Since the company was established in 1942, Talleres Ratera has constantly carried out major technological research and development work into the manufacture of braiding machines and auxiliary machinery. As a result of this work, Talleres Ratera is today one of the world's leading companies in the sector, exporting machinery to over 120 countries. Talleres Ratera is committed to on-going product development and improvement, combining the very latest machine design technology - CAD (Computer Assisted Design) and CAM (Computer Assisted Manufacturing) IT systems - with in-depth knowledge of the sector and the needs of the braiding industry. With a range of products comprising over 320 different models, Talleres Ratera aims to meet all the needs of the braiding industry. In addition, the company is versatile enough to adapt its models to the individual needs of each customer. The key to Talleres Ratera's success is its world-wide dimension: 90% of the company's production output is exported to over 120 countries, with a portfolio of over 7,000 customers. Average annual production amounts to over 2,500 machines.