About us

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

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

We are a customer-focused organization aimed at all types of sectors: hospitals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, water analysis, petrochemicals, 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 entered universities in nationwide.

1990

A distribution agreement was signed with Hewlett Packard (now Agilent) for the GC and HPLC chromatography branch. This allowed him 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, the company's parent company. Europe's largest purchasing power for laboratory equipment.

2012

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

2013

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

2015

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

2020

Proquinorte 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 Zamudio Technology Park, Building 208