THE GRUPO ANTOLIN UNIVERSE LIGHTS up from SIBIU Grupo Antolin-CML in First Person GRUPO ANTOLIN
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ON COVER Protagonists INTERVIEW OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY SPANISH INDUSTRY MINISTER JOSÉ MANUEL TEMIÑO MIGUEL MARAÑÓN BEHAVIORAL VISITS GRUPO ANTOLIN RECEIVES THE PRIZE “FAE DE ORO” SEATS BU DIRECTOR OBSERVATIONS GRUPO ANTOLIN Autumn 2013 · nº 67 forma THE GRUPO ANTOLIN UNIVERSE LIGHTS UP FROM SIBIU GRUPO ANTOLIN-CML IN FIRST PERSON GRUPO ANTOLIN Operating in 25 countries more than 100 plants 22 technical commercial offices more than 14,000 employees ERNESTO ANTOLIN ARRIBAS Vice President STRENGTH THROUGH UNITY 8,682 employees Territory Europe - South America “Spain-another country” concept is becoming fashionable. June saw the beginning of the Dual Spain-Japan Year with a re-launch of the Span- 2,642 employees ish-Japanese Bilateral Commission, of which Grupo Antolin is a mem- Territory North America ber. Last July, the Spanish-Moroccan Business Encounter took place in Rabat to herald the visit of King Juan Carlos I, in which I participated 2,855 employees on behalf of the Group. The VII Spain-China Forum will be held in Bei- Territory Africa - Asia - Pacific jing in September and we will also be present there. All these encounters are a privileged framework for dialog, discussion, and the exchange of ideas between countries. Above all, these forums reinforce the idea that strength is achieved through unity and that combined efforts towards a common goal constitute an incentive for success. INFORMA is published by Grupo Antolin, a multinational at the cutting edge of design and production of components for Spain has many companies that are leaders in their sectors worldwide car interiors for the automobile industry. and that can act as real embassies, demonstrating quality and know- how. We can feel proud to know that our Group is considered one of EDITORIAL OFFICE Grupo Antolin these companies and that we are systematically chosen to represent Marketing & Institutional Relations GA Spain in a variety of forums. Clearly, our obligation as a company is to Carretera Madrid-Irún, km. 244,8 reveal the attributes of our country internationally and also to serve as a E 09007 - BURGOS - SPAIN stimulus for the entire Spanish entrepreneurial network. Tel. +34 947 47 77 00 · [email protected] It was precisely on my last trip to the US that I was able to verify that www.grupoantolin.com Americans hold Spain in far higher regard than Spaniards themselves. It is important that we begin to believe in our strengths and to project that DESIGN Germán Delgado image abroad with confidence. That is why I especially agree with the slo- · [email protected] gan of the Famous Spanish Brands Forum “Together we go faster and fur- ther”. In our case, the “together” applies to all of our Group companies, and PHOTOS Grupo Antolin, Rafa Saiz and agencies. my wish is to see the spirit of these “Spain-another country” events apply equally well in the 25 countries where we are present. PRINTED by Coiman C/ Marqués de Portugalete, 16 In a globalized environment, the image of a country is a first rate com- E 28027 MADRID - SPAIN petitiveness factor, the loss of which can have very negative effects on Tel. 34 91 742 12 03 our companies. I encourage you to take up all the opportunities arising · [email protected] in our daily activities to promote the image of Spain and its strengths: industrial tradition, especially in the automotive sector, technological This publication is available for employees on the capacity, creative thinking, flexibility and, above all, a large dose of soli- GA intranet and corporate website. darity. All of this will result in a better perception of our companies and, therefore, of their competitiveness. ▪ D. Legal: M-18595-2006 grupoantolin 2 INFORMA We have decided to start this new “term” by changing the heading of our corporate magazine and its design. Grupo Antolin INforma aims to provide you with a closeup of company INnovation, present the current trends in automotive INteriors and show what is most IN in our sector; with an updated format that is easier to read. Evidently, it is also our wish that you continue to be the real protagonists; any news, suggestion or form of cooperation will be eagerly received. Many thanks for all ON cover your help. We hope you enjoy it. protagonists SPANISH INDUSTRY MINISTER JOSÉ MANUEL TEMIÑO “FAE DE ORO” VISITS GRUPO ANTOLIN page 4 MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD page 7 interview plants OUR PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD MIGUEL marañón GRUPO ANTOLIN-CML IN RAFAEL BROTONS FROM SEOUL, SEATS BU DIRECTOR page 10 SIBIU, ROMANIA page 14 SOUTH KOREA page 18 DO YOU KNOW…? report OUR COLLEAGUES FROM GRUPO ANTOLIN PARTICIPATES OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY GRUPO ANTOLIN-PLASBUR page 22 IN THE EMPLOYMENT FORUMS page 25 BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATIONS page 26 DESIGNING THE FUTURE THE HISTORY CORNER SWAN® FABRIC, ASTON MARTIN CELEBRATES ITS A NEW EXPERIENCE page 32 100TH BIRTHDAY page 44 REPORT GREEN, HOW I LOVE YOU GREEN OUR POLYURETHANE FOAM page 29 José Manuel Soria was received by José Antolin Toledano, President of Grupo Antolin and its Vice President, Ernesto Antolin Arribas, as well as by members of the Board of Directors. grupoantolin 4 INFORMA ON COVER Spanish Industry Minister visits Grupo Antolin José Manuel Soria On May 27, the Minister of Industry, Energy, and Tourism José Manuel Soria López, visited the Center for José Manuel Soria was received by José Innovation and Development Antolin Toledano, President of Grupo An- tolin and its Vice President, Ernesto Anto- of Grupo Antolin in Burgos, lin Arribas, as well as by members of the Board of Directors. accompanied by the Delegate After a brief meeting, a visit of the Center for the Regional Government for Innovation was conducted to show the Minister the Group’s latest innova- of Castilla y León, Ramiro tions in automotive components in situ: Ruiz Medrano, and the Sub- interior linings and finishes, illumina- tion, advanced materials, and the prin- Delegate of the Provincial cipal development and validation tools. Government of Burgos, José During the visit, the Minister witnessed the technological advancement of Grupo José Manuel Soria was received by José Antolin Toledano, President of Grupo Antolin and its Vice President, Ernesto Antolin Arribas, María Arribas Andrés. Antolin, which has placed it among the as well as by members of the Board of Directors. 60 top automotive supplier companies worldwide. The Chief Executive Oficer of Grupo An- tolin, José Manuel Temiño Estefanía, expressed his gratitude for the Ministry of Industry’s support to the automotive sector in Spain, and urged the Minister to continue promoting measures to im- prove the entrepreneurial environment. Mr. Temiño also highlighted the impor- tance of continuing to promote innova- tion, social dialog, and manufacturing plant flexibility in order to recover the competitiveness of Spanish industry. We must all make efforts to ensure the future of the automotive industry. ▪ grupoantolin INFORMA 5 Institutional visit to Grupo Antolin R&D&I center During the visit, the Minister witnessed the technological advancement of Grupo Antolin, which has placed it among the 60 TOP AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER companies worldwide. JOSÉ MANUEL TEMIÑO ESTEFANÍA Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Antolin, expressed his gratitude for the Ministry of Industry’s support to the automotive sector in Spain grupoantolin 6 INFORMA The “fae DE ORO” manager of the year award CEO of GRUPO ANTOLIN José Manuel PROTAGONISTS grupoantolin Temiño INFORMA 7 CREATIVITY SUCCESS The Mayor of the capital city of Burgos, Javier Lacalle, delivered the FAE de Oro for best manager to José Manuel Temiño, CEO of the company as recognition to a career linked to one of the most important business conglomerates in Burgos. José Manuel Temiño, CEO for 18 years of GRUPO ANTOLIN The Confederation of Business Associations The event, which took place on May 16th business projects of this kind”. After an (FAE), handed the in the auditorium of the Evolution Forum explanation of the company’s history, in Burgos, was -according to Benavente he summed up its success in one word: highest awards for 2013 (president of FAE)- “a recognition of entre- “Creativity”. preneurial activity in the form of several to José Manuel Temiño individuals who serve as examples, inspira- Other significant speakers included Santi- tion, and role models to continue working ago Aparicio, President of the Confedera- and the Bacigalupe and advancing as well as to get back on tion of Business Organizations in Castilla track after a setback when the need arises.” y León (CECALE). Mr. Aparicio examined Hermanos company. the notion of strengthening Cecale to José Manuel Temiño, CEO for 18 years make it a “single voice”, giving weight to of Grupo Antolin, stated that the award provincial groups and “for the design of is the recognition of a team of profes- the new financing model”. sionals who have placed the Group as the major Spanish manufacturer of car We would like to conclude by congratu- interior components. He also stated lating our CEO on the award received. that “unrepeatable figures like Avelino and José Antolin were needed to achieve Congratulations, Mr. Temiño! ▪ grupoantolin 8 INFORMA The awards event was attended by nearly 900 people, most of whom belonged to the same companies as the award recipients and did not want to miss the awards given to their colleagues. Lacalle, Temiño, Benavente and Bacigalupe Hermanos José Manuel with his wife and children grupoantolin INFORMA 9 INTERVIEW MIGUEL PERSONAL MARAÑÓN TOUCH Where were you born? We talk to Seats BU director In Burgos. What did you study? Industrial Engineering in the ETSII of Valladolid. A lesson you have learnt from the business world The importance of team work. “An advice for young people? A piece of advice for young people A desire to learn A desire to learn and the courage to accept challenges, to overcome the logical vertigo of and the courage to new experiences.