Pilatus, Dcoop and DHV Technology lead the first Andalucía TRADE Awards for excellence and internationalization

 

Dcoop, Pilatus Aircraft Ibérica, Acesur, Biorizon Biotech, Cobiomic Bioscience and DHV Technology They have been named winners of the first edition of the Andalucía TRADE 2025 Awards. The decision, announced on December 13, recognizes the excellence in internationalization, innovation and industrial investment of these firms, selected from 47 finalists to receive the award in Seville at the beginning of 2026.

 

Honor Roll of Andalusian Companies 2025

 

Andalusian businesses have identified their key figures for the coming year. Following a thorough selection process that began with 300 applications After initial selections and a selection of 47 provincial finalists, the regional jury, chaired by the Deputy Ministry of Economy, Finance, European Funds and Social Dialogue, has determined the winners in the six strategic categories.

 

The awards, organized by Andalucía TRADE and co-financed with funds FederThey seek to highlight the contribution of these companies to wealth creation, employment and the projection of the Andalusia brand in global markets.

 

Category	Winning Company	Town \ Province	Key Milestone
Invest in Andalusia	Pilatus Aircraft Ibérica	Seville	Investment >€100M in aeronautical manufacturing plant.
International development	DHV Technology	Malaga	Space solar panels for NASA and ESA.
Business history	Dcoop SCA	Malaga	€1.555M turnover and presence in 80 countries.
Industrial development	Acesur	Jaen	Leadership in packaging and global olive oil strategy.
Innovation	Biorizon Biotech	Almeria	Pioneers in biopesticides made from microalgae.
Startups	Cobiomic Bioscience	Cordoba	Personalized medicine with Artificial Intelligence.

 

Foreign investment and aerospace technology

 

In the area of ​​attracting foreign capital, the category Invest in Andalusia has fallen to the Swiss multinational Pilatus Aircraft IbéricaThe company has marked a milestone by establishing its first subcomponent manufacturing plant outside of Switzerland in the province of Seville. With an investment exceeding 100 millones de eurosIt will produce critical parts for the PC-12 and PC-24 models, positioning the region as the only one in Spain with two major aircraft manufacturers.

 

For its part, technological outreach is represented by DHV Technology (Málaga), winner in International developmentThis firm has established itself as a European benchmark in the sector new spaceexporting power subsystems and solar panels to more than 40 countries. Its technology participates in missions of top-tier agencies such as the NASA and ESA.

 

Biotechnological innovation and the agri-food sector

 

The agribusiness sector, a traditional engine of exports, demonstrates its evolution towards technology and global scale with two giants:

 

• Dcoop (Business Trajectory): The Malaga-based cooperative giant, which represents 75.000 farmers, has been recognized for its evolution from bulk sales to industrialization and value-added production. In 2024, it achieved a turnover of 1.555 millones de euros, supported by an annual investment of 20 million in technology and AI.
• Acesur (Industrial Development): The Jaén-based company, a leader in olive oil packaging, has been awarded for combining tradition, industrial capacity and a global strategy that puts it at the forefront of the olive oil sector.

 

In the area of ​​R&D&I, Biorizon Biotech (Almería) stands out in Innovation for its regenerative agriculture solutions based on microalgae and bacteria. Finally, the category Startups rewards Cobiomic Bioscience (Cordoba), a spin off university that integrates artificial intelligence to transform biomedical research into advanced diagnostic tools.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Andalucía TRADE Awards

What do the prizes consist of, and do they include a cash award?
The awards are honorary and do not include a monetary prize. Winning companies receive a replica statuette of a lion from the Court of the Lions in the Alhambra, made of Macael marble, and also benefit from communication campaigns and the use of the winner's logo.

When and where will the awards be presented?
The awards ceremony will take place early next year. 2026 at the Central Theatre in Seville. It will be an institutional event designed to highlight the job creation and wealth generation work of these companies.

Who makes up the jury that awards the prizes?
The regional jury is chaired by the Deputy Minister of Economy, Amelia Martínez, and includes representatives from the Confederation of Businessmen of Andalusia (CEA), the Andalusian Council of Chambers of Commerce, RTVA and executives from Andalucía TRADE, ensuring a public-private perspective in the selection.