About us

Guided by our purpose, we are committed to create a more sustainable and prosperous world by building business ecosystems.

Headquartered in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, Proeza is a family-owned group, focused on long-term growth within the Industrial, Agribusiness, and Healthcare Industries.

Our footprint

Building win-win stories across the globe.

We understand that our success is not just measured by financial gains, but by the positive impact we have on the people and communities we serve. We continously work to identify opportunities where we can create value for all our stakeholders.

3 continents

9 countries

+13,000 people

Our history

1956 Metalsa begins to manufacture light poles.

Founded under the name of Manufacturas Metálicas Monterrey, by don Guillermo Zambrano Lozano. Four years later in 1960, the first automotive rim was built, and with it, the introduction of Metalsa to the automotive industry.

<p><strong>1956 </strong>Metalsa begins to manufacture light poles.</p>

1956 Metalsa begins to manufacture light poles.

<p><strong>1958 </strong>Jucosa, today Citrofrut, was founded as a small citrus processor company.</p>

1958 Jucosa, today Citrofrut, was founded as a small citrus processor company.

In Nuevo León, México, Jucosa began operations with just a few tens of hectares of orange trees to export to other states of Mexico and the United States.

<p><strong>1961</strong> Metalsa in association with A.O. Smith laid the foundation to manufacture chassis. </p>

1961 Metalsa in association with A.O. Smith laid the foundation to manufacture chassis.

The Automotive Division was established, becoming the first chassis-frame manufacturer in Mexico.

<p><strong>1970</strong> Citrofrut starts operations of its largest plant called Paso Largo. </p>

1970 Citrofrut starts operations of its largest plant called Paso Largo.

With a daily capacity to process 300 tons of oranges, the company reinforced its focus to become a key player around the globe.

<p><strong>1982</strong> Metalsa expands by opening an office in Detroit, Michigan.</p>

1982 Metalsa expands by opening an office in Detroit, Michigan.

In the same year, the moto "Quality as a way of life" was institutionalized as a key factor in Metalsa's history of success and growth.

<p><strong>2000 </strong>Metalsa conducts its first international operation by acquiring Tower Automotive's division. </p>

2000 Metalsa conducts its first international operation by acquiring Tower Automotive's division.

A commercial vehicle plant located in Roanoke, USA. This milestone was the beginning of the Group's expansion to foreign markets, which a few years later began operations in India, Australia, Argentina and England

<p><strong>2001 </strong>Astrum was created to provide bidirectional data communication via satellite. </p>

2001 Astrum was created to provide bidirectional data communication via satellite.

Today, Astrum provides solutions in Telemetry, Tracking & Location, Satellite Communication, Control Center and other integrated solutions.

<p><strong>2009</strong> Citrofrut acquires Vía Nectare, a tropical fruit processing plant, in Taquaritinga, São Paulo, Brazil.</p>

2009 Citrofrut acquires Vía Nectare, a tropical fruit processing plant, in Taquaritinga, São Paulo, Brazil.

The main objective of this plant was to process Mangos, however, two years later, new end-consumer products were offered.

<p><strong>2010</strong> Metalsa significantly expands its global growth opportunities worldwide.</p>

2010 Metalsa significantly expands its global growth opportunities worldwide.

Metalsa adquiere la División de Productos Estructurales de Dana Holding Corporation. Adicionalmente, La planta de Jamshedpur en India, empieza operaciones.

<p><strong>2019 </strong>Proeza Ventures was founded as a venture capital firm focused on investing in Mobility start-ups.</p>

2019 Proeza Ventures was founded as a venture capital firm focused on investing in Mobility start-ups.

Proeza Ventures is focused on transforming the global mobility sector to make it more efficient, safety-focused and environmentally friendly.

<p><strong>2022</strong> Grupo Proeza redefines its Purpose and Values</p>

2022 Grupo Proeza redefines its Purpose and Values

Proeza evolves its purpose, strengthens its humanistic culture, and integrates new elements to achieve its new objectives and exceed all expectations.

<p><strong>2022 </strong>As a solid step in Proeza's growth journey, the Healthcare Platform was created. </p>

2022 As a solid step in Proeza's growth journey, the Healthcare Platform was created.

By acquiring Premier Healthcare Professionals, Grupo Proeza expands and balances its portfolio. By investing in the healthcare sector, Proeza remains congruent with its purpose of building a more prosperous world.

Our values

Built on a solid humanistic culture. We are what we value.

We Care

We care about you.

We Thrive

We are passionate about success.

We Dare

We create bolder and better solutions.

Culture stories

Life at Proeza.

We promote inclusive behaviors providing a work atmosphere where all people, without exception, are welcomed, valued, and can be themselves to reach their full potential with purpose.

"Work in Proeza is an incredible learning journey."

Jesús Ayala

“I am proud to say that I am part of a company with a high sense of humanism

Deyra Perales

“I have been able to achieve balanced growth both personally and professionally”

Alvaro López

“At Proeza, I can dare to give my opinion and be myself.”

Silvia Treviño

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