# ETAR SRL

> ETAR is an Argentine metalworking company founded in 1970, specializing in custom-engineered springs, stamped parts and welded sub-assemblies for industrial OEMs across Latin America, North America and Europe. Certified IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015.

ETAR operates from Buenos Aires and supplies more than 60-70% of the spring and metal-mechanical-parts demand for the home-appliance and bedding industries in Argentina and Chile. The company exports to over 50 countries and partners with brands such as Whirlpool, Electrolux, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Renault, Toyota, Volkswagen, ABB, Schneider, Siemens, Simmons and Mainero.

## Capabilities

- **Compression springs** — 0.15mm to 8mm wire diameter, including conical, biconical, variable-pitch and ground-end. Valve springs are a specialty (zero-defect process).
- **Torsion springs** — 0.20mm to 8mm wire, including double-torsion, coil and complex geometries on CNC equipment.
- **Tension springs** — 0.15mm to 6mm wire, with German/English/American hook ends and custom hook configurations.
- **Flat / strip springs** — custom dies for locks, sanitary fittings, automotive parts and retractable products.
- **Wire-formed parts** — 0.2mm to 11mm wire, 2D and 3D geometries, clips, clamps, washers, rods and copper coils.
- **Stamped sheet-metal parts** — proprietary tooling for steel, brass, stainless flat parts (electrical contacts, fasteners).
- **Welded assemblies** — wire-and-sheet assemblies for automotive interiors, appliance grilles (ovens, refrigerators).
- **Sub-assembly assembly** — washing-machine sub-components and various clamp models.

## Industries served

- [Automotive & transport](https://etar.com.ar/industrias/automotor) — springs, sub-assemblies and welded structures for OEMs including Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, VW, Renault, Peugeot, Nissan.
- [Home appliances](https://etar.com.ar/industrias/electrodomesticos) — hinges, shock absorbers, sub-assemblies for Whirlpool, Electrolux, Longvie.
- [Bedding](https://etar.com.ar/industrias/descanso) — pocket-coil and box-spring components for Simmons, Piero, Suavestar, Bedtime.
- [Agriculture](https://etar.com.ar/industrias/agro) — tensioners, anchoring systems, plow tines, anti-hail structures and viticulture systems (Mainero).
- [Cosmetics & pharmaceutical](https://etar.com.ar/industrias/cosmetica) — FDA-compliant springs for aerosol valves and atomizer pumps (P&G, Avon, Natura, Unilever).
- [Electrical products](https://etar.com.ar/industrias/informatica) — amperometric coils, thermal-switch bimetallic parts (ABB, Schneider, Siemens, Cambre, Sica).
- [Strategic sectors](https://etar.com.ar/industrias/otros-sectores) — medical devices, oil & gas fasteners, self-supporting construction panels, defense and satellite components (Bersa, FAMAE, Taurus, Pecom).

## Quality system

- IATF 16949:2016 (automotive) — current edition certified.
- ISO 9001:2015 — current edition certified.
- MES (Manufacturing Execution System) + ERP integration for real-time process control and full traceability.
- Vision-based inspection on CNC cells, Poka-Yoke devices for critical-parts production, SQC real-time statistical control.

## Sustainability

- Environmental management policy: emissions reduction, segregated waste streams, recycling, continuous air/water/soil monitoring.
- Labor practices: zero-tolerance policies on child and forced labor; non-discrimination; freedom of association.
- Business ethics: published Code of Conduct, confidential whistleblower channel, anti-bribery policies.
- Occupational health & safety: continuous training, PPE programs.

## Contact

- Phone: +54 11 4638-5167
- WhatsApp: +54 9 11 3103-7810
- Email: etar@etar.com.ar
- Address: Zuviría 5583 (C1439), Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/etarsrl

## Languages

- Primary site (Spanish): https://etar.com.ar
- English site: https://etar.com.ar/en