Capabilities

Complexity takes
shape in steel.

Schwartz Hautmont is a Spanish steel construction company founded in Tarragona in 1963, with more than six decades of experience in the development and fabrication of large-scale steel structures and complex industrial projects.

Its facilities are located next to the Port of Tarragona, allowing large components and equipment to be manufactured and shipped directly by sea, without many of the logistical constraints associated with inland production.

+80

Countries where Schwartz Hautmont projects have been delivered.

+1.500

Projects completed across different sectors, markets and technical requirements.

500

Professionals working across engineering, production, logistics and support functions.

100%

Of the electricity consumed comes from renewable energy sources.

Financial strenght.

With an annual turnover of approximately €110 million and no banking debt, Schwartz Hautmont maintains a strong financial position based on stability and independence.

Our Company history

Since 1963, driven by expertise and vision.

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1960-70

Schwartz-Hautmont history starts on 9th August 1963, with the company foundation and a 5.000m² workshop. During the first years, the main business was residential steel structure construction, and later it started evolving to steel structures manufacturing for chemical plants.

1971-80

Company growth to 55.000 m² workshop. Major projects for the Tarragona chemical industry - manufacturing pressure equipment since the beginning of the decade - and for the nuclear industry, supplying metal structures for the Ascó Nuclear Power Plant.

1981-90

Completion of the first offshore project, involving the construction of modules for Casablanca platform offshore Tarragona, which entered commercial production in 1982. Expansion of manufacturing facilities, significantly increasing production capacity. Participation in the construction of the first scientific facilities, such as the Keck I telescope in Hawaii, which captured its first image in 1990 and officially began operations in 1991.

1991-00

Obtaining ISO 9001 certification and ASME U & U2 certifications as manufacturers of pressure equipment. The company expands internationally, consolidating almost 40% of its sales in foreign markets. Schwartz-Hautmont secures its first contract for a subsea project, Bonga in Nigeria.

2001-10

Schwartz-Hautmont continues its expansion, opening a manufacturing unit at Port of Tarragona (18.500 m²) and participates in the construction of the Gran Telescopio de las Canarias (GTC or GRANTECAN) on the island of La Palma, which with its primary mirror 10.4m in diameter, enables the study of black holes, galaxy formation, and exoplanets.

2011-20

Company projects rise to 80% in exports. Major investment plans enhancing production capabilities by installing new cold roll bending machine (up to 240mm plate thickness) and machining equipment, such as a 5 Axis CNC milling machine. Execution of landmark projects in the subsea and modular sectors, such as the Kaombo project or the DCU (Delayed Coking Unit) for the ANWERUP project.

2021-26

Schwartz-Hautmont achieves 90% of exports in projects, displaying the great acceptance of international markets. Achieved AD 2000 HP-0 and SELO certifications (2023). About to achieve ISO 19443 and 27001 certifications (expected end of 2026). Completed several green energy and circular economy projects.

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