A 145-year journey in the gold and precious metals industry in Colombia

1880

Since 1880, CIJ Gutiérrez y Cía. SA has been a benchmark in the gold and precious metals industry in Colombia. Our history began in Medellín with the founding of the “Casa de Fundación y Ensayes JV & H.”, established by Genaro Gutiérrez Vásquez. Equipped with high-precision scales brought from England and knowledge acquired at Johnson & Matthey, a renowned foundry approved by the Bank of England, Genaro laid the foundations for what is today an emblematic company.

1918

Our dedication and commitment to quality were recognized in the “Blue Book of Colombia” during the government of José Vicente Concha, marking the beginning of our consolidation in the industry.

1936

We modernized our facilities and incorporated new partners, which allowed us to diversify our processes and services, as well as expand into new markets. This ability to innovate and adapt has been key to our sustained growth.

1954

The Production and Propaganda Department stood out through extensive dissemination in newspapers and magazines in the country. Semana magazine, in its December 6 edition of that year, dedicated the cover to Carlos Gutiérrez Bravo, president of the Foundry and Testing House, highlighting his business commitment.

1997

The company changed its legal name to CIJ Gutiérrez y Cía. SA, reflecting a new stage in our corporate evolution.

2010

The Medellín Chamber of Commerce, through its initiative "100 Entrepreneurs, 100 Life Stories", honored visionary entrepreneurs who contributed to the business development of Antioquia and Colombia. Among them, our founder, Genaro Gutiérrez Vásquez , and his son Carlos Gutiérrez Bravo stood out .

2014

During this year C.I.J. Gutiérrez y Cía. S.A. became the parent company of the C.I.J. Gutiérrez y Cía Business Group. S.A., made up of Comercializadora Internacional Gutiérrez y Salazar S.A.S., Inmobiliaria J. Gutiérrez S.A.S., and J. Gutiérrez S.A.S.

2019

We faced regulatory intervention, but thanks to the determination and support of our partners and customers, we resumed operations in the same year.

2021

The company operates under a new strategic direction with a renewed management and administrative team, with the aim of improving internal processes, strengthening operational security and guaranteeing business continuity.

2024

Under the administration of Sociedad de Activos Especiales SAE, an entity attached to the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, we work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the National Mining Agency (ANM). This support from the national government provides us with a solid foundation to continue innovating and growing.

Our history is a testimony of how, with vision, effort and leadership, it is possible to overcome challenges and achieve success. At CIJ Gutiérrez y Cía. SA, we are committed to excellence, quality and sustainability, honoring our legacy and looking towards a bright and promising future.

A 145-year journey in the gold and precious metals industry in Colombia

C.I.J Gutiérrez y Cía. S.A.