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1652

First written references  
of the Forge in Campdevànol

The Farga Grau forge produces iron and farming tools using the traditional Catalan forging process.

1875

1924

Farga Casanova S.A. established.

Purchase of the Ripoll plant from car manufacturers Hispano Suiza, the first Spanish forge to produce crankshafts and front axles.

1951

1965

Taga SA is set up for the machining and sale of crankshafts.

Acquisition of the Spanish Naval Construction Company (ship constructor).

1966

1973

Opening of the new forging plant at Campdevánol to produce large volume components.

Constitution of Comercial de la Forja SA (COMFORSA)  with the objective of rescuing the Farga Casanova industrial group, which was in crisis at that time.

1987

1996

Farga Casanova SA and Taga SA are dissolved, with their technology, staff and business assigned to Comforsa.