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 Since 1891The long journey from the time when Joan Roca started manufacturing braid in 1891 to the current polyamide ropes, capable of withstanding multiple falls by a climber, or today’s harnesses, has taken over 100 years. We have followed every step of those sports, the essence of which is the mountains. This world is still the passion that unites us. We hope that the gear presented below helps you in what you do.
A little history...1891
The company JOAN ROCA was set up by Mr Joan Roca Ballesta, to manufacture mechanical braid, packing, asbestos and rope.
1927
His three sons Jaume, Joan and Antoni continued the business, which they operated with the name of J. ROCA. It came to manufacture much of what was consumed on the Spanish mechanical braid market, destined mainly for chandlery companies and for use in the navy.
1934
It pioneered development in high-pressure flax hoses.
1963
The first braided polyamide climbing rope in Spain was manufactured.
1965
Manufacture of the first rope with a pattern change in the centre to ease climbing manoeuvres.
1968 The range of auxiliary ropes increased the variety of ropes available. 1970 The standards of the Committee for Mountain Safety were successfully met and it became the first firm in Spain to obtain UIAA endorsement (International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation). 1976 New concepts were used to manufacture the first static ropes for caving. These were also used by expeditions. The first harness was manufactured. 1977 Manufacture of the first polyamide slings for use in climbing. 1978 The first water-repellent rope was put on the market. 1980 Endorsement of the ROCA integral harness, in compliance with the new UIAA standards. We were the first to obtain this endorsement. 1981 Manufacture of the double belay loop on pelvic harnesses, which was incorporated a few years later by other brands. 1983 The first express slings were manufactured. 1984 The first standards for auxiliary ropes and slings were issued. We complied successfully with official requirements. 1986 Manufacture of the first aramid rope for use in mountaineering as an auxiliary rope. 1988 Manufacturing started of a range of totally padded harnesses. A new harness was made, specially designed for sport climbing. It was revealed on company participation as sponsor of the Montblanc Climbing Competition. 1991 Celebration of the company’s centenary. To mark this event, a 10.5-mm rope in three graduated colours was manufactured. 1992 Approval of TASMANIA ropes which withstand an edge fall. The express slings were also approved. 1995 In July, all mountaineering products for safety purposes were rated as PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), in accordance with the 89/686/EEC European Directive. All safety materials manufactured by Roca are EC certified by the DGA Laboratory of Toulouse, which also assesses the EC quality guarantee system of the end product. 2000 Since 6th November 2000, company manufacture of Personal Protection Equipment has been certified with the ISO 9001 International Standard by the AFAQ Organisation and products have been certified by the APAVE Laboratory of Grenoble. 2002 New aramid fibre was incorporated and a static strength of 2200 daN with a diameter of 6 mm was achieved. 2003 After 112 years as a family concern, it is now becoming a new limited company with the name of ROCA CORDES DE MUNTANYA, SL. 2004 Increase in range and improvement of climbing harnesses. 2005 Manufacture of a specialist technical rope for hiking. Reinforcement of sheath of the "indoor" rope. 2006 Reinforcement of the industrial product range. |
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