CASALS Y DEL RIO SL
1930
On 12th March 1930, JM Casals Ros, an industrial engineer, founded the company CASALS Y DEL RIO SL. on Verdi St. in the Gracia district of Barcelona, along with another engineer.
During this stage they developed relevant engineering projects. One of the most important was the execution of the Montjuic Fountains, also known as “La Font Màgica”.
UNIÓN TÉCNICA SL
1941
In the new facilities located at 166 Aribau St. the first pressure cylinders were manufactured. Specifically the refillable CO2 cylinders for the English Brand SPARKLET, which exclusively imported the English siphon to Spain.
MECÁNICA Y TRANSFORMACIÓN SL
1955
In 1955, Josep Mª Casals Ros, along with the company La Farga Casanova, SA, founded the brand METRANS which developed the first high-pressure gas cylinders and the special machinery for their manufacture.
The first gas cylinders were used for medical oxygen, having as main customer Mr. Conrado Sintas who worked for the company CARBUROS METÁLICOS, a well-known multinational company of the AIR PRODUCTS group.
SINTAS Y CASALS SA
1976
In early 1976 a new phase began with the foundation of Sintas y Casals, SA.
The generational change in METRANS favours the association of Lluis Casals with the son of the company’s main customer, Jose Mª Sintas. At this time a new manufacturing brand is created named SYC.
During this period, new products were developed. It began an expansion into new sectors such as food and industry, besides de medicinal products
ABS protection cap – GASYSOL, SA
1980
In 1982, a new company called GASYSOL, was created to commercialize industrial gas refills. At the same time, the first welding equipments and ABS protection caps were developed.
Everest Expedition
1985
SYC sponsored the second Mount Everest Spanish expedition. Thanks to the portable medical oxygen cylinders, the climbers were able to reach the summit of the highest mountain in the world.
New SYC Factory
1989
In 1989 a new factory located in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat was opened. New hardening and tempering furnaces were incorporated which helped to make a step forward to major technological changes in the company.
European Standards
1995
A new generation in the company drove the technological changes necessary to adapt the product according to the new European IP regulations. The company established a new ISO9001 quality system.
A strong investment in machinery was made, improving especially the quality of the finished product. This was possible thanks to expanding the facilities with the incorporation of a new hydraulic test, an indoor and outdoor shot blasting and a painting installation with oven drying.
SYC Cylinders
2000
The new orientation of the company towards the European market begins with the modification of the corporate name.
New Gas Refill Center
2003
New gas refilling facilities were inaugurated in Cornellà de Llobregat.
New Production Plant
2010
The new production plant makes possible to increase the production capacity and expand the product range with volumes from 2L to 50L. A new technology of cold drawing and continuous heat treatment ovens is implemented.
Inspection Center
2013
A new technical inspection center for the cylinders is established in Sant Boi, where a 100% inspection of the final quality of the product is carried out. The facility is also adapted for periodical cylinder testing.
60 years manufacturing cylinders
2016
In 2016 we celebrated the 60th anniversary.
300-450 bar Certification
2018
In 2018, the production of 300 to 450 bar cylinders was approved.
Aluminium 6061 Certification
2020
In 2020 the production line for 6061 aluminium bottles was approved. This allows cylinders lighter and easier to transport.
