Jordi Hereu urges industrial relocation to guarantee Europe's strategic sovereignty

 

Minister Industria y Turismo, Jordi Hereu, has advocated for the relocation of productive activity in the VIII Congreso Nacional de Industria en Bilbao to reverse deindustrialization and strengthen the European economy.

 

Towards a new era of European reindustrialization

 

During his speech at the opening of the event, the minister Jordi Hereu has emphasized that the strength of Europa It depends directly on its ability to recover the manufacturing sector lost in recent decades. "There will not be a Europa "It will be tough if we are unable to relocate productive activity and undertake a reindustrialization process," stated the minister. Industry.

 

The minister has described this meeting as the main industrial event of Españahighlighting that the sector is the main driver of employment and a determining factor for the country's economic, social, and territorial growth. In this context, the commitment of Gobierno de España It focuses on promoting quality and strategic autonomy through innovation and sustainability.

 

In a particularly emotional moment, Jordi Hereu has wanted to commemorate the figure of Ignacio López Gandásegui, Founder of Aernnova and a leading figure in Basque business, who recently passed away.

 

Recognition of excellence: 'Well Made in Spain' Awards

 

One of the major new features of this eighth edition has been the awarding of the National Industry Awards 'Well Made in Spain'These awards seek to recognize companies that have made excellence their hallmark through outstanding management and leadership.

 

The organizations awarded in this first edition were:

 

• Manufacturas Alhambra: Quality Award.
• Cojali: Award for innovation and digital transformation.
• Hipra: Award for strategic autonomy.
• Moeve Chemicals: Award for environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact.
• Slimop Space: Award for industrial entrepreneurship.

Award Category	Award-Winning Company
Quality Control	Manufacturas Alhambra
Innovation and Digitization	Cojali
Strategic Autonomy	Hipra
ESG Impact	Moeve Chemicals
Entrepreneurship	Slimop Space

 

The epicenter of the Spanish industrial debate

 

El VIII Congreso Nacional de Industria It is consolidating its position as the leading forum for industry stakeholders. Over two intense days, the challenges of the sector are analyzed. digitalization and sustainability in the global environment.

 

Concept	Key Figures and Data
Event Edition	VIII National Congress
Participating Experts	More than 90 speakers
Scheduled activities	More than 30 roundtables and conferences
Headquarters	Bilbao, España

 

The program includes networking sessions and the presentation of success stories, with the aim of promoting a more competitive industry that guarantees the future development of the continent in the face of international competition.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about reindustrialization in Spain

Why is industrial relocation necessary in Europe?
According to the minister Jordi Hereu, is vital to reversing decades of deindustrialization and ensuring that Europa be strong and competitive in the present and future.

What do the 'Well Made in Spain' awards represent?
These awards recognize companies that stand out for their excellence, innovation, social impact and strategic autonomy, raising the prestige of the national industry.

What is the weight of industry in the Spanish economy?
It is the sector that generates the largest volume of employment in the country and acts as a determining factor for economic growth and social and territorial development.