• 2019

      In alliance with ZF, Draxton signs an extension agreement for the JV, Evercast, in order to supply auto parts until 2033.

    • 2019

      The sale of the Water Heater Business, Calorex, to Ariston Thermo was completed.

    • 2018

      Draxton is presented, the new identity of the GIS Autoparts sector in a global level, merging the companies: Cinfunsa, ACE and Infun.

    • 2018

      Cinsa, Calorex, Draxton and Vitromex companies are certified as Great Place to Work in Mexico, with an improvement of 6% over the 2015 results.

    • 2017

      GIS is awarded the 2016 Premio Nacional de Calidad (National Award of Quality) in the InnovaciĆ³n Organizacional (organizational innovation) category.

    • 2016

      Mentoria de Vida program is launched, with the purpose of offering emotional support to all the employees of GIS in MĆ©xico.

    • 2016

      The growth path continues with the acquisition of Infun Group, strengthening the presence of the Auto Parts Sector un Europe and entering the Asian Market. With this step in the strategy, we consolidate the Global Auto parts structure.

    • 2015

      GIS consolidates the first step towards globalization by the acquisition of ACE, European leader in iron castings and aluminum castings and machining for brake systems in the Auto Industry.

    • 2015

      A Joint Venture is signed with Fagor Ederlan to build a new Machining facility.

    • 2015

      Start of Operations of Evercast, a Joint Venture with ZF-TRW, dedicated to Auto Parts Castings and Machining.

    • 2013

      GIS invests 65 million dollars to increase the foundry capacity for the plant in San Luis Potosi.

    • 2011

      Acquisition of Tisamatic, business dedicated to the auto part foundry in San Luis Potosi

    • 2004

      Start of Operations of the first Foundry Auto Parts facility in Irapuato, Guanajuato.

    • 2000

      Calorex acquisition, Company dedicated to the manufacture of water heaters, and becomes the core brand in the business.

    • 1998

      Operations outside of Saltillo begin.

    • 1976

      GIS becomes a Public Company and starts trade in Mexican Stock Exchange.

    • 1967

      Vitromex is born, the business dedicated to the design and production of ceramic flooring.

    • 1964

      GIS enters the Auto Industry.

    • 1957

      Initiates water heaters production.

    • 1955

      The foundry department starts manufacturing pipe fittings and is transformed into Cifunsa.

    • 1932

      The manufacture company became Cinsa.

    • 1928

      Don Isidro LĆ³pez Zertuche, starts kitchenware production in Saltillo, Coahuila with 3 employees.