ARAGÓN
The automotive hub for Southern Europe
GM’s largest factory in the world
is located in Aragón
Aragón:
20% of Spain’s automotive turnover
GM FACTORY
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIERS
IN ARAGÓN
ARAGÓN AUTOMOTIVE
LOGISTICS
20,000 indirect employees.
Over 325 supplier companies.
Production capacity: 500,000 cars/ year.
Tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 manufacturers,
ancillary industries, body shops and
logistics services.
50% of the Spanish automobile
production is distributed through Aragón:
1,25M vehicles.
Over 1,800,000 cars manufactured every
year within a radius of 300 km.
5,700 direct employees.
Most productive GM plant in Europe.
450M€ have been invested by GM even
during the last 3 years.
Models: Corsa, Corsa Van, Meriva and
Mokka and C3 Picasso.
One of the top 3 auto regions in Spain.
The (CAAR) helps the auto supplier
industry develop its competitiveness.
Car logistics facilities in Aragón:
· Zuera Park 505,000 sqm
· Luceni Park 100,000 sqm
SUCCESS STORIES IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
ARAGÓN REPRESENTS 15% OF SPAIN’S CAR EXPORTS (4TH GLOBAL CAR EXPORTER)
BREMBO ESPAÑA has been dedicated to the production and
distribution of automotive brake systems for more than 55 years
and is a leader in the Spanish and Portuguese markets. From
its plant in La Muela, BREMBO offers a solution for each of its
customers’ needs as well as for the market as a whole through
manufacturing the entire range of brakes for original equipment
and also for spare parts.
MANN+HUMMEL has been producing filters, ducts and technical
parts for cars, trucks and machines in Zaragoza for 50 years;
their filters can be found inside the engine compartments of
most European carmakers, while their well known brand MANNFILTER is amongst the leading brands in the aftermarket. It
currently employs almost 700 people at their manufacturing and
logistics premises in PLAZA, using state-of-the-art processes for
plastic injection, blow-molding and filter elements.
VALEO TÉRMICO S.A.
Valeo Térmico S.A specializes in the design, validation,
manufacturing and supply to customers worldwide of engine
cooling and HVAC products. In Zaragoza, this French company
has established its worldwide research and development centre
for engine heat exchangers (EGRC/OC) being responsible for the
development and validation of new technologies in these fields. A
team of over 40 people is developing products for 14 OEM clients
from all over the world.
The car industry is an ongoing challenge for steel manufacturers. ArcelorMittal, the largest steel producer in the
world, through its Tailored Blanks Zaragoza plant distributes new types of steel for the automotive industry which
allow it produce safer, environmentally friendly cars. ArcelorMittal and the car industry have chosen Aragón as a
logistics platform for its excellent location, close to major markets in the sector.
Fujikura Automotive Europe (FAE SAU), carries out all its R&D, commercial and manufacturing operations relating
to its automotive products from its European HQ in Zaragoza. Its main products are all kinds of electrical wiring
harness and small electronic and plastic components linked to its core product, wiring harness. FAE has several
customer services centers in Europe (Spain, Germany and Czech Republic), supporting customer project activities,
and production plants in Eastern Europe and North Africa.
INNOVATION RESOURCES
EXCELLENCE IN OPERATIONS AND PROCESSES
MOTORLAND
A unique complex in Spain, devoted to the motor
industry. It features several circuits which companies
can use to test their products on different surfaces
(ground, race tracks, speed circuit, etc.).
Currently it is a Moto GP circuit and a large number
of automotive-related companies work in the adjacent
220,000 sqm industrial park.
TECNOPARK - MOTORLAND
The complex comes complete with a 210,000 sqm
technology park for R&D in the automotive sector.
Companies located in the park will have a privileged
test bed at their disposal with access to the circuits for
in-situ product testing.
Research centers
ITA: promotes R+D+i in the automotive sector, acting as a
catalyst for productivity and competitiveness.
CIRCE: coordinates the International Energy Agency’s
quick-charge electric vehicle group.
Fundación Hidrógeno: develops hydrogen vehicles and
energy systems for all kinds of vehicles.
Aitiip Technology Centre: provides technology and innovation
services for the plastics processing sector and other strategic
automotive areas.
I3A: Interdisciplinary University Research Institute specializing
in engineering.
University of Zaragoza: 7,500 students enrolled in engineering
and technical degrees.
80%
of Spain’s car production
(2,163,338 cars made in 2013 - 2nd
European car exporter) within 350 km
of Aragón, 15% within the region.
LYON
VIGO
3h / 100kmh
BORDEAUX
TOULOUSE
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Auto parts factories supply Spain’s
OEMs in a 300 km radius.
THE ENTIRE AUTOMOTIVE VALUE CHAIN IS FOUND IN ARAGÓN
TECHNOLOGY
CAPABILITIES
FUNCTIONS IN VEHICLE
Machining
Front
Axle
Injection
Surface Finishing
Trunk Interior
Windshield
Washer
Exhaust
system
Hoses
Rear axle
EGRC
Casting
Forging
Instrumentation
Panel
Seat
Fuel/Water
pumps
Stamping
Bending
Interior
plastic
parts
Brakes
Intake Manifold
Fuel Filter
Front End
Module
Heat treatment
Welding
Exterior mirror
Engine
Oil Filter
Chassis Lubrication
Mechanical union
Mechanical
Manufacturing
Special Tools
Engine
Cooling
Radiators
Bearings
Fluid
Transport
Systems
Brakes
Engine
Air Filter
Electrical Wiring
Tire Inflation and Condition
The Aragon Automotive Cluster —CAAR— is the Innovative Business Consortium of the Automotive Industry
in Aragón. Constituted on 2008 with 14 companies and 6 bodies from Aragón, today it comprises 46 partners.
CAAR is increasing the degree of competitiveness among the companies through the promotion of cooperation,
project development and joint ventures, improving the image and international visibility of its members.
ARAGÓN EFFICIENCY
Unit labor costs 2012
Industrial facilities
23,5
Zaragoza: 24
Antwerp: 46
Lyon: 46
Paris: 52
Brussels: 55
Milan: 55
Berlin: 56,4
Rome: 57
Rotterdam: 62
Dublin: 65
Hamburg: 66
Manchester: 67,8
Madrid: 69,6
Frankfurt: 72
Birmingham: 74,3
Munich: 75,6
Barcelona: 78
Amsterdam: 90
Stockholm: 99
London: 164,7
23
22,5
22
21,5
21
20,5
20
Over 23,000
from 21,500 to 23,000
from 20,500 to 21,500
under 20,500
19,5
19
18,5
Aragón
Spain
EU
Source: Jones Lang Lasalle
Average annual labor cost 2012
Rental cost in European cities
(Euro/ year/ sqm) 2012
0
Employee turnover
(2007-2011)
Labor conflict rates
(2007-2011)
0,2
0,85
40
60
80 100 120 140 160 180
Dispatching costs per 10,000TEUs in Spain
Algeciras - Zaragoza
Strike participants/
Working population
Working days lost/
Working population
0,25
0,9
20
0,05
Algeciras - Madrid
0,04
Barcelona - Madrid
0,15
0,03
0,1
0,02
0,05
0,01
0,8
Valencia - Zaragoza
Valencia - Madrid
0,75
Barcelona - Zaragoza
0,7
0
Aragón
Spain
Source: INE, Eurostat
0
Aragón
Madrid
Catalonia
Spain
Navarra
Basque
Country
Euros per year
5.000.000 10.000.000 15.000.000 20.000.000
Source: MIT International Logistics Program
300 Km / 25 Million inhabitants
1,000 Km / 250 Million inhabitants
1,000km / 1 day delivery
SANTANDER
3h / 100kmh
BORDEAUX
PASAJES
HUESCA
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TERUEL
TARRAGONA
Invest in Aragón - Aragón Exterior
Av/Pablo Ruiz Picasso 63A 2A
50018 Zaragoza Spain
Tel +34 976 221 571
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