Oritia & Boreas S L

What Oritia & Boreas S L does

Oritia & Boreas S.L. is a specialized wind engineering consulting firm and University of Granada spin-off founded in 2010, headquartered at the LACIAD facility in Escúzar, Granada, Spain. The company provides applied research, technological development, and consulting services for wind effects on structural systems, operating from what it describes as the largest boundary layer wind tunnel in Spain (S.A.V.E. — Simulador Ambiental de Vientos Extremos). Its core technical stack combines physical boundary layer wind tunnel testing with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation using ANSYS FLUENT, augmented by field monitoring instrumentation. The service portfolio is organized across six modules: building wind studies (Edificación), singular structures, bridge engineering (Puentes), renewable energy systems, elite sports aerodynamics, and structural monitoring. Additional offerings include the Proto3D rapid prototyping service and specialized systems such as SAFEPORT (ocean-meteorological risk management for ports) and the EU ERASMUS+-funded DigitalResilience digital twin initiative.

The firm serves an enterprise and government client base spanning architecture firms (Santiago Calatrava, Norman Foster, César Pelli, David Chipperfield), construction companies (FCC, Dragados), energy developers (Abengoa Solar NT, EDP-Repsol), academic institutions (Universidad Europea de Madrid, UNAM, Colorado School of Mines), and government agencies (Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahía de Algeciras, US Department of Defense). Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services engagements, supplemented by hardware sales (custom wind tunnels) and per-project manufacturing fees for rapid prototyping. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales via direct proposals, public procurement processes, conference presence, and EU research program participation. The company is privately held by its three founders with no disclosed external funding, has doubled headcount and quadrupled revenue between 2013 and 2019, and maintains ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications alongside PYME Innovadora designation.

Name

Oritia & Boreas S L

Legal name

ORITIA & BOREAS SL

Website

https://oritiayboreas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oritia & Boreas is a Spanish wind engineering consulting firm and University of Granada spin-off operating the largest boundary layer wind tunnel in Spain (S.A.V.E.). It provides physical wind tunnel testing, CFD simulation, and field monitoring services to architecture firms, construction companies, energy developers, and government agencies across five continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wind Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Wind Electric Power Generation (221115)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Wind Farm EPC & Balance of Plant Construction (Civil, Electrical, Substations) (EUAMACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore) (EUAEAAAF)

Keywords

• Wind engineering consulting
• Boundary layer wind tunnel testing
• Aeroelastic structural analysis
• Computational fluid dynamics
• Rapid prototyping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Granada

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wind Effects Engineering Consulting: Specialized consulting services for wind effects on structures including boundary layer wind tunnel testing, pressure distribution analysis, aeroelastic stability assessment, structural fatigue analysis, and pedestrian comfort studies. Revenue generated through project-based consulting engagements with architecture firms, construction companies, energy developers, and government agencies.
2. Rapid Prototyping (Proto3D): 3D printing and rapid prototyping services using 3DSystems ProJet HD3000 technology. Delivers physical models from CAD files in 3-5 days for architecture, industrial design, sports science, and artistic applications. Revenue from per-project manufacturing fees.
3. Field Monitoring and Instrumentation: Environmental monitoring services including meteorological mast installation, ocean-meteorological risk management systems (Safeport), and real-time data publication for port authorities and infrastructure operators.
4. Wind Tunnel Design and Construction: Design and construction of custom academic wind tunnels for universities and research centers, including the multipurpose wind tunnel for Universidad Europea de Madrid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oritia & Boreas is an engineering firm that performs wind effects studies on structural systems through boundary layer wind tunnel testing, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation, and field monitoring. Its services span wind engineering for buildings, long-span bridges, singular structures, renewable energy systems, elite sports aerodynamics, and structural/environmental monitoring. The firm operates the LACIAD laboratory in Escúzar, Granada, which houses S.A.V.E., the largest boundary layer wind tunnel in Spain.

Product overview

Oritia & Boreas S.L. is a spin-off from the University of Granada specializing in applied wind engineering research, technological development, and advanced consulting services. The company operates through its core facility LACIAD (Laboratorio de Aerodinámica Civil, Industrial, Ambiental y Deportiva), which houses the S.A.V.E. (Simulador Ambiental de Vientos Extremos) — the largest boundary layer wind tunnel in Spain. The service portfolio is organized into six specialized modules: Edificación (building wind studies), Estructuras Singulares (singular structures), Puentes (bridge engineering), Energías Renovables (renewable energy), Aerodinámica del Deporte (elite sports aerodynamics), and Monitorización (structural monitoring). Additional offerings include Proto3D rapid prototyping services and specialized projects like the DigitalResilience platform and SAFEPORT ocean-meteorological risk management system. The company serves international clients across five continents on over 50 projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• S.A.V.E. (Simulador Ambiental de Vientos Extremos) - Wind Tunnel Testing Services Boundary layer wind tunnel testing services using the largest boundary layer wind tunnel in Spain, capable of reproducing complex three-dimensional wind flows including tornadoes, microbursts, and extreme atmospheric conditions for civil, industrial, environmental, and sports aerodynamics research. Targeted at architecture firms, construction companies, energy developers, and research institutions.
• Building Wind Studies (Edificación) Wind engineering services for buildings including global structural loads with dynamic components, pressure distribution for facade design, maximum service accelerations, aeroelastic phenomena, fatigue analysis, pedestrian comfort, environmental efficiency, and urban planning wind field studies. Targeted at architects, structural engineers, and developers of high-rise and complex buildings.
• Bridge Wind Engineering (Puentes) Wind effects studies for medium and long-span bridges including aerodynamic stability analysis, aeroelastic model testing, equivalent static load determination, and aerodynamic barrier design optimization. Targeted at bridge engineers, infrastructure developers, and transportation authorities.
• Singular Structures Wind Engineering (Estructuras Singulares) Specialized wind engineering for complex architectural structures including stadiums, sculptures, and distinctive architectural forms requiring advanced aerodynamic analysis. Targeted at architects and developers of iconic or geometrically complex structures.
• Renewable Energy Wind Engineering (Energías Renovables) Wind engineering for renewable energy systems including solar tracker optimization, parabolic trough collectors, solar tower structures, and photovoltaic park wind effects analysis. Targeted at solar and wind energy developers and operators.
• Elite Sports Aerodynamics (Aerodinámica del Deporte de Élite) Sports aerodynamics services including ski-cross platform development, swimming analysis, cycling optimization, sailing performance, and athlete-specific aerodynamic testing using LACIAD facilities. Targeted at elite athletes, sports teams, and equipment manufacturers.
• Structural and Environmental Monitoring (Monitorización) Environmental and structural monitoring services including meteorological station installation, wind condition monitoring, field sand transport monitoring, and real-time data publication systems for ports and construction sites. Targeted at port authorities, infrastructure operators, and construction project managers.
• Proto3D - Rapid Prototyping Service 3D rapid prototyping service using 3DSystems ProJet HD3000 technology with liquid polymer multi-jet modeling. Produces physical models from CAD files for architecture, industrial design, sports science, and artistic applications with delivery in 3-5 days. Targeted at architects, industrial designers, engineers, and artists requiring physical prototypes.
• Custom Wind Tunnel Design and Construction Design and construction of custom academic and research wind tunnels for universities and research centers. Includes specification of test section dimensions, turbomachinery, motor systems, and frequency converter controls. Targeted at universities and research institutions requiring experimental aerodynamic facilities.
• Safeport - Ocean-Meteorological Risk Management System Harbour-Ocean Meteorological Risk Management System developed in collaboration with IH Cantabria and HRL Madrid for the Port Authority of Algeciras. Provides guidelines for certification of risk management systems, ocean-meteorological monitoring network expansion, predictive modeling systems, and user-oriented web platforms. Targeted at port authorities and maritime operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue quadrupled and headcount doubled from 2013 to 2019 following specialization strategy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CPP Wind Engineering: Colorado-based wind engineering consultancy offering boundary layer wind tunnel testing, aeroelastic studies, and pedestrian comfort — directly comparable core services to Oritia & Boreas, with similar global project portfolio across high-rises and long-span bridges.
• Windtech Consultants: Australian-headquartered wind engineering consultancy with offices in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East; provides boundary layer wind tunnel testing and pedestrian-level wind studies for skyscrapers and bridges — direct methodology match.
• Cermak Peterka Petersen (CPP): U.S. wind engineering consultancy specializing in structural wind engineering for tall buildings, long-span bridges, and renewable energy structures — direct overlap in the wind-on-structures niche that anchors Oritia & Boreas.
• Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin (RWDI): Canadian-headquartered wind engineering and environmental services firm operating one of the world's largest boundary layer wind tunnels; serves the same architect/engineering/owner market with comparable testing and CFD methodology.

Broad incumbents

• Arup: Global engineering consultancy operating its own wind engineering group (including wind tunnel facilities) as part of a wider portfolio; competes with Oritia & Boreas on architect-led signature projects but offers wind as one capability among many.
• Buro Happold Engineering: Global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a wind engineering group providing boundary layer wind tunnel services to signature architects; competes for the same high-profile projects as a broader incumbent offering wind as one of many services.
• RINA (formerly D'Appolonia): Global engineering and consultancy group with wind engineering capabilities inherited from acquisitions; broader incumbent with wind tunnel and CFD offerings competing for complex infrastructure projects.

Regional players

• Wacker Ingenieure: German wind engineering consultancy operating boundary layer wind tunnel facilities, focused primarily on European wind engineering projects for buildings and bridges; comparable in methodology and regional client base.
• iVi Ingeniería: Spanish engineering services firm with structural engineering and applied research capabilities, including wind effects work for Spanish infrastructure — regional comparable that serves overlapping public-sector clients in Spain.

Others

• FIW Forschungsinstitut für Wärmeschutz: German research institute with wind tunnel testing capabilities; comparable physical-testing infrastructure base, though more research-oriented than commercial consulting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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