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Grúas Ibarrondo: 70 years lifting the future
Grúas Ibarrondo was founded in 1956 as a family-owned company dedicated to transportation. In 1970, the evolution of the market and the trust of its customers led to a decisive step: the acquisition of its first crane, No. 1, with an 18-ton capacity. This milestone marked the beginning of a new era and the transformation of the company into Grúas y Transportes Ibarrondo S.A.
Since then, the company has grown with a clear vision: anticipating the needs of the industry. In 1987, the acquisition of several 160-ton cranes enabled the company to undertake more complex operations in public works, ports, and industry. Years later, the addition of a 650-ton crane strengthened its position as one of the leading companies in lifting and specialized transport.
Growth also came through the creation of new companies and service lines. In 2002, Plataformas Ibarrondo was established to meet the growing demand for aerial work platform rentals. In 2005, GTM Norte joined the group, followed by GPK in 2011, further strengthening the company’s operational capabilities across different geographical areas and sectors.
In recent years, Grúas Ibarrondo has maintained a strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. The incorporation of high-capacity cranes such as the Liebherr LTM 1750 in 2016 and the Liebherr LG 1750 in 2018 expanded the company’s presence in strategic markets such as the wind energy sector.
This commitment to investment was reinforced through the 2021–2025 Strategic Plan, completed with an investment of €8.5 million in new machinery, digitalization, and operational improvements. Among the acquisitions was a new 800-ton crane, equipped with an innovative pulley system that allows the boom to be raised and assembled automatically. In addition, the company implemented its own ERP system with a mobile application, designed to improve the integrated management of services, fleet operations, and each lifting maneuver in real time.
In 2026, coinciding with its 70th anniversary, Grúas Ibarrondo is launching a new 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, with a planned investment of €14 million. This plan includes the acquisition of new self-propelled mobile cranes with capacities ranging from 70 to 1,200 tons, the renewal of part of the fleet, the addition of new truck-mounted hydraulic cranes, and a strong focus on sectors such as civil engineering, industry, ports, and wind energy.
However, the future of Grúas Ibarrondo is not measured only in tons. It is also built on digitalization, sustainability, and generational renewal. The company continues moving toward more efficient, safer, and environmentally responsible operations, while training new generations of professionals to ensure the transfer of the knowledge accumulated over seven decades.
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