Finanzauto Inaugurates Its New Hydraulic Center

On September 27, the new Finanzauto Hydraulic Center was inaugurated, located within the Base Arganda facilities. This exclusively designed building features a fully equipped workshop prepared for the rebuilding of hydraulic cylinders, as well as a new and innovative center for the identification and fabrication of hydraulic hoses.

The inauguration ceremony began at 11:30 AM with the reception of attendees, including:

• Local authorities, such as the Mayor of Arganda del Rey, Mr. Pablo Rodríguez Salinero; the First Deputy Mayor and Finance Councilor, Ms. Amalia Guillén; and the Councilor for Promotion and Economic Development, Mr. Alejandro Daganzo

• Caterpillar leadership, represented by Mr. John F. Calder, EAME District Manager

• Technical press, with around ten editors from the sector’s most prestigious media outlets

• Finanzauto management, who not only hosted the event but also engaged closely with authorities, clients, and friends, sharing impressions and concerns, as well as enjoying an excellent barbecue that extended into the afternoon

The event was opened by Ms. Isabel Vicente, Finanzauto Post-Sales Director, who thanked everyone for attending and highlighted the importance of the new Hydraulic Center for the company and its clients.

Javier León, Marketing Manager, acted as the master of ceremonies and reminded attendees that 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of Finanzauto’s distribution agreement for all Caterpillar products.

John F. Calder, EAME District Manager of Caterpillar, emphasized that Finanzauto has been the only Caterpillar distributor in the world to receive the highest service excellence award three consecutive times. Referring to the current economic situation affecting several European countries, including Spain, he drew an analogy with a Caterpillar hydraulic hose, highlighting its ability to withstand pressure, flexibility, and adaptability, ensuring optimal performance throughout its life.

The Mayor, Mr. Pablo Rodríguez Salinero, congratulated Finanzauto on the new center and highlighted the company’s importance to the industrial and business development of Arganda del Rey for nearly five decades.

Mr. Oscar Vicente, Head of Hydraulics at Finanzauto, provided a detailed explanation of the operations and functions of the new Hydraulic Center.

Finally, Mr. Justo Galán, Post-Sales Manager of Base Arganda, emphasized the service improvements that Finanzauto can now offer its clients and invited them to start using the new center immediately.

A step forward in After-Sales Service

This new Hydraulic Center complements the extensive range of services that Finanzauto offers its customers for the hydraulic systems of their machines. The Center will carry out two clearly defined activities:

• Rebuilding of hydraulic cylinders

• Identification and manufacturing of hydraulic hoses

Both the Cylinder Workshop and the Hose Manufacturing Center are equipped with the most advanced technology, including the following highlights:

Cylinder Workshop

• Caterpillar Hydraulic Bench for cylinder disassembly/assembly, capable of generating forces and tightening torques of over 7 tons—essential for opening the largest cylinders without damaging their main components.

• Automated Cylinder Liner Honing Machine. A fully automated machine used for the internal reconditioning of cylinder liners. Capable of handling loads over 3.5 tons, this equipment restores the internal surface finish of the liners, ensuring the repaired cylinder operates smoothly and extending its service life.

• CNC Machining Center, where the dimensional data for thousands of references—directly obtained from Caterpillar’s manufacturing database—can be pre-programmed. This allows minimal production times when a piston rod requires rebuilding, thereby reducing the return time of the repaired cylinder.

Hose Manufacturing Center

This center is located at the rear of the reception area. Through its large glass windows, clients can observe firsthand the entire process carried out by our specialists when manufacturing a hose.

The center is equipped with the latest hose assembly technology, including the state-of-the-art Caterpillar Radial Press, computer-controlled and capable of assembling high-pressure hoses up to 2½” in diameter, using both permanent fittings and Caterpillar’s exclusive reusable fittings.

It is important to highlight that this specialized center can manufacture hoses and rebuild cylinders for all machine brands, whether Caterpillar or not, allowing complete coverage for any customer’s machinery fleet.

Once again, Finanzauto takes a step forward to offer differentiated solutions and services, focusing on fast, high-quality processes and investing in the latest technologies available on the market.