Primary Menu – MARTÍN FAMILY- KEEPERS OF A UNIQUE PROCESS FOR FIVE GENERATIONS THE TRADITION A precious heritage from an age-old civilization, the culture of Iberian ham remains intact, passed down from generation to generation. History and ancestral customs have laid the foundations for the extraordinary quality of our ham, making it a gastronomic jewel. 1890 José Manuel Martín learns the craft of Iberian hams in Frades de la Sierra, primarily for self-consumption. 1925 Brothers Teodoro and Ramón Martín Crego (sons of José Manuel Martín) found the first slaughterhouse and factory of Iberian cured meats in Villar de Gallimazo. 1982 Ramón Martín Sánchez (son of Ramón Martín Martín Crego) takes the reins of the family business and founds the company Jamones y Embutidos JAEM S.A. The Montaraz brand is born. 1986 Ramón Martín Sánchez has a pioneering vision and moves the slaughterhouse and factory to a 100-hectare rural estate in the Entrecaños area. He does this to avoid the pollution problems plaguing urban areas (where factories had tended to be located until then) and to guarantee the expansion of future facilities. This gives the company an environmental boost. 1990 The generational handover begins. After studying business, Ramón Martín Sánchez (son) joins the company with the intent of continuing the family legacy. 1991 One year later, thanks to constant work, innovation and a vision for the future, Montaraz becomes the first company in its region approved to export to Europe. 2004 Younger brother Jaime Martín Sánchez joins the company after a career as a civil engineer with the aim of reinforcing the family tradition. 2007 The company strengthens its ties with Extremadura (the home of Edita Sanchez Lencero, mother of the Martín brothers) and founds Señorío de Olivenza, a modern factory located in the Extremadura Dehesa, the land of the Iberian pig. 2014 After 7 years of hard work, Montaraz is certified to export to the United States, a milestone that cements the company as the gold standard for quality and production in the region. 2019 In December of this year, the construction of the new slaughterhouse with the most advanced technology in the sector is completed, becoming the pioneer in CO2 sedation in Castilla y León and meeting the highest standards in animal welfare. OVER A CENTURY OF TRADITION In the Montaraz family, we have kept this unique process alive since 1890. For five generations, we’ve made 100% natural ham, free of additives and preservatives, cured with only sea salt in our slow, all-natural drying process … to create an exceptional ham, with an intense aroma and a unique flavor that you’ll find nowhere else in the world. SOCIAL NETWORKS Instagram Youtube PAGES The Film Our Secret The Origin Martín Family The Craft The Treasure Our Journey The Healthy Lifestyle Family Collection Contact LEGAL Legal Notice Privacy Policy Cookies Policy @montarazunaobramaestra Síguenos en Instagram © Copyright 2021 Montaraz The website you are visiting uses its own and third-party cookies to improve navigation and obtain statistical data. You must accept their use using the acceptance button. RejectSet upAcceptKnow more