Ondarea

An audiovisual project in which we showcase ULMA‘s ability to adapt to change, overcome challenges and prosper thrive through joint efforts, collective solidarity and a shared commitment.

A legacy of Social Responsibility and Cooperative Values for future generations.

ONDAREA

A legacy on which to build the future

The story of ULMA in six volumes

We have woven ULMA‘s rich history into six volumes, each symbolizing a decade of innovation, challenges, and accomplishments. Each volume is a chapter of our legacy, detailing the journey that has brought us to where we are today.

1961 / 1971

From Farmhouse to Industry

1971 / 1981

From Workshop to Factory

1981 / 1991

From Crisis to Organization

1991 / 2001

From Oñati to the World

2001 / 2011

From Innovation to Social Enterprise

2011 / 2021

From Technology to the Future

This is how we live our history

The voices of those who have lived and worked through different periods of our history. Their stories, full of passion and dedication, weave the tapestry of experiences that bring our legacy to life.

In 1965, the world championship was held in Lasarte. ULMA took on the responsibility of setting up the grandstands and barriers along the route.

VICENTE ELGUERO
Partner nº7

I joined ULMA at the age of 22 because my sister was getting married, and she didn’t plan to continue working. Women who got married would leave the Cooperative, and they were given a dowry.

MARIA DOLORES UNZURRUNZAGA
Retired from ULMA Construction

The Spanish market accounted for no more than 1% of the global market. We had to think of the forge as a clearly export-oriented business.

IÑIGO AGIRRE
ULMA Group General Manager (1986-1998)

In the 90s, we began expanding internationally, not only to Europe but also to the US. with a machine we developed. This opened the door for us to attend trade fairs there and connect with distributors in areas we hadn’t even considered.

INAXIO AGIRRE
Retired from ULMA Packaging

Seeing all the activities we were conducting and organizing, we thought the best approach would be to group them into a health promotion project called “IZAN OSASUNTSU”.

IÑAKI IGARZABAL
Retired ULMA doctor

We entered the 2010s as one of the global leaders in the manufacturing of carbon flanges.

MERITXELL SÁNCHEZ
Manager of ULMA Forged Solutions