INTERNATIONAL
Girbau has just celebrated its 105th anniversary with a commemorative event at its headquarters in Vic, Spain, the place where it all began in 1920 with a small workshop for electromechanical equipment founded by Joan Girbau. More than a century later, the company brought together its team, families, and international representatives to celebrate and honour the people who made it possible and to share its vision for the future. Today, Girbau is a global brand with a presence in more than 100 countries, with a community of professionals who continue to uphold the core values it was founded on: innovation, closeness, commitment, and long-term vision.
The event brought together the headquarters team, their families, and the presidents of the group’s 16 international subsidiaries, who toured the production centres together to get a close look at the company’s technological evolution and its focus on sustainability and industrial innovation.
The gathering was also a celebration of creativity and team spirit. With Carles Pérez, FlaixBac radio host, as master of ceremonies, the event featured live musical performances, a roller skating show, and a unique moment in which Girbau’s HS washers became moving works of art, symbolising the fusion of industry and art that defines the company.
One of the most special moments was the arrival of a commemorative cake created by the master chocolatier and World Chocolate Masters winner Lluc Crusellas, who sent his personal congratulations to the company. A sweet ending to an emotional day.
During the ceremony, presided over by Mercè Girbau and Pere Girbau — current leadership and third generation — as well as Toni Girbau and Teresa Girbau — second generation and key pillars in the company’s industrial and organizational consolidation — key moments from Girbau’s history were relived. Mercè Girbau emphasised the importance of continuity and collective commitment as the keys to reaching this milestone: “These 105 years are the result of a shared project sustained over time. Girbau’s strength lies in the people who have built it with effort, talent, and dedication,” she said.
