Indra Group and GUTMAR seal a strategic alliance to strengthen the defense industry in Catalonia

Industrial Supply Chain

Indra Group and GUTMAR have formalized a collaboration agreement to industrialize and manufacture critical defense components in Catalonia. The alliance aims to strengthen a more resilient and competitive supply chain for major national and European strategic programs.

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The Spanish multinational Indra Group and the company specializing in precision mechanical manufacturing GUTMAR They have formalized a collaboration agreement to industrialize and manufacture critical defense components in CataluñaThe alliance, signed on September 1, 2026, seeks to strengthen a closer, more resilient and competitive supply chain, capable of responding to the needs of major national and European strategic programs.

This cooperation will allow the combination of technological and systems integration capabilities of Indra Group with the extensive industrial experience of GUTMAR, a company founded in 1951 and headquartered in Sant Cugat del VallèsThe synergy will materialize in high value-added projects for sectors such as aeronautics, space, defense and nuclear fusion.

Key aspects of the industrial collaboration between Indra and GUTMAR

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration covering several critical areas for the defense industry. The partnership will focus on the industrialization and manufacturing of high-precision components, CNC machining of parts for land, naval, and aerospace systems, and the production of mechanical structures for radars, sensors, and other electronic systems. The agreement also includes the integration and assembly of electromechanical subassemblies and the development of prototypes and technology demonstrators.

This initiative represents a new step forward in the proximity strategy promoted by the territorial delegation of Indra Group en CataluñaIn fact, this collaborative model has already generated a 57% increase in contracting volume of the company to Catalan suppliers during the first half of 2026, reaching in just six months the total budgeted for the entire previous year.

Main Lines of Collaboration Agreed Upon

Collaboration Area	Description
High Precision Components	Industrialization and manufacturing for defense programs.
CNC Machining	Manufacturing of critical parts for land, naval and aerospace systems.
Mechanical Structures	Production of structures for radars, sensors and electronic systems.
Integration and Assembly	Assembly of complex electromechanical subassemblies.
Prototypes and Structures	Development of technological demonstrators and manufacturing of large mechanically welded and hydraulic structures.

Strategic vision for the Catalan industrial ecosystem

Executives from both companies have emphasized the strategic value of the agreement. Enric Blasco, territorial delegate of Indra Group en CataluñaHe emphasized: "We want the existing industrial capabilities in Cataluña play a relevant role in the major strategic programs of Indra Group. The alliance with GUTMAR This model clearly reflects: identifying companies with knowledge, experience and execution capacity, connecting them with our projects and generating new growth opportunities for the entire Catalan industrial ecosystem."

For its part, Joan Martorell, President of GUTMAR, has indicated that "this agreement with Indra Group This represents an opportunity to put our engineering and high-precision mechanical manufacturing capabilities at the service of strategic defense programs. GUTMAR "It can contribute experience, technology, and a high capacity for adaptation in all phases of the process, from prototyping and industrialization to manufacturing and integration of complex subassemblies."

Similarly, the company's CEOs, Miguel Camino y Álvaro HorstmannThey emphasize that "after more than 75 years working in the industry, GUTMAR puts at the service of Indra Group an extensive network of approved suppliers for small and medium-sized enterprises in Cataluña who seek to increase their exposure to defense. This agreement with Indra Group "This allows us to multiply opportunities for the entire Catalan industrial fabric."

This new alliance adds to the one already reached with BOLD Technology and aligns with Growth and Investment Plan for Cataluña presented by the president of Indra Group, Ángel SimónThe ultimate goal is to consolidate the region as a key industrial and technological hub in southern Europe. Europa, exerting a driving effect on the business fabric and strengthening industrial and technological autonomy both in Spain and in Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the main objective of the alliance between Indra Group and GUTMAR?

The main objective is to strengthen the defense industrial supply chain in Cataluña through collaboration in the industrialization and manufacturing of critical components, creating a more competitive and resilient ecosystem for national and European strategic programs.

What specific capabilities does GUTMAR bring to this collaboration?

GUTMAR It brings over 75 years of experience in high-precision mechanical manufacturing for high-value-added sectors such as aerospace, defense, and space. It offers comprehensive solutions from design and prototyping to assembly and support throughout the entire product lifecycle.

How does this agreement impact the Catalan industrial fabric beyond the two companies?

The agreement has a driving effect, since GUTMAR makes available to Indra Group Its network of approved suppliers, primarily Catalan SMEs, multiplies business opportunities for these companies in the defense sector and fosters the growth of the local industrial ecosystem.