Jegan in El Diario Vasco: Present, Past, and Future of Innovation and Sustainability

Jegan SAL has been featured in Diario Vasco as an international reference in manufacturing zamak components for key sectors such as automotive, electronics, and lighting. This recognition highlights our over 50-year history, marked by innovation, sustainability, and social commitment.

As reported in Diario Vasco, from our facilities in Itziar and Eibar, we export over 90% of our production, delivering high-precision components to international European markets. Among other products, we specialize in active and passive safety systems for the automotive industry, designed under the “Zero Defects” philosophy and produced through technologically advanced processes with rigorous quality controls.

Our focus on innovation has allowed us to position ourselves as a reliable supplier to major industrial groups. We constantly adapt to the demands of an evolving market.

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The Values of Jegan: Sustainability, Equality, and Local Commitment

The article in Diario Vasco highlights our commitment to sustainability. At Jegan, we use 100% renewable energy exclusively and optimize processes to reduce our carbon footprint, demonstrating that industrial efficiency and environmental respect can go hand in hand.

Another of our strategic values is equality. Women comprise 50% of our board of directors and management team, a significant figure in an industry traditionally dominated by men.

Since our foundation in 1972 as Juan Egaña, Jegan has consistently reinvented itself. A turning point came in 1991 when its employees took over management under the Labour Society model, aligning team interests with corporate objectives.

Today, with an annual turnover close to €14 million, we continue to invest in automation, advanced technologies, and team training, ensuring sustained growth and a positive impact on our community.

From Itziar to the World

The article in Diario Vasco reflects Jegan’s vision since its creation decades ago: to become an industrial benchmark combining tradition, innovation, and responsibility. For this reason, we continue moving towards a more inclusive, sustainable, and technological future from the Basque Country to the world.

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