80 years. 3 generations. One vision carried forward.

Industrias Oriol was founded in 1942 by Narciso Oriol — a man who believed quality was a matter of principle. Three generations later, that belief still shapes everything we do. We are a family-built, independent group committed to professionals, performance, and long-term value.

Industrias Oriol began in the back of a small workshop in Barcelona. Don Narcís didn’t start with a business plan — he started with his own hands, a few tools, and a clear idea: to create better products for beauty professionals.

With a background in aviation and a mind for mechanics, Don Narcís brought innovation into the everyday. He rethought the humble hair roller — and ended up creating an entire line of professional tools that set new standards across salons.

He didn’t build the company alone. He listened — to clients, to suppliers, to hairdressers — and treated every relationship with honesty and care. Those early conversations shaped the values we still carry today.

History

Our history is full of interesting stages and events.

1942

Don Narcís Oriol Quintana founds Industrias Oriol in a small workshop in Barcelona — guided by a craftsman’s hands and a visionary mind.

1950s
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1970s

From handmade rollers to scaled production, IO evolves into a serious manufacturing operation — without compromising its founder’s standards.

1990s

The company begins exporting across Europe and Latin America, earning trust as a reliable, professional-grade brand.

2000s
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2010s

Industrias Oriol expands into cosmetics and aesthetics, launches its Argentina subsidiary, and enters a new phase led by the third generation.

2025

After more than 80 years, the founder’s spirit remains at the heart of Industrias Oriol — still independent, still family-run, and still built for professionals.

Vision

Legacy isn’t what we leave behind. It’s what we build into everything.

At Industrias Oriol, legacy isn’t a memory — it’s a method. It lives in how we design, how we manufacture, how we make decisions. Because when a company is built with care, clarity, and conviction, legacy stops being the past — and becomes the standard. We’ve been shaping tools, brands, and relationships for over 80 years. Not for today’s trends, but for tomorrow’s professionals. Not to grow fast — but to grow right.

Long-Term Thinking, Always.

Our vision isn’t driven by the market’s tempo. It’s guided by long-term value, sustainable relationships, and brands that grow with our clients — not ahead of them.

Professionals at the Center

From hairdressers to aestheticians to barbers, every innovation begins with listening. Our goal is not to impress — it’s to empowerDesde peluqueros hasta esteticistas y barberos, toda innovación empieza escuchando. Nuestro objetivo no es impresionar, es empoderar.

A Global Platform, Rooted in Purpose

Our vision isn’t to dominate — it’s to serve. With presence in 75+ countries, we expand by earning trust, not chasing volume.

Decades of disciplined growth, industrial control, and long-term vision have shaped a group that doesn’t just last — it leads.