About us

We are a company specializing in the distribution of laboratory materials and equipment, founded in 1965.

In our sector, Proquinorte is considered one of the leading distribution companies in Spain, covering a wide variety of equipment and products needed for each area.

We are a customer-focused organization serving all types of sectors: hospitality, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, water analysis, petrochemical, research centers, universities, and industrial organizations in general. Proquinorte, with a workforce of over 50 people, is located in the Bizkaia Technology Park, in Zamudio. With over 1,000 m2 of surface area, it is fully prepared to undertake its strategic expansion plan throughout Spain.

1965

Patxi Xabier Gaztelu founded Proquinorte as a distributor of laboratory materials, to provide specific solutions to clients in the steel and chemical industries in the Basque Country.

1979

With the University Law, the company was introduced to universities throughout the country.

1990

A distribution agreement was signed with Hewlett Packard (now Agilent) for the GC and HPLC chromatography branch, allowing the company to enter the pharmaceutical industry.

1992

The GLM laboratory furniture line was launched.

2002

The Molecular Biology business line was opened by Applied Biosystems.

2005

Proquinorte signed a distribution agreement with LLG, Europe's largest laboratory equipment purchasing center.

2012

A new line of business was launched, focusing on the provision of equipment to public hospitals for cancer diagnosis.

2013

Xabier Gaztelu took the reins of the company, establishing a very extensive sales network in all of Spain's regions.

2015

The clinical business was expanded to include oncology, hematology, microbiology, and genetics services.

2020

Proquinorte has established itself as the leading provider of PCR for COVID diagnosis in Spain, entering the clinical diagnostics business in the field of microbiology.

2021

New branches were opened in France and Portugal.

First headquarters in Alameda Urquijo, Bilbao

New headquarters in the Zamudio Technology Park, building 208