Backer-Facsa

Industrial Heating and Thermal Solutions

Backer-Facsa develops and manufactures industrial electric heating elements and thermal solutions. It is part of the Backer Group, which describes itself as a global leader in electric heating-element manufacturing, with a network of 24 production plants and more than 30 companies worldwide.

Products and Applications

The company offers a broad range of heating elements and systems for different industries:

• Air-heating elements for industrial and household applications
• Liquid-heating elements for industrial and household applications
• Defrosting and de-icing elements
• Corrosion-resistant heating elements
• Cartridge heaters
• Sugar burners for food service
• Electric cooktop elements
• Ceramic and quartz infrared heaters
• Flexible heating elements
• Film heaters for industrial and household uses
• Band and flat heaters
• Railway power resistors for startup and braking
• Load banks and crowbar resistors
• Harmonic-filter resistors
• Grounding resistors
• Power resistors for charging and discharging
• Temperature control and regulation systems

These solutions are used in industrial, HVAC, commercial-equipment, energy, and transportation applications.

Facilities and Certifications

Backer-Facsa operates two production plants: one in Barcelona (Heating Elements Division) and one in Asturias (Resistors Division). Both hold ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

Contact

The company lists these contacts:

• Barcelona: 172–180 Ctra. de Ribes, 08591 Aiguafreda, Barcelona. Phone: +34 93 844 26 00. Email: backerfacsa@facsa.es
• Asturias: R-35 C/ Peña Redonda, Silvota Industrial Park, 33192 Llanera, Asturias. Phone: +34 98 418 62 07. Email: bkfresistors@facsa.es