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06 Dec 2023
Fira de Barcelona will expand by 25%, strengthening its position among the world's leading trade fairs
Catalan Economy
With a budget of 498 million euros, this project is part of the Trade Fair Infrastructure Plan and is expected to be completed in 2026.
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05 Dec 2023
Catalonia participates in a €7 million European project to accelerate the recycling of photovoltaic panels
Chemistry & Sustainability
The project, called RETRIEVE, will last 3.5 years and will demonstrate the efficiency of using different technologies to recycle components such as glass, silicon, silver, polymers, or heavy metals to produce photovoltaic panels.
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01 Dec 2023
Kao Chemicals Group talks to Nikkei about its expansion and commitment to Catalonia
Japanese company Kao came to Catalonia (Spain) in 1970 and has continued to make investments in this region, such as doubling the fragrance production capacity of its Olesa plant.
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29 Nov 2023
American multinational Bunge creates more than 60 new jobs in its Barcelona hub
Business Investments · Food & Beverage
Bunge's recently renovated offices already house 280 employees working in areas such as industrial and digital operations, talent management, and commercial relations.
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29 Nov 2023
French company Lhyfe to build hydrogen plant in Tarragona and create 300 jobs
Business Investments · Chemistry & Sustainability · Manufacturing
The 15 MW green hydrogen production plant will deliver up to 5 tons of green hydrogen daily to local industrial customers.
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28 Nov 2023
Skello creates 55 jobs in Barcelona with the opening of its first office outside France
Business Investments
The tech company aims to make its Catalan headquarters a hub for its business expansion strategy into other countries.
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23 Nov 2023
Danish electric vehicle company Monta establishes European hub in Barcelona
Business Investments
The startup expert in electric vehicle (EV) charging is launching its operations in Spain and has chosen to open a European hub in Barcelona.
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22 Nov 2023
Catalonia boasts 320 deeptech startups, 10% more than last year
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
According to an ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment report, these companies employ 2,340 people (35% more than last year) and have a turnover of 161 million euros (+30%).
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17 Nov 2023
Dutch multinational AkzoNobel invests 32 million euros to open a metal packaging factory in Catalonia
Business Investments · Chemistry & Sustainability
The company will create 40 new job positions with the construction of the new production center in Vilafranca del Penedès (Barcelona), scheduled to commence operations by mid-2025.
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