Catalonia Catalyst: 10 competitive hubs
Catalonia is an excellent location for investment in Southern Europe
HIGHLIGHTS
10/10/2011
EV Battery Forum + EV Charging Forum + E-Bikes Forum
From 21 to 22 March 2012 in Barcelona, three conferences running parallel within the same venue with a shared exhibition. Meet delegates from the full value chain from events such as: the EV Battery Forum (2 days), the EV Charging Forum (2 days) and the E-Bikes Forum (1 day – Free Entry).
Success stories
The Invest in Catalonia team has been essential for the growth of the technology group in Barcelona.
Lucas Clarke, Engineering Director, Global Detection & Alarm, UTC Fire & Security Company
With ACC1Ó we have worked hand in hand on a project to create our own shows and demonstrations in our outlets to provide visual entertainment.
The major cluster of talent and know-how in certain specific areas has led Hewlett Packard to create a worldwide business run from Catalonia, based primarily on added value activities, while production has moved on to Asia.
Santiago Morera, Vicepresidente y Director General HP, Hewlett Packard
Schneider Electric runs its entire EMEASA area business from its Barcelona headquarters, taking decisions affecting 138 countries. Catalonia is also the gateway and distribution point for products and solutions for Southern Europe and Africa due to recent enlargement of its logistics centre.
Air Products has a number of centres in Catalonia considered to be on the cutting edge of international research and processing of industrial and medicinal gases. The Barcelona Shared Service Centre is the hub of the firm’s financial, logistical and customer care management for 29 countries across Europe, Middle East and South America.
Jordi Cruells Pinol, Director, European Accounting and Transaction Services, Air Products
