With its privileged location in the Ebro Valley, an excellent communications network and a concentration of industrial talent, Zaragoza and, in turn, Aragón are consolidating their position as one of the most active areas with the greatest growth potential in the metal industry in Spain.
Ferros Texar, as specialized distributors of steel sheet for the metal industry, have been serving clients in this area for years, and we know that the metal industry in Aragón, and specifically Huesca and Zaragoza, demands agility, precision and trust. And that's exactly what Ferros Texar can offer.
A booming sector for the Aragonese economy
The metal industry in Aragón, according to data from the Federation of Metal Employers of Zaragoza (FEMZ), doesn't only carry economic weight — it is directly one of the pillars of regional GDP. With more than 8,500 companies linked to the sector and around 100,000 jobs, metal accounts for approximately 21% of the region's GDP and for 18% of total employment.
The province of Zaragoza concentrates the bulk of the activity: more than 2,000 companies, more than 17,000 workers and an ecosystem that spans metalwork shops, chrome plating, structural fabrication, right through to electrical equipment, automotive and industrial installations. All of this within a stable labor-regulation framework, thanks to the sector's collective agreement, which remains in force until 2026.
Zaragoza, the metalworking capital of Aragón
The Zaragoza metal industry is not a promise for the future, but an established reality. Of the 2,217 economic activities registered in Aragón under the category of "Metallurgy and metal products" according to data from the Aragonese Institute of Statistics, almost 70% are based in Zaragoza. Different industrial hubs around the capital that give life to the region's productive heart.
We're not talking about a single type of industry. Zaragoza's metalworking companies range from small family-run metalwork shops to large companies linked to the steel industry, the automotive sector, or the manufacture of technical parts for agricultural or rail machinery.
MetalHUB, a cluster for cooperation and innovation in the metal industry
The creation of the MetalHUB cluster, driven by the Federation of Metal Companies of Zaragoza (FEMZ), has marked a turning point in the development of the sector. Its purpose is clear: to strengthen competitiveness, foster innovation, facilitate internationalization and create synergies between large and small companies.
For us, as suppliers to the metal sector, initiatives like MetalHUB let us stay on top of the current challenges and propose solutions aligned with the efficiency, sustainability and digitalization goals demanded by leading industries in Spain.
Ferros Texar, a strategic supplier to metal companies in Zaragoza
Ferros Texar has spent more than 18 years working with clients from key sectors of the Zaragoza industry, from metalwork shops in Zaragoza to boilermaking companies and cutting workshops. And we do it with a clear proposition:
- Absolute specialization in steel sheet for industrial processes.
- Speed: we deliver within 24/48 hours in Zaragoza and the surrounding area.
- Permanent stock of steel sheet and personalized technical advice.
- Nationwide coverage, with special attention to industrial hubs such as the Aragonese one.
We know metal doesn't wait. That's why, whether we need to deliver in Zaragoza itself, or in any other town or industrial estate, we get it done, no excuses.
What metalwork shops in Zaragoza are looking for today
Yes, we know. Today we operate in an increasingly demanding and competitive market where, on top of everything, the rules can change easily. That's why metalwork shops in Zaragoza are no longer looking for just the best price per ton. They're looking for suppliers who understand their needs, who respond quickly, and who are there whatever comes up.
What makes the difference in the metal sector today is:
- Reliability of delivery times
- Guaranteed material quality
- Flexibility in the face of last-minute changes
- Business relationships built on trust and continuity
All of this is part of Ferros Texar's DNA as a company. And that's why we keep growing alongside our clients in Zaragoza.
Key factors in the Aragonese metal sector
Zaragoza might not sound like the epicenter of our country's industry. We've previously talked about the metal sector in the Basque Country and industrialization in Valencia, but Zaragoza does have several distinctive advantages over other territories:
- A privileged logistics location at the center of the Madrid–Barcelona axis.
- Diversified industrial hubs, spanning metal, automotive, energy and agribusiness.
- Leading infrastructure (high-speed rail, a motorway network, proximity to ports).
- Reasonable operating costs compared with other, more strained areas.
- And, above all, a collaborative business fabric committed to working together.
That combination has turned Zaragoza into a benchmark for many suppliers to the metal sector in Spain who, like us, have decided to strengthen their presence here.
The metal industry looks to the future
Beyond its current economic weight, the Zaragoza metal industry is already working on tomorrow's challenges: sustainability, energy efficiency, digitalization, robotization and training young talent are all key topics on the agenda of FEMZ and the MetalHUB cluster.
In this context, chrome plating in Zaragoza, laser cutting, precision machining and CAD-CAM design are giving way to new processes that are more automated, cleaner and more competitive.
And in this shift, suppliers like Ferros Texar have a lot to contribute — not only in terms of materials, but also in logistics, technical advice and support throughout transformation processes.
At Ferros Texar we're clear on this: the Aragonese metal industry is going through a great moment. Zaragoza is a benchmark for industry in Spain, not just for its numbers, but for its long-term vision and its capacity to adapt.
We will keep committing to staying close to our clients, large or small, and to always offering them the same thing: speed, trust and good steel.
If you're part of one of the metal companies in Zaragoza and you're looking for a supplier who understands your pace, your urgency and your need for reliability, we'd love to talk to you.
Because in this sector, what makes the difference isn't what you're promised. It's the deliveries that arrive on time, wherever you are.
