Castilla-La Mancha awards Miguel España e Hijos for its leadership in the meat sector and its unstoppable growth in the international market

 

La Asociación de la Empresa Familiar de Castilla-La Mancha has awarded to Miguel España e Hijos the Family Business Award 2026 in Albaceterecognizing its leadership in the meat sector, its successful international expansion in 75 countries and its exemplary generational transition after four decades of activity.

 

A benchmark in the meat sector with a global reach

 

The trajectory of Miguel España e Hijos, a company founded in 1986 in Escalonilla (Toledo), has been highlighted during the celebration of the Intergenerational Day celebrated in AlbaceteWhat began as a small sausage factory has evolved into one of the leading companies in the cured products marketoperating both domestically and internationally.

 

To Miguel EspañaThe company president said this recognition validates a lifetime dedicated to the industry: "Receiving this award is recognition of a lifetime dedicated to ham production and, above all, to the work carried out in recent years alongside my children, who have successfully continued the legacy I began in 1986." The organization is currently managed by the second generation of familymaintaining a balance between tradition and productive modernization.

 

Company milestones and key figures

 

With strategic facilities in Escalonilla y GerindoteThe company has not only gained ground on the shelves of major Spanish retailers, but has become a true ambassador of Spanish cured meatsIts logistical and commercial capacity allows it to export hams and sausages in various formats to more than 75 countries worldwide.

 

Concept	Detail / Figure
Foundation year	1986
Headquarters	Escalonilla (Toledo)
International presence	More than 75 countries
Anniversary in 2026	40 years of experience
Production facilities	Escalonilla y Gerindote

 

Territorial commitment and generational change

 

Jury Family Business Award of Castilla-La Mancha has highlighted fundamental values ​​such as generational continuity, territorial roots and the ability to generate stable employment in rural areas. Miguel España e Hijos It stands as an economic engine in the province of Toledo, contributing directly to population retention and the socio-economic development of its region.

 

• 40 years of history: Consolidation as a benchmark in the cured meat sector.
• Constant innovation: Adapting formats for competitive international markets.
• Social impact: Recurring investment in the rural area of ​​Toledo.

 

In its 40th anniversary year, the company reaffirms its commitment to sustainable growth, supported by accumulated experience and a firm commitment to quality that has allowed it to compete successfully in the most demanding markets on the planet.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the 2026 Family Business Award

 

What criteria were considered when awarding this prize to Miguel España e Hijos?

Its sustained growth trajectory, successful transition to the second generation of the family, internationalization capacity, and positive impact on rural economic development have been primarily recognized. Toledo.

 

What is the company's current international reach?

At present, Miguel España e Hijos It markets its products, including hams and various sausages, in more than 75 countries, positioning itself as one of the leading brands in Spanish meat exports.

 

Where are the company's production centers located?

The company has modern production facilities located in the towns of Escalonilla y Gerindote, in the province of Toledo, from where they manage all their national and international operations.