Made in Álava. Valued all over the world

A HIGHLY INDUSTRIALISED REGION WITH AN ECONOMY THAT IS OPEN TO THE WORLD

In an economic fabric of more than 24,000 companies, the map of industrial activity in Álava displays a consolidated pole of competitiveness with a diverse productive fabric of almost 2,000 establishments. Álava exports more than half of its production, and its immediate surroundings are home to 5,000 exporting companies. Especially influential are the large industrial plants of globally important companies.

MERCEDES-BENZ

The highest-class vehicle produced in Spain is manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in Vitoria.

AERNNOVA

Somewhere in the world, a plane built using this Basque company’s products takes off or lands every two seconds.

MICHELIN

Álava is home to Michelin’s largest industrial centre in Europe, spanning 430,000 m².

TALGO

From its factory in Rivabellosa, Álava, high-tech train cars are manufactured for many countries and continents.

TUBACEX

The world’s leading seamless stainless steel tube manufacturer has its headquarters in Llodio.

TUBOS REUNIDOS

This firm’s products are manufactured in more than 700 types of steel, and present in all 5 continents.

VIDRALA

This company is a European benchmark in the sector, producing more than 8,000 million glass containers per year.

PEPSICO

The bottling plant in Álava has the fastest can production line in the continent (120,000 cans per hour).

RIOJA ALAVESA

The wines from Rioja Alavesa are found in the best restaurants worldwide.

DHL

This world leader in express shipping has chosen Vitoria International Airport as its air hub for Spain, Portugal and Southern France.