In the 19th Century, Bonin, Marret and Figueroa supplied raw materials required by craftsmen for their works -gold and silver- which they obtained from mining companies and from their own waste.
In 1920 they created the company Sociedad Española de Metales Preciosos, S.A. which during the 20th Century was the most significant supplier in Spain for jewelers, silversmiths and other trades using precious metals and one of the world leaders.
In the year 2000 the Cookson Group acquired the activity from Sociedad Española de Metales Preciosos, S.A., with respect to jewellery, silversmiths and dental trade, within a plan of growth that places it in the leading group, serving the jewellery and silver industry around the world.
Cookson is an international materials technology group, providing advanced materials, equipment and enabling technologies to its customers world-wide. The Group comprises three divisions - Electronics, Ceramics and Precious Metals.
The mission of Cookson is to add value to its customers' businesses by providing materials, equipment, processes and services that allow them to increase the efficiency, quality and profitability of their operations. Throughout the world Cookson companies are known for supplying products that represent the best technology, supported by the best technical service.
In 2009 the Cookson Group informed on revenues of 1,961 million Pounds with nearly 15,000 people in more than 35 countries over the world.
Cookson Group plc, the UK parent company of the Group, is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (CKSN.L) and is headquartered in London.
SEMPSA Joyería Platería, S.A. mainly supplies the Spanish and European market of raw materials in the form of fine metal or alloys in several formats;-wire, sheets, foil, strip, rings, tubes, semis, rods, bars, etc,, -and refines waste and brushings produced when in the industrial manufacturing of jewels, silver goods and dental prostheses.
Integrated Management System Policy
The Company has decided to apply an Integrated Management System Policy based on:
Customers’ satisfaction.
This Policy is shown in the documents "SEMPSA JOYERIA PLATERIA Integrated Management System Policy" and "DECLARATION ON THE ENVIRONMENT", which can be down loaded placing yourself on the name of the documents.
Certifications
SEMPSA Joyería Platería, S.A. enjoy the following certifications:
Other activities
The Cookson Group in Portugal includes the company named KOUTADLY CONSULTADORIA ECONOMICA E PARTICIPAÇOES S.A., the distributor of Cookson's products in general and SEMPSA J P's in particular in the Portuguese market, both as independent trader and as sales representative of SEMPSA Joyería Platería, S.A. in Portugal.
Overall organization