1970 – A group of Valencian businessmen considers the possibility of diversifying their industrial activity. To do so, they join forces with an Italian industrial group – Società Oficina Romagnola – and SOR IBÉRICA SA is created.
1971 – The production of small vans starts initially for the distribution of ice cream (the main investor’s activity), reaching immediately the top position in the Spanish market.
1975 – The range of products is extended to swap bodies aimed to mixed rail-road transport.
1980 – Creation of a new production line of special vehicles, ranging from hospital vehicles, tents, etc.
1983 – Improvement of the refrigerated trailers, without losing sight of the small and heavy vehicles market.
1989 – The country suffers a major recession in which SOR is also affected.
1992 – A fire causes the loss of production capacity and the company gets into difficulties.
1993 – Shareholder and management restructuring, endowing the company with financial and industrial strength. Focus on R&D. The business strategy is reoriented towards refrigerated trailers.
1995 – Kick-off to export abroad, mainly to Ireland, Holland and Germany.
1996 – The companies SOR IBÉRICA SA and Leciñena SA form a joint venture to start manufacturing specific chassis for SOR refrigerated bodies.
1997 – Commercial activity begins under the brands LECSOR for the domestic market and SOR for the foreign market.
1998 – Creation of ALMAN SL, a company specialised in the repair and after-sales service of refrigerated bodies.
2000 – The brand begins to take hold and more than 50% of the SOR boxes are equipped with LECSOR chassis. Customers bet on the complete box+chassis set.
2003 – The company signs an exclusive contract with a Central European chassis manufacturer that will enable operations in the Eastern European markets.
2005 – The SOR refrigerated trailer gains great acceptance in the market. In addition, over 50% of the total production is exported.
2007 – A record year for SOR IBÉRICA. There is also a change in the general direction of the company. The company is capable of manufacturing over 1500 bodies, of which more than 1000 are complete refrigerated trailers.
2009 – Important economic recession in Europe. Markets fall around 80% in hiring, as well as companies and manufacturers. SOR IBÉRICA is capable of overcoming this blow without incurring losses.
2011 – The market begins to recover. SOR IBÉRICA SA focuses its efforts on the Spanish market.
2014 – SOR IBÉRICA SA reaches an agreement with Leciñena so that CHASIS LEVANTE SA is 100% SOR capital.
2015 – Miura Private Equity becomes part of the SOR shareholders, becoming the first shareholder of the company.
2016 – SOR becomes part of The Reefer Group, a group created by Miura Private Equity destined to become the first European industrial group specialised in the manufacture of refrigerated vehicles.
2016 – The Reefer Group incorporates the company Jean Chéreau SAS.
2018 – Factory expansion works are underway and will lead SOR to increase its production capacity.

1. Transparency. Towards our team and our customers.
2. Difference. We have a lot to offer.
3. Excellence. We seek excellence through our vehicles.
4. Freedom. Freedom of thought and creation of ideas to add value.
5. Active listening.
6. Responsibility. Towards society and the environment.
7. Emotion and Passion. Passion for what we do and for the outcomes.
8. Resolution. Give solutions to our customers’ transport issues.
9. Clarity. Either when transmitting an idea, closing an agreement, or explaining a series of advantages.
10. Loyalty and commitment. With customers, workers, suppliers, shareholders and the society.

1996 – SOR IBÉRICA SA and an industrial group form a joint venture to start manufacturing specific chassis for SOR refrigerated bodies.
1997 – Commercial activity begins under the brands LECSOR for the domestic market and SOR for the foreign market.
1998 – Production expectations are exceeded in just one year. In twelve months’ time, production average grows from 360 units to 680 chassis per year. We are currently set to manufacture around 1000 units per year.
2000 – The brand begins to take hold and more than 50% of the SOR boxes are equipped with LECSOR chassis. Customers bet on the complete box+chassis set.
2005 – The factory is set to adapt to customer needs and offers the market more than 20 different alternatives of refrigerated trailers. They range from 1 to 3 axes, with directional or autodirectional systems, from 9000 to 18600 mm in length…
2012 – Consolidated staff, recognised and solid brand in the field. The LECSOR trademark disappears to offer a single product: SOR refrigerated trailer: box+chassis.
2016 – Levante chassis becomes part of the SOR IBÉRICA SA group.
2018 – Approval of new chassis models to continue completing the range of vehicles.

We study the type of transport to develop and accordingly advise our customers with the necessary equipment. We work with leading brands, lighter, more resistant materials and a wide network of after-sales service throughout Europe.

A more economical and practical repair, including vehicle downtime.
Most competitive and accessible spare parts.
Higher payload.

One of the best insulation coefficients in the market, as specified by experts and labs.

Optimisation of complete box+chassis vehicle design improves tare weight and behaviour.
We guide clients to obtain the best value for money:

• Optimisation of fuel consumption.
• Maximum payload capacity → Lighter vehicles.

We offer all kinds of solutions for refrigerated vehicles in accordance with our customers and their needs.
Strength and robustness: design oriented to a solid construction and a long life cycle.
High residual value.
Highly competitive in both Spain and Europe.
The acquisition of an SOR vehicle is a guarantee of long-term profitability.
We adapt our products and strategy in order to be competitive.

Fidelity and shared commitment.