09/01/2024
The more than 50 years of history of Salicru – the leading manufacturer of Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems. From 1965 to the present day, the company has been able to successfully meet the many challenges that have been placed before it, such as international expansion, quality management and environmental commitment.
1965: The beginning
Jacint Salicru is founded as a manufacturer of voltage regulating transformers in Sant Celoni (Barcelona).
1973: The first UPS
Salicru enters the UPS market with the design of its first prototype
1977: The conquest of Europe
The company begins selling its products to the European market.
1984: New production plant
It opens a factory in Santa Maria de Palautordera (Barcelona) measuring over 2,000 square metres.
1987: Export pioneers in Spain
Salicru becomes the first Spanish company to export power electronics products.
1989: The first subsidiaries
Salicru gains two new subsidiaries in France and Portugal.
1990: Sales offices in Spain
The company expands its influence through 15 sales offices in Spain.
1992: Product diversification
Salicru increases its product range with ILUEST lighting stabilisers-stepdown light dimmers.
1997: ISO certification
After obtaining ISO 9001 certification, the company creates the brand “Salicru Electronics” and the first FAC series.
2002: International consolidation
Salicru manages its presence in 40 countries with the creation of 4 new subsidiaries, in China, the United Kingdom, Hungary and Mexico.
2006: Storage and distribution centre
The company builds a storage and distribution centre measuring over 3,000 square metres.
2008: ISO 14001 certification
Salicru obtains new recognition with ISO 14001 environmental management certification.
2011: New subsidiary in Morocco
The company sets up a subsidiary in Morocco – Salicru Maroc.
2013: 40th anniversary of the first UPS
Salicru celebrates the 40th anniversary of the launch of the first UPS.
2015: Salicru’s 50th anniversary
The company celebrates its first 50 years of history.
2018: Constitution of SALICRU Peru
Presence in over 100 countries.
2019: Builds a new building
Will have an area of 2,500 square metres with the aim of accommodating logistics, storage, inventory and distribution functions for its products.
2021: New subsidiaries in Middle East and the USA
With these new branches, SALICRU's presence grows up to 130 countries.
