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28 Oct 2024
Swedish company Essity invests €24 million to open a new production line at its Tarragona factory
See more Swedish company Essity invests €24 million to open a new production line at its Tarragona factoryEssity's expansion project in Catalonia has received support from ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment through a €200,000 grant from its High Impact Business Investments line.
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23 Oct 2024
Catalonia is home to 9,602 foreign companies, a record high and a 68% increase over the past decade
Catalan Economy
See more Catalonia is home to 9,602 foreign companies, a record high and a 68% increase over the past decadeThe top three countries with companies in Catalonia are the U.S., France, and Germany, while the number of firms in technology sectors has risen, now representing 20% of the total.
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21 Oct 2024
Emirates Team New Zealand makes history in Barcelona with third consecutive America's Cup victory
International Events
See more Emirates Team New Zealand makes history in Barcelona with third consecutive America's Cup victoryThe end of the America's Cup 2024 will leave a legacy of innovation and sustainability in Catalonia.
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18 Oct 2024
Multinational company Covestro invests €51 million to decarbonize its Tarragona plant
Business Investments
See more Multinational company Covestro invests €51 million to decarbonize its Tarragona plantThis initiative builds on Covestro's continued investment in Tarragona, Catalonia, where the company operates several facilities, including a €200 million chlorine plant inaugurated last year, which created 50 new jobs.
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17 Oct 2024
A group of 20 Catalan clusters travel to China to explore innovation opportunities and build alliances
Catalan Economy
See more A group of 20 Catalan clusters travel to China to explore innovation opportunities and build alliancesThe Catalonia Clusters program, with an overall turnover of €80 billion and involving 3,000 businesses and stakeholders, has been driven by the Catalan government via Catalonia Trade & Investment.
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15 Oct 2024
International Electric Marine Association establishes global headquarters in Barcelona
Chemistry & Sustainability
See more International Electric Marine Association establishes global headquarters in BarcelonaIEMA chose Barcelona for its strategic location near key maritime innovation hubs and international regulatory bodies like the IMO and ISO.
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15 Oct 2024
LCI Education invests €33 million in a new European hub in Barcelona
Catalan Economy · Business Investments
See more LCI Education invests €33 million in a new European hub in BarcelonaCanadian group LCI Education has expanded its global footprint with the launch of a state-of-the-art campus in Barcelona, Catalonia.
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14 Oct 2024
Chinese AI company Coovally to set up its global headquarters in Barcelona
Business Investments
See more Chinese AI company Coovally to set up its global headquarters in BarcelonaCoovally has had the support of Catalonia Trade and Investment's office in Beijing to set up its business in Catalonia.
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11 Oct 2024
Applus+ IDIADA opens an advanced Battery Safety laboratory in Catalonia
Business Investments · Manufacturing
See more Applus+ IDIADA opens an advanced Battery Safety laboratory in CataloniaThe new cutting-edge Battery Safety Lab is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive battery abuse testing facilities.
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