A legacy spanning nearly three centuries
The first piece that marks the beginning of the ARCOS company in 1734 is the brand's pair of scissors, created by Juan de Arcos, which is now kept in the Museum of Cutlery in Albacete. This relic was donated by the owners of Arcos Hermanos. In addition, the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid exhibits some pieces marked with “Arcos-Albazete”, made by Juan de Arcos in 1745 and 1746.

In 1875, Gregorio Arcos Aroca turned his small artisan workshop making pocket knives, scissors, and daggers into a factory for mass production of knives. A century later, Gregorio Arcos Villanueva began its international expansion. This family business takes pride in its remarkable recognition and growth.

Three centuries improving quality
From the very beginning, we have always worked to improve the quality of our products, taking care of every last detail. A highly trained team with a long professional career is responsible for automating work processes to achieve the best performance and control, and so reach the highest quality standards. The ISO 9001 Certification confirms this and recognizes it internationally. In addition, ARCOS also holds a Sanitary Registry (39.03065/AB) and the prestigious North American NSF (National Standard Food) certification. ARCOS HERMANOS S.A. guarantees its products for ten years against any manufacturing defect, provided the piece is used rationally for the purpose for which it was made.

Arcos around the world. Operating in more than 90 countries
ARCOS Hermanos has a working area divided across several plants within the province of Albacete, Spain. We could say our company has no borders, as our products can be found on every continent. Operating in 94 countries, ARCOS Hermanos distributes its pieces all over the world, making us the leading cutlery company for both professional and household use, with a name recognized everywhere. We want to leave our mark, and the success and quality of our products allow us to travel without limits.

Today, the company has a team of nearly 500 people, producing 1,100 different knife models and an average of 75,000 pieces per day. This industry stands on more than 30,000 m² divided across different plants in the province of Albacete.

It works with the latest manufacturing technology and constantly updates it, so the quality level of each product is always optimal. In this way, it consolidates its position as a leading cutlery company for both professional and domestic use.