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Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Spain’s Second Vice President and Minister of Labour and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, to Copreci.
During her visit to our facilities in Aretxabaleta, she offered reassurance in light of the tariffs affecting our activity and reaffirmed her support for cooperativism and local industry: "No companies will be shut down, and no jobs will be lost. We will be where we are needed."
Beyond the impact, at Copreci we also see opportunities: under the current tariff framework, Mexico becomes the main beneficiary, with no tariffs on components — unlike the US, Europe, or China. -
Yesterday we received at Copreci the visit of a group of engineering students from the University of Deusto, a diverse group covering areas such as mechanics, design, industrial organisation, electronics, automation, computer science.....
All of them accompanied by Professor Alberto Murillo Marrodán. It was a real pleasure to share with them our experience as an industrial cooperative, a model that promotes innovation and collective commitment. -
Char-Broil, american company leader in the production of outdoor cooking brands, is customer of Copreci since the eighties. Christine Robins, president and chief executive of the company, supported by Jeff Wells (Global Supply Chain senior director), has visited this week Copreci in Aretxabaleta.
Char-Broil is part of WC Bradley group, pioneer company founded in 1885 in Columbus (Georgia). Copreci start supplying them gas taps in 1985 and Char-Broil become a preferential client. In 1989, Copreci set up in Mexico to offer better service to Char-Broil, and that was the first international experience for Copreci. Years later, in 2004, Copreci was set up in China, and removed there some production chains from Mexico, due to the demand of this client. So, besides being preferential client, Char-Broil is an excelent tripmate in the internationalitation process of Copreci.
Robins has worked many years as promoter in Bodymedia and Philips Oral Healthcare. Consequently, both of them grew during those periods. Finally, she became the chief executive of Char-Broil in june of 2014. Acording to this visit, we have had the chance to make her a little interview, and she has spoken about the historical "partner" relationship between Char-Bloir and Copreci, as well as the impact that MONDRAGON cooperative experience has given to her, and about the role of women in several responsability workplaces in the companies.
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The delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Industry of the Economic Development and Infrastructures Javier Zarraonandia, Internationalization Director Ainhoa Ondarzabal and the General Director of the SPRI Group, Alexander Arriola, traveled to the province of Jiangsu, where Copreci Kunshan is located.
After the visit to the production plant, Alberto Sarasqueta, General Director of Copreci Kunshan, made a presentation on the macroeconomic changes taking place in China and its influence on companies. The delegation were introduced to COPRECI´s strategy for the gas cooking business in this country, focusing on the value of innovation, quality and automation. -
After the recent opening of our plant in Cairo, there was no better way to make ourselves known in the Egyptian market than by participating in The Annual International Manufacturing Convention and Exhibition - Third Edition (IMCE), held this week at the Al-Manara Center for International Conferences, Fifth Settlement, New Cairo. IMCE 2024, organised by the Federation of Egyptian Industries, is one of the largest industrial events in the country, and we were honoured to be part of this edition.
In addition, we were honoured to receive the visit of the Prime Minister of Egypt, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, at our stand. This moment was a recognition of our dedication and effort in bringing Copreci's innovation and expertise globally. We continue to work with passion to be closer to our customers in every corner of the world. -
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Last week took place the CES (Consumer Electronic Show) in Las Vegas, where Weber introduced its latest innovation: a smart BBQ that features an electronic ignition and gas control system developed by Copreci.
The Weber Connect Smart Grilling system allows the digital regulation of the flame through a simple cell phone or the BBQ display itself, opening a world of possibilities for the management of the grill, from the control of the temperature of the food in real time, sending notifications to the smartphone, access to recipes.....
At the heart of the BBQ Summit is the electronic system integrated in the gas valves, designed by Copreci to control the power of the flame, detect the presence of the flame on the burners and the infrared (IR) grill. Automatically, SmartControl technology resets the flame when necessary, ensuring a safe and continuous grilling experience.
This technology offers around 600 recipes, guided cooking programs, and automatic alerts and letting Smartphones notify when your food is ready. Thus, the BBQ Summit is designed to meet the highest culinary demands.
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The visit took place under the Ecuadorian government's “Efficient cooking” programme which aims to replace 3.5 million gas cookers with induction cookers. The minister visited Copreci within the context of an ambitious nationwide plan to change the energy matrix, which aims to reduce imports of liquid petroleum gas and take advantage of the surplus electrical energy from new hydroelectric power stations.The "Efficient cooking" programme is fundamental to such change, which aims to replace approximately 3.5 gas cookers with electrical induction models.
Copreci is participating in the project by supplying induction generators in conjunction with the Ecuadorian Ministry of Industry and local electrical appliance manufactures (Mabe, Induglob, Fibroacero, DME, Ferromedica,...). The cooperative has d specifically developed a product platform to cater for the needs of the Ecuadorian market. The progressive implementation of the plan will entail a significant growth in business at its Aretxabaleta plant over the coming years, and with it new jobs.
The project also represents an excellent business opportunity for Fagor Electrónica and the Eika cooperative, as suppliers of components to Copreci.
Minister Ramiro Gonzalez, accompanied on the visit by Josemi Arregi, vice-president of MONDRAGON, and Javi Oleaga, general manager of Copreci, was pleasantly surprised and highlighted the idea of making MONDRAGON Componentes a “strategic partner for Ecuadorian industry in the sector, with a potential market of over 3 million induction cookers by 2018”. In the photo, from left to right: Jose Ignacio Mujika, director of Electronics at Copreci; Javi Oleaga, general manager of Copreci; Ramiro González, Ecuadorian minister of Industry and Competition; Josemi Arregi, vice-president of MONDRAGON; Marisol Larrea, Ecuadorian Government adviser; and Danel Ayastuy, director of Copreci South America.
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Last week at COPRECI, we had the pleasure of welcoming several important institutional visitors. We wrapped up the week on Friday with the visit of the Ambassador of Egypt to Spain, Mr. Ehab Badawy, who toured our facilities and joined us for a productive meeting. We truly appreciate his interest and the insightful exchange.
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"We have to get together", "Let's see, if we can meet each other " "When this is over, let's meet up"
We have been repeating these phrases for more than a year now, because we miss you.
In the most difficult moments we have keep in touch at a distance But soon, the day will come, when we can look into each other's eyes, smile together and shake hands. All Copreci is looking forward to meet you again Copreci, the heart of your appliance . -
Acede and Mondragón promote intercooperation with the WHIGO LAB China.
WHIGO CHINA is part of the actions to build and share a JOINT VISION of the cooking market in the world, which helps to understand the keys to each of the regions in which the different cooperatives operate and facilitates adaptation to political, technological and market changes.
The conference was market-oriented and aimed at the teams of the different cooperatives, which work in the White Goods sector. An analysis of the mega trends in the Chinese market, an increasingly active market with ever shorter innovation cycles, where digitalisation, connectivity and online sales are increasingly important.
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The head of the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy of the Spanish government, Yolanda Díaz, visits the Copreci co-operative as part of the tour to get to know the MONDRAGON Corporation.
Her journey through the Co-operative Experience started at 10:00 with a visit to the plant that Copreci - a co-operative devoted to the design and manufacture of domestic appliance components - has in Aretxabaleta (Gipuzkoa).
The minister was accompanied by Denis Itxaso, the Government's delegate in the Basque Country, and by Maravillas Espín, the Director General for Autonomous Work in the Social Economy and Corporate Social Responsibility. At Copreci they were received by Iñigo Ucín, President of MONDRAGON; Javier Oleaga, Vice-president of the Components Division; and Kuireka Etxebarria and Imanol Oleaga, President and Managing Director of the co-operative, respectively.
The Minister said that "Copreci is a valuable experience that reflects the potential of the Social Economy in promoting technological innovation in the industrial field.” ” -
María Alejandra Vicuña, heading a delegation from the government of the Republic of Ecuador, has visited Copreci, after stopping at Mondragón Corporation. The visit is framed within the context of the impulse that the Ecuadorian government intends to give to the social economy, which is why the vice president herself is exploring contacts with organizations with experience in this field.
The president valued the visit very positively, and was convinced that "new ways of collaboration, cooperation, and business will be opened for the benefit of both communities." -
They say that we are serious, that we don’t know how to laugh, and that we find it difficult to get on with people we don’t know. They also say we like doing things well, keeping everything in order and dealing with people directly I’d say they’re all right That at Copreci we like things done well, and that we are serious and thorough in our work, but I would also say that we know how to laugh and enjoy what we do."
This is the beginning of the new video that Copreci has just released at its recent General Assembly, a cooperative that, despite its size and its presence in 8 countries, retains the same spirit as when it was small.
Here and in the world. We are Copreci.
See video
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Today we have received in Copreci the visit of representatives of the delegation of the Ministry of Labor and Social Economy, composed by Amparo Merino, Secretary of State; AICHA BELASSIR, General Director; and Víctor Meseguer Sánchez, Commissioner of Social Economy.
The main objective of the visit was to explore the MONDRAGON Corporation's cooperative ecosystem.It is a pleasure to show our reality up close and to continue strengthening collaboration in the promotion of the social economy and technological progress from the Basque. Country. -
These are hard times, but together we will win. Be smart and be safe!
Son tiempos difíciles, pero juntos ganaremos. Ánimo, lo conseguiremos!
Garai zailak dira, baina guztiok elkarrekin irabaziko dugu Eutsi! lortuko dugu!
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