EUROCOLOR joins the United Nations Global Compact to drive a more sustainable future

Committed to responsible development and sustainability, EUROCOLOR has taken another step in its corporate strategy by joining the United Nations Global Compact, the international initiative that promotes the implementation of ethical and sustainable principles in the business world.

With this commitment, EUROCOLOR reinforces its dedication to protecting human rights, preserving the environment, and fighting corruption. EUROCOLOR will integrate the Ten Principles of the Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its operations, ensuring that its business practices actively contribute to a positive impact on society.

This decision translates into concrete actions focused on optimizing processes to reduce the environmental footprint, fostering a corporate culture based on ethics and inclusion, and seeking innovative solutions that create value for people and the planet.

Moreover, being part of the Global Compact will enable EUROCOLOR to connect with a global network of companies, organizations, and governments working together to drive change, sharing knowledge and best practices in sustainability.

With this initiative, EUROCOLOR reaffirms its vision for the future, committing to responsible business growth that also generates social and environmental benefits.

IDALSA to participate in the closing event of the s-X-AIPI Project

The European s-X-AIPI project, in which IDALSA has actively participated, is nearing its conclusion after months of development and implementation of innovative autonomous artificial intelligence solutions for the industry. This project, funded by the Horizon Europe program, has explored new reliable and customized AI tools for the digital transformation of the process industry in Europe.

The final event of the project will be held on April 8 and 9, 2025, at the Sava Centar in Belgrade, Serbia, with the possibility of online attendance. This meeting will present the progress made in the integration of artificial intelligence in different industrial sectors, with an emphasis on its impact on aluminium production, a field in which IDALSA has been a key player.

IDALSA will have a prominent role in this event, where it will explain how AI applications can increase sustainability rates. In its presentation, it will address fundamental aspects such as the improvement in material recovery rates, the reduction of emissions, and the support these tools provide to workers in performing their tasks. In addition, it will share the conclusions from the experience gained with the implementation of these solutions, detailing the improvements observed in AI technology and its advantages in terms of productivity, quality, reduction of CO₂ emissions, reduction in waste generation, sustainable consumption of raw materials, and development of professional skills among workers.

This event will mark the closure of a key project for the future of industrial digitalization and will consolidate the role of artificial intelligence as a driver of sustainability and efficiency in the process industry.

IBERFOIL renews its commitment to inclusion and sponsors the 2nd edition of the Cosmos Festival

After the success of the first edition, IBERFOIL once again joins as a sponsor of the Cosmos Festival, a cultural charity event driven by Asociación Down Huesca and El Veintiuno, promoting inclusion through music and dance.

The festival will take place on March 15 at the Palacio de Congresos de Huesca, featuring a special program dedicated to Héroes del Silencio, the most iconic Aragonese band of all time. From an inclusive dance performance with the Children’s Orchestra of the Huesca Conservatory to a roundtable discussion with key figures in the band’s history, the event will culminate in an exciting tribute concert by Derivas, the most recognized tribute band to the legendary group.

IBERFOIL thus reaffirms its commitment to ESG values, supporting initiatives that create a positive impact on the community and promote inclusion in the cultural sphere. This sponsorship not only represents a strong stance on diversity but also demonstrates IBERFOIL’s ongoing commitment to highly significant social projects.

As part of this collaboration, the Asociación Down Huesca visited the IBERFOIL factory, where they had the opportunity to learn about the production process and IBERFOIL’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

Don’t miss this incredible charity event and join us at the Cosmos Festival!

ALINTRA SYSTEMS joins the United Nations Global Compact

ALINTRA SYSTEMS, specialized in the manufacturing of highly customized and high-quality parts for applications in the transportation and industrial sectors, has taken a new step in its sustainability strategy by joining the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate responsibility initiative. With this commitment, the company reaffirms its dedication to integrating responsible business practices in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.

As part of this commitment, ALINTRA SYSTEMS will align its strategy and operations with the Ten Principles of the Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering a corporate culture based on transparency, ethics, and sustainable innovation. This will translate into initiatives focused on improving energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact, promoting fair working conditions, and adopting measures to strengthen its positive impact on the community.

Additionally, being part of this global network will allow ALINTRA SYSTEMS to collaborate with other companies, organizations, and governmental entities to drive innovative solutions and share best sustainability practices. This step reinforces its position as a company committed to responsible development and the creation of long-term value for its clients, employees, and society as a whole.

With this initiative, ALINTRA SYSTEMS continues to move forward in its mission to build a more sustainable and equitable future, integrating social responsibility at the heart of its business model.

IDALSA participates in the 7th employment fair, supporting the training of new talents

Last Thursday, February 13, IDALSA attended the 7th Employment Fair, organized by IES Siglo XXI in collaboration with the Government of Aragón. The event, held at the Pedrola institute (Zaragoza), brought together around twenty companies interested in attracting young talent and offering job opportunities.

This initiative, running for six years, serves as a key meeting point between HR professionals, mechanical and electromechanical students, and job seekers. In its second participation, IDALSA reaffirms its commitment to the professional development of the region, highlighting the importance of providing opportunities to young individuals eager to grow in the business world.

Additionally, in celebration of World Radio Day, the institute’s students conducted interviews with participating companies, fostering a space for dialogue between students and professionals.

IDALSA thanks IES Siglo XXI for the excellent organization of the event and for facilitating this connection between education and the job market. Through this participation, the company demonstrates its commitment to youth employment, technical training, and professional development (SDG 8).

IDALSA, investing in people, education, and the future.

aluNID® featured on El Hormiguero with the ARUS Formula Student Team from Seville

aluNID®, a leading brand in the aluminium honeycomb market, regularly collaborates with Formula Student teams from universities worldwide. This prestigious motorsport competition for university students promotes engineering excellence, challenging each team to design and build a single-seater race car to compete against other universities.

On Tuesday, November 21st, the ARUS Andalucía Racing Team appeared on El Hormiguero, the popular Antena 3 television show, to showcase their prototype car, built using aluNID®. This vehicle has competed in the annual Formula Student competition, also known as the “University Formula 1.”

aluNID® has been supporting the ARUS team since its inception by donating aluminium honeycomb for the monocoque chassis of their fully electric and autonomous vehicle. Additionally, aluNID® has provided impact attenuators, significantly enhancing the efficiency, safety, and performance of their race cars.

For years, aluNID® has collaborated with numerous universities, highlighting the crucial role of aluNID® material in Formula Student cars, particularly in tensile strength and structural resistance, as well as its wide range of applications in engineering and motorsports.

El Hormiguero aimed to showcase the talented engineering students from the Higher Technical School of Engineering of Seville, who have successfully transformed aluNID® honeycomb into a high-performance Formula 1-style race car.

As a proud partner of Formula Student teams, aluNID® continues to support advancements in engineering, new materials, and electric vehicles, reaffirming its commitment to innovation and the education of future generations of engineers.

ALUCOAT joins the United Nations Global Compact

ALUCOAT, a leading company in aluminium coating, has taken a significant step by joining the United Nations Global Compact. This global initiative promotes the adoption of responsible business principles in key areas such as human rights, decent work, environmental protection, and the fight against corruption.

With this commitment, ALUCOAT reinforces its dedication to sustainability and social responsibility. ALUCOAT will integrate the ten principles of the Global Compact, along with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), into its corporate strategy and operations. This includes implementing best practices throughout the aluminium value chain, developing environmentally friendly products, continuously improving operational processes to reduce its ecological footprint, integrating labour policies that ensure employee well-being, and advancing as a responsible and transparent company aligned with the highest sustainability standards.

Joining the Global Compact also opens new opportunities for ALUCOAT, such as access to a global network of collaboration with other companies, NGOs, and governments, as well as benefiting from educational resources and specialised tools to further integrate sustainability into its operations. Moreover, this commitment strengthens ALUCOAT’s reputation among customers, investors, and stakeholders, positioning the company as a benchmark in innovation, efficiency, and responsibility within the industrial sector.

ALUCOAT is committed to contributing to a fairer and more transparent market in the long term, demonstrating its leadership in the industry and promoting business practices that benefit both people and the planet.

IBERFOIL obtains Product Carbon Footprint Certification

IBERFOIL has strengthened its commitment to sustainability, the environment, and the circular economy by obtaining the Product Carbon Footprint certification. This certification, based on the ISO 14067 standard, demonstrates that the company is fully equipped to manufacture aluminium coils from recycled material with a low carbon footprint, highlighting its dedication to high-quality, greener, and more sustainable aluminium produced from recycled scrap.

Throughout 2024, IBERFOIL has been working on and developing a new sustainability project, which has reached its highest point by achieving the Product Carbon Footprint certification for all products manufactured with coils sourced from its foundry. These coils are used as raw material in the rolling of alloys 8111 and 3105. This process included a comprehensive evaluation of CO₂ emissions generated at every production stage, from casting to rolling, ensuring accuracy in calculation and transparency in communicating the environmental impact.

This achievement not only reinforces IBERFOIL’s responsibility in emissions management but also strengthens its position as an innovative company committed to environmental protection. Moreover, it allows its customers to make informed decisions regarding environmental responsibility, supporting the transition to a more sustainable future.

With this certification, IBERFOIL advances its comprehensive sustainability strategy, promoting aluminium recycling, the circular economy, and the development of cleaner technologies. The company thus reaffirms its leadership in sustainable aluminium manufacturing and its commitment to making a positive impact on the environment and communities.

IBERFOIL, steadily moving towards a more sustainable future.

IBERFOIL completes MITECO’s CALCULATE, REDUCE and COMPENSATE seal

IBERFOIL, a specialist in high-quality aluminium rolling, has achieved triple certification by earning the COMPENSATE seal granted by the Spanish Climate Change Office, part of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO).

Since 2022, IBERFOIL had already held the CALCULATE and REDUCE seals, certifying the calculation of its carbon footprint and its reduction by 20.67%. Now, IBERFOIL has obtained the COMPENSATE seal, certifying that in addition to its significant reduction, it has compensated 0.5% of its carbon footprint corresponding to Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the year 2023 through the Galicia Rexenera: Outeiro do Catadoiro (Caldas de Reis) project.

The COMPENSATE seal is a distinction awarded to organisations that voluntarily not only measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions but also demonstrate additional efforts by compensating them through sustainable projects, such as reforestation or the implementation of renewable energy.

IBERFOIL continues to strengthen its environmental strategy by adopting concrete measures such as efficient emissions management, certified compensating projects, and promoting the circular economy through aluminium recycling. Furthermore, IBERFOIL is committed to innovation and the development of cleaner technologies, combining competitiveness with respect for the environment. This achievement highlights its dedication to creating a positive impact on the environment, people, and communities.

IBERFOIL, Caring for People and the Environment with Advanced Aluminium Solutions

ALIBERICO FOOD PACKAGING donates 102 aluminium coils to Cáritas tu support soup kitchens

ALIBERICO FOOD PACKAGING has donated 102 aluminium coils to Cáritas Sigüenza-Guadalajara. This material will be used in the soup kitchens managed by the organization in the province, ensuring proper preservation and transportation of food for people in vulnerable situations.

This donation reflects ALIBERICO FOOD PACKAGING’s effort to actively contribute to the well-being of those with fewer resources, strengthening its support for social initiatives that create a positive and direct impact on the lives of many families.

Cáritas Sigüenza-Guadalajara works tirelessly to assist the most vulnerable groups in the region, providing food, shelter, and basic services to those facing social exclusion. Collaboration with committed companies like ALIBERICO FOOD PACKAGING is essential to maintaining andñ expanding the help they provide.

With this act of solidarity, ALIBERICO FOOD PACKAGING reaffirms its commitment to fighting poverty (SDG 1), ensuring access to safe and sustainable food (SDG 2), and improving social well-being (SDG 3).

ALIBERICO FOOD PACKAGING, joining forces to build a fairer and more supportive future.