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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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24 Oct 2023
The US multinational HP to create up to 80 new jobs in a new innovation and design center opened in Barcelona
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
HP, which already has 2,500 employees in Sant Cugat (Barcelona), located the new facilities in Catalonia due to “the existence of international design talent and Barcelona´s capacity to attract it” and because the Catalan headquarters “is one of the company’s most significant worldwide”.
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20 Oct 2023
Oracle launches its Europe Oracle Health Support Hub in Barcelona
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
The US company's new centerwill provide exceptional support to its European clients and global customer base through a team with expertise in technical support, software engineering, healthcare IT, and biotechnology.
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19 Oct 2023
Catalan company IDIADA inaugurates a new simulation center for vehicle development in China
Business Investments · Automotive, Logistics & Smart Cities
IDIADA offers engineering, certification, and testing services to the automotive industry in China from its new complex, which includes 18 first-class test tracks, 84 fully-equipped workshops, and covers 150 hectares.
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18 Oct 2023
The Chinese multinational WANHUA, one of the world's largest chemical companies, will open an innovation center in Catalonia
Business Investments · Chemistry & Sustainability
WANHUA currently operates ten chemical product factories, including automotive, green energy, construction, and electronics, employing over 27,000 workers and holding over 5,000 registered patents.
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16 Oct 2023
Elian Barcelona, a subsidiary of Viserion International, to acquire a soybean crushing plant in Barcelona
Business Investments · Food & Beverage
The new Elian Barcelona plant's activity is a strategic development for the agri-food value chain in Europe.
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27 Sep 2023
IDEADED inaugurates in Viladecans the largest private semiconductor cleanroom in Southern Europe
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
The company has invested 12 million euros and will create up to 100 highly skilled jobs to set up this 500 m2 facility close to Barcelona, which will test and produce a small microchip series designed by the company over the last seven years.
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27 Sep 2023
Japanese company Rakuten TV inaugurates new offices in Barcelona's 22@ district
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
The 22@ district is known for its strong ties to innovation and is home to many technology companies.
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21 Sep 2023
Catalonia seeks Chinese investment at the Spain-Shenzhen Trade Conference in Barcelona
International Events · Business Investments
The event attracted nearly 500 attendees, including government agencies, companies, and business associations, to share experiences, sign agreements, and strengthen ties.
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