The global cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at an alarming pace. On 27th April 2026, a newly identified ransomware strain began targeting organizations by encrypting business-critical data and appending a suspicious new file extension: .t9tyig_p2k.

This threat has created immediate concern because, at present, no publicly available decryption tool exists. That means organizations hit by this malware may face severe operational downtime, data inaccessibility, reputational damage, and potential financial losses.

This incident is another reminder that ransomware operators are becoming faster, smarter, and more aggressive. Industries must now move beyond traditional antivirus approaches and adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies.

Understanding the New Ransomware Threat

 Ransomware is malicious software designed to lock or encrypt data, making files unusable until a ransom is paid. The new .t9tyig_p2k variant appears to be using modern encryption methods, making recovery highly difficult without secure backups or specialized incident response.

Why This Attack Is Dangerous

 How Industries Are Being Attacked

✦ Most ransomware campaigns succeed through preventable gaps in security. Common entry points include:

Phishing Emails

Weak Remote Access

Unpatched Systems

Third-Party Vendor Access

Insider Negligence

Warning Signs of Infection

How to Tackle This Attack – ETSPL Strategies

ETSPL recommends a prevention-first model supported by rapid incident response. The following strategies are critical:

1. Immediate Isolation

If ransomware is suspected:

2. Preserve Evidence

Do not format systems or delete files. Preserve logs, ransom notes, memory data, and encrypted samples for forensic analysis.

3. Activate Secure Backups

Maintain:

Regular backup testing is essential.

4. Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

Deploy advanced monitoring tools that detect:

5. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Enable MFA across:

6. Employee Awareness

Train staff to identify:

7. Patch Management

Maintain a disciplined update cycle for:

ETSPL Incident Response Framework

ETSPL supports organizations through a structured ransomware response model:

Detect

Identify patient-zero system, attack timeline, and affected assets.

Contain

Stop spread across endpoints, servers, and cloud systems.

Investigate

Perform digital forensics to determine entry point and attacker behavior.

Recover

Restore operations using clean backups and hardened systems.

Strengthen

Close vulnerabilities and improve defenses post-incident.

Industries Most at Risk

• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Banking & Finance
• Retail & E-commerce
• Logistics
• Education
• Government
• IT / BPO / Shared Services

Any organization dependent on digital operations is a target.

Should You Pay the Ransom?

In most cases, paying ransom does not guarantee recovery. Attackers may:

• Provide broken decryptors
• Demand more money later
• Leak stolen data anyway
• Re-attack the same company

Professional legal, technical, and compliance review is advised before any decision.

Final Message to Industry Leaders

The .t9tyig_p2k ransomware campaign is a warning that cybercriminals continue innovating faster than unprepared businesses can respond. Security is no longer optional – it is a business continuity requirement.

The best defense is not panic after encryption. The best defense is readiness before attack.

ETSPL urges Indian industries and global enterprises to strengthen cyber resilience, test response plans, secure backups, and invest in active threat monitoring now.

About the Author :

Dr. Vinod Gokakakar
MD & CEO,
EBC TECH SERV PVT LTD (ETSPL)

Dr. Vinod Gokakakar is a cybersecurity strategist and technology leader focused on ransomware defense, digital trust, enterprise resilience, and advanced threat protection.

Dr. Vinod Gokakakar is a seasoned IT professional with over 21 years of diverse experience in the technology industry. Throughout his career, Dr. Vinod Gokakakar has worked with a wide range of sectors, from small businesses to multinational corporations, gaining invaluable insights into various technological verticals.

In 2017, leveraging his extensive expertise and recognizing the growing importance of cybersecurity for businesses, Dr. Vinod Gokakakartook a bold step and established his own company. Focused on serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), his company aimed to provide comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to protect these businesses from emerging
threats in the digital landscape. Dr. Vinod Gokakakar‘s commitment to safeguarding the digital assets of SMEs earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor in the cybersecurity domain.

Building on his success and driven by a passion for addressing complex challenges in the digital realm, Dr. Vinod Gokakakar expanded his entrepreneurial ventures further. In 2017, he founded ETSPL dedicated to providing a comprehensive suite of services encompassing cybersecurity, legal advisory, copyrights, intellectual property rights (IPR), online dispute resolutions, and more. This innovative venture positioned Dr. Vinod Gokakakar as a pioneer in offering integrated solutions that bridge the gap between technology and legal compliance.

Dr. Vinod Gokakakar‘s visionary leadership and multidisciplinary approach have positioned his companies as leaders in the cybersecurity and legal services sectors in India. His ability to anticipate emerging trends, coupled with a deep understanding of both technology and legal frameworks, has enabled him to offer holistic solutions tailored to the evolving needs of his clients.

With a track record of success and a commitment to excellence, Dr. Vinod Gokakakar continues to make significant contributions to the advancement of cybersecurity and legal services, empowering businesses to navigate the complexities of the digital age with confidence and resilience.

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About EBC TECH SERV PVT LTD (ETSPL):

EBC TECH SERV PVT LTD (ETSPL) is a Managed IT Services Provider offering IT Advisory and Leadership Services to organizations in India.

EBC TECH SERV PVT LTD (ETSPL) offer value-driven solutions above and beyond managing and operating hosting, security and a full range of IT support services.

EBC TECH SERV PVT LTD (ETSPL) IT Advisory approach enables us to provide leadership to our clients in a complex rapidly changing IT environment.

EBC TECH SERV PVT LTD (ETSPL) focus is to provide maximum “business value” to clients enabling them to grow their businesses, manage their risk/compliance, and increase their competitive position by delivering improved business results.

EBC TECH SERV PVT LTD (ETSPL) client-first approach means our solutions are based on what technology solutions are needed to “fuel” their business, not a particular hardware or hosting solution.

Mission of EBC TECH SERV PVT LTD (ETSPL) :

The mission at EBC TECH SERV PVT LTD (ETSPL) is to add value and to contribute to clients’ long term success and competitive strength. This is accomplished by helping clients to identify solutions that improve performance, by assisting in implementing those solutions and by aiding in managing the subsequent change.

EBC TECH SERV PVT LTD (ETSPL) can be contacted at:

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We are external analysts who evaluate a company’s IT systems to help them meet their business objectives. Their primary duties include analyzing and diagnosing a company’s IT infrastructure, understanding a client’s business needs, and designing and implementing a technology solution.

We conduct training sessions for employees, reporting, resolving client issues, software testing, troubleshooting issues and developing innovative solutions that will drive growth.

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My team built an IBM Bob skill modeled on the way I review product narratives, business reviews, strategy presentations, and executive communications.

In practice, the team uses the skill to identify gaps in materials before review by pressure-testing the work against the kinds of questions I’m likely to ask.

Here are a few that most product leaders will probably recognize:

• Where is the use case?
  • What customer pain point are we solving?
  • Where is the growth coming from?
  • What patterns have we identified?
  • What outcome are we trying to drive?
  • What decision are we trying to influence?
  • What assumption are we making, and how do we know it’s true?
  • What does success actually look like?
  • Is this aspirational enough?

I thought it was amazing from the start.

Not because it could mimic a review process, but because it reinforced something important about great product leadership.

Good product managers learn to anticipate users. They study behavior, signals, and patterns closely enough to understand what customers will need, where friction exists, and what is likely to happen next.

The best product organizations learn to anticipate in a similar way.

Over time, teams internalize the standards, questions, and ways of thinking that lead to better outcomes. Consistent coaching creates shared instincts. Eventually, people stop preparing for the review and start building with those expectations in mind from the start.

The real value here isn’t automation. It’s elevation.

Human time is more valuable than ever. If AI can help teams sharpen the narrative, tighten the logic, pressure-test assumptions, identify gaps, and connect recommendations to measurable outcomes before we meet, then the time we spend together can focus on harder problems, more complex tradeoffs, and the strategic conversations that actually move the business forward.

The best teams don’t wait for review meetings to know what good looks like. They build toward it from the beginning.

And no, I’m not worried about being replaced by AI. I’m excited about what happens when AI helps us get through the first rounds of feedback faster so we can spend more time tackling the harder problems, asking better questions, and raising the level of the conversation together.

About the Author :

Ms. Briana Frank
Vice President of Product & Design,
IBM Cloud

Ms. Briana Frank leads Product Management for the Cloud Native portfolio and oversees Design across IBM Cloud.

Ms. Briana Frank believes great technology starts with understanding the needs of the people and systems it serves, & brings that perspective to everything she builds across cloud and AI.

Ms. Briana Frank has a proven track record of taking new products from early idea to high growth, helping teams move quickly from concept to adoption while building strong partnerships across product, design, and engineering.

Outside of Ms. Briana Frank day job, Ms. Briana Frank mentors founders from underrepresented communities, speaks on product leadership, cloud, and AI, and guest lectures at Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Ms. Briana Frank is a patented inventor and a Boston Marathon qualifying runner.

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• The innovations presented by the companies participating in the event will be eligible for the Best SIL 2026 Innovation Award, which will be presented during the fair.

• The 21 finalist startups will take part in the Investor Day, where they will present their projects in a five-minute pitch to a specialised audience, and will be eligible for the Best SIL 2026 Startup Award.

SIL Barcelona, the leading international trade fair for logistics, transport, intralogistics and supply chain management organised by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB), will become from 3 to 5 June the main showcase for the latest innovations applied to the logistics sector. This will be achieved through the more than 160 new developments that participating companies will present on site at the 28th edition of the fair, as well as through the participation of nearly 80 startups showcasing all kinds of solutions aimed at addressing the technological, sustainability, energy and talent challenges facing the logistics industry.

Air logistics using drones in airport and urban environments, artificial vision systems on cranes for ship loading, fully electric loading docks, energy communities and smart grids in logistics parks, 100% recyclable agricultural fibre pallets, customised charging points for electric vehicles, automated measurement systems for bulky goods, conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) for logistics decision-making, and AI applied to human capital transformation to ensure generational renewal in road transport, are among the solutions that can be found at this year’s fair.

In the words of Pere Navarro, Executive Chairman of the CZFB and President of SIL Barcelona, “these are just some examples of the more than 160 innovations that will be presented over the three days of SIL Barcelona. In this edition, the countless applications of Artificial Intelligence in the logistics sector will undoubtedly stand out, but also other types of technological, sustainable and energy‑efficient solutions, which are increasingly being seen in logistics environments.”

All these innovations will be eligible for the SIL 2026 Best Innovation Award, which will be presented during the fair. The jury will be made up of journalists from specialised logistics and transport media.

Investor Day

Meanwhile, close to 80 startups will present their innovative solutions applied to the logistics sector at SIL Barcelona. These emerging companies will be located in the Startup Meeting Area, where they will be able to share their solutions with exhibitors and visitors. This space will be located next to the stand of the Logistics 4.0 Incubator, promoted by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona, in collaboration with the Incyde Foundation. The 21 selected startups will have the opportunity to present their projects in a pitch format to a specialised audience and will be eligible for the Best SIL 2026 Startup Award.

Blanca Sorigué, General Director of the CZFB and of SIL Barcelona, points out that “startups are gaining increasing acceptance among logistics-consuming companies. At least, this is what has been expressed by the directors of these visiting companies at SIL Barcelona who took part in the Barometer of the Círculo Logístico. 66.4% of these professionals view positively the possibility of hiring or outsourcing services to startups specialised in logistics. In fact, 26.2% already collaborate with one of them, a figure that surpasses the 24.8% who stated they did so last year. At SIL Barcelona, they will have the opportunity to discover new solutions that may fit into their projects”.

As a new feature of this edition, the pitches will take place as part of the Investor Day, an event that will bring together the main players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem to foster innovation and collaboration opportunities. The programme will kick off with an investor session analysing trends, investment criteria and market challenges, followed by the presentation of the projects. The finalist startups competing for the award are: Beyond Reality AR, Bluepoint AI, ControlT, Ddigital Warehouse, Dronomy, DS4T, Elevenais, Greenpath Logistics, IA Drivers, IberMove, Kamport, Logistics WMS, MAR Technologies 5.0, Methanol Reformer, Multidepot, Netretina AI, OrbisLinks, Signos IoT, Tennders, Urkolitics and Vanguard Technology & Innovation. Finally, the closing ceremony will be held, during which the award will be presented.

SIL Knowledge speakers : https://www.silbcn.com/en/knowledge-speakers.html

About the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona

The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona is a public company that acts as a driver of technological and industrial development by supporting companies in their transition towards the digital era, because of CZFB’s strategic vision to lead Industry 4.0.

It promotes District 4.0 by driving the transformation of Industry 4.0 from the DFactory Barcelona technological ecosystem, champions innovation through the 3D Incubator and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator and connects the new economy and its key socioeconomic sectors. It organises congresses of economic interest for Barcelona, such as Spain’s and southern Europe’s largest logistics fair, SIL, as well as major flagship events in an innovative format such as Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW) and Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW).

Its plenary includes representatives from the Spanish government, the Generalitat of Catalonia, Barcelona City Council, and the city’s main economic institutions.

CZFB Can be contacted at :

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For more information:

Lluís López Yuste
Director – Departament de Comunicació
Department of Corporate Communication of CZFB

Av. del Parc Logístic, 2-10
Pol. Ind. Zona Franca – 08040 Barcelona

Lluís López Yuste can be contacted at :

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In less than three years of operation, the Logistics 4.0 Incubator has already incubated a total of 79 startups, helping to digitise supply chain processes and make them significantly more sustainable.

Avanzza, BlueGreen Vision, Bluepoint AI, DGAnywhere, Dropick, Fluxo, Go!Planner, IADrivers, INSAION, Kamport, Keryx, Logistics WMS, MAR Technologies 5.0, Maskay Logistics, Multidepot, OCR-Genius, Onsafra, Orbislink and Zenitram Operations join Spain’s first high‑tech incubator dedicated to Industry 4.0 within the supply chain sector.

The Logistics 4.0 Incubator, the High‑Tech Logistics 4.0 incubator promoted by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB) with the support of the Fundación INCYDE of the Spanish Chambers of Commerce, presented this morning 19 new startups joining its ecosystem. The Executive President of CZFB, Pere Navarro, and the Director General of CZFB, Blanca Sorigué, welcomed the new startups to the Logistics 4.0 Incubator at an event that highlighted the incubator’s role as a driving force for innovation and transformation in the logistics sector.

During the welcome event, Pere Navarro highlighted that “logistics is about making products and services reach where they need to go, when they are needed, and today it is more strategic than ever. We are living in a time in which digitalization, artificial intelligence, and sustainability are transforming everything, including our cities and the way we live and work. At the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona, we understand public service as the creation of opportunities, jobs, and progress through innovation. And that is exactly what happens every day at this Logistics 4.0 Incubator.”

In her remarks, Blanca Sorigué highlighted that “today’s event demonstrates the maturity and strong appeal of the Logistics 4.0 Incubator as a real growth environment for innovative projects. We are seeing how incubated startups validate, scale and compete in the market with practical, high‑impact solutions. Our goal is to support them throughout their entire development process and accelerate their connection with the business ecosystem. The results confirm that this model works and generates sustainable value for the logistics sector.”

A Project in Continuous Growth

 The Logistics 4.0 Incubator, operational since July 2023, has already incubated a total of 79 projects and boasts a survival rate of 91.3% among its incubated startups. Likewise, over nearly three years of activity, it has generated several success stories, including companies that are already reporting revenues of over €5 million, others with workforces exceeding 60 employees, and businesses serving more than 100 clients. With the addition of these 19 new startups, the incubator currently hosts 44 active startups, further consolidating its position as one of Europe’s leading hubs for logistics and technological entrepreneurship and innovation.

The Logistics 4.0 Incubator focuses on a range of emerging technological areas within the logistics sector, notably robotics and automated warehouses, the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data applied to business insight generation, last‑mile logistics as a strategic element of e‑commerce, as well as technologies such as 3D printing, Artificial Intelligence and green logistics.

19 New Startups Strengthening the Ecosystem

The 19 startups joining the Logistics 4.0 Incubator are developing highly innovative solutions that address a wide range of needs within the logistics sector. Below is a brief description of each of these emerging companies:

• AVANZZA (Madrid), a SaaS platform specialised in the end‑to‑end management of the land transport lifecycle, with a focus on heavy transport and container operations for exports and imports.

• BlueGreen Vision (Barcelona), a deep‑tech startup that develops solutions for the regeneration of marine ecosystems in port environments.

• Bluepoint AI (Lima, Peru), a company that research, develops and implements accessible, results‑driven artificial intelligence solutions.

• DGAnywhere (Barcelona), a company specialising in the remote review and validation of dangerous goods (IATA, IMDG, ADR).

• Dropick (Barcelona), a technology platform that connects courier operators with the largest agnostic Out‑of‑Home delivery network, turning local shops into pick‑up points.

• Fluxo (Barcelona), focused on optimising supply and inventory models through prescriptive analytics and advanced machine‑learning algorithms.

• Go!Planner, a technology platform aimed at the digitalisation and optimisation of logistics and transport operations.

• IADRIVERS (Italy/Barcelona), which identified the shortage of specialised drivers and created a training programme that, through artificial intelligence, supports students and drivers, improves business communication and contributes to the sustainability of the sector.

• INSAION (Barcelona), an observability platform that enables a precise understanding of what is happening inside a fleet of autonomous robots.

• Kamport (Barcelona), a digital logistics platform focused on optimising last‑mile delivery through real‑time tracking, route optimisation and API integration with multiple logistics operators.

• Keryx (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), a hardware‑based physical asset authentication protocol that cryptographically links physical objects to smart blockchain accounts using secure NFC elements.

• Logistics WMS, a cloud‑based, SaaS warehouse management system powered by artificial intelligence, designed to autonomously and efficiently plan, optimise and execute logistics operations.

• MAR Technologies 5.0 (Galicia), an engineering company specialised in developing advanced technological solutions that integrate automation, sensing, virtualisation and artificial intelligence into innovative products.

• Maskay Logistics (Barcelona), a digital platform that connects SMEs with logistics providers through a matching system based on real operational needs.

• MULTIDEPOT (Barcelona), a co‑warehousing platform that integrates flexible private warehouses, last‑mile logistics services, and coworking and meeting spaces.

• OCR‑Genius, which offers AI‑powered Intelligent Document Processing solutions for logistics and customs operations.

• Onsafra (Barcelona), a commercial and operational partner that supports emerging and growing brands with sustainable, healthy and innovative products.

• Orbislink (Tarragona), a P2P, B2C and B2B platform that connects companies to share unused logistics capacity through an AI‑driven circular network.

• Zenitram Operations (Barcelona), a technology company with strong roots in the supply chain, providing procurement outsourcing services and the implementation of management software solutions.

An Incubator Driving the Productive Ecosystem

The objective of the Logistics 4.0 Incubator is to provide services to the business, scientific and technological community across the various sectors linked to the logistics value chain within the scope of Industry 4.0, delivering technological value to both products and processes while enhancing the competitiveness of the productive ecosystem. The incubator addresses key challenges such as improving the efficiency and versatility of production processes, the repositioning and diversification of specific subsectors, the internationalisation of incubated initiatives, the promotion of innovation and the development of specialised talent. At the same time, the opportunities offered by the Logistics 4.0 Incubator include strengthening the productive fabric, increasing economic impact and developing advanced digital capabilities—both in skills and knowledge—to consolidate a leading logistics hub.

About the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona

The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona is a public company that acts as a driver of technological and industrial development by supporting companies in their transition towards the digital era, because of CZFB’s strategic vision to lead Industry 4.0.

It promotes District 4.0 by driving the transformation of Industry 4.0 from the DFactory Barcelona technological ecosystem, champions innovation through the 3D Incubator and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator and connects the new economy and its key socioeconomic sectors. It organises congresses of economic interest for Barcelona, such as Spain’s and southern Europe’s largest logistics fair, SIL, as well as major flagship events in an innovative format such as Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW) and Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW).

Its plenary includes representatives from the Spanish government, the Generalitat of Catalonia, Barcelona City Council, and the city’s main economic institutions.

CZFB Can be contacted at :

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For more information:

Lluís López Yuste
Director – Departament de Comunicació
Department of Corporate Communication of CZFB

Av. del Parc Logístic, 2-10
Pol. Ind. Zona Franca – 08040 Barcelona

Lluís López Yuste can be contacted at :

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New BRS-5G solution aims to deliver deterministic wireless communication, supporting seamless expansion and synchronization for advanced factory automation.

Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, is showcasing a groundbreaking demonstration of the world’s first 5G industrial switch specifically designed for use on the factory floor. The BRS-5G industrial switch powered by Qualcomm Technologies will be unveiled as a concept April 20-24, 2026 at Hannover Messe, the world’s leading trade fair for the manufacturing industry.

In industrial settings, reliable communication is crucial. Private 5G technology, known for its extremely dependable and fast connections, now brings this level of precision to wireless factory operations. This means manufacturers could easily add more sensors and machinery to their existing facilities without the expense and hassle of installing new cables. The solution is designed to ensure that critical factory devices communicate instantly and smoothly, meeting the strict demands for quick responses and perfect timing, especially for synchronizing complex machinery.

The centerpiece of this demonstration is the BRS-5G, the world’s first 5G industrial switch. This innovative switch builds upon Belden‘s trusted Bobcat Rail Switch (BRS) technology, integrating advanced 5G capabilities through a collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies. It’s designed to work seamlessly with all major industrial communication standards, supporting compatibility across diverse factory equipment. Visitors to Hannover Messe will see a live conveyor belt system showcasing how sensors and drives communicate flawlessly in real-time, powered by a dedicated private 5G network.

The Snapdragon^® X72 5G Modem-RF System with industrial features is a key component, making it possible for industrial Ethernet to operate directly over 5G networks. This crucial technology transforms industrial Ethernet over 5G from a concept into a practical, ready-to-deploy solution for the first time, opening new possibilities for factory connectivity.

“The BRS-5G industrial switch represents a significant leap forward for industrial automation,” said Vinod Rana, VP, Global Products. “By combining Belden‘s proven industrial networking expertise with cutting-edge 5G technology, we’re delivering a solution that not only simplifies factory expansion but also ensures the ultra-reliable, real-time communication that modern manufacturing demands. This switch, supporting all major industrial protocols, is a testament to our commitment to empowering industries with the most advanced and flexible connectivity solutions.”

“Our collaboration with Belden is bringing the power of 5G directly to the factory floor,” said Jeff Arnold – VP & GM, Auto Telematics & Consumer/Connectivity, IE-IOT,
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “The Snapdragon^® X72 5G Modem-RF System with industrial features is at the heart of this innovation, enabling native Ethernet over 5G and making this groundbreaking technology a practical reality for industrial applications.

This collaboration underscores our dedication to driving the next generation of industrial connectivity, offering manufacturers unprecedented flexibility and performance.”

About Belden Inc.

Belden Inc. delivers complete connection solutions that unlock untold possibilities for their customers, their customers and the world. Belden Inc‘s advance ideas and technologies that enable a safer, smarter and more prosperous future.

Throughout our 120+ year history Belden Inc. have evolved as a company, but their purpose remains – making connections. By connecting people, information and ideas, Belden Inc. make it possible.

Belden Inc. is headquartered in St. Louis and have manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

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Belden
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IT WILL INCREASE FROM THE CURRENT 17,000 M² TO 60,000 M² BY THE END OF THE YEAR

The Mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, accompanied by the Spanish Government’s Delegate in Catalonia, Carlos Prieto, the Executive President of the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB), Pere Navarro, and the CZFB’s Director General, Blanca Sorigué, presided this morning over the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of DFactory Barcelona — a strategic project that will triple its total surface area and consolidate the Catalan capital as one of the leading international hubs of Industry 4.0.

With this expansion, DFactory Barcelona will increase from the current 17,000 m² to a total of 60,000 m², thanks to an estimated investment of around 50 million euros. The project foresees the creation of up to 1,500 direct jobs and around 5,000 indirect jobs, strengthening the economic, technological and social impact of the ecosystem in the Barcelona metropolitan area.  Inaugurated at the end of 2021, DFactory Barcelona is currently fully occupied, with 44 companies established in fields such as robotics, sensorics, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, 3D printing, virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity and nanotechnology. This collaborative environment has become the leading Industry 4.0 ecosystem in southern Europe and one of the major international benchmarks.

At present, the DFactory Barcelona ecosystem generates more than 300 direct jobs and 1,200 indirect jobs — figures that will multiply with the expansion. The companies based there have developed 63 patents and demonstrate a high level of specialisation: 45% of employees hold a university degree and 20% have a PhD. Moreover, 30.9% of the companies within the ecosystem are international, mainly from Europe, the United States and Asia.

During this event, the mayor explained that “today we are laying the first stone of a major project that creates new urban spaces and physically represents the city’s progress in a new area, with a new way of producing that is the way of the future: Industry 4.0,” and added that “we are a country and a metropolitan area that has made industry one of its hallmarks and a key driver of progress and transformation, and we are committed to an industry that is sustainable, compatible with urban life and, moreover, strongly focused on talent, added value, technology and innovation.”

Collboni highlighted that “all the efforts being made by Barcelona City Council, whether on its own or in cooperation with other public administrations or companies, are aimed at guaranteeing the right to stay in Barcelona, because there is affordable housing and because there are spaces of economic opportunity to work in the city.” Finally, he stressed that “at a time when we receive daily news about war and its impact on the economy due to some irresponsible leaders who govern the world, at the local level, those of us who work to guarantee the future of the people in our cities around the world do the exact opposite: not only defending and calling for peace, but also generating projects for prosperity and projects for the future so that people can live better and earn a better living.”

Pere Navarro, Executive President of the CZFB, explained that “the laying of the foundation stone for Phase 2 of DFactory Barcelona symbolizes a decisive step in the industrial transformation of the Zona Franca. We are building a strategic project, unique in the world, that continues to grow in order to consolidate Barcelona as a benchmark for the new industry. Today, 44 technology companies have already committed to this ecosystem, turning DFactory into one of the most important Industry 4.0 hubs in Europe, where talent, technology, and business are connected, and where new projects and partnerships are created.” He added: “At the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona, we work to create the conditions that make industrial innovation possible, generating spaces and ecosystems where companies can grow, collaborate, and adapt to the challenges of the future. This expansion is key to continuing to drive a model that transforms an industrial estate into a District 4.0 and positions Barcelona at the forefront of industrial innovation”.

For her part, Blanca Sorigué, Director General of the CZFB, stated that ‘at DFactory we provide the runway for companies to innovate, connecting different worlds through public–private collaboration. Here, we make it possible for companies, technology, talent, universities and institutions to work together so that innovation truly happens. With this expansion, we will triple DFactory’s space and consolidate it as one of Europe’s major technological industrial ecosystems.’

Finally, the Government Delegate in Catalonia, Carlos Prieto, stated during his speech that “the expansion of DFactory Barcelona is very good news for Barcelona, for Catalonia, and for Spain as a whole, because it shows that our industry is not only still alive, but is evolving, innovating, and generating new opportunities. This project transforms a space historically linked to industrial production into a benchmark for Industry 4.0, capable of attracting investment, talent, and highly qualified employment. From the Government of Spain, we support and promote initiatives like this, which connect economic progress, technology, and the future. It is evident that our country is growing, and this is reflected in proposals like this.”

A strategic expansion serving the new economy

The expansion of DFactory Barcelona initially includes the construction of four new buildings. One of the highlights is the Cub building, covering an area of 1,100 m² and conceived as a space for major international events related to Industry 4.0 and the new economy, as well as for public events and community activities. In addition, two further buildings will be constructed, featuring a ground floor dedicated to manufacturing and three upper floors housing laboratories, technology centres and offices. These new spaces will help attract highly innovative companies and foster the creation of synergies, joint projects and new lines of applied research.

The project also includes a services building with dining areas and other facilities, reinforcing the concept of an integrated industrial campus designed to attract both national and international talent. The works are expected to be completed during 2026, with the first companies scheduled to move in at the beginning of 2027.

Health, agro‑industry and advanced technology

In addition to the traditional sectors of Industry 4.0, the expansion of DFactory Barcelona makes a firm commitment to attracting technology companies linked to the fields of health, food and advanced agro‑industry — key sectors of the new economy and closely connected to quality of life and sustainability.

DFactory Barcelona is the core of the new 4.0 District, promoted by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona. This strategic project aims to attract major global corporations, strengthen public‑private collaboration and accelerate the digital transformation of the industry. Located in a privileged position between the Port and the Airport of Barcelona, and just ten minutes from the city centre, the 4.0 District aspires to become a global benchmark in industrial innovation, talent and technology, consolidating Barcelona as one of the world capitals of the industry of the future.

About the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona

The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona is a public company that acts as a driver of technological and industrial development by supporting companies in their transition towards the digital era, because of CZFB’s strategic vision to lead Industry 4.0.

It promotes District 4.0 by driving the transformation of Industry 4.0 from the DFactory Barcelona technological ecosystem, champions innovation through the 3D Incubator and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator and connects the new economy and its key socioeconomic sectors. It organises congresses of economic interest for Barcelona, such as Spain’s and southern Europe’s largest logistics fair, SIL, as well as major flagship events in an innovative format such as Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW) and Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW).

Its plenary includes representatives from the Spanish government, the Generalitat of Catalonia, Barcelona City Council, and the city’s main economic institutions.

CZFB Can be contacted at :

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Director – Departament de Comunicació
Department of Corporate Communication of CZFB

Av. del Parc Logístic, 2-10
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Alca Technologies, an Italian company that is a benchmark in the development of accessible, lightweight, and collaborative robotic solutions, has announced the opening of its new facilities in the Spanish market within DFactory Barcelona, the leading Industry 4.0 ecosystem in Southern Europe, promoted by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB). With this opening, the company strengthens its international presence and positions Barcelona as a strategic hub for the development of advanced technologies in Europe.

The arrival of Alca Technologies at DFactory will boost the adoption of collaborative robotics within the business ecosystem, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises. This morning, the CZFB’s Executive President, Pere Navarro, held a meeting with Alessio Carignola, CEO of Alca Technologies, to welcome the company to DFactory Barcelona.

Innovation Arriving in Barcelona: Key Solutions

Among the most advanced technologies that Alca Technologies brings into the DFactory ecosystem are collaborative-robot palletizing systems, integrated with AI‑based vision systems and combined with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs); a self-learning painting cobot, adaptable even to ATEX environments; and mobile welding robotics designed to enhance precision, safety, and efficiency in industrial processes.

The establishment of Alca Technologies at DFactory Barcelona will enable the company to work closely with system integrators, machinery manufacturers, and technological institutions. This collaborative approach is a central pillar of the company’s strategy, aimed at creating added value and accelerating the adoption of intelligent technologies across the industry.

“Our arrival in Barcelona is a key step in our growth strategy. DFactory provides us with an ideal environment to advance in collaborative innovation and bring our solutions closer to the companies looking to transform their industrial processes. We do not aim to replace local companies that also work in robotics, but rather to offer the Catalan and Spanish markets our know-how and our solutions already tested in the Italian market. In addition, our software, which incorporates artificial intelligence and has undergone significant internal development, will enable our new partners to deploy applications with a very high return on investment, while keeping costs and implementation times under control” says Alessio Carignola, CEO of Alca Technologies.

For his part, Pere Navarro, Executive President of the CZFB, stated that “DFactory Barcelona is increasingly consolidating itself as a hub of attraction for companies that lead Industry 4.0 at an international level, and the incorporation of Alca Technologies is excellent news both for the ecosystem and for the city. We are convinced that their presence will help drive new synergies while reinforcing our commitment to creating a cutting-edge industrial ecosystem based on collaboration and innovation.”

Accessible Robotics for a More Competitive Industry

Founded in April 2021, Alca Technologies operates from its headquarters in Italy, where it has a 2,000‑square‑meter production facility and a team of 22 professionals. Its mission is clear: to democratize robotics by enabling companies of any size to adopt lightweight and collaborative automation. The company targets both SMEs and large industrial corporations, offering solutions that help improve manufacturing processes, reduce cycle times, minimize errors, and eliminate repetitive tasks. Its goal is to enhance the competitiveness of European industrial fabric in the face of emerging economies.

About the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona

The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona is a public company that acts as a driver of technological and industrial development by supporting companies in their transition towards the digital era, because of CZFB’s strategic vision to lead Industry 4.0.

It promotes District 4.0 by driving the transformation of Industry 4.0 from the DFactory Barcelona technological ecosystem, champions innovation through the 3D Incubator and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator and connects the new economy and its key socioeconomic sectors. It organises congresses of economic interest for Barcelona, such as Spain’s and southern Europe’s largest logistics fair, SIL, as well as major flagship events in an innovative format such as Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW) and Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW).

Its plenary includes representatives from the Spanish government, the Generalitat of Catalonia, Barcelona City Council, and the city’s main economic institutions.

CZFB Can be contacted at :

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For more information:

Lluís López Yuste
Director – Departament de Comunicació
Department of Corporate Communication of CZFB

Av. del Parc Logístic, 2-10
Pol. Ind. Zona Franca – 08040 Barcelona

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Robsurgical, Founded in 2012 as a spin-off of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) and the Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya (IBEC), its mission is to democratize high-precision surgery, making it more accessible, efficient and safe for hospitals of all sizes.

Barcelona, 19 november 2025.- Robsurgical, a Catalan company specialized in minimally invasive surgical robotics, has just joined the DFactory Barcelona ecosystem with its own space. This morning, the State’s Special Delegate at the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB), Pere Navarro, and the CZFB’s General Director, mets with Mario Ferradosa, Managing Director of RobSurgical, to learn first-hand about the activities they are developing and their future plans.

Robsurgical, Founded in 2012 as a spin-off of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) and the Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya (IBEC), its main mission is to democratize high-precision surgery, making it more accessible, efficient, and safe for hospitals of all sizes. The company has a production plant in El Prat de Llobregat, and its Bitrack robot has been successfully tested in urological surgeries. It is currently in the process of expanding its surgical indications.

RobSurgical designs, develops, and markets a surgical robot that improves efficiency and usability in the operating room and enables hybrid surgeries, combining MIS (minimally invasive surgery) and MIRS (minimally invasive robotic surgery) techniques in a single procedure. The system is designed to be portable, flexible, and quick to install, facilitating its adoption in small and medium-sized hospitals and expanding access to robotic surgery.

Mario Ferradosa, Managing Director of RobSurgical, explained: DFactory Barcelona offers us an advanced innovation environment that is ideal for developing cutting-edge technology in surgical robotics. Moreover, it allows us to attract highly qualified talent in engineering, robotics, and biomedicine, and fosters connections with research centers and technology companies, thereby accelerating the development of innovative medical solutions.

Mr. Pere Navarro – The Special State Delegate at the Consorci de la Zona Franca de
Barcelona (CZFB), Mr. Mario Ferradosa – Managing Director of RobSurgical &
Mr. Carlos Vives – CFO of RobSurgical

For his part, the State’s Special Delegate at the CZFB, Pere Navarro, highlighted: The incorporation of RobSurgical into the DFactory Barcelona ecosystem reinforces the importance of Industry 4.0 applied to healthcare. RobSurgical’s commitment to democratizing high-precision surgery, making it more accessible and safer, is an example of the positive impact of technology on people’s lives. We are delighted to host projects that transform the industry and improve people’s health and the quality of care”. Navarro has added that “RobSurgical’s arrival at DFactory Barcelona demonstrates the potential of our ecosystem to attract projects that transform society. Robotics applied to healthcare represents innovation with a real impact on quality of life. At the CZFB, we work to ensure that pioneering companies find the ideal space here to grow and collaborate”.

 Leading Industry 4.0 from Barcelona

DFactory Barcelona promotes open and collaborative innovation among companies that jointly develop technological projects and solutions. It has now become the leading international Industry 4.0 ecosystem, hosting 40 multinational corporations, medium and small enterprises, and research centers that are pioneering projects in fields such as robotics, sensors, 3D printing, cybersecurity, augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and nanotechnology.

Last July, expansion works began to increase the current surface area from 17,000 m² to 60,000 m² by the end of 2026. To achieve this, four new buildings are being constructed: the Cubo building – 1,100 m², which will host major international events; two buildings of 24,370 m² and 11,640 m² respectively — dedicated to manufacturing, housing new companies, laboratories, technology centers, and offices; and a 2,300 m² service building for companies within the ecosystem.

About the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona

The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB) is a public entity that acts as a driving force for technological and industrial development, supporting companies in their transition to the digital era. This stems from the CZFB’s strategic vision to lead Industry 4.0.

It promotes the District 4.0 by fostering the transformation of Industry 4.0 from the DFactory Barcelona technological ecosystem, and it champions innovation through initiatives such as the 3D Incubator and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator. The CZFB connects the new economy with its key socioeconomic sectors.

It also organizes major economic events in Barcelona, including SIL, the largest logistics trade fair in Spain and Southern Europe, as well as flagship events with innovative formats such as the Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW) and the Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW).

The CZFB’s plenary includes representatives from the Spanish Government, the Government of Catalonia, the Barcelona City Council, and the city’s leading economic institutions.

About the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona

The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona is a public company that acts as a driver of technological and industrial development by supporting companies in their transition towards the digital era, because of CZFB’s strategic vision to lead Industry 4.0.

It promotes District 4.0 by driving the transformation of Industry 4.0 from the DFactory Barcelona technological ecosystem, champions innovation through the 3D Incubator and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator and connects the new economy and its key socioeconomic sectors. It organises congresses of economic interest for Barcelona, such as Spain’s and southern Europe’s largest logistics fair, SIL, as well as major flagship events in an innovative format such as Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW) and Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW).

Its plenary includes representatives from the Spanish government, the Generalitat of Catalonia, Barcelona City Council, and the city’s main economic institutions.

CZFB Can be contacted at :

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For more information:

Lluís López Yuste
Director – Departament de Comunicació
Department of Corporate Communication of CZFB

Av. del Parc Logístic, 2-10
Pol. Ind. Zona Franca – 08040 Barcelona

Lluís López Yuste can be contacted at :

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Hon’ble CM Shri Siddaramaiah Inaugurated Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 Strengthening Karnataka’s Position as a Global Hub for Workforce Innovation and Skilling Excellence

Leaders highlighted collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation as key to preparing India’s workforce for 2030

Bengaluru, 4th November 2025 – The inaugural edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 opened today at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru, marking the beginning of a two-day dialogue on workforce innovation and future readiness. Shri Siddaramaiah, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka graced the inaugural event joined by Shri D. K. Shivakumar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, and Dr. Sharanaprakash R. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka and Medical Education.

 The Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood (SDEL) is spearheading this initiative to enhance employability and build future-ready skills. The summit is hosted by the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) in collaboration with the Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA), with the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) as the Knowledge Partner while the event is managed by Trescon Global Business Solutions Pvt.Ltd. It highlights Karnataka’s progressive journey in empowering its youth workforce through innovation and skill-driven initiatives, while also serving as a platform to explore global partnerships and employment opportunities.  Notably, Germany joins as the Country Partner for this edition of the summit.

The inauguration ceremony commenced with a vibrant cultural performance under Karnataka Rajyotsava Sadagara. Smt. Shivakantamma (Kanta) Naik, Chairperson, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation and Karnataka Vocational Training & Skill Development Corporation, delivered the welcome address.

Guests of Honour included The Hon. Muhammad Reza Cassam Uteem, Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations, Republic of Mauritius; Shri. Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj and Information Technology & Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka; Shri. Sharanabasappa Darshanapur; Minister for Small Scale Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of Karnataka; Dr. Manjunath Bhandary, Hon’ble Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), Government of Karnataka; Shri Radhakrishna Doddamani, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Kalaburagi Lok Sabha Constituency;His Excellency Dr. Philipp Ackermann, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to India — who addressed the gathering virtually; Dr. E. V. Ramana Reddy, IAS (R), Chairman, Karnataka Skill Development Authority; and Shri. Ashutosh Gupta, Managing Director – India and Asia Pacific, Coursera.

Shri Siddaramaiah, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka during his remarkable speech highlighted, “Skill is not built in a day, it’s a product of patience , perseverance, and continuous learning. He urged students to stay consistent, noting that motivation gets you started, but consistency keeps you growing. Karnataka has always been at the forefront of skilling, being among the first states in India to set up a dedicated Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in 2016/17.”

“The Kaushalya Karnataka Yojana took skill development to every corner of the state, surpassing the initial target of training 5 lakh youth. Under the Yuga program, over 1 lakh youth were trained in IT, electronics, and animation, ensuring Karnataka’s lead in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Karnataka government empowers, enables, and uplifts the youth of the future nation.

“Karnataka aims to become the Skill Capital of India and a 1 trillion economy by 2032, powered by talent, technology, and tenacity. The world looks out to Karnataka not only for innovation but for inspiration. Every thought, every heart, and every hand will build the Karnataka of our dreams.” he added.

Highlighting the noble initiative undertaken by Dr. Sharanaprakash R. Patil, Shri D. K. Shivakumar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka stated, “Wherever innovation happens, Karnataka has always led first. The state has consistently set benchmarks in various sectors. The State of Karnataka is open for discussions, collaborations, and knowledge sharing to strengthen the ecosystem of skill and innovation. The long-term global partnerships, especially with German institutions, have been key to Karnataka’s ongoing success story in innovation and skill development and it will keep growing under the current government’s initiative to skill & upskill the youth workforce.”

Dr. E. V. Ramana Reddy, IAS (R),Chairman – Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA) said “Bengaluru Skill Summit strengthens our ‘Workforce 2030’ vision — a roadmap where scale, systems, and synergy come together. By aligning Karnataka’s skilling strategy with global benchmarks, we are preparing young minds to navigate and lead in a rapidly evolving economy.”

Mr. Sanjeev Gupta, CEO of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) said, “Karnataka has always been at the forefront of connecting talent with opportunity – from nurturing India’s IT capital to now shaping the AI Workforce of 2030. The Government of Karnataka’s forward-looking skilling initiatives are bridging the crucial gap between education and employability by integrating industry, academia, and technology. At Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, our focus is on building a future-ready talent ecosystem, one that equips every youth, from Bengaluru to the Beyond Bengaluru clusters, to thrive in an AI-augmented economy. The Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 exemplifies our vision of a scalable and synergistic talent ecosystem that empowers every youth, not just in Bengaluru, but across all clusters, to thrive in an AI-driven economy. This Summit transcends showcasing progress – it charts an inclusive and innovative pathway for India to lead the world in workforce development and global employability. It also aims to encourage employers to get closely connected with academia and the participation of Industry on Campus going high up is the aspiration here”

Over the next two days, the Bengaluru Skill Summit will host a dynamic series of conference sessions featuring renowned industry leaders, including Subroto Bagchi, Co-Founder of Mindtree and Former Chairman of the Odisha Skill Development Authority; B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, IAS (R), Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog; and Ravi Venkatesan, Chairman of the Global Energy Alliance and Former Chairman of Microsoft India and Bank of Baroda. These thought leaders will share their insights on the future of workforce development, emerging skill trends, and Karnataka’s pivotal role in shaping India’s skilling revolution.

Day 2 and 3 of the summit promise an engaging lineup of activities, including insightful roundtables, keynote addresses, the Skillathon Finals, the Kaushalya Karnataka Awards, and vibrant cultural performances. Discussions across the two days will revolve around key themes such as ‘Karnataka’s Dialogue on Local Skills for Global Opportunities’, ‘Green Skills for a Sustainable Future’, ‘Global Best Practices in Skilling’, ‘Building Tomorrow’s Skills Today’, ‘Country Partner Session by German Missions in India’, ‘Advancing Automation for Industry 4.0’, and ‘Karnataka as the Skills Gateway to the World’, among other areas of strategic focus.

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Barcelona, November 4, 2025. The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB) is participating in the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC 2025), the world’s most relevant event in the field of smart cities, held from November 4 to 6 at Fira de Barcelona. The CZFB is presenting District 4.0, which is transforming the Zona Franca Industrial Estate in Barcelona with the goal of leading the digital transformation of industry. Within District 4.0, DFactory Barcelona plays a key role as the nerve center of this economic activity area, driving Industry 4.0 through innovation and sustainability, and has already started works to expand its area from the current 17,000 m² to 60,000 m² by the end of 2026.

This morning, the State Special Delegate to the CZFB, Pere Navarro, and the General Director of CZFB, Blanca Sorigué, gathered companies from District 4.0, DFactory Barcelona, and its startup incubators to present the details of the DFactory Barcelona expansion. During the event, they unveiled the model of the expanded Industry 4.0 ecosystem, which will involve an investment of around 50 million euros, and shared the most significant details of this expansion phase. The expansion of DFactory Barcelona will initially include four new buildings: the Cub building (1,100 m²), Building A (24,370 m²), Building B (11,640 m²), and Building D (2,300 m²).

“We have great news: DFactory Barcelona is now fully occupied,” said Pere Navarro. The State Special Delegate to the CZFB added, “This means there is demand and that it is useful for these companies, which are installed in DFactory and are part of Industry 4.0, to have a reference point. A global and worldwide benchmark for Industry 4.0. Therefore, we have decided to move forward with the second phase, and the idea is that this expansion, consisting of four buildings, will be completed by the end of 2026 and that companies interested in locating here can do so at the beginning of 2027.”

Four new buildings

The Cub building will host major cultural, artistic, and musical events in Barcelona, as well as international events related to Industry 4.0 and the new economy, or presentations, conventions, and conferences organized by the ecosystem’s own companies. Buildings A and B will each have four floors: a ground floor for manufacturing and three floors with laboratories, technology centers, and offices. In addition to companies related to robotics, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, IoT, sensors, Blockchain, etc., with solutions applicable to all types of industries, the aim is also to attract technology companies dedicated to the health and agri-tech sectors.

The DFactory expansion also includes a Building D to provide services to installed companies, such as a dining area or various spaces for physical activity. The forecast is that these expansion works will be completed by the end of 2026 and that new companies can be accommodated at the beginning of 2027.

For her part, the General Director of CZFB, Blanca Sorigué, was ambitious and stated, “We want to be District 4.0 not only of Barcelona, but of the world. We have fertile ground to be a global benchmark because Barcelona is a city connected to the world, that creates and attracts talent, with a great entrepreneurial ecosystem, top-level technology and international development centers, world-renowned universities and business schools… Therefore, all the conditions are in place to lead the digital transformation of industry and attract large corporations investing in technology. This is already happening in District 4.0.”

A meeting point to create connections

CZFB’s participation in the Smart City Expo World Congress also responds to the public company’s desire to foster synergies, projects, and collaboration networks among its business ecosystem to accelerate digital transformation and the competitiveness of the territory. For this reason, CZFB has developed a comprehensive program of demonstrations during the three days of SCEWC 2025, so that companies located in District 4.0, DFactory Barcelona, and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator can showcase their most outstanding activities and developments. Likewise, it will also host various networking activities to strengthen ties within its business community and generate opportunities.

About the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona

The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona is a public company that acts as a driver of technological and industrial development by supporting companies in their transition towards the digital era, because of CZFB’s strategic vision to lead Industry 4.0.

It promotes District 4.0 by driving the transformation of Industry 4.0 from the DFactory Barcelona technological ecosystem, champions innovation through the 3D Incubator and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator and connects the new economy and its key socioeconomic sectors. It organises congresses of economic interest for Barcelona, such as Spain’s and southern Europe’s largest logistics fair, SIL, as well as major flagship events in an innovative format such as Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW) and Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW).

Its plenary includes representatives from the Spanish government, the Generalitat of Catalonia, Barcelona City Council, and the city’s main economic institutions.

CZFB Can be contacted at :

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For more information:

Lluís López Yuste
Director – Departament de Comunicació
Department of Corporate Communication of CZFB

Av. del Parc Logístic, 2-10
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Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka Is set to host the Inaugural Edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025

The summit focuses on positioning Karnataka’s workforce for global employability fostering overseas partnerships, language training and certification systems

Bengaluru, October 2025 – Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC), in collaboration with the Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA), Knowledge Partner, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), and Country Partner, Germany, is all set to host the inaugural edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 — positioning Karnataka as a global hub for workforce innovation and skilling excellence, from 4th to 6th November at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru.

The event will be inaugurated on 4th November by Shri Siddaramaiah, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, in the august presence of Shri D. K. Shivakumar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, and Dr. Sharanaprakash R. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood and Medical Education, Government of Karnataka. The event will host Special Invitees, including The Hon. Muhammad Reza Cassam Uteem, Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations, Republic of Mauritius; His Excellency Dr. Philipp Ackermann, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to India; and Mr. Ashutosh Gupta, Managing Director – India and Asia Pacific, Coursera, along with other distinguished dignitaries.

The theme of this year is “Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy”, which underscores the focus on expanding opportunities at scale, strengthening systems for quality and relevance and building synergies among various stakeholders. The summit will host 3,000+ attendees including policymakers, corporate leaders, academic experts, innovators, etc.; 100+ speakers including ministers, global leaders, academic pioneers etc., and 50+ exhibitors & partners.

Some of the notable speakers in summit are- Mr. Subroto Bagchi [Co-Founder of Mindtree, Former Chairman of Odisha Skill Development Authority India], Mr. Ravi Venkatesan [Chairman Global Energy Alliance and Former Chairman Microsoft India & Bank of Baroda, India], Shri. Atul Kumar Tiwari [IAS, Former Secretary to Government of India], Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam [Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog], Mr. Naveen Narayanan [Global Head HR, Biocon Biologics], Ms. Saraswathi Ramachandra [Managing Director & Country Head, Lightcast.io], Gi Soon Song [Director (South Asia), Human and Social Development Sector Office, Asian Development Bank], Mish Eastman [Deputy Vice-Chancellor Vocational Education and Vice President, RMIT University & Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD), Australia] among many others.

An exclusive ministerial panel is scheduled on 5 November 2025, at the plenary stage on the topic “Convergence of Education, Skills & Industry for a Trillion USD Economy by 2032.” The session will bring together senior policymakers and industry leaders to discuss how aligning education, skilling, and industrial priorities can accelerate India’s journey toward a trillion-dollar economy. It will emphasize building an integrated ecosystem that fosters innovation, employability, and sustainable economic growth. The panel will feature Dr. Sharanaparakash Rudrappa Patil, Hon. Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood and Medical Education; M. B. Patil, Hon. Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development; Priyank Kharge, Hon. Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, and E, I.T. & Bt.; and Dr. M. C. Sudhakar, Hon. Minister for Higher Education, all from the Government of Karnataka. The session will be moderated by Madan Padaki, Managing Trustee, Head Held High Foundation.

The summit invites participation across industries including Aerospace & Defence, AgriTech, Automotive, Real Estate, Banking & Finance, Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media, Retail, Software, Telecommunications, Hospitality, and others. It aims to position Karnataka as a global hub for skill innovation, fostering collaboration across sectors to build a future-ready workforce.

Delegates will have the opportunity to explore emerging skilling innovations, network with government and industry leaders, participate in live showcases and policy dialogues, and discover career and partnership opportunities.

Other key highlights from the summit would include Skillathon 2025, a national-level innovation challenge for college students aimed at harnessing young creative minds to reimagine India’s skilling ecosystem and design impactful solutions for the future of work; the Kaushalya Karnataka Awards, recognizing both corporate and institutional excellence by spotlighting progressive practices and collaborative models that drive inclusive growth, innovation, and workforce competitiveness across the state; and the Skill Expo Pavilion, showcasing the latest training technologies and EdTech solutions. The event will also feature a cultural performance, Karnataka Vaibhava, a grand showcase celebrating the rich heritage and vibrant traditions of Karnataka.

In addition, the Summit will host masterclasses, deep-dive sessions, policy roundtables, and a dynamic Youth Zone connecting students and young professionals with career opportunities. It will reflect upon four major areas comprising-

Commenting on the maiden project/initiative, Dr. Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood and Medical Education, said,

“Bengaluru Skill Summit reflects Karnataka’s determination to lead India into the next era of workforce development. Our priority is to build a skilling framework that is inclusive, industry-aligned, and globally benchmarked – empowering young people to shape the future economy as skilled professionals, innovators, or entrepreneurs.”

Echoing this vision, Dr. Gayathri Vasudevan, Chairperson, LabourNet Services India Pvt. Ltd., and Trustee, Sambhav Foundation, added,

“The intent of the Bengaluru Skill Summit is to bring together innovations in technology and people development to explore how skill-building can truly translate into employability and meaningful employment for young people.”

Participants are invited to join the movement shaping India’s future workforce from 4–6 November 2025 at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru. For registration and more details, visit www.bengaluruskillsummit.com.

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BlackBerry Radar sales engineering leader Ryan Bivinetto recognized for impact, innovation, and leadership across North America, selected through a two‑stage competition scored by a six‑judge panel of NAASE

The North American Association of Sales Engineers (NAASE) today announced that Ryan Bivinetto, Sales Engineering Manager, Global at BlackBerry Radar, has been named 2025 Sales Engineer of the Year. The annual honor recognizes standout practitioners who deliver measurable customer outcomes, advance solution innovation, and strengthen the sales engineering community.

Bivinetto, based in California, brings an operations‑first perspective to telematics from prior roles as an EMT,electrician, and fleet maintenance professional. At BlackBerry Radar he averages about 10 enterprise wins per year, serves on the Radar Product Council, and contributes to patent‑backed capabilities. Customers credit his analytics dashboards and a maintenance module with surfacing new revenue and reducing overdue service events by more than 25 percent within a quarter. He also builds reusable demo frameworks and SE toolkits, and mentors Future Leaders cohorts. Ryan was nominated by 18 of his peers.
“Ryan exemplifies what great sales engineers do for customers and teams,” said Diana Diaco Cervantes,President of NAASE. “He translates complex requirements into clear solutions, proves value quickly, and invests in the people around him. This recognition reflects consistent results, thoughtful innovation, and the community mindset our profession depends on.”

“Sales engineering is the art and science of engineering a sales process that leads to customer success. Ryan embodies that craft: he speaks both business and technology, earns the trusted‑advisor seat with customers,and turns know‑how into assets the rest of the team can reuse,” added Sachin Wadhawan, NAASE Board Member and author of Trust Your SE.

The call for entries drew strong interest across North America, with more than 600 downloads of the nomination materials, resulting in 67 entries via self and peer nominations from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Texas (11) and California (9) led the top locations; candidates varied in seniority level, and came from multiple industries, led by Manufacturing (21) and Software (19). After eligibility and technical review, qualified nominations went to a panel of six NAASE Advisory Board judges who scored submissions on impact,innovation, and leadership. Ten finalists advanced to a video round, eight submitted presentations, and each was scored independently by three judges using a composite that included clarity, difference made, and outreach.

2025 NAASE Sales Engineer of the Year Finalists

The finalists were selected through a multi‑judge review led by the NAASE Board with support from external advisors. Judges scored submissions independently, and then the scores were calibrated. Evaluation focused on the last 12 months: measurable customer and revenue impact, innovation in solutions and process, and leadership or service to the SE community. Evidence in each packet was evaluated in the context of the candidate’s role, territory, and industry, and was supplemented with publicly available information to ensure consistency. We also applied conflict‑of‑interest recusals and basic consistency checks. Finalists are listed below in alphabetical order.

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Jason Evans
Sales Engineer | NOV ReedHycalog | Texas, United States | Oil and Gas

Jason is a sales engineer in the Permian Basin who pairs nearly two decades of drilling and downhole expertise with rigorous customer-facing skills. After years as an application specialist and field advisor, he joined NOV ReedHycalog to translate diagnostics into repeatable playbooks for operators. He was nominated for building a formation‑specific parameter roadmap that teams adopted across campaigns, cutting runs and boosting reliability while standardizing execution.

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Moon Jung

Sr. Sales Engineer | Samsung Electronics America | New Jersey, United States | HVACR Components Solution

Moon Jung is a Sr. sales Engineer at Samsung Electronics America who grew from component engineering into a customer-facing role serving HVAC OEMs. He helped introduce rotary compressor and VFD technology to North America and partnered with major OEMs to embed it in high-efficiency ducted split systems. His nomination recognizes bridging component and system teams and more than 100 validation tests that spread inverter adoption and led to broad market uptake.

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Juwan Kadir
Senior Solutions Engineer | Ontra | Texas, United States | Software Development

Juwan is a senior solutions engineer who brings a decade of experience in real estate operations and finance to presales. After roles in asset management and investor relations, she moved into SE at RealPage and AppFolio, eventually leading a team and shaping discovery, demo strategy, and enablement for complex accounting workflows. Nominated by 11 peers, Juwan was recognized for building repeatable demo assets, mentoring new hires, and turning tough evaluations into successful customer decisions.

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Lance Lynn
Support Architect & Presales Engineer | Techneaux Technology Services | Texas, United States | Software Development

With two decades in RF and network infrastructure, Lance moved from the field to presales, bringing hands-on credibility to customer conversations. He led a multi-site industrial wireless redesign that stabilized SCADA communications and improved uptime, and created reusable RF planning and rollout kits that cut project effort. New to presales, he is nominated for translating 20 years of fieldwork into stable, multi‑site wireless designs and reusable RF playbooks that help teams deliver faster and more consistently.

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Amanda Malpass
Director of Sales Engineering and Business Development | Neenah Foundry | South Carolina, United States | Manufacturing

Amanda is a sales engineering leader who has grown from civil and airfield design into customer-facing work, pairing deep infrastructure expertise with clear storytelling. This year, she guided a DOT-aligned product redesign, utilizing FEA to secure conditional approval and deliver safer, lighter castings that reduce emissions and costs. She also built SOPs and training for a five-person SE team, speeding ramp, and raising standards. Her nomination recognizes this redesign and enablement.

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Rahul Mode
Senior Director | Capital One | Washington, United States | Financial Services

Rahul is an enterprise presales leader who grew from a software engineer at VMware to a technical marketing manager at NetApp, then led solutions architecture at Amazon Alexa before joining Capital One Software. A visible voice in the SE community, he champions repeatable, customer outcome-based practices. He was nominated for building the presales engine for Slingshot, creating field playbooks and workshops that accelerated enterprise adoption while mentoring SEs into leadership roles.

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Paul Parsons
Technical Sales Engineer | PG Forsta | Ontario, Canada | Software Development

Entrepreneur-turned sales engineer, Paul brings a storyteller’s lens to CX technology. He built a library of sub-two-minute “sizzle” videos that help reps qualify earlier and make buying easier. Adopted across North America and EMEA and used hundreds of times, the program has opened meaningful pipeline. He led it end to end, from ideation to production and cross-functional buy-in. He was nominated for its broad adoption and enablement impact.

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Sameer Sahay-Kausar
Senior Solutions Consultant | Homerun Presales | Ohio, United States | Technology, Information and Internet

Sameer is a builder in presales who grew from software engineering to SE leadership. As the founding Senior Solutions Consultant at Homerun, he designed presales, onboarding, and support playbooks, automated data migrations, and trained a global enterprise team to realize value fast. He champions our craft as co-host of Diary of a Sales Engineer. Nominated for leading a complex enterprise rollout that scaled adoption and proved repeatable across accounts.

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Charli Kate Townsend
Sales Engineer | Corpay | Indiana, United States | Financial Services

Charli Kate is a sales engineer who came up through frontline sales and project work, pairing a tech‑centric BS with an MBA and current DBA studies. A hands-on presales partner, Charli helped establish SE SOPs, mentors sellers and new SE leaders, and turns customer insights into product improvements. She was nominated for consistently enabling year‑end quota attainment and coaching new hires to the President’s Club while elevating the SE function’s impact.

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About NAASE:

The North American Association of Sales Engineers (NAASE) is a group of professional and dedicated sales engineers/ technical sales representatives/ solution consultants from a wide range of industries. We help run the technical engine of the broader economy. **We have just expanded our reach, via the EASE – European Association of Sales Engineers.

The North American Association of Sales Engineers (NAASE) is a professional association dedicated to advancing the role and impact of sales engineers across industries. NAASE provides community, resources, and recognition programs that highlight excellence in technical sales and solution leadership. Learn more at https://sales-engineering.org

NAASE Mission:

We aim to foster a base of Certified Sales Engineers across North America and Europe, enable them to connect with one another, and actively promote the profession while serving organizations through reducing the uncertainty of new hires.

NASSE can be contacted at  :

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President of NAASE :

Diana Cervantes, CSE
Business Partner
Victus Defense

With over 18 years of experience in SaaS and the technology space, Diana helps companies turn clients into long-term partners through exceptional Customer Success and Implementation. Diana blends strategic thinking with hands-on support to deliver seamless onboarding, successful projects, and outstanding customer experiences—particularly in remote and hybrid environments.

Known for building trust, reducing churn, and leading cross-functional teams, Diana thrives on helping customers and colleagues achieve their goals. Diana is skilled in Salesforce, Jira, Zendesk, and leading CPQ platforms.

Diana is especially interested in working with startups and SMBs in full-time or fractional (part-time) roles. Open to remote or Chicago-based hybrid Customer Success and Implementation positions—let’s connect!

Media Contact : Diana Diaco Cervantes – NAASE :

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 Barcelona, October 13, 2025.- The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB) had a very prominent participation in the 11th edition of the World Free Zones Congress, organized by the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) from October 10 to 12 at the Hainan International Conference and Exhibition Center in Haikou (China). As part of this congress, the WFZO General Assembly was also held, serving to renew its governing body. In this context, the General Director of CZFB, Blanca Sorigué, was re-elected as Vice President of the World Free Zones Association, a position she has held since May 2023. Mohamed Alzarooni, meanwhile, will continue as the global president of the association.

The World Free Zones Congress featured a total of 2,000 attendees from 160 countries and brought together leaders of free zones, policymakers, innovators, and partners who are shaping the future of global trade and investment. Over three intense days, a total of 114 speakers highlighted how free zones can expand opportunities, strengthen economic connectivity, and foster a new era of global cooperation.

It was three days of strategic dialogue, global networking, and leadership development, where the emerging role of free zones as platforms for inclusive growth and cooperation was emphasized. In this context, the General Director of CZFB, Blanca Sorigué, presented the entity’s strategic vision to lead the digital transformation of industry through Barcelona’s District 4.0, which is projected globally as the economic activity zone where companies leading Industry 4.0 are present.

Participation in Two Sessions

In a context marked by technological change, the transformation of supply chains, and climate imperatives, zones are emerging as platforms that prioritize resilience, inclusion, and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda. For this reason, the World Free Zones Congress hosted a session dedicated to giving visibility to women leading the free zones sector, in which the General Director of CZFB, Blanca Sorigué, participated alongside the directors of the Free Zones of Port Klang (Malaysia) and JSEZA (Jamaica).

Sorigué, who also participated in a session on collaborative leadership, emphasized that “the World Free Zones Congress has once again provided a space for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and alliance building, equipping key stakeholders with strategies to face challenges, seize opportunities, and position zones as essential drivers of global progress”. The General Director of CZFB added that “in this scenario, we have once again seen how the Barcelona Free Zone model is a benchmark and is admired throughout the sector as a success story to follow, generating opportunities for its territory by creating qualified jobs, manufacturing, attracting, and retaining talent”.

During the World Free Zones Congress, the General Director of CZFB also visited and learned firsthand about the China Institute for Reform and Development (CIRD), a public research center specializing in reform and development policies, acting as an independent think tank with a strong international vocation. Among its main functions are public policy research, government advisory, training and capacity building, as well as international cooperation. Chi Fulin, president of CIRD, welcomed the delegation of the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO).

Blanca Sorigué also held a meeting with the Vice Governor of Hainan, Yang Guoqiang. Hainan is emerging as a strategic industrial benchmark, thanks to its transformation into a Free Trade Port (FTP), with high technology (artificial intelligence, blockchain, biotechnology, semiconductors, and digital economy) as one of the main pillars of its economy.

About the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona

The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona is a public company that acts as a driver of technological and industrial development by supporting companies in their transition towards the digital era, because of CZFB’s strategic vision to lead Industry 4.0. It promotes District 4.0 by driving the transformation of Industry 4.0 from the DFactory Barcelona technological ecosystem, champions innovation through the 3D Incubator and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator and connects the new economy and its key socioeconomic sectors. It organises congresses of economic interest for Barcelona, such as Spain’s and southern Europe’s largest logistics fair, SIL, as well as major flagship events in an innovative format such as Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW) and Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW). Its plenary includes representatives from the Spanish government, the Generalitat of Catalonia, Barcelona City Council, and the city’s main economic institutions.

CZFB Can be contacted at :

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For more information:

Lluís López Yuste
Director – Departament de Comunicació
Department of Corporate Communication of CZFB

Av. del Parc Logístic, 2-10
Pol. Ind. Zona Franca – 08040 Barcelona

Lluís López Yuste can be contacted at :

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DFactory Barcelona, the internationally renowned Industry 4.0 ecosystem promoted by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB), will host the first edition of the Global AM Hubs Summit from September 16 to 18, the major international forum and meeting point for Additive Manufacturing in Europe. This pioneering international event will bring together key leaders, organizations, hubs, associations, and entities from the Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) ecosystem, as well as numerous technology providers from across the additive manufacturing value chain.

The Global AM Hubs Summit, supported by CZFB as the institutional partner of the event, will mark the official launch of Addliance, the new European alliance of 3D printing hubs. Addliance aims to establish a stable and collaborative international framework to promote the adoption of these technologies and is driven by sectoral entities, organizations, and institutions from across Europe.

The Global AM Hubs Summit will be a milestone event, bringing together for the first time more than 20 additive manufacturing hubs and organizations from across Europe, along with industrial leaders, experts, sectoral associations, universities, and institutional representatives leading the transformation of advanced manufacturing. This first edition will feature a comprehensive approach focused on people, planet, and prosperity, addressing key topics such as the impact of additive manufacturing in various sectors (healthcare, mobility, defense, sustainability…), the development of talent and specialized training, cross-border cooperation, and the role of additive technologies in Europe’s industrial resilience and competitiveness.

The Special State Delegate at the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB), Pere Navarro, stated: “We are very pleased that DFactory Barcelona will be the meeting place for this first gathering and important international forum that will bring together the main 3D printing and additive manufacturing ecosystems in Europe. This is a historic milestone that will allow, through public-private partnerships, the projection of a shared vision of the transformative role of additive technologies in industry, and all of this will take place in Barcelona, specifically at DFactory.”

Meanwhile, Blanca Sorigué, General Director of CZFB, added: “Hosting such an important international event as the Global AM Hubs Summit reaffirms DFactory Barcelona as the leading Industry 4.0 ecosystem in Europe and the cathedral of digital transformation in industry.”

The Global AM Hubs Summit will feature a full program of conferences including panel discussions, roundtables, and presentations, as well as live demonstrations and hands-on experiences to explore the potential of additive technologies. It will also include an Application & Technology Showroom at DFactory Barcelona, where leading companies in the sector will showcase their solutions, materials, software, demonstrations, and real success stories of AM applications in various fields. The event will also offer various institutional and industrial networking activities, as well as a program of visits to centers of excellence and innovative companies within the additive manufacturing ecosystem in Catalonia.

If you wish to attend the Global AM Hubs Summit, please register using the code VIP4GLOBAL at the following link:

https://event.meetmaps.com/5454545356/en/registration

About the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona

The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona is a public company that acts as a driver of technological and industrial development by supporting companies in their transition towards the digital era, because of CZFB’s strategic vision to lead Industry 4.0. It promotes District 4.0 by driving the transformation of Industry 4.0 from the DFactory Barcelona technological ecosystem, champions innovation through the 3D Incubator and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator and connects the new economy and its key socioeconomic sectors. It organises congresses of economic interest for Barcelona, such as Spain’s and southern Europe’s largest logistics fair, SIL, as well as major flagship events in an innovative format such as Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW) and Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW). Its plenary includes representatives from the Spanish government, the Generalitat of Catalonia, Barcelona City Council, and the city’s main economic institutions.

CZFB Can be contacted at :

FaceBook | Instagram | LinkedIn | X | YouTube | BKSY

For more information:

Lluís López Yuste
Director – Departament de Comunicació
Department of Corporate Communication of CZFB

Av. del Parc Logístic, 2-10
Pol. Ind. Zona Franca – 08040 Barcelona

Lluís López Yuste can be contacted at :

LinkedIn | E-mail | Website | Tel: +34 609 358 475 | Tlf. 932 638 111

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The State Special Delegate at the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB), Pere Navarro, and the Director General, Blanca Sorigué, visited the EBRO FACTORY in Barcelona, accompanied by Rafael Ruiz, President of EBRO EV MOTORS; Pedro Calef, CEO of EBRO MOTORS; and Johnson Xu, Vice President of EBRO FACTORY.

Barcelona, 3 July 2025. – The State Special Delegate at the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB), Pere Navarro, and the Director General, Blanca Sorigué, visited the EBRO FACTORY in Barcelona this morning, accompanied by Rafael Ruiz, President of EBRO EV MOTORS; Pedro Calef, CEO of EBRO MOTORS; and Johnson Xu, Vice President of EBRO FACTORY. The directors of EBRO EV MOTORS and Chery, the Spanish company’s industrial and technological partner, held a meeting with the top representatives of the CZFB, in which they had the opportunity to present the current status of the automotive project that has resulted in the reindustrialisation of the Barcelona plant, a unique example in Europe of restoring industrial activity.

The delegation toured the plant, visiting the vehicle assembly line where the factory currently produces two mid-size SUVs, available with PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) and combustion engines, and the recently launched s400, the smallest and most urban model in the range, with a hybrid engine and ECO label. The aim is to place the models among the best sellers in their segment by 2025. The vehicles are marketed throughout Spain via a distribution network that already boasts more than 60 sales outlets.

EBRO FACTORY began operations last November with the production of the first two EBRO models, the s700 SUV and the s800 SUV, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the historic Spanish brand, which is now making a comeback. Sales of the first units started in December. Last May, the s400 was unveiled at the Barcelona Automobile Show; its production has already started at the plant, and the first units are now reaching dealerships.

Rafael Ruiz, President of EBRO EV MOTORS, expressed his satisfaction with the visit: “We are very pleased to welcome Pere Navarro to the EBRO FACTORY. The Consorci de la Zona Franca has been one of the key players in the reindustrialisation project of this plant. We have worked together to fulfil the commitments agreed at the reindustrialisation table, which have already borne fruit in terms of employment—our priority—and in restoring industrial activity for car manufacturing in Barcelona. EBRO EV MOTORS and our partner Chery want to open a new chapter in sustainable mobility in our country and become a benchmark for the entire sector.”

For his part, the State Special Delegate at the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona, Pere Navarro, acknowledged that “seeing the EBRO FACTORY production plant in operation is very exciting because the reindustrialisation process was extremely complex and under a great deal of pressure, as solutions had to be found for the workers affected by the plant’s closure, especially in the initial stages of negotiation.” Navarro added that “this is a success story that demonstrates that when everyone pulls in the same direction and is eager to achieve the same objective, anything is possible. We all aligned and managed to turn what was a major crisis into what today is a great opportunity.”

The start of production at the EBRO FACTORY marks the recovery of jobs at the plant, as committed to at the reindustrialisation table, and the gradual integration of the local supplier network, thereby strengthening the value chain and having a positive impact on the surrounding industrial fabric.

About EBRO EV Motors

EBRO EV MOTORS is a Spanish industrial company dedicated to the design, manufacture and marketing of new technology vehicles for mobility, and to the research of sustainable mobility systems, with the aim of contributing to the decarbonisation of the automotive sector. The company is the parent company of EBRO. EBRO EV MOTORS is listed on the BME Growth market of BME MTF Equity. Its shares are traded continuously under the ticker EBROM.

EBRO EV Motors Can be contacted at :

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About the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona

The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona is a public company that acts as a driver of technological and industrial development by supporting companies in their transition towards the digital era, because of CZFB’s strategic vision to lead Industry 4.0. It promotes District 4.0 by driving the transformation of Industry 4.0 from the DFactory Barcelona technological ecosystem, champions innovation through the 3D Incubator and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator and connects the new economy and its key socioeconomic sectors. It organises congresses of economic interest for Barcelona, such as Spain’s and southern Europe’s largest logistics fair, SIL, as well as major flagship events in an innovative format such as Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW) and Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW). Its plenary includes representatives from the Spanish government, the Generalitat of Catalonia, Barcelona City Council, and the city’s main economic institutions.

CZFB Can be contacted at :

FaceBook | Instagram | LinkedIn | X | YouTube | BKSY

For more information:

Lluís López Yuste
Director – Departament de Comunicació
Department of Corporate Communication of CZFB

Av. del Parc Logístic, 2-10
Pol. Ind. Zona Franca – 08040 Barcelona

Lluís López Yuste can be contacted at :

LinkedIn | E-mail | Website | Tel: +34 609 358 475 | Tlf. 932 638 111

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Aero Club of India (ACI) and Sakthi Aircraft Industry Sign Landmark Agreement to Manufacture 200 DA40 NG Trainer Aircraft in India

New Delhi, March 11, 2025 – Sakthi Aircraft Industry Private Limited (SAIPL) and the Aero Club of India (ACI) today announced a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to manufacture and supply 200 Diamond DA40 NG trainer aircraft in India. This strategic partnership, aligned with the Government of India’s “Make in India” initiative, aims to revolutionize the commercial pilot training landscape by ensuring a consistent and cost-effective supply of advanced training aircraft to FTOs across the nation.

Under the agreement, ACI will act as the central aggregator, consolidating demand, managing aircraft allocation, and facilitating seamless handovers to FTOs. SAIPL, in a joint venture with Diamond Aircraft Industry, Austria, will establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in India to produce, sustain, and provide comprehensive lifecycle support for the DA40 NG. 

The MoU was formalized by Shri Vaibhav D, Chief Executive Officer, SAIPL, and Capt. Arvind Badoni, Secretary General, ACI, in the presence of Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Hon’ble Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of India and Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India and Sr. Vice President, Aero Club of India along with senior officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Airport Authority of India (AAI).

Key Highlights of the Partnership:

Significant Manufacturing Commitment: SAIPL will commence deliveries by May 2025, with an initial target of 70 aircraft by the end of 2025, and subsequently scale-up to produce 100 aircraft annually.

Largest Trainer Aircraft Order: This initiative represents one of the largest single orders for trainer aircraft, significantly enhancing India’s pilot training infrastructure.

Pilot Training Capacity Expansion: The collaboration is projected to train 1,000 pilots annually and 10,000 pilots over the next 10 years, equipping them to operate the entire range of commercial aircraft.

Financial Accessibility: ACI will collaborate with financial partners to offer commercial lease arrangements, reducing the capital burden on FTOs and making training more accessible.

Enhanced Training Standards: The deployment of uniform, high-quality DA40 NG aircraft will standardize and elevate pilot training across India.

Economic Impact: With significant investment from SAIPL, this initiative is expected to generate approximately 250 direct and exponentially more indirect jobs, contributing to economic growth and a robust aviation ecosystem.

Leadership Perspectives:

Shri. Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of India, said, “I would like to congratulate Aero Club of India and Sakthi Aircraft Industry Pvt. Ltd. on this historic occasion. The signing of this MoU is a significant milestone in our vision to establish India as a global hub for flight training organizations. I would like to especially congratulate Sakthi Aircraft Industry on becoming the first private company in India to manufacture training aircraft in India. I see this development as a testament to our growing capabilities in aerospace innovation and manufacturing. It empowers the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat envisioned by our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. By manufacturing these aircraft indigenously, we are not only reducing dependency on imports but also fostering a self-reliant ecosystem for pilot training in India.”

Shri. Rajiv Pratap Rudy, President, Aero Club of India (ACI), stated, “This partnership with Sakthi Aircraft Industry marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to bolstering India’s aviation sector. By ensuring a reliable supply of Diamond DA40 NG aircraft, we are addressing the growing demand for skilled pilots and strengthening our flight training infrastructure. This initiative aligns perfectly with the ‘Make in India’ vision, fostering self-reliance and excellence in aviation.”

Shri. Vaibhav D, CEO, Sakthi Aircraft Industries Private Limited (SAIPL), commented, “We are proud to join hands with the Aero Club of India to drive India’s aviation manufacturing and training capabilities. Local production of the DA40 NG will not only address the critical shortage of trainer aircraft but also stimulate innovation, create high-skilled jobs, and establish India as a global aviation hub. This collaboration underscores our commitment to investing in the future of Indian aviation.”

About Aero Club of India (ACI):

Established in 1927 and affiliated with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) since 1950, ACI has been instrumental in developing flight training organizations in India. As the largest owner of training aircraft in India, ACI supports numerous government, semi-government, and public-private partnership FTOs.

About Sakthi Aircraft Industry Private Limited (SAIPL): 

SAIPL is a subsidiary of the renowned Sakthi Group of Coimbatore, dedicated to advancing India’s aviation manufacturing and training capabilities through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. About Diamond DA40 NG Aircraft:

The Diamond DA40 NG (“Next Generation”) is a modern, single-engine, four-seat aircraft renowned for its efficiency, safety, and advanced technology. It is constructed from durable composite materials, contributing to its aerodynamic performance and long life.  A key feature is its Austro Engine AE300 turbocharged diesel engine, which offers significant fuel efficiency and reduced operating costs compared to traditional avgas engines.  The DA40 NG is also equipped with a state-of-the-art glass cockpit, typically featuring the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, providing pilots with enhanced situational awareness and advanced flight management capabilities.  This combination of features makes the DA40 NG a popular choice for flight training organizations and private owners alike, and is valued for its reliability, performance, and modern design.

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