Creation of the company Forjas del Vinalopó with the Gaviota trademark.

Production of tools and accessories for rolling shutters.

Mr. Víctor Guillén Barceló, founder of the company

The entry into the EEC facilitates the company’s expansion.

Tubular motors are marketed.

In 1988 the current headquarters were inaugurated.

Consolidation of the international presence with a rapid expansion of the brand and company growth.

New impulse with the production of awning systems and withdrawal from manufacturing traditional tools.

Branches are opened in Barcelona and Madrid.

In 2001, the merger with the Italian company Simbac occurs thanks to the alliance with the Somfy group. Gaviota Simbac was born.
Manufacturing processes are modernised and international subsidiaries are opened.
The first specialised facility in Europe for painting rolling shutters and awnings is inaugurated close to the central facilities.
Rolling shutters and awnings are manufactured, and tubular motors are marketed.
The relationship with the Aspar Team is strengthened in the Moto GP and MOTO 3 categories, becoming one of its most important sponsors.

International expansion is consolidated: we become a leading company in the design, manufacture and distribution of sun protection solutions.

Participation in the main international fairs.

Expansion of the range of products with the marketing of new sun protection structures, screens and glass curtains.

International expansion with a new subsidiary in Peru.

Brand consolidation in markets such as Italy.

Wide range of products.