GPAINNOVA introduces GPASPACE, a new spinoff dedicated to pioneering advancements in the aerospace sector

Presented in Milan at the International Astronautical Congress 2024

The GPAINNOVA business group has officially entered the aerospace industry with the launch of its spinoff, GPASPACE. The new company was unveiled at the recent International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held in Milan from October 14th to 18th, supported by the Catalan Government (Generalitat de Catalunya) and the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC).

BOOSTING STALLITE PRODUCTION

The creation of GPASPACE reflects a commitment to advancing satellite manufacturing in Catalonia through partnerships with industry leaders and fostering public-private collaboration. “Two key factors have driven our entry into the aerospace sector: the expansion of the NewSpace strategy at both local and global levels, and the growth of our engineering and manufacturing capabilities across various business lines,” explains Arnau Prat, director of GPASPACE.

Pau Sarsanedas, co-founder and CEO of GPAINNOVA, calls the company’s move into aerospace “a critical strategic step for the group’s growth and an opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most advanced, innovative industries.” Sarsanedas emphasizes that aerospace “demands high-precision, reliable, and efficient technologies—exactly what GPAINNOVA is equipped to deliver.”

AMONG INDUSTRY LEADERS

At IAC 2024, GPASPACE members Prat and Pau Simarro represented their organization at the NewSpace Catalonia stand, an initiative led by the Generalitat de Catalunya with support from the IEEC. Their goal was to highlight Catalonia’s dynamic technological ecosystem and its capacity for innovation and talent generation.

GPASPACE joined sixteen other top aerospace organizations at the stand, including Ase Optics Europe, ATMake, Augusta Abogados, isardSAT, Kreios Space, Osmium, Pangea Aerospace, Satellogic SLIMOp Space, SPASCAT Technologies, Systellar Space, YPlasma, Open Cosmos, Leaf Space, and Compoxi, each showcasing their specialized products and services. GPASPACE focused on its expertise in advanced metal surface finishing.

An institutional delegation, led by Maria Galindo Garcia-Delgado, Secretary of Digital Policies-ICT Catalonia from the Generalitat’s Department of Business and Employment, and Ignasi Ribas, director of the IEEC, visited the participating companies, demonstrating government interest in the sector.

During the event, GPASPACE director Prat signed a non-binding agreement with other ESA-backed companies, facilitated by the IEEC, to promote sustainable and responsible practices in the space industry.

TAKING ADVANTGE OF GPAINNOVA’S KNOW-HOW

With the launch of GPASPACE, GPAINNOVA underscores its commitment to the aerospace sector, building on recent investments to establish a dedicated lab for the end-to-end manufacturing of nanosatellites and related components for NewSpace industry partners.

This spinoff leverages GPAINNOVA’s proven track record of successfully launching specialized ventures, as seen with SEABOTS, focused on marine robotics, and GPAMEDICAL, dedicated to medical devices. Drawing on its expertise in advanced machinery, engineering, and power electronics, GPAINNOVA is reaffirming its role as a launchpad for innovative companies seeking growth and technical support in high-tech fields.

ABOUT GPAINNOVA

Founded in 2013 in Barcelona, GPAINNOVA has expanded globally with subsidiaries in Sunrise, Florida (USA), Monterrey (Mexico), as well as Hong Kong and Shenzhen (China). The company specializes in metal surface finishing through its brands DLyte and MURUA; GPASPACE, dedicated to the aerospace sector; marine robotics with SEABOTS, power electronics with POWER INNOTECH, and medical devices with GPAMEDICAL. It has more than 60 distributors, more than 1,500 clients worldwide and more than 2,000 machines installed. Since 2020, GPAINNOVA has been recognized annually by the Financial Times as one of the 1,000 fastest-growing European companies.