Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Piano Stool Maker Rebounds After Devastating Valencia Floods
A company called Hidrau Model, which makes piano stools for famous people like Lady Gaga and Elton John, had a tough time.
A year ago, floods hit their factory in Spain, causing them to lose a lot of money and equipment.
The floods were very dangerous and sadly killed many people.
With help from friends and other companies, Hidrau Model was able to start making stools again and get their 35 employees back to work.
They are still waiting to get money from their insurance to cover all the costs from the floods.
Hidrau Model is a piano stool maker.
The company suffered significant losses due to the Valencia floods.
The floods occurred a year ago in southeastern Valencia.
Hidrau Model is back in business with the help of volunteers and peer companies.
The company's clients include Lady Gaga and Elton John.
- Who
- Hidrau Model, a piano stool maker.
- What
- Reopened after the deadly Valencia floods.
- When
- One year after the floods.
- Where
- Algemesi, Spain.
- Why
- To rebuild the business after the damage caused by the floods.
- Company
- Hidrau Model
- Location
- Algemesi, Spain
- Previous Clients
- Lady Gaga, Elton John
- Losses
- 1.5 million euros in stock, materials and machinery
- Employees
- 35
- Event
- Valencia floods
- Fatalities in Valencia floods
- 229