Innovation, adaptation and the future
Innovation is the engine that gives us the strength to move forward, it’s our guide that motivates us and helps us grow, learn and adapt to the different circumstances and emerging challenges. It enables us to provide a perspective committed to continuous development.
We innovate with determination, because we know that only through knowledge and adaptation can we keep on building the future of the industry.
It’s not just about innovation, it’s an ethical commitment that we have to make together. Today more than ever, the industry is set to be the engine of this transformation, forging the way towards sustainability and ensuring our footprint is a positive legacy for generations to come.
Our values


People, commitment and responsibility as the basis for our project
At Grupo Arania, boldness, enthusiasm and commitment have always been the hallmarks our identity. We put people first and see collaboration as the basis for our progress.
Throughout our history, success has only been possible thanks to shared enthusiasm and commitment, which have guided us as we evolved from a family project into an international group.
In our ever more technological setting, the human factor and the company culture are still key factors that set us apart. We see the organisation as a shared project that we should take care of and preserve, based on generous, committed and ethical conduct.
Transparency, responsibility and commitment to society are part of our way of life and are the basis on which we’re building our future.


People, commitment and responsibility as the basis for our project
At Grupo Arania, boldness, enthusiasm and commitment have always been the hallmarks our identity. We put people first and see collaboration as the basis for our progress.
Throughout our history, success has only been possible thanks to shared enthusiasm and commitment, which have guided us as we evolved from a family project into an international group.
In our ever more technological setting, the human factor and the company culture are still key factors that set us apart. We see the organisation as a shared project that we should take care of and preserve, based on generous, committed and ethical conduct.
Transparency, responsibility and commitment to society are part of our way of life and are the basis on which we’re building our future.
The group companies
We believe in people and the strength of teamwork. We are Grupo Arania, processing steel since 1940.


Urkiola Nature Reserve, Bizkaia
Amorebieta, Bizkaia
Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, Bizkaia
Mungia, Bizkaia
Vineyard in Rioja Alavesa
Vitoria, Álava
Tatras National Park, Slovakia
Galdakao, Bizkaia / Bytča, Slovakia
Irurrekaeta waterfall, Arce Valley, Navarre
Tudela, Navarra
“Companies have to end up making a positive impact on their environment. Otherwise it’s not sustainable.”
Eric Arana
Chair of Grupo Arania
The harmony of colour

Arania
Capacity: 90,000 t/year
Production plants: 1
173 people
Garena garelako.*
*Because we are what we are
cold rolled steel cold rolled steel
Arania
The Group’s parent company, with a career spanning more than 80 years, has been able to observe the passage of time and adapt. Its colour blue has been guiding us from the past to the present, transmitting stability and confidence, a pathway tinted blue symbolising experience and knowledge. This is the pillar that supports the rest of the Group’s companies.
Arania
Capacity: 90,000 t/year
Production plants: 1
173 people
Garena garelako.*
*Because we are what we are
cold rolled steel cold rolled steel
Arania
The Group’s parent company, with a career spanning more than 80 years, has been able to observe the passage of time and adapt. Its colour blue has been guiding us from the past to the present, transmitting stability and confidence, a pathway tinted blue symbolising experience and knowledge. This is the pillar that supports the rest of the Group’s companies.
cold rolled steel cold rolled steel
Arania
The Group’s parent company, with a career spanning more than 80 years, has been able to observe the passage of time and adapt. Its colour blue has been guiding us from the past to the present, transmitting stability and confidence, a pathway tinted blue symbolising experience and knowledge. This is the pillar that supports the rest of the Group’s companies.
Arania
Capacity: 90,000 t/year
Production plants: 1
173 people
Garena garelako.*
*Because we are what we are
Ezina ekinez egina!*
*Perseverance can achieve the impossible.

Lamincer
Capacity: 35,000 t/year
Production plants: 1
76 people
precision cold steel rolling precision cold steel rolling
Lamincer
With almost 40 years of experience behind it, this company joined the Group in 2023 bringing significant knowledge in precision cold steel rolling. Along with Arania, its colour blue is a symbol of reliability, safety and confidence.
Ezina ekinez egina!*
*Perseverance can achieve the impossible.
Lamincer
Capacity: 35,000 t/year
Production plants: 1
76 people
precision cold steel rolling precision cold steel rolling
Lamincer
With almost 40 years of experience behind it, this company joined the Group in 2023 bringing significant knowledge in precision cold steel rolling. Along with Arania, its colour blue is a symbol of reliability, safety and confidence.
precision cold steel rolling precision cold steel rolling
Lamincer
With almost 40 years of experience behind it, this company joined the Group in 2023 bringing significant knowledge in precision cold steel rolling. Along with Arania, its colour blue is a symbol of reliability, safety and confidence.
Lamincer
Capacity: 35,000 t/year
Production plants: 1
76 people
Ezina ekinez egina!*
*Perseverance can achieve the impossible.

Aratubo
Capacity: 105,000 t/year
Production plants: 1
201 people
Amalurra gara.*
*We are Mother Earth. Ama (mother). Lurra (place of life)
welded steel pipes welded steel pipes
Aratubo
Aratubo began surrounded by nature, breaking away from the coldness of the sector and filling it with green, the colour of growth and respect for that green environment that saw it grow. Aratubo is therefore a pioneer in sustainability, one of the companies that has experienced extensive development in a very short time and the first to channel all its efforts into sustainability. It was here that the Living Sustainability project began, which has been expanded to the whole Group.
Aratubo
Capacity: 105,000 t/year
Production plants: 1
201 people
Amalurra.*
*We are Mother Earth. Ama (mother). Lurra (place of life)
welded steel pipes welded steel pipes
Aratubo
Aratubo began surrounded by nature, breaking away from the coldness of the sector and filling it with green, the colour of growth and respect for that green environment that saw it grow. Aratubo is therefore a pioneer in sustainability, one of the companies that has experienced extensive development in a very short time and the first to channel all its efforts into sustainability. It was here that the Living Sustainability project began, which has been expanded to the whole Group.
welded steel pipes welded steel pipes
Aratubo
Aratubo began surrounded by nature, breaking away from the coldness of the sector and filling it with green, the colour of growth and respect for that green environment that saw it grow. Aratubo is therefore a pioneer in sustainability, one of the companies that has experienced extensive development in a very short time and the first to channel all its efforts into sustainability. It was here that the Living Sustainability project began, which has been expanded to the whole Group.
Aratubo
Capacity: 105,000 t/year
Production plants: 1
201 people
Amalurra gara*
*We are Mother Earth. Ama (mother). Lurra (place of life)
Zahar hitza, zuhur hitza*
*Experience: the word of the elderly is the word of prudence (Time is a great teacher)

AR Shelving
Capacity: 17,000 t/year
Production plants: 2
334 people
metal utility shelving metal utility shelving
AR Shelving
Arania’s steel production came about from using spool off-cuts to make metal shelving. Its colour red is the perfect symbol for the passion for work and presenting it as one of the youngest and most dynamic companies in the Group. With its commitment to new talent, it has a constant perspective of the sector and focus on the end user, where all efforts are channelled into making people’s lives easier through ordered spaces.
AR Shelving
Capacity: 17,000 t/year
Production plants: 2
334 people
Zahar hitza, zuhur hitza*
*Experience: the word of the elderly is the word of prudence (Time is a great teacher)
metal utility shelving metal utility shelving
AR Shelving
Arania’s steel production came about from using spool off-cuts to make metal shelving. Its colour red is the perfect symbol for the passion for work and presenting it as one of the youngest and most dynamic companies in the Group. With its commitment to new talent, it has a constant perspective of the sector and focus on the end user, where all efforts are channelled into making people’s lives easier through ordered spaces.
metal utility shelving metal utility shelving
AR Shelving
Arania’s steel production came about from using spool off-cuts to make metal shelving. Its colour red is the perfect symbol for the passion for work and presenting it as one of the youngest and most dynamic companies in the Group. With its commitment to new talent, it has a constant perspective of the sector and focus on the end user, where all efforts are channelled into making people’s lives easier through ordered spaces.
AR Shelving
Capacity: 17,000 t/year
Production plants: 2
334 people
Zahar hitza, zuhur hitza*
*Experience: the word of the elderly is the word of prudence (Time is a great teacher)

AR Racking
Capacity: 70,000 t/year
Production plants: 1
334 people
Ez etsi, eutsi! *
*Resilience
industrial storage industrial storage
AR Racking
AR Racking emerged from the growth of AR Shelving, which is why they share the red symbol of their core and values, with the hallmarks of their identity being innovation, excellence and quality of service. With this outlook to the future, it’s the Group company that has seen the biggest growth in the shortest time.
AR Racking
Capacity: 70,000 t/year
Production plants: 1
334 people
Ez etsi, eutsi! *
*Resilience
industrial storage industrial storage
AR Racking
AR Racking emerged from the growth of AR Shelving, which is why they share the red symbol of their core and values, with the hallmarks of their identity being innovation, excellence and quality of service. With this outlook to the future, it’s the Group company that has seen the biggest growth in the shortest time.
industrial storage industrial storage
AR Racking
AR Racking emerged from the growth of AR Shelving, which is why they share the red symbol of their core and values, with the hallmarks of their identity being innovation, excellence and quality of service. With this outlook to the future, it’s the Group company that has seen the biggest growth in the shortest time.
AR Racking
Capacity: 70,000 t/year
Production plants: 1
334 people
Ez etsi, eutsi! *
*Resilience
#ourhistory
A path of transformation and growth
Since its beginnings as a small stamping workshop, Grupo Arania has experienced a continuous transformation marked by innovation, effort and adaptation to change. This path has led us to become a solid industrial group with an international presence, always maintaining a commitment to excellence, quality and sustainable development.
Quality
In the Basque Country, quality has always been a sign of cultural identity, so at Grupo Arania in all our processes excellence is confirmed through certifications.
Driven by people. Passion for innovation. Committed to sustainability.
That’s Grupo Arania




