One of the most valued specialists in the commercial sector, has committed to Astondoa: Jaime Cortecero.

Astandoa Shipyards incorporates Jaime Cortecero as the new Commercial Director. From his new position he will be responsible for the direction and commercial strategy of the shipyard, along with the development of the network of distributors. The new commercial director has a great experience in commercial management and knowledge of the sector, over the last 25 years he has developed his professional career in the division of marine engines of the Volvo group where he has been commercial director of Volvo Penta for Spain and Portugal. He has also been Vice President of the ANEN employer, National Association of Nautical Enterprises.

Astandoa 100 years of navigation

Its beginnings in the world of nautical life begin in 1916, when in a small carpentry of Portugalete the brothers Jesus and José Astondoa Martínez begin to build boats of oars and trainers. After a logical pause for the Spanish Civil War they decide to take separate paths, focusing the efforts of Jesus Astondoa in the construction of fishing and recreational ships. It will be in 1944 when his son Jesus Astondoa Santamaría joined the family business, going shortly after to take over the shipyard. Its good work on the riverside carpentry, as well as the quality of the finishes on the Astandoa boats, make the shipyard of national fame worthy. Once installed on the Epiline coast, it is their children, the third generation, who join the shipyards. It is in the early 1980s that Astondoa leaves the production of wood and begins to produce ships with polyester resin reinforced with fiberglass. This progress in production techniques, together with successful design models, are enshrined as a reference yard at European level. Their presence at international fairs, as well as various awards recognizing their quality, drive an industrial development that has come to this day. Embargations such as the GLX range, today more than 30 years old, remain a design reference where time does not make a mistake. In 2006, with more than 500 employees, the Astondoa group has the widest range of ships on the market manufactured under a single brand. From open 40-foot boats through more than 120-foot yachts built in polyester resin reinforced with glass fiber and reaching megayates up to 45 meters in length, made of steel cascso and aluminium superstructures. Over these 100 years, Amondoa has built more than 3000 boats.