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Manufacturing (28) Manufacture of machinery and equipment 28.1 - Manufacture of general-purpose machinery 28.13 - Manufacture of other pumps and compressors
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
14 April 2026
Employment effect (start)
16 April 2026
Foreseen end date
Description
The Japanese multinational EBARA, a global specialist in pumping solutions and fire protection systems, will inaugurate a new industrial plant in Pinto (Madrid) on 16 April, creating 100 jobs as part of its expansion in Spain. The facility, which occupies 15,000 square metres (including 9,000 square meters of industrial space and 1,200 square meters of offices) will serve as the company’s operational hub for the Iberian Peninsula.
Founded in Tokyo in 1912 by engineer Issey Hatakeyama, EBARA has grown from a small centrifugal pump workshop into a global group operating in more than 60 countries. Its activities focus on what it describes as “invisible technology”, this is, critical pumping and water management systems that ensure the safe and efficient functioning of buildings, hospitals and infrastructure.
The new Pinto plant reflects the group’s broader European strategy under its current president, Shugo Hosoda. It also incorporates sustainability features, including a 100 kW photovoltaic installation, electric vehicle charging points, recycling systems and BREEAM certification.
Beyond manufacturing, EBARA is investing in digital tools to improve system design, efficiency and maintenance, reinforcing its commitment to reliable, sustainable water engineering solutions.
Eurofound (2026), EBARA, Business expansion in Spain, factsheet number 204550, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/204550.
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