DHL seeks the most innovative and sustainable SMEs in exporting

Open the nomination period for the 2017 Atlas Export Awards

DHL Express has announced a new edition of the DHL Atlas Export Awards, aimed at recognizing Spanish SMEs that are carrying out meritorious or innovative activities in the field of exports and internationalization.

The crisis that has occurred in recent years has led to more and more SMEs who have taken the decision to export your products or services to other countries, with the aim of diversify risks and reach a greater number of consumers. In fact, in 2016 the Exports in Spain grew 3,05% compared to the previous year, which has meant reaching a figure of 262.360,3 million euros. Are foreign sales They represent 23,46% of GDP. The main markets for Spain in terms of exporting are France, Germany and Italy, which represent 15,62%, 11,66% and 8,01% of total exports, respectively.

During 2016, DHL Express managed more than 31 million shipments in Spain. Exports in Spain in 2016 grew by 3,05% compared to 2015

“We are facing a globalized market, which offers countless opportunities. Entrepreneurs have realized that they have a global field of action, the competition today is international and their potential clients can be anywhere in the world. But when thinking about going outside, many of them consider that being SMEs, they are not sufficiently prepared or they do not have the necessary structure to reach countries other than their country of origin,” he comments. Nicolás Mouze, Marketing and Sales Director of DHL Express, highlighting that DHL managed more than 31 million export and import shipments in Spain.

Knowledgeable about this environment, DHL Express has called for a new edition of the DHL Atlas Export Awards, aimed at the recognition of the Spanish SMEs who are carrying out meritorious or innovative activities in the field of exporting and in that of the CapabilitiesMouze adds, “We want to reward those entrepreneurs and SMEs that take risks and invest in the future and sustainability of their companies, because they have been able to correctly assess the opportunities that exist abroad, taking into account the costs and risks associated with each destination, current legislation, customs barriers, cultural conditions,…”

The winners of the previous edition reflect the effort and dedication that it has had as a result of its consolidation in the outside market, as has been the case of:

Geci Group, Grand Prize for Export in 2016 for his career of export success in more than 15 countries South America, Europe, Asia and Africa of its high-tech, engineering and aircraft maintenance services.

Magapor, Second Prize for the Most Innovative Export in 2016 for its great commitment to innovation in the export of its technology for artificial insemination in pigs, in a total of 40 international markets.

Gárnica, Second Prize for the Most Sustainable Export in 2016 for its commitment to a business model based on sustainable forest management and environmental protection. Its activity focuses on ecological production through the use of poplar wood, exporting 90% of its plywood production.

Pisamonas Children's Footwear, Export Access through E-commerce in 2016 for his export growth in the last 3 years, going from billing 100.000 euros in 2014 to more than 7 million euros in 2016, exclusively through the online channel.

The period to submit applications will end on January 6, 2018, and must be done through the website www.premiosdhlatlas.com Subsequently, and after analyzing each of the proposals by the jury, the awards ceremony will take place at the beginning of February 2018, in Madrid.

VIDEO OF THE PREVIOUS EDITION AWARDS DELIVERY: