Steros GPA Innovative, SL

GPAINNOVA is a global leader in the world of metal surface finishing equipment. We are reinventing the way manufacturing teams are able to produce high quality metal surfacing. Whether for small batches or large, we provide the most advanced equipment across the globe.

​DLyte is a brand of GPAINNOVA, a company looking to create, develop and produce the most effective solutions for industries ranging from surface finishing industries with MURUA and DLyte; marine preservation with GPASEABOTS, and high-performance power electronics solutions, with POWER INNOTECH.

OUR MISSION

Our goal as a corporation is to develop, produce, and commercialize advanced surfacing machinery, accessories, and media using electropolishing technology. We want to be able to provide outreach to every country, in every sector of the industry. DLyte has succeeded in creating a cost effective, environmentally friendly, and time efficient technology for surface finishing.

OUR VISION

· We want to provide a unique solution through the leaps and bounds made in technological advanced surfacing.

· Our focus is on DryLyte technology that automates, simplifies, and standardizes post-processing of various metal parts.

· We want to further improve the finished products with our specialized surface finishing technology.

OUR TEAM

Our company’s outreach has expanded to:

· More than 180 employees

· 4 regional sales subsidiaries in 3 continents, in Barcelona, Miami, Hong Kong and Shenzhen

· More than 900 customers around the world

· More than 60 accredited sales partners

We seek to offer process development, on-site consulting, production setup, and technical services, as well as spare parts and consumables.

OUR MILESTONES

March 2013: GPAINNOVA is established to automate advance metal surface finishing.

February 2015: MURUA is launched as the first passive-layer electropolishing desktop machine.

February 2016: DLyte and DryLyte technology is born.

March 2017: DLyte 10 and 100 became the first pieces of machinery created for dental applications with DryLyte Technology presented at IDS 2017 which yielded great results.

June 2017: New headquarter location was established in Barcelona.

November 2017: first ever presentation of DLyte for industrial applications at FORMNEXT exhibition.

April 2018: A first subsidiary opened up in the USA to expand the American market.

September 2018: DLyte receives the TCT Award for Excellence in Additive Manufacturing Post-Processing.

October 2018: DLyte machinery is released for titanium and nitinol.

November 2018: DLyte1 is launched for dental labs, being able to complete the product needed for smaller laboratories’ needs.

December 2018: DLyte granted 1.7 million euros for research and development of DLytePRO project by the EU.

May 2019: GPAINNOVA launches GPASEABOTS, a technology brand for exploration and preservation of the aquatic environment.

June 2019: Second subsidiary in Hong Kong to expand Asian Market.

September 2019: First presentation of DLyte 10,000 modular solution at EMO Hannover.

November 2019: First presentation of DLytePRO500 at FORMNEXT, the most advanced surface finishing machine on the market.

December 2019: A third subsidiary opens to expand the Chinese industrial market.

December 2019: GPASEABOTS is granted the Fuera de Serie Design & Innovation Awards, in the category of Sustainability.

March 2020: GPAINNOVA ranks 76th in Europe and 7th in Spain in the Financial Times FT 1,000 Europe's Fastest Growing Companies.

April 2020: GPAINNOVA launches RESPIRA Device to automate and remote-control resuscitation bag designed to manually assist breathing.

November 2020: GPAINNOVA acquires POWER INNOTECH, a start-up focused on high-performance power electronics solutions.

November 2020: GPAMEDICAL is created to design, develop, and distribute the RESPIRA mechanical ventilador and further medical devices.

January 2021: GPAINNOVA launches HUB DLyte, a new cloud platform to provide advanced solutions to DLyte's customers.

March 2021: GPAINNOVA ranks 158th in Europe and 13th in Spain in the Financial Times FT 1,000 Europe's Fastest Growing Companies.

April 2021: GPAINNOVA launches DLyte Desktop PRO, the first ultra-compact dry electropolishing machine on the market. GPAINNOVA moves to its new facilities in Barcelona, spread over an area of 6,000 square meters.

May 2021: GPAINNOVA launches DLyte Desktop Dental, the first ultra-compact dry electropolishing machine aimed at small dental labs.

June 2021: GPAINNOVA ranks among the 101 Top Manufacturing Startups and Companies in Spain, according to Best Start Up EU.

July 2021: GPAINNOVA sends the first batch of DLyte Desktop Series to the first customers. At its turn, GPASEABOTS presents eBlue, the first automation and hybridization technology for recreational boats.

September 2021: GPAINNOVA launches DLyte PRO500 Automated Cell, to fully automates workpiece handling. This was developed with the support the European Union’s Horizon 2020. On the other hand, the group joins the Energy Efficiency Cluster of Catalonia, the SEPCHO Cluster (specializing in deep tech), and the Catalan Water Partnership.

October 2021: POWER INNOTECH ranks among the 101 Most Innovative Spain Based Electrical Distribution Companies & Startups, according to Futurology Life, and David Cosculluela joins GPAINNOVA as Chief Marketing Officer. On October 4, the latest version of DLyte 10,000 is presented at EMO Milano 2021. That month, DLyte Chemicals is awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification by Bureau Veritas and GPAINNOVA holds the opening cerimony of its new headquarters in Barcelona.

November 2021: GPAINNOVA presents at Formnext DLyte eBlast, a patented electro-blasting system based on projected electropolishing.

December 2021: GPAINNOVA’s CEO and co-founder, Pau Sarsanedas, is selected as one of the three finalists of the Young Entrepreneur Award, promoted by the AIJEC Joves Empresaris de Catalunya (Young Entrepreneurs of Catalonia).

February 2022: GPAINNOVA is awarded as the Best Multinational Industrial Technology Group 2021 at the European Enterprise Awards. In addition, DLyte Desktop Series is selected as the Most Innovative Electropolishing Machine 2021.

March 2022: GPAINNOVA ranks 192nd in Europe and 9th in Spain in the Financial Times FT 1,000 Europe's Fastest Growing Companies. On the 28th, the company receives the Innova Award at the Empresa de l’Any Awards 2021, organized by El Periódico de Catalunya and Banc Sabadell. At its turn, DLyte eBlast is shorlisted a a finalist in the Innovation Trophy 2022 of the 3D Print Lyon Exhibition 2022. Additonally, GPAINNOVA releases its dry suspension electrolyte, based on a polymer particles and a non-conductive liquid, especially designed to improve the results of conventional dry electropolishing processes.

May 2022: GPAINNOVA is given the Innovation Award at the Surfair Congress 2022.

June 2022: GPAINNOVA wins the TCT Post-Processing Award 2022 with DLyte eBlast. Steros GPA Innovative, SL, is awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification.

July 2022: GPAINNOVA receives from the Catalan Governement the distinctive label of ‘Catalonia Exponential Leaders’, which recognizes the company as one of the most disruptive Catalan companies. GPAINNOVA launches DLyte 100PRO, a new dry electropolishing machine for industrial applications and suitable for a wide range of metals. GPAMEDICAL is given the ISO 13485:2016 standard seal.

October 2022: GPAINNOVA reaches an agreement with the UK-based aerospace company Open Cosmos, which has recently moves to the group’s offices in Barcelona; both organizations announce that they will contribute to creating a state-of-the-art laboratory for the manufacture of satellites.

February 2023: GPAINNOVA is announced as the Most Innovative Surface Finishing Group 2022 at the European Enterprise Awards.

March 2023: GPAINNOVA ranks 373rd in Europe and 10th in Spain in the Financial Times FT 1,000 Europe's Fastest Growing Companies, being the 2nd Europe’s fastest-growing company in the mechanical engineering sector. On March 14th, the group launches in Cologne (Germany) DLyte Mini, the lightest polishing machine on the market for dentistry.

September 2023: GPAINNOVA unveils its DLyte Multiprocess equipment at EMO Hannover 2023, specially designed for mass surface finishing and equipped with integrated rinsing and drying steps. In addition, the business group is selected as one of the nominees for the Advanced Manufacturing Awards 2023 in the category of Best Product Design and Development Innovation, recognizing their outstanding solutions for polishing tungsten steel.

November 2023: GPAINNOVA unveils at Formnext 2023 the DLyte Hybrid Finish for fastest and better results on metal finishing; the Multi-Material Finishing Technology, and new formulations and processes for aluminum. Just some days later, the business group is the recipient of the Technology Innovator Awards 2023 in the category of Best Metal Surface Finishing Innovations Company, presented by Innovation in Business. GPAINNOVA is also distinguished by the CEPYME 500 program as one of the fastest growing companies in Spain.

Among the fundamental values ​​that inspire GPAINNOVA, we highlight the following:

-Technology, at the center. We provide training tools to the human team so that they can incorporate them into the projects in which they participate.

-Passion for innovation. We continuously improve our products and services, as well as internal processes, to ensure the highest quality and efficiency in all areas of the company’s business.

-Creativity. We strengthen the creative spirit of our team, encouraging continuous education and creating an inspiring work environment.

-Excellence. GPAINNOVA's goal is to achieve customer loyalty and satisfaction, providing them with the best possible buying and after-sales experience and minimizing the risk of possible incidents in the manufacturing, distribution and use processes.

-Honesty. We are committed to transparency and sincerity in the relationship with staff and customers. We believe that this is the only way to build lasting bonds based on mutual trust.

-Teamwork. GPAINNOVA encourages the ongoing training and motivation of the team, through open and inclusive decision-making processes; the continuous support of talent and the possibilities for professional and personal development and growth.