Founded in Barcelona in 1904 by Amadeu Cros, the company evolved through mergers and crises to become a national leader in chlorine and fertilizers. Its history is tied to prominent figures like Josep Piqué and the investment era of KIO in the late 1980s.
Despite a successful restructuring in the late 1990s led by Antonio Zabalza, recent global challenges have impacted the firm. In 2025, Ercros reported losses exceeding 50 million euros due to high energy costs and declining industrial demand in Europe.
The acquisition by Bondalti follows a two-year process marked by competing bids. This transition marks the end of an independent chapter for one of Spain's most significant industrial conglomerates.
