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Who we are
Commercial Laundry division  Industrial Laundry division  Internationalisation 
Girbau, creating value
GIRBAU S.A. is a family company that has established itself as one of the main international groups in the manufacture of equipment for all types of laundries, regardless of size or activity sector.

With four production centres, in Spain and France, specializing in the different product lines covering all the processes in an industrial laundry facility.
Also, Girbau has created two specialized divisions to deal with customer's singularities: Commercial Laundry Division: for small and medium laundries and Industrial Laundry Division: for heavy-duty laundries.
From the outset Girbau’s philosophy has always been its closeness to its customers. In 1989 it thus began a process of internationalisation which continues to advance.

It currently has 9 commercial branches around the world, together with a distribution network and a technical assistance service in more than 90 countries.
Commercial Laundry Division
Laundry equipment and services
We manufacture equipment. We provide solutions
A hotel is not the same as a nursing home, or a coin-op laundry, or a health-care centre, a gymnasium, a rural inn, etc. Each and every one is different, but they do have a common need to impeccably wash laundry to provide excellent service to their customers.

The Girbau commercial laundry division, an expert on the particularities of each sector, has developed a wide range of products designed to personalize the washing solution fitting for every type of facility.
The division is organized into two Girbau Group production centres:
G1: Small and medium capacity washers and ironers
G3: Small and medium capacity washing machines manufacturing lines.

Let Girbau consult you and enjoy the advantages of a solution designed especially for your needs.
Industrial Laundry Division
Profitability in two words: productivity and streamlining
Profitability in two words: productivity and streamlining
When a facility is planned for a high production capacity laundry, the challenge begins for the Girbau Group to create a new venture able to obtain the maximum profitability for the level of quality demanded.
Obtaining is only possible when the proper equipment is provided for the production needs and the most efficient criteria are applied throughout the operational process.
With its experience, the heavy-duty laundry division of the Girbau Group works hard to assure that the laundry complies with these keys to assure the success of your company: equipment optimization, streamlined laundry circulation flows, process automation, minimum energy consumption and respect towards the environment.
The division is organized into two production centres:
G2: Washing lines (batch washer, press and dryers) and accessory machinery.
G4: Process automation machinery (monorail loading systems, feeders, folders, stackers).
Internationalisation
Girbau in the world. The internationalisation process
Profitability in two words: productivity and streamlining
Girbau Group has 609 employees, distributed in the research, development of products, mechanic manufacturing, electric and electronic Department; Laundry projects and staff training Office; Commercial Office and technical assistance Services.
FRANCE
On 1st January 1989, S.A. GIRBAU in France was constituted, in order to distribute its products direct and provide technical service in that country. The address is 12 Rue des Chardonnerets-Z.I. París Nord II, BP60008, 95970 Roissy CDG Cedex.
In 2001 the company acquired the French firm Jean Michel, dedicated to the manufacture of automated processes for heavy-duty laundry facilities.
Girbau France currently manages the commercial laundry division and Jean Michel the heavy-duty laundry division.
CUBA
In 1992 GIRBAU CARIBE branch was opened in Cuba, present address Inmobiliaria Aurea, Lonja Comercio, Lamparilla no.2, Habana Vieja.
USA
In 1995 CONTINENTAL GIRBAU INC was formed in the United States with the same aim as the previous ones. In 2000 a new 3500 sq.m building was built, later on expanded in 2800 additional sq.m., including offices, warehouse, after sales service and training centre.
Its location is 2500 State Road 44, Oshkosh WI 54904.
UNITED KINGDOM
In 1996, ANGLOWEST DISTRIBUTORS LTD's control with the Viking trade mark was acquired (at 1 Carlisle Road, LONDON NW9 OHZ, UK).
This company, well established in the British laundry equipment market.
BRASIL
In October 1997, GIRBAU DO BRASIL was created with the same aims as the previous companies, address Avenida Guapira, 465-499 in Tucuruvi.
ARGENTINA
In July 1999, ARGASA, S.A.'s control was acquired, address Calle Hidalgo, 100, - 1405 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina. Argasa was already our distributor but we wished to have a stronger presence in the Argentinean market.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
At the end of 2000, GIRBAU MIDDLE EAST, FZCO, was constituted in Dubai (UAE) to commercially control the Gulf countries and those under Islamic influence. The address is P.O.Box 17881, Jebel Ali Free Zone.
GERMANY
In March of 2003, GIRBAU GERMANY opened its doors in Hannover, Germany.
CHINA
In 2004, GIRBAU CHINA was launched with offices in Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
Girbau, SA.
Crta de Manlleu, Km. 1 - 08500 Vic (Barcelona) Spain - Tel. 93 886 11 00 - Fax: 93 886 07 85 - comercial@girbau.es
International: Tel. (34) 93 886 22 19 - sales@girbau.es
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