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León de Oro has been a global leader in netting solutions since 1979, when Tecnología Deportiva S.A. was founded in Alicante, Spain by Antonio Benimeli. For more than four decades, the company has delivered innovative, reliable, and high-quality netting products to customers in over 65 countries, earning a worldwide reputation under the brand LEÓN DE ORO (GOLDEN LION).
The creation of León de Oro USA in 2022, was not the launch of a new company—it was the expansion of a proven manufacturing system backed by over 45 years of experience. Our U.S. facility is built on the same standards, processes, and quality controls that have defined León de Oro globally for decades. Every net begins at our 161,000 sq-ft production plant in Alicante, Spain, where the raw materials are manufactured using long-established methods and equipment. These materials are then shipped directly to our facility in North Branford, Connecticut, where they are finished, assembled, customized, and distributed throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
This structure gives customers the confidence of a seasoned global manufacturer combined with the responsiveness of a dedicated American operation. By keeping our supply chain under one integrated system, we eliminate unnecessary steps, reduce lead times, and maintain full control of quality. Importing raw materials rather than finished goods also creates significant tariff savings, reducing landed cost and helping us offer competitive pricing without compromising performance.
León de Oro USA may have opened in 2202, but it is powered by more than four decades of proven expertise. Our facility is not “new” – it is the latest chapter of a manufacturing legacy trusted around the world.
Our mission remains simple:
Deliver safer, stronger, and more dependable netting systems – backed by the experience of a worldwide leader and the service of an American manufacturing company.
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1979
Founded in Alicante, Spain
Antonio Benimeli establishes Tecnología Deportiva S.A., launching what will become one of the world’s leading netting manufacturers.
1980s
Early Innovation in Sports Netting
León de Oro expands rapidly through Europe by introducing higher-quality netting products and modernizing production methods.
1990s
Global Expansion Begins
The brand enters international markets, building partnerships in Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia.
Manufacturing capacity and technical expertise scale dramatically.
2000s
Full Integration of Raw-Material Production
León de Oro invests in advanced fiber, twisting, and knitting technology, bringing more steps of the supply chain in-house.
This vertical integration becomes the company’s signature advantage.
2010s
161,000 sq-ft Facility Established in Alicante
State-of-the-art production is consolidated into a single large manufacturing center.
This facility continues to produce the raw materials for all LDO nets today.
2020
León de Oro USA Conceptualized
A North American presence is planned to shorten customer lead times, reduce logistics exposure, and allow custom finishing closer to end users.
2021-22
León de Oro USA Operational Launch
The U.S. facility in North Branford, Connecticut opens and begins finishing nets for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Our facilities in Spain and the United States work with shared processes and aligned quality controls, blending decades of global manufacturing experience with American innovation and service—leveraging the strengths of both facilities to deliver consistent, high-performance netting throughout North America.
2022-24
Rapid Growth and Market Adoption
LDO-USA earns trust across construction safety, material handling, sports, industrial, and custom-netting sectors.
Demand grows as customers see the benefits of integrated Spanish manufacturing combined with American responsiveness.
2025
North American Supply Chain Advantage Solidifies
- Raw material manufactured in Spain
- Finished and customized in the United States
- Serving customers across USA, Canada, and Mexico
- Tariff savings realized by importing raw material rather than finished goods
- Proven quality backed by 45+ years of global experience, not just three years in the U.S.
The size of the company means that nets can be manufactured on customer request, applying parameters such as rope thickness, mesh diameter, colour or shape.
As we were always passionate about making the world better and safer, Tecnología Deportiva S.A. was the first netting company in Spain to start obtaining international certifications for nets. Today, as an active member of the European Committee for Standardisation, we aim to meet the specific needs of the sports and construction markets by offering sustainable and high quality products at a very competitive price.
“Our netting systems have also been tested to achieve compliance with US standards, such as ANSI and OSHA, as well as NYC-Local law and others.”
To achieve this goal we create innovative proposals and take care of every detail, always looking for opportunities to improve ourselves.
With a clear international projection, we are present in more than 35 countries and we have development plans to continue increasing our presence in the world.
