No. 39 march 2017

MARKEL OLANO. Deputy General of Gipuzkoa

SUSANA UNZURRUNZAGA. 45 years working at ULMA 2 summary summary 3

March 2017

4 news and updates ULMA Packaging beats records NEWS > again AND UPDATES ULMA Piping gets ULMA formwork and scaffolding STAR 1 homologation in central Europe’s biggest waste at SHELL water treatment facility

NEWS AND UPDATES < Greenhouses for Mexican flower Customised polymer concrete slats farms

ULMA Conveyor Components gets homologation order in Minera Escondida

16 face to face Markel Olano, Deputy General of Gipuzkoa

18 report > NEWS AND UPDATES Susana Unzurrunzaga, 45 years Alfaro Brakes, puts their trust in ULMA working at ULMA for warehouse automation 20 ULMA Foundation REPORT < The privileged society Susana Unzurrunzaga, 45 years working at ULMA 22 agenda and suggestions

> NEWS AND UPDATES Deputy General of Gipuzkoa, Markel PUBLISHING: Olano visits the ULMA Group Grupo ULMA S. Coop. Bº Garagaltza 51 20560 OÑATI Tel.: 943 25 03 00 DIRECtor: Carlos Sarabia [email protected] PUBLISHING/LAYOUT COUNCIL: Nora Altube, Joseba Alberdi, Elena Goirizelaia, Maria Sendin, Irene Moreno, Edurne Unzueta, Romu Arteche, Jesús Mari Eguiluz and Carlos Sarabia. DESIGN AND LAYOUT: Igone Basterra [email protected] 4 news and updates news and updates 5

ULMA CONVEYOR COMPONENTS ULMA PACKAGING Projects for Cuajone ULMA Packaging beats records again

and Bambas in Peru With 8% growth over last year, ULMA A North American engineering firm has Packaging beat its own goals once again awarded ULMA Conveyor Components with a fiscal year with sales reaching € the contract to supply rollers and supports 217 m. for the extension of the copper plants at This fact has been corroborated by Minera Las Bambas, Peru, which belongs Alimarket, the highly influential publication to the Australian mining group MMG and ULMA PIPING in economic data by sector. The publication Cuajone, Southern Copper, Peru, which has recently published the news, both online belongs to Grupo Mexico. ULMA Piping is and in its magazine, reporting that ULMA | Minera Las Bambas participating in the Packaging exports reached € 173.6 m. the Spanish market in food packaging Location: Cotabambas province, On the other hand, as Alimarket noted machinery with a market share of 26.7%, Apurímac region, Peru FADHILI project for a in its last report, ULMA Packaging still leads which is far above its domestic competitors. Products: Concentrated copper (gold new SAUDI ARAMCO and silver by-products) and concentrated molybdenum gas plant ULMA HANDLING SYSTEMS Approximate lifespan of the mine: 20 years SAUDI ARAMCO IS THE LARGEST PRODUCING OIL The new terminal of Oran (Algeria) will be Kind of mine and mining method: Open ULMA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE WORLD. equipped with ULMA’s Baggage Handling pit Process method: Conventional copper ULMA formwork and scaffolding for the This year, ULMA Piping has signed a System concentrator contract to supply flanges to one of the Mineral reserves: 7.2 million metric largest Water Treatment Plant in all of biggest natural gas plants in the world in A new international project terminal will also have one line exclusively tonnes of copper (copper grade of Central Europe Fadhili, Saudi Arabia. reinforces ULMA’s international for special baggage. The arrivals system 0.73%) The new plant will have the capacity expansion strategy thanks to the trust will have 3 carousels that use conveyor Mineral resources: 12.6 million metric THE NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN IS THE BIGGEST PROJECT IN THE to process 2.5 billion cubic feet of gas a EGSA Oran has placed in ULMA Handling belts with built-in inspection systems tonnes of copper (copper grade of CURRENTLY UNDER WAY, AND WHEN COMPLETED WILL BE THE LARGEST FACILITY OF ITS KIND IN ALL day from the Khursaniyah and Hasbah System’s baggage handling, inspection and a line for special baggage. 0.61%) OF CENTRAL EUROPE. gas fields. and sorting systems. In addition to the new terminal, ULMA Conveyor Components currently Fadhili, along with other Aramco gas EGSA Oran, which manages more ULMA Handling Systems will also has a replacement contract with this The project is divided into two than 12 m in height, were formed projects in Wasit and Midyan, could add than 10 airports in Algeria, has put develop a new baggage handling mine. parts, which will occupy a total of in a single pour using ORMA Panel more than 5 billion cubic feet a day of their trust in ULMA Handling Systems to and inspection system in the existing | Sothern Copper Cuajone 400,000m2 and require 500,000 m3 of Formwork reinforced by MK Walers. processing capacity, which would allow develop the Baggage Handling system terminal. It will have 12 more check-in Location: Southern Peru, 840 km from concrete: a complete overhaul of the The Czech ULMA team provisioned the Saudi company to meet growing for the new terminal at the Oran Airport, desks for standard baggage, 1 desk for Lima, Moquegua department existing treatment plant on the island of pre-assembled systems, thus saving internal demand for industrial use and which will service international flights. special baggage and 1 inspection line. In Products: Concentrated copper and Císařský Ostrov, as well as the addition assembly and erection time on-site. Close generating electricity. The departure system of the Algerian that terminal, there will be 1200 pieces molybdenum of independent treatment facilities and constant cooperation between the Saudi Aramco is the largest producing City’s new terminal will have enough of baggage processed by the departures Kind of mine and mining method: Open – dubbed the “New Water Line” – customer and the ULMA team has been oil company in the world, producing capacity to handle 2500 pieces of system and the arrivals system will be pit which will incorporate mechanical and critical to the completion of the project in around 10 million barrels a day and having luggage an hour. It will have 19 check- equipped with 2 carousels. Process method: Conventional copper biological processing with an additional accordance with the established criteria the largest proven reserves with 26 billion in desks and 2 inspection circuits. The This is a pioneering project that concentrator chemical treatment system. and deadlines. ULMA’s comprehensive barrels. system will be controlled by the ULMA the logistical engineering company will Mineral reserves: 8.7 million metric The sheer size of this project, not to solution includes the continuous on-site Furthermore, Aramco is the largest management system, which will give develop in the Algerian city, which will tonnes of copper mention the diversity of tasks required, assessment. Specialised technical exporter of liquid natural gas. Gas the airport a great deal of flexibility allow ULMA to reinforce its international Other: It also operates a foundry and demanded specific solutions for each of personnel from every department were production remains one of the top in assigning flights to carousels. The expansion. refinery to the west of the Toquepala the four work zones. The technologies present to assist in material delivery, priorities for Saudi Arabia, who wants and Cuajone mines in the coastal city at work and the continual circulation systems erection, and other critical tasks. to control its use of oil for generating of Ilo, Peru of water necessitate extremely precise Safety considerations formed a vital electricity and maintain its capacity to This first order from a North American execution of the geometry, finishing, part of this project. ULMA demonstrated increase exports. engineering firm is highly significant and the entire pouring process. The MK its commitment to guaranteeing safety Aramco’s decision to move forward given that the US is a strategic country System – ENKOFORM VMK for vertical throughout the entire construction with the Fadhili project is an indicator in ULMA Conveyor Component’s applications and ENKOFORM HMK for process by provisioning all safety systems that Saudi Arabia continues making large internationalisation plans. Furthermore, horizontal applications – was used to required. investments in gas, which it sees as vital the majority of projects from North and build more than 30 specialised structures. for its economic future. South America are managed from the Moreover, the walls, measuring more United States. 6 news and updates news and updates 7

ULMA GROUP ULMA ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS Enpresagintza students visit the ULMA Group ULMA external wall system and façade at CEIP ZELAIETA

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET:

ARCHITECT: Inforlur VENTILATED FAÇADE: 480 m2 COLOUR-TEXTURE: VANGUARD WATER special green and CREAKTIVE grape leaf M03 FORMAT: 900 x 900mm PRODUCTS USED: Vanguard line external wall system and ventilated façade, WATER texture

Last February, 30 students from the Instead of a regular presentation, models, and more. ULMA External wall and façade at CEIP ZELAIETA, a highly efficient one-of-a-kind building constructed in record time. Mondragon Unibertsitatea Business there was a small contest to test student’s In this way, the students were able ULMA Architectural Solutions has executed the external wall system and ventilated façade solution with polymer concrete panels at School visited the ULMA Group’s facilities. knowledge about ULMA to encourage to learn about all the topics related the Zelaieta Infant and Primary School in the town of Abadiño in Biscay. The students were participants in their participation. The contest was set with ULMA in a much more fun and the myGADE programme, which is a up such that students were divided into participative way. ENERGY EFFICIENCY EXECUTION SPEED VISUAL EFFECT OF THE WATER TEXTURE new version of GADE that focuses on groups of 6 and they had to answer a Lastly, a short discussion was begun The owner wanted a highly efficient Another goal of the project was to The spectacular visual effect of the teaching students both in the classroom series of questions related to ULMA. Each to find out from the students themselves building with thermal resistance below have the building completely finished in 6 WATER texture creates the illusion that and in businesses. The ULMA Group, question was worth a point and whoever their main reasons for choosing to work 0.20 to achieve a building with ZERO months, which was a tight deadline that different tones of green have been used. which has always had a close relationship had the most points at the end of the in one company over another. In other energy consumption. The ULMA External could be met if the industrialised wall However, the multi-tone effect is achieved with academia, also participates in the game won a prize. words, it was a win-win situation for all Wall System meets that requirement, system was built by a single company. using only one colour because the wavy programme. After each question, different parties. because it’s a highly energy efficient Because the ULMA external wall is a finish of the WATER texture is installed in As usual with these kinds of visits, the concepts at ULMA were explained such In short, it was an enriching experience industrialised system that meets the most dry multi-layer system, it has on-site different orientations (vertical, diagonal or intention was to present ULMA and its as its history, the number of groups that for both ULMA and the students. demanding criteria of sustainability. installation performance and ease of horizontal). businesses. However, during this visit, the make up the Group and what they do, control far superior to traditional wall Group’s Brand and Communication Area how much they bill, how many countries systems but at a similar cost. made a slightly different presentation due ULMA has a presence in, the number of to the young age of the audience of the members and workers or the difference Additionally, the CREAKTIVE texture was used, which simulates black grape leaves and contrasts with the wavy green texture to turn talk. between a cooperative and other business the project into a unique and very beautiful building.

ULMA CONSTRUCTION ULMA EMBEDDED SOLUTIONS ULMA takes part in the construction of state-of-the-art flats in Chile ISO 9001 and ISO 15504-level 2 certifications obtained Chile has more seismic activity than any floor and a 3,000 m2 car park. The building Obtaining these 2 certifications Process Improvement and Capability other country in the world, a fact that makes is extremely well insulated both acoustically demonstrates ULMA Embedded Solution’s Determination) standard certification. construction regulations not only extremely and thermally by certified energy-efficient commitment to quality in its management This international standard developed for strict but subject to continual revision. materials employing the latest technology system and continuous improvement of its evaluating processes is used alongside The criteria set out in regulations must be available. All firms participating in the project processes. the ISO/IEC 12207 standard (the process followed for all construction projects in the are ISO 9001 certified a testament to the Implementing the ISO 9001:2015 reference model) to evaluate and improve country, regardless of the building’s final quality management principles by which standard means ULMA Embedded Solutions the capacity and maturity of software purpose. they operate. has taken another step in improving its development and maintenance processes. In accordance with these regulations, the ULMA provided personalised service from quality system, always with the aim of This recognition verifies that the Poeta Pedro Prado condominium was built the very outset of the project, furnishing providing services that meet its customers’ processes designed and implemented at by Maestra Construction Firm in a residential perfectly-suited technological solutions needs in a coherent way. ULMA Embedded Solutions ensure the neighbourhood near the centre of the according to a carefully planned schedule In its continuous striving for excellence continuous improvement of the services it national capitol, Santiago. The two towers of delivery, reuse, and rotation of the let in its processes, ULMA Embedded Solutions provides to its customers. boast 27 storeys each, with 2,400 m2 per material. has obtained ISO 15504 SPICE (Software 8 news and updates news and updates 9

ULMA AGRÍCOLA ULMA PIPING 20 ha of G14 ULMA Agrícola greenhouse in North America ULMA Piping focuses

In fiscal year 2016, ULMA Agrícola, suited to obtaining the optimal climate Furthermore, every area has been its strategy on installed 2 large projects, in addition to for every kind of crop. equipped with a double inflated film others, in North America that cover a In these two projects that cover nearly system, recirculation fans, hydroponic or opening new markets total of nearly 20 ha with ultra-high-tech 20 ha, the greenhouses have lateral and drip irrigation, hot air generators and In its strategy to open new markets, G14 greenhouse structures. frontal ventilation that are appropriate CO2 distribution controllers. The climate ULMA Forging S. Coop. is partnering with ULMA Agrícola’s G14 model is a 14.4 for every use and whose size has been and irrigation equipment is controlled a Russian valve distributor. The company is m wide gothic shaped structure. determined according to studying the using a device that can monitor and located in Velikiy Novgorod, the city where Better climate control can be balance between the ventilation openings control the guidelines set forth. Russian republican and democratic values achieved with these dimensions because to create the conditions needed for air ULMA Agrícola was in charge of were born, 130 km from Saint Petersburg. it favours the minimum possible interior exchange to provide the comfort the supervising and coordinating both The Russian company works with temperature variation. Because the plants need for proper growth. projects. ULMA PACKAGING established brands in the OIL & GAS industry structures have a large undivided space, and has a wide range of products including there is less shade from the structure on ULMA Packaging presents at Fruit Logistica Control valves, Shutoff valves, Safety relief the crops that, along with more sunlight, exhibition in Berlin valves, Check valves, etc. helps achieve higher crop production. The For its part, ULMA Piping is supplying the arches made with 90 x 50 tubing give the This exhibition is a cannot-miss event The FR 200, a rotating flow pack counter flanges used to make the assembly structure great strength. for all fruit and vegetable producers. packing machine that evolved out of of the equipment in the Piping system. The ULMA Agrícola team stays ULMA Packaging didn’t miss out and the Florida model, was presented to the The geometry of every flange is defined alongside customers from the beginning once again showed interesting new market for the first time. by the customer, because components of the project and gives them advice products that attendees of the exhibition Another new product of note was manufactured to ASME standards must be about choosing every element that will who visited the stand found interesting. the vertical VTC 840 packing machine joined with components made to Russian be installed in their project, from the kind Among the new products, it showed with ultrasonic welding. This machine is GOST standards. In addition to flanges, of structure to use to deciding on which a high volume heat-sealing machine geared towards pre-packaged vegetable ULMA Forging is also supplying fittings, auxiliary elements and equipment is best for fruits and vegetables on trays that applications, like salads. Sometimes, the nuts and bolts, in other words, the entire set reaches speeds up to 150 packages/min difficulty of feeding the product causes of joining components. and a rhythm of 25 cycles/min. It was a some problems with welding because ULMA flanges supplied through this ULMA FORKLIFT TRUCKS TSA 875 P, which was specially designed the product gets caught in the sealing sales channel can currently be found in for this sector, along with its little sister area. The ultrasonic system ensures a refineries like Mozyr or Novokuibysshevsky. Change in ULMA Forklift Trucks management the TSA 680 P. very strong seal regardless of whether ULMA Forging’s launch in the Russian The model presented at the exhibition there is any product in the package’s market was reaffirmed when it won a MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE COOP SINCE Trucks, ULMA Safe Handling Equipment has a laser cover film perforation system sealing area. sales contract for flanges with the Italian 1999, ÁNGEL SÁNCHEZ FERNÁNDEZ RETIRES (ULMA Inoxtruck) and Centroman, which that provides proper ventilation for the company EPC-Tecnimont for the CORU are all part of the USM Group, ULMA packaged product. refinery located near Moscow. After 17 years as head of ULMA Servicios de Manutención S. Coop. Forklift Truck management, Ángel Of special note in Ángel Sánchez’s Sánchez Fernández retired last 31 career is the work he did to get through ULMA INOXTRUCK December. Born in Aramayona, Álava in the worst years of the economic crises 1956, his professional career was tied when he led the re-structuring of the 2016, First year with profits to the ULMA Group for 27 years, 10 of organisation, drove a change in the which were spent at ULMA Construction business model and began a push for After several years of hard work profits for the 2016 fiscal year constituted (5 as Financial Director and another 5 as product and market diversification. developing a product portfolio based on a a 7% profit on sales, if the effects of R&D Manager of the Scaffolding line), and he ULMA Forklift Trucks shifted from simple idea and creating an international costs are discounted. spent 17 years at ULMA Forklift Trucks. He basing its business in importing and selling distribution network, the day has finally The results are spectacular and has a degree in Business Administration new forklift trucks to becoming a company come when we can share this great news wouldn’t have been possible without the from the University of Deusto, a Masters that, in addition to selling forklift trucks, with everyone. Inoxtruck closed 2016 with combined efforts of the entire ULMA in Advanced Management (MEGA) from focuses on rentals, Technical Assistance profits. Inoxtruck staff and the contributions of the Deusto Business School and a Masters Services and selling spare parts. Despite the amortisation of R&D the many others who have been affiliated in Industrial Cooperative Management In his last months as Manager, Ángel costs during these years that we’re still with this spin-off at some time. from Mondragon Unibertsitatea. Sánchez accompanied Francisco Javier burdened with, a nearly 40% increase in Ángel Sánchez left ULMA Forklift Elías Chocarro, who is his replacement sales over 2015 (nearly 20% s/PG) has Trucks in 2016 with 32 million euros in and is currently the manager, in order to made it possible for us to achieve a small billing and more than 160 employees, ensure a smooth and orderly transition. profit at the close of the 2016 fiscal year. including figures from ULMA Forklift With a sales volume of € 2.25 million, 10 news and updates news and updates 11

ULMA ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS ULMA CONSTRUCTION Customised polymer concrete slats ULMA Construction continues publishing new local web sites to strengthen its ULMA ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS HAS DESIGNED CUSTOMISED POLYMER CONCRETE SLATS FOR THE BANCA MARCH HEADQUARTERS IN PALMA DE MALLORCA. focus on customers ULMA Construction’s pursuit of Consequently, in the last 3 years ULMA polymer concrete slats have ULMA polymer concrete was internationalisation and its analysis, the websites and localised orientative been provided for the façade of the specified from the beginning of the understanding and adaptation to the landing pages aimed at the markets Banca March building in Mallorca. project because it’s an ideal material culture and building methods of every in , , , Peru, Chile, The building’s façade had columns all for coastal areas. The qualities that country is also reflected in the digital Mexico, , Argentina, Kazakhstan, around it that the architects wanted to give polymer concrete its durability are world. the Ukraine, the USA, Canada and clad in order to make the façade more its impermeability and its resistance to ULMA CONVEYOR COMPONENTS This ability to adapt is translated Portugal are updated using the same attractive. To achieve those ends, ULMA humidity and salpetre. into the distinct and individualised way management system all following a designed and manufactured special slats ULMA PIPING ULMA Conveyor that ULMA Construction approaches single editorial and aesthetic line that adapted to the requirements Components gets the people that make up every is easy to identify and associate with of the building. ULMA Piping gets market. Along with its international ULMA Construction. The 175 slats that were STAR 1 homologation homologation order in corporate website, ULMA Construction The language itself and the nuances installed were attached to Minera Escondida currently has 13 other websites and 2 and usage of different technical terms aluminium supports between at SHELL landing pages that show a portfolio for each market are among the key slabs. ULMA prefabricated of formwork, scaffolding and safety elements that ensure the connection 100 RETURN GARLANDS WILL HOPEFULLY SOLVE slats have excellent on-site After more than three years of hard systems selected for each market in between ULMA Construction and its installation performance work, ULMA Piping has been granted THE CLEANLINESS PROBLEMS ON ONE OF THE an effort to respond to the realities of customers. Likewise, it helps customers because they are easy to approval to be a STAR 1 provider by the BELTS IN THE FACILITY. every market and the requirements of find online content through bringing install and manipulate due to Royal Dutch Shell oil company. Minera Escondida is a mine operated every climate. together what customers are looking their light weight. Royal Dutch Shell is an English-Dutch by the multi-national BHP Billiton. It was Since the publication of its for and what ULMA Construction hydrocarbon company with interests in founded in 1988, and it’s the highest international corporate website www. provides and it also improves ULMA’s the oil, natural gas and petrol refining producing copper mine in the world. It’s ulmaconstruction.com almost 3 years ranking among the top results in the ULMA HANDLING SYSTEMS industries. It’s one of the largest multi- located 170km south west of the city of ago, the local websites have been most popular search engines in every nationals in the world and one of the Antofagasta in the second region of Chile gradually incorporated into the general country. Alfaro Brakes trusts ULMA with their 4 largest companies in the petroleum and it’s focused on producing concentrated content management platform. warehouse automation industry alongside BP, ExxonMobil and copper and copper cathodes. Total. The order ULMA Conveyor Alfaro Brakes, the solution par- warehouse managed by pallet and tray In March, 2016, an auditing team from Components will be handling consists of excellence for brake, steering and stacker cranes will be the new solution SHELL visited the Zubillaga and Lazkao 100 return garlands that will hopefully suspension components, will have an the automotive component manufacturer facilities. After successfully completing solve the cleanliness problems on one of automated warehouse at its facilities in will work with after ULMA Handling the audit in late 2016, ULMA received the the belts in the facility. 95 helical garlands Alfaro, La Rioja, Spain thanks to the project Systems has developed the complete letter accrediting the homologation. will be shipped along with 5 improved developed by ULMA Handling Systems. project. Picking stations will complete the Previously, ULMA Piping was an ones with polyurethane rings for the Alfaro Brakes has extensive experience logistics process where Alfaro Brakes will approved STAR 2 provider and could only customer to try so they can compare the developing pioneering products, always be able to prepare orders in a fast and have access to very low quotas for SHELL two solutions and decide which one best paying special attention to the quality of efficient way. projects. The DISTRIBUTORS and EPCs suits their needs. The garlands will be its products and bringing innovation to the only consider STAR 1 providers. installed on a CV25 belt, which is a 1 km market. Due to its history, it has forged a In a context of great uncertainty caused long mobile conveyor located inside the reputation in terms of safety and durability by low crude prices, being able to bid on new Óxidos plant (OLAP). It has a belt and with that in mind, it has chosen to supply contracts for large scale projects width of 1600 mm and can transport automate its facilities in La Rioja. carried out by SHELL is certainly very good around 3000 tn/h. Thanks to the logistics automation news. It must not be forgotten that all the With this order, ULMA Conveyor that will be developed by ULMA, Alfaro flanges manufactured by ULMA Piping are Components has reinforced its position as Brakes will increase the productivity of its destined for the “approved” OIL & GAS one of the most important distributors of logistics process and optimise efficiency. It market, which is why homologations with mining materials in Chile. will also improve product traceability and, large oil and gas companies are essential consequently, it will improve the services it for business. provides its customers. ULMA will develop an automated warehouse solution. An automated 12 news and updates news and updates 13

ULMA ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS ULMA CONSTRUCTION Pikolin trusts ULMA ULMA Construction offers flexible solutions for Dubai City Walk Drainage for its new shopping mall

factory in Zaragoza formwork system with the T-60 frame shoring system. ENKOFLEX provided KOMPAQDRAIN ® ULMA channels in flexibility, allowing the configuration of the new Pikolin facilities; Europe’s biggest unique formwork solutions for each slab and most advanced industrial complex in shape and size. Complex and demanding the mattress industry. building requirements were thus met with The new Pikolin facilities, which the a simple solution. Aragonese company has invested 50 ULMA supplied 18,000 T-60 shoring million euros in, cover 85,000 square frames, a system chosen for its wide range metres and, according to the company, of frames, high load-bearing capacity, it’s Europe’s biggest and most advanced and height-adjustment capabilities with industrial complex in the mattress industry. both screw jacks and varied frame sizes. For this emblematic project, Pikolin This system allowed all of the varied and the specialised engineering firm Idom In total, 1910 linear metres of Furthermore, it can be used in a D400 height requirements for each storey to have put their trust in ULMA Architectural KOMPAQDRAIN ® KVFD200.10R.E2530 load class environment in compliance with be satisfied in a quick, efficient, and Solutions drainage systems, which has Industry channels with a MAX FLOW® the EN-1433 standard and it’s specifically completely safe way. developed a tailor made channel to meet system were installed. The channel has designed for high traffic areas. the requirements presented. Pikolin an innovative compact design and was needed a draining channel with very small manufactured with polymer concrete ULMA Construction has offered rapid, alike. It also includes a large exterior area openings and a smooth surface to avoid where the channel and the grating are simple, and, most importantly, flexible with views of the surroundings, including vibrations caused by passing forklifts. one piece to ensure greater rigidity. solutions for this project composed of Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the extremely diverse slab thicknesses and world. heights. ULMA Construction provided flexible ULMA GROUP The city of Dubai is constantly growing solutions adapted to each individual storey and constantly creating new architectural of the project, adjusting to the diversity of Programme to prepare for an active retirement projects that garner global renown. One slab thicknesses and heights required. such project is the Dubai City Walk. Prefabricated slabs were combined with The change of life brought about by the transition from an “active working physical well-being, legal issues, healthy The project is composed of 52 retail slabs poured on site. retirement is a process that’s not done life” to an “active retirement”. relationships and community participation. outlets and restaurants spread over The solution developed for this project from one day to the next. It’s a process There were 12 participants in the last The assessment of the programme by the 13,000 m2, serving tourists and locals was to combine the ENKOFLEX slab that a person can prepare for and it can edition of the programme, which lasted participants has been very positive and be seen as an aspect of life-long learning. 16 hours over 4 days. The issues that that should encourage other people in Like other phases of our lives, we prepare were covered included managing change, a similar situation to participate in the ULMA FORKLIFT TRUCKS ourselves to carry out a specific role and new technologies and social networks, programme. when we enter retirement it’s wise to Going for the repeat prepare for our new situation. In an effort to make the transition MITSUBISHI FORKLIFT TRUCKS GETS TWO many of the biggest names in the industry easier, ULMA provides its members with NOMINATIONS AT THE ANNUAL FLTA AWARDS FOR for the coveted Archie statue. a programme for preparing for an active EXCELLENCE. The Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks brand, retirement. The programme is geared imported exclusively into Spain by ULMA towards people currently in this phase The Fork Lift Truck Association, a leading Forklift Trucks, is no newcomer to this of life and it covers personal and social UK authority in fork lift truck operations, kind of award. Its product design has won issues like how we think, how we fell, has not once, but twice recognised the several awards for the design of its range how we act, how we relate to others, Mitsubishi Forklift Truck models in its of interior and electric products, and it what concerns we have and how we annual list of Awards for Excellence. was the first company to win an Archie deal with them, what our interests are, With 2 of its news models, the 80 volt in all four FLTA categories (environment, how we spend our time etc. It aims EDiA EX electric forklift and the cabin for ergonomics, safety and innovation). to start a process of making the most the SENSiA line of retractable forklifts, This year’s finalists will be decided of opportunities in terms of health, adapted to very cold environments, as by the FLTA Technical Committee who participation and safety with the intention finalists in the Safety and Innovation evaluates the participants according to the of improving quality of life as people enter categories, Mitsubishi will compete with strict criteria of the award. 14 news and updates news and updates 15

ULMA GROUP ULMA CONVEYOR COMPONENTS Deputy General of Gipuzkoa, Markel Olano visits the ULMA Group International expansion

Deputy General, Markel Olano and Ainhoa Aizpuru, the As part of its sales network expansion Deputy Director of Economic Promotion, visited the ULMA Group’s strategy, ULMA Conveyor Components facilities last 1 March. has hired 2 people for its Peru and US During his visit, the Deputy General singled out the ULMA subsidiaries. Group as a “leader in competitive attitudes”. Furthermore, Rosember Héctor Cornejo Arce has Olano sees ULMA as representing the model the regional been hired for the Peru subsidiary. He will government wants to encourage insofar as it promotes attitudes carry out the duties of Commercial Manager like “innovation, internationalisation, cooperation, high quality with the goal of expanding the field of employment and putting people at the centre of projects”. operations in Peru. His main responsibility ULMA AGRÍCOLA is to handle Southern Peru at its three Greenhouses for Mexican flower farms facilities: the Toquepala and Cuajone mines and the ILO foundry and port. ULMA Agrícola has recently finished ULMA Agrícola has extensive Rosember has extensive experience in a more than 1 ha installation for a major experience in building facilities that meet the Peruvian mining industry, where he has Mexican flower growing company. the needs of this delicate kind of crop. spent almost his entire career, and likewise, The company has gained international In this case, the decision was made he has handled Southern Peru for other recognition for the quality of the to subdivide the project into 4 different companies. products it grows. It’s chiefly known for areas according to the kind of crop In the US, the services of Juan Zarate its attention to all the details that boost to be grown in each one. For interior from UCC have been hired as Business quality levels, attention and market climate control, a double inflated film Development Americas, with headquarters satisfaction. system, recirculation fans, water heaters in Denver, Colorado with the goal of Floriculture is the branch of and internal and external thermal developing the distributors network in the horticulture concerned with the screens were installed. The equipment is US and Canada. cultivation of ornamental plants and controlled independently for each area, Juan Zarate comes from the mining flowers at an industrialised level for so the management of each one can be industry where he has spent his career in decorative, cosmetic or medicinal use. adapted according to the specific needs mining companies like Newmont Mining It’s generally considered to be a very of each crop. Corporation and Golden Star Resources demanding crop in terms of climate and Ltd. as well as mining supply companies like lighting conditions, so the selection and Esco Corporation and Bradken USA. size of all the auxiliary elements in the With these new hires, ULMA greenhouse is vitally important. Conveyor Components is spotlighting the commitment it has made to the Americas.

ULMA HANDLING SYSTEMS ULMA ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS ULMA presented its solutions in 3 exhibitions in March New commercial and corporate support ULMA Handling Systems presented its products and solutions are needed for that. been the place to see the latest projects, material for ULMA Architectural Solutions in Basque integral intralogistics solutions at the 15th Additionally, according to the trends and developments in the industry. edition of LogiMAT, which was held in Intralogistics Europe organisation, At ULMA Architectural Solutions, business lines appear. In this way, our primary goal is to give Stuttgart, Germany and at the Intralogistics there is a significant change in storage normalisation and sensitivity about the Additionally, the audio-visual material our customers friendly and trustworthy Europe 2017 exhibition in , . logistics: stacker cranes, robotic palletising, use of Basque in the cooperative is a that has been published includes the services without forgetting our origins. Additionally, it was part of the 20th edition automated order preparation systems, key value. After doing an analysis of the corporate and façade renovation videos. of the Passenger Terminal Expo exhibition in smart automatic transportation systems, support material used in Basque both Amsterdam where it presented its integral connected objects and remote monitoring within the ULMA Group and in nearby baggage handling systems. are all part of the innovations in intralogistics cooperatives, ULMA Architectural Solutions Under the motto “Shaping Change: today. This is the age of logistics 4.0. has adapted its most important corporate Digital, Connected, Innovative”, LogiMAT, Meanwhile, Passenger Terminal Expo and commercial support material to the which is considered to be biggest annual was the setting where ULMA exhibited Basque language. intralogistics exhibition in Europe, held its its integral Baggage Handling systems The physical documents that have been 15th edition. “Mega-trends” like Industry with a wide range of modular products adapted are the following: the Façade 4.0, the Internet of Things, digitalisation and solutions that can be adapted to the Renovation brochure, the brochure with and e-commerce are creating a radical specific needs of any airport. According to our complete range of drainage systems change in value added processes. And new the exhibition organiser, Amsterdam has and the general catalogue where all our 16 face to face face to face 17

Markel Olano The Basque cooperative movement is globally recognised in cooperative work Deputy General of and it represents Gipuzkoa around the world as associating advanced concepts Gipuzkoa in knowledge, intelligence, competitiveness, innovation and research with other Born 2 June, 1965 in Beasain. issues like solidarity, cooperation, auzolan (communal neighbourhood work), He has a degree in philosophy diversity and work culture. and he has filled different roles in the PNV throughout his political career. He’s being system while also building a more themselves should identify and generate territory and the people that make up its ideas that can give rise to new lines of been the highest ranking and more fair society with less inequality. society. That commitment has led ULMA I think our society is prepared to take on business or innovative improvements in to hire 600 more people in recent years, party official in areas such as the challenge. As a territory, we need existing products. ULMA, in particular, is in times of crisis. I’d like to underline that education, culture and new to be ambitious and look at the most a very good example of this. It shows us recognition and, from there, I extend my technologies. He’s currently advanced models in Europe so we can, the importance of intra-entrepreneurship congratulations to everybody who is part in his second term as Deputy on one hand, transform our industry because it makes it possible to diversify of this project. ULMA shows us that General of Gipuzkoa. to achieve greater competitiveness and create new lines of business. through firm and ongoing commitment and, on the other hand, find answers to innovation and competitiveness to social issues like reconciliation and The cooperative landscape opportunities for companies can grow. co-responsibility, the ageing of our in Gipuzkoa has a strong industrial ULMA shows us how that route is also population and integrating the most tradition backing it up. How does valid for the challenges we’ll be facing as disadvantaged groups into the labour Markel Olano think cooperativism a territory in the future. market. has influenced the social and economic development of Gipuzkoa? One of our territory’s It’s not an exaggeration to say ULMA shows us that strengths has been its industrial Gipuzkoa wouldn’t be the same territory through firm and fabric. Moreover, Gipuzkoa has a without cooperativism. Our society, our ongoing commitment long tradition of entrepreneurship. companies, would be different, which is Markel Olano thinks we still have why I see cooperativism as having made to innovation and those things... What are institutions a vital contribution to the development competitiveness proposing to foster entrepreneurship of Gipuzkoa. MONDRAGON is one of opportunities for and industry? the most notable assets our territory If we want to maintain the levels has, and one of the ones that best companies can grow. of social well-being that we’ve been represents the values of the society of used to up to now, we need to stay Gipuzkoa; the way we work and who we committed to industry as a primary motor are. The Basque cooperative movement of our economy. And if we have our is globally recognised in cooperative current industrial fabric, which is cutting work and it represents Gipuzkoa around edge in many areas, it’s because of the the world as associating advanced entrepreneurship of a lot of people who concepts in knowledge, intelligence, After years of deep economic but, at the same time, extremely critical All these years of crisis has have worked very hard for a project, competitiveness, innovation and crisis that has seriously impacted because we either get on board now or exposed a few threats but also some elbow to elbow with other people, research with other issues like solidarity, our society, how would Markel we might run the risk of descending into opportunities. Does the Deputy and they’ve had the vision necessary cooperation, auzolan (communal Olano judge the current social and a process of de-industrialisation. And, the General of Gipuzkoa think that the to carry our companies forward. Since neighbourhood work), diversity and economic situation of Gipuzkoa? Regional Government’s attitude in this society of Gipuzkoa is prepared to the beginning of this term, the General work culture. It’s a situation of gradual recovery, context is to stay close to companies in face the challenges on our doorstep? Assembly has set the reactivation of the but it’s happening within a changing order to foster competitive and socially After everything these years of crisis economy as its primary goal. And, to To finish up, Markel Olano, international context that makes advanced industry. That’s the only way we have meant, whose consequences are still those ends, we’ve initiated the Economic Deputy General of Gipuzkoa, has companies feel constantly under stress. In can maintain the socio-economic model being felt by a lot of people and families, Reactivation Plan for 2015-2019, with recently visited the ULMA Group. general, they’re all talking about recovery of Gipuzkoa where the competitiveness I see a society that’s worried, but also a budget of 200 million euros. One of What can you tell us about ULMA? in terms of orders and billing, but also of our industry and businesses makes committed to building a future where we the programmes in the plan is aimed Do you have a message for its about narrower margins. Furthermore, it possible for us to create jobs and can take steps towards improving levels precisely at fostering entrepreneurship. members and workers? there are a number of open fronts maintain high quality social services, and of well-being and solidarity. Gipuzkoa is I’d like to highlight on this point the need I’d like to acknowledge and highlight (internationalisation, R&D&i, industry in this way we can fight inequality at all striving to modernise its infrastructure, to foster intra-entrepreneurship between ULMA’s commitment, and the entire 4.0) that make these times very exciting levels. production systems and its social well- companies. By that I mean, companies MONDRAGON group’s in general, to the 18 report report 19

Susana Unzurrunzaga, 45 years working at ULMA

SUSANA UNZURRUNZAGA. ULMA Packaging The longest working active member of the ULMA Group, at ULMA since May 1972. of the most fantastic, caring people and I each other. Maybe it was because I was very only have nice things to say about them. young, but I always felt my co-workers were I love reminiscing They were the ones who really showed there for me, and I still feel that way about about the early years. I me what the world we live in is really like. them today. That’s something I miss these If our information is correct, They instilled the principles of cooperativism days. So, that’s why those are the years I remember them dearly, you’ve been with ULMA since May in me and, I’d say they even taught me remember so dearly. because in those years 1972. This is your 45th year with us, what team work is. I’ll always be deeply there was a real sense which makes you the longest working grateful to them. After working at ULMA for so active member not just in Packaging, My career has had its ups and downs. many years, you must’ve seen how of comradery but in the entire ULMA Group. Did you I’ve had some really good times, less times the cooperative and the ULMA Group know that? When are you planning on good times, and also some bad times. itself have evolved. What are your cooperative any more, it’s something else. retiring? At some point, we all go through perceptions of that evolution and how As far as everything else, when I think I wasn’t entirely sure, but I did suspect really tough times in the cooperative. For do you see the future? about the future I think it’ll go well. I don’t that might be the case. Just a few days example, during the crisis of 1984; we To all appearances, the cooperative has know if it’ll grow more or not. But, if they ago, I was talking about it with some of my didn’t know how that crisis was going done well. In fact, I’d say it’s done very well stay together, I think it’ll turn out well. co-workers who are also close to retirement to end and we had to work really hard. in terms of business. and, doing the numbers, it seemed like I But, it worked out and here we are, When I started, we were all together. Which people would you like to was the one who had been in Packaging stronger, bigger and without a doubt a Construction and Packaging were both remember here after a career of nearly the longest. great company and a great group. in Obispo Otadui, and it was all one 45 years, and why? What I didn’t know was that I’ve also As far as my own story, I started out business. As time went by, we got big and In the first place and without a second been here the longest out of anybody in as a draughtsman and then with the each business has followed its own path. of doubt, I’d like to remember my sister the whole ULMA Group. re-structuring and all that, I ended up doing And, in my opinion, it was good thing to Maite, who was the one who first got us As far as when I’m retiring, it’s scheduled everything from being the “copy girl” to split up, because they were two totally into cooperativism, first me and later on my for the end of February, 2018. But, with the working in the purchasing department and different kinds of businesses. And, this way sister Mariló. And Vicente Elguero, my first early retirement subsidies from Lagun-Aro, now I handle all the administration for the both of them have ended up developing boss, and José Andrés Igartua and all my I’m pretty sure I’ll be retiring at the end of machining department. independently of each other. co-workers from the first years I spent at July this year. We’ll see what happens... On the other hand, I think along the ULMA. I’d like to thank all of them for their In your extensive work way we’ve lost the sense of comradery, the understanding, comradery and help. Tell us Susana, what were the experience, I imagine you’ve gone spirit of cooperativism and all those kinds of early days in the cooperative like? through all sorts of things... What times feelings that should be innate to this kind of Lastly, after everything you’ve What has your career in the cooperative do you have special memories of? business. Nowadays, I feel like everything been through at ULMA. Is there been like? I love reminiscing about the early years. is too bureaucratic, everyone looks out anything you’d like to say to your Wow, it’s been so long! But anyway, I I remember them dearly, because in those for themselves. It seems like the directors co-workers at ULMA? had a lot of expectations, being as it was years there was a real sense of comradery, are on a different level, out of reach. And, Stay enthusiastic and motivated. You’ve my first job and everything was new to me. which has become pretty rare nowadays. all of this, out of principle, should never got a great business and a great Group that It’s a fact that I found myself among some We helped each other out and took care of be allowed in a cooperative. This isn’t a are worth working for. 20 ULMA Foundation 21 ULMAFundación ULMA Foundation

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The privileged society

Raúl, how’s it going as president of And, how many people at ULMA have By small, how much do you mean? Give And, just to keep dreaming, if all the help with the trip? Mundukide? donated their minute a day? us an example. workers at ULMA gave 0.7% of their salary... That’s something that can be worked out Really good. Even though it doesn’t take up As of today, 11 people. A minute of your day works out to 0.2% Then, for example, we could do work later between Mundukide, the person who a lot of my time. In the months I’ve been here of your salary. We aren’t even asking for for three years in 334 settlements in Brazil, wants to travel and the ULMA Foundation. already, I’ve had the opportunity to learn That’s not very many, is it? the famous 0.7%, even though people can where 26,748 people live, by giving them As I said before, there will be several options some things and participate in a few things. No, it’s a lot less than we hoped for. But the obviously donate however many minutes education to help them improve the and it’s a question of sitting down and campaign is still going on. they want. management of their cooperatives, where talking about it. Is that why the “one minute a day” For example, for someone who earns more than 6000 members work in rice, milk, campaign was launched at ULMA? Why do you think so few people are 2000 euros a month after taxes, one minute horticulture, meat and seed production, in MUNDUKIDE What does someone who’s interested That’s right. We did the press conference participating? would be 4.17 euros a month. order to increase their productivity and need to do? to launch the campaign and we visited all I don’t know. Maybe because we don’t help them sell more of their products, and 2 8 0 14 With this article, I encourage anyone the ULMA locations in Oñati in 10 weeks, care about these kinds of things or maybe What would you say to whoever is additionally strengthen women’s rights. who’s interested to contact the ULMA between October and December, to collect because we’re a little tired of so many reading this to get them involved? Foundation, no strings attached. “minutes”. outreach programmes. I think, in general, There’s a calculator on the www. With the ULMA Foundation, you can - Email: [email protected] we’ve become pretty desensitized to these unminutoaldia.org website to do the now get involved in a different way and *1,20€/sms - telephone: 943 250 300. kinds of issues. Even though it’s also true numbers. I’d at least ask people to try it out. experience solidarity by taking a trip you’ll The whole donation goes to the We’ll talk and try to find the most MUNDUKIDE project in Mozambique. that a lot of people do contribute or get We’re part of a privileged few because never forget. Tell us about it. appropriate option. involved in different organisations. we live in a prosperous part of the world, We believe that having an experience like The final decision can be made after but there’s a lot of misery and inequality this is truly enriching and it’s something a thinking it over once you have all the Now then, for whoever hasn’t seen the out there. person will remember for their whole life. information you need. campaign yet, give us a brief summary. We can ask the state and other institutions It’s a good way to raise your awareness. At We’d like to have some specific proposals It involves donating a small portion of your for a lot of things, but each person can some point, a lot of people have wanted to on the table by April and have interested salary so Mundukide can keep working on always do something. For example, they’ve take a solidarity trip, but they never make people already making decisions. its programmes in disadvantaged parts of now made it so that by sending an SMS up their minds or they don’t know how the world. to 28014 with the word MUNDUKIDE you to do it. Now, the ULMA Foundation has can donate 1.20 euros per message to several opportunities for its members to the Mundukide project in Mozambique. have an experience of solidarity and make In fact, cooperating with those who have a contribution to different programmes and the least is at the core of our cooperative different places. model. What kind of person is suited for this? Lets imagine, if every person working Being as there are a lot of options, it’s at ULMA donated a minute, what could a matter of looking at the qualifications Mundukide achieve with the money? of each person who wants to participate With a donation like that, Mundukide and see what they can contribute at the could help more than 3000 families in destination and how they can fit into the the Balama and Namuno communities in needs of Mundukide. Nothing is set in Mozambique start their own farms, give stone. It’s a question of putting all the them the resources they need and teach pieces together. There’s also the option to them the most appropriate techniques for take a trip for just a few days without tying every crop. it to any specific job and regardless of the A total of 700 hectares of land could be person’s qualifications. producing food for those families in just a year. And, how will the ULMA Foundation 22 schedule and suggestions schedule and suggestions 23

A wink at the past

JJEIP TH-4 concrete transportation tank The beginning of a “fruitful” business

It was the 60s when the TH-4 cement mixer was born under what was in those days the JJEIP brand (nowadays ULMA Construction). Not many people will remember this rather odd product because it was only on the market for a short time. It wasn’t exactly among the top products of the old JJEIP brand and not many units were sold, among other reasons because the concrete dried inside. Nevertheless, the cement truck is not without its curiosities. When there was no concrete, in those days they would think “good be the wine”. Why did we say that? On several occasions, the truck was used to transport wine and, as a result, it can be said that at ULMA as well, crisis sharpens ingenuity.

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