SIMES
history
1951
Founding of SIMES
In 1946 Mateo Careaga began the process of founding SIMES (Writing Material and Printing Supplies), a company´s whose objective was firstly to manufacture office numbering stamps, followed by staples and staples.
The shortages in those years made the acquisition of machinery to start the factory almost impossible. However, an artisan work order received by Mateo Careaga opened the door to a great friendship with the person behind the order, who later became the person to help him acquire the machinery he was after.
After some difficult years and several financial alliances, the notarial founding of the company "SIMES - Careaga, Treviño y Cía" became a reality on 26 April, 1951.
R & D in the 50s
In said era the lack of means and supplies meant we had to rely on strong ingenuity. In many companies and workshops of a certain level, the entire staff of around a dozen people investigated ways and procedures to make production more fluid as they carried out their work.
Without a specific method, employees suggested new ways for manufacturing tools or manual apparatus, in order to improve functionality and price compared with the items positioned by the competition.
Any trip or visit to a provider or customer became an ideal excuse to analyze the situation: provisions, materials, models, prices, services, sales indexes, etc. Definitively what is known today as Marketing.
Publicity = Communication
To better reach our customers and promote our tools we relied on posters and brochures. For this we needed a photographer, which after photographing the items would airbrush them, add a caption and send them to the printers.
The distribution of the print outs was done by the wholesalers themselves.
1963
Agreement with SENCO
In the beginning SENCO Products Inc. was dedicated to the manufacture of pneumatic staplers intended for the automobile industry, upholstery, furniture and mattresses. In its international expansion it signed a License Contract for the manufacture of industrial staples through the Dutchman Jacques J. Poppers.
For SIMES, this agreement negotiated by the managing director back then Juan Carlos Iturri meant contact with new technologies and an opening to the exterior, thus laying the foundation for the later development of our company.
1968
New factory and headquarters
As a result of the increase in activity that arose from the agreement with SENCO, the need arose to extend the small workshop located in Éibar and, due to the lack of industrial grounds and the advantages provided by Navarra for industrial implementation, a move the Elcano in 1966 was decided. The factory of 4.000 m² was inaugurated in January 1968.
1976
CNC (Pneumatic Nailing Company)
The manufacture of strips of nails gave rise to the formation of the CNC Company, in which another company participated, dedicated to the activity of wiredrawing, raw material required for the manufacture of nails with the quality needed for their operation with pneumatic apparatus. Subsequently said participation was acquired.
As a result of a manufacturing integration in 1995, the company Van Aerdin-Group also entered to become part of this CNC.
1977
ROCASIM
This company was created between the French company ROCAGRAF and SIMES, dedicated to the commercialization of products manufactured by ROCAGRAF, especially plastic mesh fasteners.
It also distributed DIY products of their own brand SALKI, which was later integrated into Comersim S.L. with its own division.
1981
AIT (Hot Melt Industrial Adhesives)
We decided to enter the field of adhesives as said products began to compete strongly with our staples in the sector of cardboard packaging.
Originally it was dedicated to the manufacture of hot-melt bars for application with electrical apparatus, for which we took advantage of the commercial know-how we had gained from our experience with ROCASIM.
1983
CONSTRUSIM
This company originated to develop the braiding machine and Simclips for tying of steel fastening, and was created by the R & D department.
Later, the product range was complemented with all fastening systems aimed at the construction sector.
1998
FISIM
Was developed in the aim of manufacturing metal rivets.
Its mission is to provide support to the Group, especially to CONSTRUSIM, in the manufacture of fixing products for construction and other activities.
SIMES
company
grupo desa
EUROPEAN LEADERS IN FASTENING SYSTEMS
GRUPO DESA was created by the merger of DESA and SIMES, both leading companies in Spain in their respective activities.
GRUPO DESA positions itself as global suppliers in the fastenings field and works relentlessly to provide solutions for industrial, construction and agricultural applications.
Based on the work carried out by our companies, which are made up of highly qualified employees that address the customer´s every need, we provide specific brands and products for professionals in all sectors and activities.
COMERSIM, PART OF GRUPO DESA
Comersim is one of the leading European manufacturers of staples and ring staples for industrial applications and has manufactured hot melt adhesive for 20 years. The company is organized into two divisions: industrial and agriculture, and DIY. The former commercializes leading brands in Europe such as SIMES y AGRIFAST, aimed at direct sales to the professional. The DIY division markets the SALKI brand in the hardware and home improvement store channel in Spain and Portugal, in addition to distributing leading brands such as PROXXON, LICOTA and MELLERT.
With over 60 years of innovation in manufacturing their respective products, the group is constantly expanding and becoming more international in scope, with its core values being quality and service.
commitment
EXPERIENCE
Over 60 years experience in the sector and in the manufacture of adhesives, staples, nails, rings and screws.
QUALITY AND GUARANTEE
We hold the ISO 9001:2008 certificate as well as the most demanding national and international certifications for our products.
SUPPLIERS
Our suppliers have the highest standards of quality, thereby guaranteeing our manufacturing, likewise, our technical office in Asia represents a guarantee of quality for the products manufactured for the group in said markets.
SERVICE
The best answer in the field of logistics, customer service and after-sales service.
STABILITY
We have been quoted on the stock exchange since August 2007. This allows us to be fully prepared to face future projects with stability.
SIMES
innovation
R & D
Research has played and still plays a very important role in the development of our company, both in product lines and new activities of technological development. All of which within the framework of the world of fastening systems which is a constant in our business activity.
We only have to look at the open and changing world in which we move to see that innovation is essential. Consistency, dedication and rigor are the keys to all innovative activity which is absolutely essential in the world today.
Patents
As a result of the innovative activity, an important number of new products have been developed both for apparatus and consumables, aimed at dealing very closely with our customers at all times, and providing them with the ideal solutions to their needs.
Also, when faced with "what they invent" we apply the philosophy of making it our own, and at the same time that "they don´t copy us".
As a result we have 30 different patents (or utility models) which are currently valid on a national, European and global level.
SIMES
customer satisfaction
After-sales Service
TSS
We provide a Technical Support Service (TSS) for the maintenance and repair of products with which we are linked. Our objective is to provide an excellent service to the full satisfaction of our customers. Years of experience guarantees a fast and quality service.
