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Laulagun Bearings and its R+D Unit, BearInn, have once again received the support of the HAZITEK and ELKARTEK programs for R+D projects

31 March, 2025

Laulagun Bearings has once again received the support of the HAZITEK and ELKARTEK programs for the 4 projects in which it researched during 2024 ALFAWIND, WASPS, INTEGRIA and MEEVCE 2. These R+D projects have been co-financed by the Basque Government and the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund 2021-2027 (FEDER). These R+D projects …

Laulagun receives the Silver Medal of the EcoVadis certificate

26 March, 202426 March, 2024

Last Friday, 22 March, we have achieved the Silver Medal in the EcoVadis certificate assessment. EcoVadis helps manage ESG risk and compliance, achieve corporate sustainability objectives and drive impact at scale, guiding the improvement of sustainability performance and its value chain by assessing environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. Laulagun has obtained …

Once again Laulagun receives the support of the HAZITEK and ELKARTEK programmes

22 March, 2024

Laulagun Bearings and its R&D Unit BearInn have once again received support from the HAZITEK and ELKARTEK programmes for the 5 R&D projects in which it has carried out research during 2023: ALFAWIND, SWiT5.0, KAIA, INTEGRIA y MEEVCE. These R&D projects have been co-financed by the Basque Government and the European Union through the European …

Laulagun strengthens its presence in India

22 March, 202410 October, 2023

Laulagun Bearings was an exhibitor at the Windergy India 2023 fair, an event that remarked on the exponential growth that India is experiencing in the field of renewable energy. This year’s Windergy India Fair was a tangible testament to the economic and technological growth that India is currently undergoing. India has become a global epicenter …

Laulagun will be at the WindEnergy Hamburg event

22 March, 202416 September, 2022

Laulagun Bearings will participate in the WindEnergy event to be held in Hamburg from September 27th to 30th. The heads of different areas of Laulagun Bearings will be at the Laulagun stand, available to all those who wish to come by to learn about all the company’s latest news. Bet on 3RR technology 3RR technology, …

Laulagun expands its Test Center, strengthening its commitment to technology and innovation

22 March, 202414 July, 2022

The commitment to technology and innovation has always been one of the fundamental pillars for Laulagun Bearings, which is now taking another step in this direction with the expansion of its testing facilities at its test center in Idiazabal, Gipuzkoa, thus reinforcing its position as a leading company in the wind sector. Members of the …

Laulagun Bearings will sponsor the Lazkao batucada meeting

22 March, 20247 June, 2022

Lazkao will become the next Saturday, June 11, in place of meeting of batucadas. A total of 15 batucadas will beat their drums with hundreds of musicians in this town of Goierrita, where Laulagun Bearings is located. Musicians from different parts of the Basque Country will come to the party, including the Suthai group from …

Great participation of Laulagun Bearings in the XIII Gipuzkoa Business Race

22 March, 202416 May, 2022

Yesterday Donostia hosted the XIII Gipuzkoa Business Race, with a good turnout from the workers of Laulagun Bearings. In total, four groups have participated, three of them in the male category and a fourth in the mixed category. The Business Race aims to encourage the practice of team sports, where participation increases year after year. …

India bets on renewable energy

22 March, 20246 May, 2022

If the Windergy fair has made something clear, it is that India is committed to renewable energies. The recent event held in New Delhi has been the perfect showcase to show that it continues to work to meet its goal: to reach 450 GW. Without a doubt, this represents a great opportunity for companies working …

Laulagun Bearings receives one more year the support of the HAZITEK program for its R&D projects

22 March, 202425 April, 2022

Laulagun Bearings has received one more year the support of the HAZITEK program for the 3 projects in which it has investigated during 2021: 3FR_MMW, WIND 4.0 and KAIA. These R&D projects have been co-financed by the Basque Government and the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund 2021-2027 (ERDF). Specifically, these R&D projects …

The situation of the European wind sector becomes the epicenter of WindEurope

22 March, 202412 April, 2022

It is known and proven by all that the international situation is shaking the foundations of the wind energy sector in Europe, which has become one of the most discussed topics at the WindEurope event held in Bilbao. Exhibitions and conferences held by European leaders during the event have made it clear that things must …

Windergy, meeting point of the wind sector in India

22 March, 20241 April, 2022

From 27 to 29 April, New Delhi will host the Indian wind sector at the Windergy fair. India is one of the countries with the highest energy production based on renewable sources. According to data published by Windergy, 34.6% of the total installed power in the country comes from renewable energies, of which 46% is …

See you in Bilbao, at the WindEurope event

22 March, 202417 March, 2022

Laulagun Bearings will participate in the annual WindEurope event, which this time will be held in Bilbao between April 5 and 7. The world situation makes WindEurope 2022 an even more anticipated event for the entire wind sector, where Laulagun Bearings will have its own stand. Those responsible for different areas of Laulagun will be …

Wind market flourishes in India

22 March, 20243 February, 2022

After the crisis of 2017, the wind market in India is on the rise, something that Laulagun has bet on. 2021 was a special year for the company in India, with the commissioning of the plant in the state of Tamil Nadu. And the bet continues in this 2022, with the aim of reinforcing and …

Grandes rodamientos para aerogeneradores OFFSHORE

The offshore market, one of the keys to the future

22 March, 202411 January, 2022

What will be the strategic market to follow during 2022 within the wind sector? At Laulagun we have it clear: the offshore market. The beginning of the year gives us the opportunity to take stock of the past and focus on the strategies to follow in the future, which will be closely linked to the …

Reducing LCOE through technology

22 March, 20242 December, 2021

Heavy investments in technology over the past decade have helped reduce LCOE. Furthermore, over the past ten years, investments in technology have reduced the standardized cost of energy by double digits per year. The sector as a whole must face the difficult combination of further reducing LCOE and the sharp increase in raw material, energy …

Laulagun Bearings, the complete circle

22 March, 202416 November, 2021

As our slogan says: Laulagun Bearings, the full circle. Beyond the simile we can make with bearings, our slogan defines us by our service: analysing the needs of each customer, designing and prototyping the necessary products and then testing and producing them to deliver it to the customer in response to the needs set out …

WindEurope Electric City, the next big appointment for Laulagun

22 March, 20244 November, 2021

Laulagun Bearings will once again be present at WindEurope Electric City, the great annual event on onshore and offshore wind energy, which will be held one more year in Copenhagen, between November 23 and 25. Laulagun Bearings will have its own stand in the capital of Denmark, where people in charge of different areas of …

Renewable energies, a solid base towards the ecological transition

22 March, 202413 October, 2021

If something has become clear at the II CITE Congress, it is that renewable energies have been consolidated as a fundamental basis for the ecological transition. And that companies like Laulagun Bearings play a vital role in that transition. On October 6 and 7, Pamplona hosted the second contest of the CITE Congress, the International …

Laulagun Bearings will participate in the CITE congress on the energy transition

22 March, 202423 September, 2021

Laulagun Bearings will be at the CITE congress in Pamplona (Spain) on October 6 and 7. CITE is the international congress of the Renewable Energy Industry for the Ecological Transition, promoted by the Cluster of the Wind Sector of Navarra Enercluster and the Government of Navarra. Renewable energies and energy efficiency promote the transition towards …

Laulagun receives the visit of the Guipuzcoan authorities

22 March, 202427 May, 2021

Laulagun has received a visit from the Guipuzcoan authorities today. Markel Olano General Deputy of Gipuzkoa, Jabier Larrañaga Deputy of Economic Promotion, Tourism and Rural Affairs, and Iker Estensoro Director of Economic Promotion have visited the Laulagun facilities, where they have been able to know first-hand the challenges that we face every day, as well …

Our continued support for Ane Mintegi

22 March, 202414 April, 2021

At Laulagun, we continue supporting Ane Mintegi. Because we like to look out for ourselves. Once again this year, Laulagun Bearings is helping the young tennis player work towards her goal of going pro. The athlete from Idiazabal will receive financial support and help with sports equipment. Ane Mintegi began playing tennis when she was …

HAZITEK programme support for R&D at Laulagun Bearings

22 March, 202411 March, 2021

Laulagun has received support from the HAZITEK programme for the 3 projects in which it has carried out research during 2020: 3FR_MMW, WIND 4.0 and CONAN. These R&D projects have been co-financed by the Basque Government and the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund 2014-2020 (ERDF). Specifically, these 3 R&D projects in which …

Laulagun India plant receives ISO14001 certification

22 March, 202426 February, 2021

Laulagun India has received ISO14001 environmental management certification. Laulagun is firmly committed to protecting the environment by managing the environmental risks associated with our activities. ISO 14001 certification allows us to improve and optimise resource management by using them wisely. This reduces the risk of environmental hazards, such as emissions or spills. Third certificate This …

Pello Irujo, new General Manager of Laulagun Bearings

22 March, 20245 November, 2020

The Groupe Legris Industries Executive Board has decided to entrust Pello Irujo for the management of Laulagun Bearings S.L. From Laulagun we ensure the continuity of the current projects and contacts, as well as the management team, which will continue unchanged.

New Laulagun facility in India

22 March, 202424 June, 2020

LAULAGUN BEARINGS is proud to announce that the new facility in India, located in Thervoy Kandigai, near the city of Chennai, is fully operational. This facility is already certified under ISO-9001 and ISO-45001 under DNV-GL. This is a benchmark facility in terms of quality and efficiency that benefits from the experience gained by LAULAGUN BEARINGS …

Partnership agreement with IDEKO

22 March, 20249 May, 2020

At LAULAGUN we have signed a partnership agreement with the technology centre IDEKO Centro Tecnológico to further promote our R&D strategy. The agreement is part of the effort undertaken by Laulagun in terms of research and development, as R&D is one of our hallmarks. Thus, the technology centre specialised in Advanced Manufacturing becomes part of …

New website concerning project INNTERESTING

22 March, 20245 May, 2020

We can now visit the INNTERESTING website of the recently launched H2020 project, which contains all the information related to all of the project’s most recent achievements and events. Laulagun is one of the Spanish partners in the project, together with IKERLAN and the Energy Cluster. Go to www.innterestingproject.eu and learn all about the project.

We are now at the WindEurope fair

22 March, 202426 November, 2019

Laulagun participates in the WindEurope Offshore 2019 exhibition in Copenhagen. WindEurope Offshore has returned as the most important meeting of the offshore industry, gathering more than 9,000 professionals and over 400 exhibitors. We will be waiting for you at our stand (E-D40), in the area coordinated by the Basque Energy Cluster.

Laulagun will participate in the WindEurope Offshore 2019

22 March, 202414 November, 2019

Laulagun will participate in the WindEurope Offshore 2019 fair that will take place in Copenhagen from 26 to 28 November. WindEurope Offshore will once again be the most important event in the offshore wind industry, gathering more than 9,000 professionals and over 400 exhibitors. According to a statement by WindEurope, «Europe needs unprecedented amounts of …

Laulagun has been certified with ISO 45001

22 March, 202419 July, 2019

Laulagun has been certified with the ISO45001 standard, corresponding to “occupational health and safety management systems”. This ISO 45001 standard provides guidelines that enable companies to provide safe and healthy working environments, prevent occupational accidents as well as health problems and proactively improve OSH. Third ISO certification At Laulagun it is of vital importance to …

Laulagun in the Windbox project

22 March, 202416 July, 2019

Laulagun is one of the partner companies within the Windbox consortium, the first advanced wind turbine manufacturing centre in the Basque Country. In addition to Laulagun, the project also includes the participation of the companies Antec, Erreka, Glual, Grupo Wec, Hine and Siemens Gamesa. Windbox offers the ability to test components for all types of …

Romeo project aims to reduce costs in offshore wind energy

22 March, 202417 June, 2019

Laulagun participates in the Romeo project, designed to reduce the costs of offshore wind energy. This project combines reliable operation and maintenance decision tools and strategies for high LCoE reduction in offshore wind energy. The project is an initiative funded by Horizon 2020 programme and its main purpose is to reduce the costs of offshore …

Great participation by Laulagun in the 12th Gipuzkoa Business Race (Carrera de Empresas)

22 March, 202420 May, 2019

Yesterday, Donostia hosted the 12th Gipuzkoa Business Race, attended by a significant number of employees from Laulagun. A total of four groups have participated, three in the men’s category and a fourth in the mixed category. The Business Race (Carrera de Empresas) aims to encourage the practice of team sports, where participation increases year after …

MODEOL Project: responding to the challenges of the wind turbine industry

22 March, 20241 April, 2019

MODEOL project aims to improve the technological response to the current challenges faced by the wind turbine industry. It is made up of seven leading Basque companies that supply wind turbine components, including the leader of the Laulagun Bearings project as well as the energy cluster. By means of the project, the companies seek to …

Aerogeneradores - Energía Eólica Offshore

Installed offshore wind turbine capacity in 2024 will exceed 81 GW

22 March, 202429 March, 2019

Offshore wind turbine capacity will exceed 81 GW by 2024. This is stated in the report issued by Market Research Engine, claiming that the world market for offshore wind energy will grow by more than 25% for the forecasted date. The increase is thanks to the advantages that offshore wind energy has in comparison with …

Good winds for Basque wind turbine technology

22 March, 202425 March, 2019

The wind industry is facing a significant transformation in its paradigm that demands greater flexibility from component manufacturers to offer designs that not only meet quality and precision requirements but also have a high degree of modularity and are ready to be assembled into wind turbines. The Basque MODEOL project is being developed in this …

LauLagun will participate in the WindEurope congress in Bilbao

22 March, 202421 March, 2019

LauLagun will participate in the WindEurope Conference & Exhibition to be held in Bilbao from 2 to 4 April. This trade fair will once again be the most important meeting in the wind turbine industry, attended by over 8,000 professionals and more than 300 exhibitors from 50 countries. The WindEurope Conference and Exhibition will bring …

Ane Mintegi champion at the Porto Alegre World Championships

22 March, 202426 February, 2019

Ane Mintegi champion at the Porto Alegre World Championships. Ane Mintegi, a young tennis player from Idiazabal (Gipuzkoa, Basque Country), has defeated the Japanese player Nawaguchi in the final of the Porto Alegre World Championships (Brazil), an A-level event, the highest junior level (comparable to a Masters 1000 in the professional category). This victory in …

Laulagun Bearings supports tennis player Ane Mintegi

22 March, 202418 December, 2018

Laulagun Bearings supports tennis player Ane Mintegi on her way to the top. The tennis player from Idiazabal will receive financial support and aid for sports equipment from Laulagun Bearings, which continues to support the local sport as well as local athletes.

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