SEAT in developing Spain, 1948-1972

Authors

  • Jordi Catalan Vidal Universitat de Barcelona

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1344/rhi.v15i30.19622

Keywords:

Industria del automóvil, SEAT, FIAT, INI, Políticas estratégicas, De

Abstract

The experience of SEAT during 1948-72 constitutes a significant case of success in the adoption of strategic policies. The support to a ‘national champion’ located in a key industrial district, transformed Spain into an automobile net exporter. In addition, the long term cooperation with FIAT led to the reduction of royalties paid by SEAT and the creation of its R + D center. The alliance between FIAT and Banco Urquijo helped to balance public priorities with market rationality. Up to 1972 SEAT was one of the most profitable firms participated by the public holding INI and performed reasonably well in relation both to average Spanish industrial firms and European car producers. Nevertheless, in 1972 the Spanish government decided to reopen its market to Ford. This decision inaugurated a change of policies, which woud induce a tremendous crisis in the company of Barcelona. It would also erode the confidence of FIAT in the Spanish administration.

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Published

2017-07-24

How to Cite

Catalan Vidal, Jordi. 2017. “SEAT in Developing Spain, 1948-1972”. Revista De Historia Industrial — Industrial History Review 15 (30):143-93. https://doi.org/10.1344/rhi.v15i30.19622.

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 30 (2006)

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