Manuel Torres, founder and president of MTorres, dies at 82

It was reported by the La Opinión de Muricia on Nov. 5 that Manuel Torres (1938), founder and president of MTorres (Navarre, Spain), died last Thursday in Pamplona at the age of 82. While the cause of death has not been released, Torres had been admitted to the University Clinic of Navarre for a month prior.

Torres began his professional life as head of maintenance in the Svenska Celulosa Group, taking several executive courses. MTorres Industrial Design S.A. was founded soon after in 1975 in the Navarrese municipality of Navarre, Spain, for the development of industrial automation systems. Initially focused on the design and manufacture of machinery for the paper converting industry, the company eventually evolved into providing solutions for manufacturers in the aerospace and energy industries. 

Today, the industrial group employs more than 800 people, of which 80% are highly qualified technicians. Mtorres also allocates 15% of its income to research, development and innovation projects. The group owns 168 patents and exports its products to more than 70 countries.

A year ago, the Murcian company presented the project of an intelligent water desalination plant that takes advantage of the pressure that exists 600 meters deep under the sea with the aim of reducing production costs. This project, according to Mtorres, was intended to obtain desalinated water for a third of the current value, similar to the price of the one that comes from the Tajo-Segura Transfer.

In 2019 Torres also received the Navarra Gold Medal from King Felipe VI, a Spanish civil award that distinguishes advances in artistic, scientific, cultural, sporting, and health activities.

Manuel Torres was a visionary, and an entrepreneur, constantly searching for new challenges. The company said it is grateful for the condolences and remain united in the grief resulting from his departure.