A full view of Asturias capabilities at the Global Investment Convention GIC III

Invest in Asturias was part of this digital event, aimed at potential investors from all over the world

Invest in Asturias took part this week in the Global Investment Convention GIC III, a prestigious digital event for potential investors and investment agencies all over the world managed by Crescendo Worldwide.

During this convention, we showed the strong capabilities of Asturias for attracting investment in sectors like metal, innovative manufacturing, health, or Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).

22 October, 2021 /

PMG Asturias Powder Metal IDEPA 2021 Business Growth Award

PMG Asturias Powder Metal, awarded with the IDEPA 2021 Business Growth Award

After 25 years in Asturias, its constant investments have allowed the development of a high value-added industrial activity in the automotive sector

The Economic Development Agency of the Principality of Asturias (IDEPA) has awarded the IDEPA 2021 Award for Business Growth to PMG Asturias Powder Metal.

Part of PMG – Powder Metal Goldschmidt, PMG Asturias Powder Metal is a foreign capital company with a 25-year history in Mieres, Asturias. Its constant investment has allowed the development of a high added value industrial activity, such as the manufacture of mechanical components using sintered technology for the automotive industry.

24 September, 2021 /

Puerto de El Musel Gijón torre de Capitanía

Sea8 to invest 73 million euros in a sole farming plant in the Port of Gijón

This new sole plant in Gijón will create 145 jobs in a few years

The company Sea8 will create an aquaculture center for the breeding of sole in the Port of El Musel, Gijón. It will involve an investment of 73 million euros and, when fully mature, will create 145 jobs.

The project by Sea8, which belongs to the Atitlán Group, is part of the Asturias Investment Attraction Strategy, led by the Regional Ministry of Industry, Employment and Economic Promotion through the Economic Development Agency of the Principality of Asturias (IDEPA). This means that all administrative deadlines will be accelerated to the maximum.

31 May, 2021 /

Two Asturian health infrastructures, among the most appreciated in Spain

The Fernández-Vega Ophthalmological Institute has been chosen again as the best private ophthalmological centre in Spain

The Central University Hospital of Asturias (HUCA) ranks 18th among the 100 public hospitals with the best reputation

The Fernández-Vega Ophthalmological Institute has been chosen again as the best private ophthalmological centre in Spain, and the Central University Hospital of Asturias (HUCA) ranks 18th among the 100 public hospitals with the best reputation. Both health infrastructures are located in Oviedo.

These are some of the results of the 2020 ranking of the Health Reputation Monitor (MRS), which rates the opinion held of the Spanish healthcare system. The ranking is based on the answers of more than 6,000 surveys of professionals, users, and the Media.

28 May, 2021 /

Foro Internacional del Sector TIC Asturias octubre 2020

The ICT industry in Asturias shows its power in the 6th International Forum of the sector

The Asturian industrial network has undergone a major transformation and advanced services are taking on a greater role

Next Monday, October 26th, starts the 6th International Forum of the ICT Sector, turning Asturias into the epicentre of this industry. For three days, the participating companies will publicise their potential as generators of innovative projects and solutions, analyse the opportunities offered by the market and exchange successful experiences in different areas.

Industry 4.0, robotics, tourism intelligence, virtual reality or health will be some of the topics developed during the presentations of the Forum, which will highlight the enormous evolution that the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector in Asturias has undergone in recent years, as well as its potential for growth and attracting investment.

23 October, 2020 /

A growing interest in investing in Asturias despite the COVID19 pandemic

The Economic Development Institute of the Principality of Asturias has received 59 applications for aid from companies that want to invest

What can Asturias do to attract economic activity? Eva Pando, Managing Director of the Economic Development Institute of the Principality of Asturias (IDEPA), outlined the keys to our region’s strategy to remain an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign investment during a debate organised by the Asturian newspaper La Nueva España,

Pando presented some data that gives an idea that, despite the crisis associated with the coronavirus pandemic, there is interest in companies to develop projects in our region. “We have received 59 applications for aid from companies that want to invest,” she said, adding that IDEPA is also working with 22 technology-based companies that have plans for Asturias.

16 October, 2020 /

Proyectos greenfield inversión extranjera en Asturias España

Spain ranks 4th worldwide in the reception of foreign direct investment in greenfield projects

Greenfield projects mean that non-resident investors, bringing in all the capital from abroad, build the facilities “from scratch” to implement them

Spain was the fourth-largest recipient of greenfield projects in the world during the first half of 2020, according to FDI Markets, the database of the British newspaper Financial Times, which compiles Invest in Spain.

In these six months, 313 foreign capital greenfield projects have been carried out in Spain. Although this figure is 42% less than last year, the overall fall has been even greater. Fourth place also represents an improvement on the previous two years: in 2019, our country was in fifth place, and in 2018 it was in seventh place.

In terms of greenfield projects with innovative activities and high technological content – R&D, the establishment of corporate headquarters, ICT, and internet infrastructures – Spain was the sixth-largest recipient, after the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, and India.

9 October, 2020 /

Eleanor Roosevelt Balearia botadura Astilleros Armón Gijón

Asturias, at the forefront of sustainable shipbuilding

The launching of the catamaran ‘Eleanor Roosevelt’, manufactured in Gijón and propelled by liquefied natural gas, is a technological milestone at a time of great activity and strength of the Asturian shipyards

A few days ago the launching of the fast ferry ‘Eleanor Roosevelt’ took place at the Armón Shipyard in Gijón. Commissioned by the Baleària company, it is the first high-speed passenger catamaran to sail propelled by liquefied natural gas.

This pioneering and innovative project, a milestone for the shipbuilding industry in Asturias, has been supported by leading Spanish and international partners and has involved an investment of 90 million euros.

29 September, 2020 /

Twenty years of the IQPA Cluster, a joint effort by the large chemical companies to make Asturias grow

The chemical and process industry in Asturias reaffirms its commitment to innovation, sustainability and collaboration

This year marks two decades since the creation of the Association of Chemical and Process Industries of Asturias (AIQPA), which represents a key sector in the regional economy and is a flagship for the promotion of Asturias as an industrial region.

The association and the IQPA Cluster have been sponsoring the collaboration between professionals from companies in the sector for twenty years with a technical approach and a commitment to innovation, sustainability and cooperation.

15 June, 2020 /

Industria química Asturias inversión extranjera 2019

Foreign investment grew in Asturias in 2019 above the national average

The chemical industry led the entry of inflows into the region

Foreign productive investment grew by 886% in Asturias in 2019 compared to 2018. It is the fourth position at national level in terms of annual increase, according to data made public by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism.

Specifically, gross investment (discounting Foreign Securities Holding Entities) increased in our region from 11 to 117 million euros. Asturias increased its inflow thanks to significant investment from the Chemical Industry, specifically the Artificial and Synthetic Fibre Manufacturing subsector, whose investment in the first quarter of 2019 represented an injection of 103 million Euros into the region. It is followed by Wholesale Trade and Programming and Consultancy sectors.

26 March, 2020 /

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