An\u0303os 2010. Zona de pruebas y ensamblaje en el Pol. Ind. les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div>
An\u0303os 2010. Zona de pruebas y ensamblaje en el Pol. Ind. les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An\u0303os 2010. Zona de empaquetado y expedicio\u0301n en el Pol. Ind. les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div>
An\u0303os 2010. Zona de empaquetado y expedicio\u0301n en el Pol. Ind. les Vives de Sant Vicenc\u0327 de Castellet<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An\u0303os 2010. Adquisicio\u0301n de centro de mecanizado CNC<\/div>
An\u0303os 2010. Adquisicio\u0301n de centro de mecanizado CNC<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An\u0303os 2010. Adquisicio\u0301n de tornos con brazo cargador robotizado.<\/div>
An\u0303os 2010. Adquisicio\u0301n de tornos con brazo cargador robotizado.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\"\"<\/div>
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An\u0303os 2017. Nuveas instalaciones de HIDRACAR en Pol. Ind. Bufalvent de Manresa<\/div>
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An\u0303os 2017. Oficinas comerciales y administrativas en las nuevas instalaciones de HIDRACAR<\/div>
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An\u0303os 2017. Taller de mecanizado en las nuevas instalaciones de HIDRACAR<\/div>
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An\u0303os 2017. Taller de vulcanizado en las nuevas instalaciones de HIDRACAR<\/div>
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An\u0303os 2017. Zona de montaje en las nuevas instalaciones de HIDRACAR<\/div>
An\u0303os 2017. Zona de montaje en las nuevas instalaciones de HIDRACAR<\/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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