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ALKORTA FORGING GROUP<br />
1911-1982<br />
The very beginnings<br />
Theodore Alcorta and Esteban Unzueta establish a 50% partnership named Esteban<br />
Unzueta & Co. with a capital investment of 4,000 pesetas. In the early days the<br />
company manufactured hand weapons. In 1920 the company changes its name to<br />
Alcorta & Co. They start to manufacture weapons, cutlery and electrical appliances. In<br />
1976 they register the highest number of personell compliment, 300 associates.<br />
1982-1997<br />
Automotive<br />
In 1982, with Alcorta already established at its new, and current location, enters the<br />
automotive industry through Seat, Opel Zaragoza and Ford Valencia.<br />
1997-2005<br />
New dimension<br />
Alcorta Brockhaus S.A. is born Alcorta and German company Brockhaus Soehne<br />
GmbH join their futures to compliment their offerings to the automotive industry when<br />
Brockhaus acquires a 51% stake in Alcorta.<br />
The best German forging technologies and processes, which today are still the industry<br />
benchmark are transferred to Alcorta during this period.<br />
2005-2007<br />
Part of a Great Global Group<br />
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