Custom and tradition since the 14th century

21st century services and technology

The Gremi de Serrallers de Catalunya (Locksmiths' Guild of Catalonia) is an association grouping together industrialists and artisans in the metallurgical sector to defend their professional and economic interests.

Its aims are:

• To co-ordinate and strengthen its members' unity and mutual collaboration.
• To exalt, publicise and promote the capacity of the companies belonging to it.
• To collaborate in social, professional and technical training.
• To represent its membership in dealings with public and private sector organisations.
• To provide its members with comprehensive information.
  
  

Companies engaged in the following activities are eligible to join the association:

• Locks for the construction industry
• Home services and security
• Handicrafts, design and metal forging.
• Metal joinery, aluminium and P.V.C.
• Metal structures
• Shop, factory, home and garage doors, fire doors and automatic door mechanisms.
• Other activities to do with the metalworking sector.

SERVICES PROVIDED DIRECTLY BY THE ASSOCIATION AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS

• Technical and Professional Consultancy Department
• Occupational Training Department
• Foreign Expansion Department:
  - Association Nameplate
  - Reliable Company Credential
  - Association Newsletter
  - Trade Fairs and Exhibitions
• Culture and Social Events Department
• Consultancy services concerning:
  - Taxes
  - Employment issues
  - Accounting and finances
  - Legal matters
  - Information technology (IT)
  - Insurance
  
  (*for further information, click on the department in question)

EXTERNAL SERVICES

• Processing, paperwork and management in regard to:
  - Prevention of hazards at work
  - Official approval of welding procedures and welders
  - Standardisation and certification
  - Quality (ISO standards)
  - The environment
  - Staff recruitment
  - Taxes
  - Employment issues
  - Accounting and finances
  - Legal matters
  - Information technology (IT)
  - Insurance