With this integration, EPER now boasts five production centres and nearly 230 employees, reaching a combined turnover of approximately \u20ac36 million. The group operates over 47,000\u202fm\u00b2 of space\u201422,000\u202fm\u00b2 for manufacturing and 25,000\u202fm\u00b2 for logistics\u2014which enables it to provide solutions to major international clients such as CAF, Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, GE, Nordex, Windar, Haizea Wind, Dragados, Navantia, and Urovesa.<\/p>\n
Chapanor, based in Vitoria and with over 25 years of experience, contributes a 4,000\u202fm\u00b2 facility equipped with advanced technology. Its expertise in metal structures and industrial boiler-making has earned it a strong reputation in demanding sectors such as rail, automotive, aerospace, and machine tools.<\/p>\n
For EPER, this acquisition represents a gateway into the rail sector, through a technically strong and financially sound partner. \u201cIt allows us to strengthen our capabilities and consolidate our position as one of the most prominent independent industrial groups in metal structures in Spain,\u201d emphasises Borja Aroca, CEO of EPER. According to I\u00f1aki Guinea, General Manager of Chapanor, the integration will allow the company to tackle larger industrial challenges, while maintaining its commitment to excellence and the long-term vision brought by the Navarre-based group.<\/p>\n
The transaction was advised by Grant Thornton (sell-side), with Roc\u00edo Cruces acting as legal counsel for EPER and Ernst & Young leading the due diligence process.<\/p>\n