Effort and commitment since 1948

In these 75 years, Lontana Group has become a worldwide reference group as a global supplier of semi-processed metal products, fasteners and fastening systems, with a workforce of more than 1,000 people, distributed in 19 centres in Europe, Asia and America, more than 17,000 customers and a presence in more than 100 countries.

We invite you to take a look back at 75 years of Lontana Group

1948 | 1966 | 1978 | 1988 | 2001 | 2006 | 2007 | 2011 | 2012 | 2021

1948

Founding of VINCO

Incorporation of the company “Vizcaína de Industria y Comercio, S.A.” (Vinco) dedicated to the wholesale trade of metals.

1948

Founding of VINCO

Incorporation of the company “Vizcaína de Industria y Comercio, S.A.” (Vinco) dedicated to the wholesale trade of metals.

1966

Expansion of the business with CHAVESBAO

Expansion of the business lines with the acquisition of “Chaves Bilbao, S.A.”, initially dedicated to the industrial supply of ironmongery articles and which has become a leading distributor of screws and welding at a national and international level.

1966

Expansion of the business with CHAVESBAO

Expansion of the business lines with the acquisition of “Chaves Bilbao, S.A.”, initially dedicated to the industrial supply of ironmongery articles and which has become a leading distributor of screws and welding at a national and international level.

1978

New centre in Barcelona

Expansion of the business by diversifying into a centre in the province of Barcelona.

1988

Incorporation of INTERNATIONAL BRON METAL

The Group is consolidated with the acquisition of a new business line dedicated to the sale and distribution of non-ferrous metals.

1988

Incorporation of INTERNATIONAL BRON METAL

The Group is consolidated with the acquisition of a new business line dedicated to the sale and distribution of non-ferrous metals.

2001

Acquisition of INDEX

Manufacturer and industrial supplier of fixing systems

2001

Acquisition of INDEX

Manufacturer and industrial supplier of fixing systems

2006

New line of business with ALUSTOCK

Distribution of aluminium products

2006

Creation of LONDEX in China

With the creation of the new centre in Cixi City, Zhejiang Province, the Group begins a phase of internationalisation and business diversification.

2006

Creation of LONDEX in China

With the creation of the new centre in Cixi City, Zhejiang Province, the Group begins a phase of internationalisation and business diversification.

2007

Incorporation of Metalle Schmidt GmbH, Germany

In 2021 Metalle Schmidt expands its facilities with a new 6.500m2 logistics centre in Ratingen, thereby substantially increasing its capacity in Europe.

2007

Incorporation of Metalle Schmidt GmbH, Germany

In 2021 Metalle Schmidt expands its facilities with a new 6.500m2 logistics centre in Ratingen, thereby substantially increasing its capacity in Europe.