no. 47 december 2019

ULMA’s social activity 2019

FACE TO FACE: LANDER DIAZ DE GEREÑU. Chairman of ULMA Group 2 summary summary 3

December 2019

4 news and updates ULMA Agrícola undertakes a tomato seedbed project in Nigeria

Comprehensive solutions provided by ULMA for sports complexes as part of the 2019 Pan- American Games

FACE TO FACE < > NEWS AND UPDATES “The group has been built by people and ULMA Architectural Solutions refurbishes ULMA Conveyor Components the future of the group must also be led by the façades of 2 emblematic buildings assists Perumin with great success. people”. of Arrasate: Torre Eguzki and Ikerlan LANDER DIAZ DE GEREÑU. Chairman of ULMA Group Asier Olaguenaga is the new Director of ULMA Embedded Solutions

Easy to open flow pack container for the medical industry

16 other talents of the ULMA Group Aitor Ortueta, Jon Albes, Pablo Uzkudun and Ander Ibarguren. Sharing our love for the mountain

OTHER TALENTS OF THE ULMA GROUP < Aitor Ortueta, Jon Albes, Pablo Uzkudun 18 face to face and Ander Ibarguren. Lander Diaz de Gereñu. Chairman Sharing our love for the mountain of ULMA Group

20 report 10 year anniversary of ULMA

PUBLISHED BY: Embedded Solutions Grupo ULMA S. Coop. Bº Garagaltza 51 20560 OÑATI 22 report Tel.: 943 25 03 00 DIRECTOR: New payment system for assisted Carlos Sarabia ULMA Group canteens [email protected] PUBLISHING/EDITORIAL BOARD: Joseba Alberdi, Elena Goirizelaia, > NEWS AND UPDATES Maria Sendin, Raúl Illaro, Irene Moreno, 24 social activities ULMA Handling Systems develops a Edurne Unzueta, Nerea Burgoa, ULMA’s social activity in 2019 Jone Zamakola y and Carlos Sarabia. new fully automated logistics centre in DESIGN AND LAYOUT: Igone Basterra Israel [email protected] 28 calendar and suggestions 4 news and updates news and updates 5

ULMA CONSTRUCTION ULMA ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS ULMA AGRÍCOLA The modular nature of ULMA formworks key in ULMA Architectural Solutions launches new website ULMA Agrícola

the Antzuola viaduct A VISUAL WEBSITE, SIMPLE AND FOCUSED ON THE CLIENT, DESIGNED TO BE SEEN ON ALL MOBILE undertakes a hydroponic DEVICES AND STRUCTURED TO PERSONALIZE CONTENT BY MARKETS ULMA has provided comprehensive to use each product as efficiently as possible tomato growing project formwork, shoring and scaffolding solutions and guarantee safety. Safety, in fact, is A visual website, simple and focused on the Adapted to mobiles and structured by in Mexico in the construction of a 495 m deck that built into every system we employ. Given client markets is part of the viaduct over the Deskarga that the area is both logistically important Under the motto “less is more”, a visual It is a website, prepared to be correctly The client is one of the most stream in the town of Antzuola, Gipuzkoa. and features complex terrain, open frame and simple style has been sought, where viewed on all mobile devices, and it has important companies in the region of The versatility and flexibility of the ULMA protective BRIO scaffolding was installed. importance has been given to the image gone from having a website in different Aguascalientes and its production is in formwork systems allow to meet demanding Moreover, to avoid blocking traffic on the versus the text. It is a commitment to an languages, to adapt it by markets. In this a large measure exported to USA and challenges such as the construction projects busy road underneath and prevent falling aesthetic and design improvement, based way the contents will be adapted according Canada. They are committed towards of the High Speed Rail Network in Spain. objects, the structure was designed so that on the organization of content: the page to the market to which they are directed. continuous innovation in the crops The complexity of the project, due that it could also function as a support for has been designed so the users can find the Thus, the web has 11 markets identified in with the aim of achieving the most to mountainous terrain combined with the formwork gangs during the stripping information in an easy way. 8 different languages. Among the novelties, efficient production systems. tight deadlines, required technologically process. It has also been decided to adapt new markets such as the United Kingdom The comprehensive solution advanced products, response capacity, and the contents to the user’s point of view, and the United States have been launched. designed by ULMA Agrícola and material provisioning in strict accordance focusing on the language used by the Regarding the presentation of supplied to the 2.1 hectares of with the client’s demands. client. It has been optimized by working solutions, they have been classified into hydroponic tomato crop has been Due to the impossibility of using a on the keywords that the user uses to two important segments: DRAINAGE AND carried out using the 12.80 model movable falsework system for the deck attract potential customers both in search ARCHITECTURE, which includes Ventilated with a height of 6 metres under the with varied thickness, the engineering team engines and in social networks. Regarding facades and Architectural Precast. gutter with a butterfly type ventilation chose to use a gantry falsework system the communication style, under the motto window. with H-33 trusses, heavy-duty T-500 towers, “for people by people”, a closer and more The equipment includes: double and ENKOFORM H-120 formwork. These fresh, current and contagious language has inflatable roof, hot air Heating system, products provided the required optimal been defined, guided to people, with the recirculation fans and hydroponic performance to shore heavy loads at heights aim of reaching the potential client easier, irrigation with a fully automated of more than 30 m with spans reaching up and engaging with the content. greenhouse. to 70 m between supports. This is the second time this client The modular nature of the systems made has chosen ULMA Agrícola for its it possible for them to adapt to the different investment projects. dimensions required. Continuous communication and collaboration with the client made it possible

ULMA HANDLING SYSTEMS ULMA Handling Systems participates once again in the LOGISTICS 2019 fair

One more year, ULMA Handling while allowing these companies to better ULMA EMBEDDED SOLUTIONS Systems participated in the LOGISTICS adapt to their logistic requirements and Asier Olaguenaga is the new Director of ULMA Embedded Solutions fair that took place on the 13th and processes. 14th of November in Madrid. The VIII The LOGISTICS fair evolves in tune Since mid October, ULMA Embedded Solutions has a new edition of this event was a meeting point with the industry, thus introducing the Director. Asier Olaguenaga, a Telecommunications Engineer where ULMA, its clients and associates main innovation and latest developments, with an MBA and experience managing teams and technology and the interested public were able to the trends and ideas that are transforming companies is the new Director of ULMA Embedded Solutions. meet and discover the latest news and the industry to the main suppliers of His management and leadership skills as well as his technical technological advances that were made the sector and to experts capable of knowledge will be key to achieving the proposed business in the area of intra-logistics. providing knowledge. objectives and aspire for a promising future. ULMA showcased its intra-logistic- smart warehouse - designed to meet the current and future needs of companies 6 news and updates news and updates 7

ULMA MAINTENANCE SERVICES ULMA PACKAGING Successful 2nd open-house day at Intruck Employees from ULMA Packaging in Legazpi come together to raise Carretillas awareness for children’s cancer

This past month of September was the international children’s cancer awareness month. Since 1978, the golden ribbon and golden light are the symbols that represent young cancer patients around the world to value the courage it takes to fight this disease. Fellow employees from ULMA Packaging in Legazpi joined this initiative wearing a sticker of a golden ribbon. Photographs were taken and posted on the social ntruck Carretillas, a business line of satisfaction achieved for the clients. networks of ASPANOGI (Parents of ULMA Maintenance Services dedicated Also, and as the high point of the day, a oncology children of Gipuzkoa). << to the sale of used machinery to cocktail followed by a tasting of Jamon Photographs of some of professionals, celebrated its 2nd open- Ibérico was offered for all attendees to ULMA PACKAGING the employees with the house for preferred clients with a great enjoy. golden ribbon success in sales. The success in terms of sales ULMA Packaging and With the aim of recognising their together with the high level of Sealed Air organise an loyalty throughout these years, the interest demonstrated by the clients company made a selection of highly was instrumental to establishing event on the subject of ULMA HANDLING SYSTEMS demanded, well maintained and a commitment by Intruck towards sustainability ULMA Handling Systems develops a new fully automated logistics high quality forklifts available to the organising similar events in the future. people attending the event in Alcalá de Towards the middle of last September, centre in Israel Henares, Madrid. ULMA Packaging and Sealed Air organised In the words of Asier an event that took place for three days on BALADI, A LEADING FOOD COMPANY IN ISRAEL CENTRALISES ITS LOGISTICS WITH A NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, WHICH WILL BE FULLY Agirregomezkorta, head of used the subject of sustainability called “Skin AUTOMATED THANKS TO THE ULMA HANDLING SYSTEMS’ INTRALOGISTIC PROJECT machinery at ULMA Maintenance packaging. A sustainable endeavour”. Services, the event was a total success Attended by more than 160 clients, Baladi, one of the largest food been previously processed at their of any type of cargo, regardless of in terms of the number of people the interesting speeches made by María companies in Israel, was established in production plant. All the products will its morphology. Additionally, these will that attended as well as the level of Pérez from ECOEMBES, César Aliaga from 1916. Baladi has a production plant enter the centre using an automatic be the first robots of this type to be Technology Centre of ITENE and by Elsa that processes different imported food transport system STV (Sorting Transfer installed in the entire country. Lloret and Begonya Marcos from IRTA are products that are subsequently sold. To Vehicle) to carry the products inside worth mentioning. accomplish this, Baladi, together with the warehouse. Then, the goods will After the speeches, the attendees ULMA Handling Systems, is developing be taken to pallet unloading stations were able to witness first hand the a new distribution centre that is fully to subsequently transport the goods advantages offered by the packaging centralised and automated in order to to the light product warehouse, which machines made by ULMA Packaging as provide services to the entire country, operates using 8 mini load stacker well by Sealed Air. Most noteworthy from Kiryat Shmona, in the northern part cranes. One of the most important were the advantages provided in terms of of the country, to Eilat, in the south. milestones of this warehouse, which will sustainability offered by skin packaging Currently, Baladi has different be capable of storing over 35,000 units, compared to other packaging systems to conventional warehouses located will be to keep the food product at a minimise the impact on the environment, throughout the country. Thanks to this controlled temperature of -24ºC. and the attendees were able to see a new automated distribution centre, Then, the distribution centre wide range of packaging samples for both Baladi will be capable of providing of Baladi will prepare the orders. At fresh as well as processed foods. centralised services to the entire country. this location at the centre, ULMA will The speeches as well as the machine To accomplish this, ULMA Handling include an ergonomic preparation demonstrations were highly valued by Systems has designed a comprehensive station, ERPAL, a manual station and those attending the event. The attendees and automated intra-logistics project two automatic palletising robots IK PAL, all agreed on the importance of this joint for this new distribution centre, where an innovative system and a reference proposal. it will receive food products that have for carrying out optimum palletising 8 news and updates news and updates 9

ULMA ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS ULMA CONSTRUCTION ULMA Architectural Solutions refurbishes the facades of 2 emblematic The 11 Hoyt building, a distinctive silhouette that will offer a new buildings of Arrasate, in the Basque Country: Torre Eguzki and Ikerlan perspective on the Brooklyn skyline

Recently we have seen how two popular buildings of Arrasate have had their image renewed. The construction project of the Structure Tech NY to keep the project more than 11,000 aluminum props were 52 story residential building, 11 Hoyt, in a 3 days concrete cycle. For all delivered to the job site to build the TORRE EGUZKI located in Brooklyn, New York, is interior and exterior shear walls and slab under construction and to re-shore The popular Torre Eguzki was built in 1971 following the an example of teamwork and close columns, 200 linear meters of MEGALITE the 6 floors below. trend of that period of constructing tall buildings while occupying collaboration between StructureTech handset panel system was used. In total, minimal space to maximise the green areas surrounding them. New York, Inc. and ULMA which has This building is almost 50 years old and continues to be the tallest provided the formwork and scaffolding building in that area with its 20 stories. solutions for building the all-concrete The objectives to be reached in its refurbishing were to improve structure, from the ground to the its energy efficiency, eliminate damp patches and condensation and rooftop. improve its appearance. The 180 m tall tower will yield ULMA has offered to provide a comprehensive service covering 57,000 m2 within, with 55,000 m2 all phases of the project and benefiting all those involved in the dedicated to residential use, and 2,000 process: the architects, the builder, the installers and the owners. m2 dedicated to commercial space in The material used for the panels (Polymer concrete) has also been the cellar and ground floor, including a differentiating factor for both projects. An advantage of this 147 parking spaces below grade. material is its different textures and colours and also that it is For the erection of the concrete highly resistant to fire. The ventilated facades system is built as slabs, ULMA proposed the use of one continuous section to prevent panels from falling in the future. CC-4 panelized shoring system with It also has a minimal size joint between panels, which keeps the the ALUPROP post for the shoring amount of water entering the chamber down to a minimum. Also and re-shoring. The customer, with at an aesthetic level, the scarce 3 mm that exist between panels vast experience using the CC-4 system, provide the facade with continuity and a clean appearance. decided to continue using it for the safety Several neighbours from Torre Eguzki have commented that features and the quickly assembly the the refurbishing has resulted in important changes in the interior system provides. This project required comfort of their homes, especially in the winter. “This effort was nearly 4,000 m2 of CC-4 Panels. CC-4’s worthwhile since a difference in the indoor temperature was high productivity and efficiency allowed noticed immediately”.

IKERLAN ULMA AGRÍCOLA ULMA has also supplied and used state of the art materials for coating the technology centre’s facade, which was built in 1974 ULMA Agrícola participated in Greentech 2019 and is considered an architectural jewel. Technical solutions tailored to the complex shapes of the building have been applied. 6,220m2 of facade have been covered integrating GreenTech Amsterdam is the main reinforcement of its leadership in the a polymer concrete ventilated façade with heat and noise insulation, which has improved the energy classification of the building. meeting point for professionals related worldwide greenhouse market and with technology in horticulture and is the in providing comprehensive solution most important fair in this sector. projects. GreenTech 2019 took place this year from the 11th to the 13th of June and it has been confirmed as one of the best editions with over 470 showcases and 12,489 visitors from 114 countries, which has increased by 20% with respect to the previous edition. People visiting ULMA Agricola’s stand had the option of finding out first hand about the innovations and solutions offered by all the projects that have been installed in the past year. Cooperation between cooperatives took place on both projects between: LKS KREAN, a leading company in the engineering ULMA Agrícola will continue to and architectural sector, IKERLAN and ULMA Architectural Solutions. The three cooperatives of the MONDRAGON Group have participate in trade fairs and events collaborated closely for the purpose of refurbishing these emblematic buildings of this Guipuzcoan municipality. in the agriculture sector as part of its internationalization strategy and 10 news and updates news and updates 11

ULMA CONVEYOR COMPONENTS ULMA ADVANCED FORGED SOLUTIONS Was present in III MMH, one of the largest mining events The ADIPEC 2019 fair, a benchmark event in the Middle-East

The MMH (Mining and Minerals also served as a meeting point for the entire in mining rollers” towards which the ULMA Forja, S. Coop. attended the 145,000 people and more than 2,200 (Spanish Association of Processing Hall) event took place from 15 to 17 mining sector: metal mining, industrial attendees showed great interest. They ADIPEC 2019 fair with their own stand stands were presented by the main Equipment, Solutions and Technology for October at the Palacio de Congresos rocks and minerals and aggregates as well also had a stand to showcase ULMA from 11 to 14 November at the ABU companies in the Oil & Gas sector, both Handling Fluids) association. y Exposiciones of Seville (FIBES) which as the transforming industry represented Conveyor Components’ projects and DHABI NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER nationally as well as internationally. ULMA The activity of ULMA Forja, S. Coop. is was an international meeting point for in the metallurgy or in the cement sector. products, which had a large number of (ADNEC) – UAE. This benchmark event Forja, S. Coop. participated in this fair experiencing an important growth in the professionals in the mining sector. Present ULMA Conveyor Components could visits from clients as well as from new in the Middle East was visited by over along with other companies from FLUIDEX Middle-East, thanks to the certifications and future knowledge about mining came not miss this event and took advantage contacts. with end-users such as SAUDI ARAMCO, together at this international meeting, of the occasion to present “Industry 4.0 ADNOC etc, which is an essential providing an excellent opportunity for requirement in order to be eligible to networking, sharing experiences and participate in the Oil & Gas projects that pooling the latest developments in mining; are being undertaken in the region. all through innovation, sustainability and ADIPEC 2019 has become a meeting progress of society. point for regular clients, in addition to 150 companies participated in being a place where one can stay abreast the event along with 800 conference of the challenges and opportunities that participants and thousands of visitors in arise in the short, medium and long term. an event organised jointly by FIBES and the Association of Research, Extraction, Mining-Metallurgy Processing, Auxiliary Services Companies (Aminer). The event ULMA MAINTENANCE SERVICES ULMA Forklifts has been present in the market for 35 years

ULMA CONSTRUCTION OINAKAR S. Coop. was established Blockbuster Mall becomes the largest shopping and entertainment 35 years ago as part of an initiative from the business Division of Caja Laboral, center in Ukraine after having completed a market study Strategically located along the main formwork CLR, that have offered an project, the on-site supervision that identified a business opportunity urban highway of Kiev and close to the excellent concrete finishing, necessary of ULMA’s qualified professionals in the logistics and maintenance sector. densely populated residential areas of in this type of building projects. For the and the compliance with all of the In a moment of great difficulty, the capital, Blockbuster Mall becomes construction of the slabs, the wooden recommendations given on construction the forklift trucks manufacturing and the largest shopping and entertainment beam formwork ENKOFLEX and the T-60 site, enabled the simultaneous use of distribution project was viewed as a center in Ukraine with a total surface frame shoring towers have been the best multiple equipment systems, allowing real alternative for keeping the job area of 450,000 m². choice. savings in materials, costs, and time, positions that were in danger of being Implemented in a retail resort format, The good collaboration between all meaning the maximum profitability and terminated by the imminent closing of the Blockbuster Mall brings to the visitors the agents involved on the construction safety for the client. Chocolates Loyola. a great offer in gastronomy, fashion and The forklift trucks manufacturing entertainment. In this sense, even before and distribution market was going the opening, Blockbuster Mall received through difficult times. Fenwick, a the prestigious International European leader in the market, was absorbed Property Awards, an internationally and the signing of a collaboration recognized excellence award, in the agreement with Japanese company 2010 a decision was made to partially accompanied by an excellent Customer category of the Best Retail Development MITSUBISHI marked the start of the separate ULMA Manutención, S. Coop. Service and a wide sales and after-sales for Ukraine. business activity. In 1987, OINAKAR and the business of Forklift Trucks service network covering 100% of the The subsidiary of ULMA in Ukraine became part of Grupo OÑALAN; which became part of the new company national territory. has controlled the whole process of would subsequently become ULMA called ULMA Servicios de Manutención, The project that arose 35 years ago construction and provided a professional Group. And beginning in 1990, the S. Coop. to prevent losing many jobs and which technical support for the project. The cooperative changed its name to ULMA Forklift Trucks - as an original during the recent global crisis has been solution adopted for the construction Manutención, S. Coop. with two clearly business of ULMA Maintenance Services able to overcome all the uncertainties, of the vertical concrete structures of this differentiated business activities: Forklift focused its activity on distributing the has become, through hard work and shopping center was the combination Trucks and Handling Systems. most complete range of forklift trucks, the hope of all its personnel, a leading between the modular formwork After several decades sharing the suitable for all types of applications company of its sector. system ORMA and the circular column same company name, on 12 November, for different clients and sectors; all 12 news and updates news and updates 13

ULMA MAINTENANCE SERVICES ULMA HANDLING SYSTEMS ULMA CONSTRUCTION Process Expo; an César Nosti is the ULMA’s Comprehensive Solutions for the 2019 indispensable event for new ULMA Handling Pan American Games’ Sports Complexes Inoxtruck Systems Sales ULMA OFFERED INNOVATIVE SCAFFOLDING AND FORMWORK SOLUTIONS, AS WELL AS Director CONTINUOUS ONSITE ASSISTANCE Since October, ULMA Handling Systems The Callao Regional Sports Village Due to the wide variety of has a new sales director headed by César and Villa María del Triunfo Sports structures composing the Villa Nosti, who has extensive experience Complex are two of the principal María del Triunfo Sports Complex, managing large multinational companies in centres for the 2019 Pan American construction was completed using the intra-logistic sector. Games and Parapan American Games in the fast-track methodology in which Since 2002 Cesar Nosti has been Lima. In order to build these structures, planning and execution are carried out carrying out the duties of Country Manager ULMA offered innovative scaffolding simultaneously. This meant a weekly in the United Kingdom for Esmena and for and formwork solutions, as well as reevaluation and adjustment of plans. Europe and the Middle East at Dexion and continuous onsite assistance, thereby Thanks to constant communication with subsequently held the position of Sales providing the highest possible levels of the client and dedicated attention to Inoxtruck, an activity belonging to Manager for Spain and Portugal at SSI safety, quality, and cost efficiency, all the unique demands of each situation, ULMA Maintenance Services supported Schaefer and finally at Dematic for the last within the established timeline. ULMA’s engineering team was able to its official distributor in Canada, Vestil decade. The fourteen-metre tall columns provide ideally tailored formwork and Manufacturing, during the latest edition of With this new addition, ULMA reaffirms that serve as the foundation for the scaffolding solutions along with detailed the Process Expo that was held in Chicago, its commitment towards continuing to Callao Sports Village Coliseum were onsite worker training for installation USA between 8 and 11 October, 2019. This lead the national market and continue the built using ORMA Panel Formwork, and use. fair is considered one of the most important growth experienced during the last years in while the walls were poured with the and relevant events in the food and drinks the international markets of Europe, Latin COMAIN Lightweight Panel Formwork processing and packaging industry on America and the Middle East under the system. BRIO Shoring was used to shore the global stage, bringing together all advanced logistics software suite U-MIND the slabs and grandstands, while BRIO companies involved in the processing of and partnering with global leader in the Scaffolding was used to provide easily food and drinks as well as manufacturers sector DAIFUKU. accessible and safe working areas. of equipment for this industry. “A commitment towards innovation and Process Expo is an indispensable event the technological advances developed by if you want to stay abreast of the latest engineering in the past few years has been ULMA GROUP developments and innovations in the sector the driving force that has motivated me ULMA was present in the 12th “Be Basque and for establishing business relationships. to take this new step in my professional In addition to showcasing their wide career” said Nosti and admits feeling drawn Talent Conference” in Paris range of innovative and 100% cleanable to being part of this social-business project and stainless steel maintenance equipment promoted by the cooperative. “After more This past 26 of October, ULMA Nearly 100 representatives from for the agri-food sector, Inoxtruck has than a decade in positions of increased participated in the “Be Basque Talent organisations came together to participated in this highly relevant event responsibility at the subsidiaries of large Conference” in Paris The “Be Basque meet professionals. More than 50 with the aim of increasing their client multinational companies I felt deeply drawn Talent Conference” is organised by presentations, technical workshops portfolio in the USA and strengthening to the opportunity of carrying out my Callao Sports Village Bizkaia talent with the support of and nearly 700 meetings were held the collaboration with its distributors in professional activity at the parent company the Provincial Government of Bizkaia, to showcase thousands of professional Canada. of ULMA Handling Systems with everything Basque universities and technological development opportunities. this entails in terms of being an integral part centres as well as tractor companies in An innovative forum which ULMA of the transformation process and growth our surrounding area and its purpose is took advantage of to interview the company is immersed in”. to bring companies and highly qualified personnel, who, after passing an professionals together.. initial pre-selection, were considered It began in 2008 and since then interesting candidates as well as other it has organised twelve conferences people that showed a special interest in in nine different European cities and knowing ULMA. this year it was held in Paris. The aim of these conferences if to bring talent Villa María del Triunfo and companies together and to show different professional opportunities in Basque Country. 14 news and updates news and updates 15

ULMA ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS ULMA PACKAGING MegaPark shopping centre in Bilbao continues to trust in ULMA channels Easy to open flow pack container for the medical industry

New ULMA Packaging flow pack The flexibility offered by the flow pack Also, the created package fits the size ULMA CHANNELS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE REMODELLED solution that allows pulling out sterilised technology allows packaging products of of the product, which prevents the classic LEISURE AREA OF THIS SHOPPING CENTRE medical products from the container, different sizes with a fast and easy change oversized packages. This saves film and Channels at different heights and with different grating preventing any type of contamination of format, which provides the solution consequently the subsequent costs of options have been installed in the new leisure area of the with micro-organisms and/or particles that with a versatility that is not present in logistics are also reduced. Megapark shopping centre that is located above the parking could migrate from the exterior towards other technologies. area. the product during the extraction process. Channels with single-slot grating have been installed This packaging solution includes two around the perimeter of this park. Thanks to this type of longitudinal side seals and a transverse grating, the drainage system goes completely unnoticed, seal shaped like a chevron. blending in perfectly with the urban environment. All package seals are hermetic and On the other hand, the same channels with cast iron free of leaks and use a peelable film and gratings have been installed at the pedestrian entrances to incorporate paper or Tyvek windows to the park. allow for EtO (Ethylene Oxide) sterilisation. All the gratings installed as part of this project meet the The package is opened by the chevron current Accessibility Regulation for Urbanised Public Spaces seal, which allows fully opening the used by Pedestrians. package without touching the product The remodelled area, formerly in disuse and is surrounded and prevents any type of contamination by commercial and restaurant areas, has been equipped for from occurring. outdoor leisure activities with playgrounds and green areas.

ULMA CONVEYOR COMPONENTS ULMA Conveyor Components assists Perumin with great success

Perumin is the second largest Mining attended with great success in terms of visitors together with ULMA Construction Convention in the world and it is held Perú and participated with two stands designed for the event where they every two years by the Mining Engineers showcased the quality and durability of their products, their ability to manage high Institute of Peru (IIMP). Its 34th edition demand products and the use of their experience in innovation. was held in Arequipa (Peru) from 16 to 20 September. During this edition, the motto was “Mining: Science, Innovation, ULMA AGRÍCOLA Technology and Education” and its aim Tomato nursery project in Nigeria was to analyse and discuss the challenges faced by the mining sector and publicise The project in question involves a its importance in terms of the economic G12 greenhouse with a height of 6 and social development of the country, m under canal and a surface area in addition to strengthening the of 2.2 hectares. The greenhouse is specialised professional development equipped with butterfly, side and of its participants and present new front ventilation, with shade screens, knowledge stemming from research, recirculation fans, irrigation carts and innovation and the application of climate control. An enclosure has technological tests in mining operations. been supplied covered with sandwich At this convention, more than150 panels as well as polycarbonate for mining professionals together with auxiliary installations with germination members of the country’s scientific chambers and seeding rows and a community have analysed the water tank capable of holding 510 m3. innovation development opportunities This project is part of a Nigerian in the mining-energy industry and its government programme aimed at contribution to developing the industry reducing the importing of tomato of knowledge. paste. ULMA Conveyor Components 16 ULMA talents ULMA talents 17

“Mont Blanc was probably the hardest mountain of all, especially due to the strong winds and the cold at altitude, but we are happy with what we have achieved.”

Sharing our love for the mountain. OTHER TALENTS OF THE ULMA GROUP Many people from the group make their professional career compatible with very demanding Aitor Ortueta, Jon Albes, Pablo Uzkudun and Ander Ibarguren. ULMA Packaging hobbies in which they demonstrate that all obstacles can be overcome with talent and hard work.

Aitor Ortueta, Jon Albes, Pablo val d’Ayas which, even though it was closed, did and on 26 September they began their Uzkudun and Ander Ibarguren work at they had a free area for the winter with climb, “after the snow that fell the night ULMA Packaging and share their love for the basic necessities. This required them to before, the mountain looked beautiful and the mountain. transport all their materials (food, stove, bag, the sunset from the natural balcony of the Pablo and Jon went to the same English etc.) but the climbs for the next few days refuge was magical!” they said. class and shared their like for cross-country would be worth the effort. The idea was The weather forecast for that day at the skiing, mountaineering and mountain to climb Castor, Pollux, Roccia Nera... The peak was good but as they were gaining climbing. They talked about it often during weather forecast for these days was good altitude, the wind and cold began to take class. In one of those conversations Pablo told and it seemed like they were going to be able its toll on them. At 4,362 m they decided Jon that he had wanted to climb Mont Blanc to make the trips without any problems but to stop at the emergency refuge. The water with his father but for different reasons, he regretfully, the amount of snow accumulated from their canteens was frozen and they was not able to do so. Jon identified with up top was more than expected. The route only had the water that was left in their what Pablo said since something similar had they were going to travel was a glacier area thermoses, which they had filled with hot happened to him. So encouraged by each that was highly fractured and decomposed tea. At the refuge they met several other other they decided to carry out their shared “This may have been the most dangerous groups and all of them had decided to quit; dream. They shared their idea with other moment of the trip... if we crossed that however, the 4 co-workers from Packaging co-workers and to their surprise Ander and area of seracs we ran the risk of falling were determined to try. Aitor also decided to join the adventure. through a crack so we decided to change The wind picked-up making their task The expedition was already underway, 4 is our plan” said Jon. After changing the plan, more difficult but in spite of this, they a good number! They planned the trip and they climbed Monte Breithorn and returned reached the peak (4,810m) and they were took advantage of the escapade to also that same day to the town of Zermatt. They alone, quite a gift! Not wasting any time, climb other mountains. used those days to go on beautiful trekking they took pictures and began their descent. The first mountain they climbed was the trails... visiting the longest suspension bridge “During the descent, the wind got stronger Weissmies (4,023 m) located in the valley in the world in Randa (Switzerland), Mer de and knocked us down on several occasions” of Saas Fee (Switzerland). Its refuge was Glace in Chamonix (France)... they said. They arrived at the refuge, took going to be closed on Sunday so they had to They finally arrived in France, “the only cover from the wind and had something to climb it first. Also, its altitude is higher than thing left to do was to accomplish the eat. They still had to descend an additional 3,000 m which is ideal to get acclimatized. desired objective: climbing Mont Blanc”. To 2,000m and cross the delicate passage of La “Weissmies is a very beautiful mountain with their surprise, they were told that the refuge Bolera, characterised for constantly falling its ice waterfall and seracs. We really enjoyed of Gouter, which they had reserved, had pebbles and rocks. “After this long and << In the picture from left to the climb”, they said. decided to close alleging that winter had intense day and happy for what we had right: Aitor Ortueta, Jon Albes, After Weissmies they went to another come early. Their only option was to use the achieved, we could only think about the Pablo Uzkudun and Ander valley in Zermatt (Switzerland), their plan free refuge and this meant they had to carry party we were going to throw ourselves in Ibarguren. was to travel to the Italian refuge of Guide all their equipment again. This is what they Chamonix!” they remembered. 18 face to face face to face 19

Being the chairman of ULMA Group nor have they ever been put in writing. in high profitability for the company. For offers and requires that qualitative leap that Issues like the personnel development, this reason, a Cooperative Culture that is taken in the business but at a group level. governance and social commitment are is well established in our people is key This means dealing directly with personnel key to our social-business project but like to moving forward and remaining as a “The ULMA Group has been that are working in other businesses and in any strategy, if these are not properly group in a manner that we can manage central departments as well as attending managed, they are difficult to carry out. our businesses (current as well as future) built by people and the future many different bodies and committees This reflection has helped us establish the in the most efficient manner but without where group issues are discussed affecting bases of what we have built as a group, forgetting who we are and where we more than one business. always based on what we are today as well come from. of the group must also be led by as what we have done in the past. It is important to create mechanisms From the responsibility of the so the culture, values and principles that people” Chairmanship of the General Council of The POGU (Organisational define us can be transmitted to all personnel ULMA Group and with the vision of a Project of ULMA Group) continues to working at ULMA. This will not be an easy year in the position, what are, in your be our institutional reference as a task and will require help from each and LANDER DIAZ DE GEREÑU. Chairman of ULMA Group opinion, the true challenges we face as group, both socially as well as in terms every one of us. The cooperative culture is a Group? of the business, does the chairman of not only transmitted from top to bottom When we talk about the Group I would the group understand that the POGU (which it is) it must also be transmitted in like to differentiate both areas. On the one remains fully valid? all directions: in collaborative talks, at the hand we have businesses. These are based When the POGU was approved in workplace, in rest areas, etc. Maintaining on what supports ULMA Group. Therefore, 1993, there was a clear need to have and extending this cooperative culture Lander Diaz de Gereñu was selected I think that each business must work a document that would unify the way inside our organisation is a joint effort by by the Ordinary General Assembly of on the strategies required for achieving business is conducted inside ULMA Group. all personnel comprising ULMA Group. ULMA. Group this past 14 of June as the maximum profitability. Financial Since then, many things have changed in the new president of the General sustainability is the main support of a our business and in society and this has Finally, is there any message you Council of ULMA Group for a period social-business project such as ours and this prompted us to make changes to this would like to transmit to all personnel of 4 years. In spite of being in the can only be provided by our businesses. document. Important changes have been of ULMA Group? position for just a few months, On the other hand, we have the made (POGU II in 2001 and POGU III in Even as it seems that a time of crisis Lander gives us his view on some of group. ULMA is a unique social-business 2005) and smaller changes (modifications is approaching, some businesses are the current events at ULMA. project. Therefore we must be responsible to the different articles in POGU III). In experiencing good profitability and other with our business but at the same time spite of all these changes, all versions have are progressing in a positive direction. Lander, you have been the co-responsible with our group. This means maintained the original spirit , which is the This is of great help to those businesses chairman of ULMA Group for just tasking advantage of the synergies we basis upon which ULMA Group has been that are going trough difficult times or a few months now but... what is have and minimise the efforts by taking built. are encountering obstacles along the way. your general assessment of things advantage of the accomplishments made Nowadays, the POGU continues Being a part of a group such as ULMA is a throughout this time? The expected? by other businesses. fulfilling this requirement and there is no great strength that has been demonstrated When one accepts a position such as In addition to all of this, ULMA Group doubt that we must continue adapting throughout our history since it has helped this one it is difficult to come to terms has a set of values and principles that have it to meet the needs and face the new our businesses to overcome times of crisis with what this means. My experience helped us become what we are today. challenges that are ahead of us. as well as different difficulties. What throughout the last four years as chairman It is important for the new generations remains clear is that we need to be proud of one of the largest businesses of ULMA that are added to ULMA to be aware of On a different subject, to of who we are and must be conscious that Group has helped me greatly but a change these values and take them as their own guarantee the future success of ULMA inter-cooperation is one of our greatest of this magnitude is a qualitative leap. since this is what will help us maintain the Group requires having a powerful strengths in terms of progressing as a When you become the chairman of essence of the group and continue moving cooperative culture in the group where group. Without everyone’s help we would a business, a world opens to you and forward. our employees are key to building this not be where we are today and this is how even though you knew it was there, it future. What steps do you think must we will continue moving forward, with the was unknown. The global vision that is Is the reflection (HAUSNARKETA) be taken in this direction? help of each and every one of us. obtained from this business is absolutely that is being carried out with the When we are talking about the future necessary to exercise these duties and business managers and chairmen of ULMA Group we must not think about having to be part of different bodies such effective? rollers, flanges, forklifts, green houses, etc. as the Board of Directors, the Executive Without a doubt. Precisely this ULMA Group has been built by people and Board and the Social Council allows having reflection was born out of the need to the future of the Group must also be led direct contact with personnel that are place issues on the table that have seemed by people. Our businesses have been the “fighting” every day to solve the problems evident to us during the last few years but tools used by our personnel to carry out that arise and especially long term issues. which have not been sufficiently discussed a social-business project that has resulted 20 report report 21

ULMA Embedded Solutions reaches 10 years of existence This past month of October, ULMA Embedded Solutions celebrated its 10th anniversary. Throughout these years we have had the opportunity to work with large clients on demanding projects for different sectors and companies. This has allowed us to gain knowledge and experience, which we will use to pivot the strategic goals we are going to be facing in the next few years.

Part of the ULMA Embedded Solutions team during the inauguration of their office in Bilbao >> Since 2018 and as the ninth business of ULMA Group, they have considerably increased their presence in the national market and the first sales on the international market in collaboration with companies like Grupo CAF, Fagor, Navantia or Airbus, among others.

Taking advantage of this important milestone, from ULMA Embedded Solutions we want to thank the people who have placed their trust in us and have helped us consolidate this business venture as a projective activity from its beginnings JULEN BARRENA OMER ARREGI IÑAKI IDIGORAS to the present time. Several of the actors provide us with Hardware Development Engineer Hardware Development Engineer Senior Software Engineer their point of view. “From 10 years ago to now we have “The facilities that ULMA Group offers for “I remember when we arrived here. The space learned a lot at ULMA Embedded creating new companies has presented we now occupy was completely empty. A lot Solutions. We have witnessed the an exceptional opportunity to create the of work was ahead of us. Tables, computers, establishing of a company with our ULMA Embedded Solutions Cooperative. domains, electronic mail... We needed days to own eyes. We have had to work in Throughout this 10 year journey I have install the basic infrastructure, including the table different areas, which has required a been a part of and a witness of the for electronic manual work, the fair in Germany... “ULMA Embedded Solutions celebrated its 10th lot of dedication and hard work: the creation of a cooperative company based However, these beginnings were not that difficult implementation and management of the on cooperation and in this endeavour I when we compare them to what we were anniversary at a time when they are experiencing project, conducting sales, creating the have been able to contribute to this effort; going to encounter ahead of us. Commercial sustainable growth based on the multi-sector quality system, launching the Euskera it has been a wonderful experience and an appearance, marketing, administrative work... experience they have acquired throughout these years. Plan... All of this has allowed us to opportunity to develop both professionally in addition to engineering work. The most To the original lines of business of Electronic and Systems develop personally and we hope that as well as personally. It has been my difficult part was to ensure a collaboration Engineering they have added Automated Quality and IoT. this development will continue for many pleasure to share the hard work, difficulties occurred between personnel with different This has allowed us to grow and diversify our business more years alongside ULMA Embedded and above all, the joys and achievements sensibilities. Ironically, this is what has allowed as well as offer comprehensive solutions to our clients. Solutions”. along this journey with my co-workers”. us to survive, like the lauburu, by supplying different energies interacting with each other. The widening of our market thanks to teams created in During this experience we have developed both Bilbao and Madrid allows us to continue with this line personally and as a group. Not in vane, we have of growth and diversification as well as reaching new celebrated our tenth anniversary and we are clients and providing new services. hoping to celebrate many more in the future. Impossible is only what has not been done and at ULMA Embedded Solutions, we do things! ASIER OLAGUENAGA. Director of ULMA Embedded Solutions 22 report report 23 DRAWING BIKOITZ EMPRESAGINTZA ETXE AUNDI Pay using your mobile phone at any of ULMA’s assisted canteens New payment system for and participate in a drawing* to win a assisted ULMA Group gourmet experience. (*)Personnel who pay through the app in December and January are automatically entered in the drawing canteens Drawing: 14 February..

“With this new system, since we “This new system has made it much “The adaptation has been a little difficult have not been using it for very long, easier for us to collect payment, we are since we lose a little bit of time monitoring We have recently changed our payment system at the assisted when collecting payment, we have to be very happy because when customers pay, the payments at the tables and we have canteens of Oñati and Legazpi and beginning on 1 October, especially careful to verify the name of the most do so using their mobile phones, they found that some people are resisting payment can be made using a mobile phone as well as a credit person making the payment and explain to show us the ticket and it is much easier for change and use a credit card either because card. To pay using your mobile phone we must download the some people how we proceed. The most us to check on the computer. We have not their mobile phones are not capable or official Up GourmetPay app. A PDF explaining this method as difficult times are the peak hours but we had any problems although at first we have because they do not want to download the are streamlining the process and slowly but paid close attention and have remained very application. well as a tutorial video are available in ULMA Group’s current surely, personnel from ULMA are becoming focussed while we were adapting to the Regarding personnel that pay using their events section of Begira online http://begira.ULMA.com. familiar with the new method of payment new system. Internally the collections are mobile phones, since the payment receipt using their mobile phone. The advantages more direct since we do not need to draft is numbered, the check is easier since we We have spoken with the people in charge of some of the assisted we can see with respect to the previous invoices and this makes it much easier”. use this number as a guide. The greatest system is especially internally since it avoids MIGUEL ÁNGEL FREIRE advantage is not having to draft an invoice restaurants and also with personnel from ULMA that are using needing to generate invoices and we collect and collecting payment is much faster than the new system for them to relay their experience. payment quickly; it is a much faster system”. before. We will adapt to the rest of the USOA SAGREDO changes little by little”. MARGARITA ROMARIZ

DANIEL MOLINUEVO MARIA SENDIN AMAIA MADINABEITIA ROBERTO GUTIERREZ ULMA Agrícola ULMA Maintenance Services ULMA Advanced Forged Solutions ULMA Packaging What do you think about “I have only used the system via the phone “What is true is that the payment system “Compared to the card, the greatest “I have been using the application for a few application and it is much more convenient needed to be updated, the previous system advantage is the payment and the weeks now. It is intuitive and easy to use. the new than having to carry a credit card, waiting was slow and sometimes the terminals did monitoring via the App. Apart from this I With the change, the process is somewhat payment system for the card to be swiped, the receipt to not work properly. The new system is much don’t see any additional advantage. To pay faster and it seems that lines are no longer for assisted be printed, etc. The main advantage of the faster, I am talking about the app, and the with a credit card you have to use the credit forming to make payments. There was a system is the convenience of not having to most important thing is that I do not have card terminal; therefore, paying via the APP few small problems with the wifi coverage canteens at wait in line when exiting the canteen since to wait for payment to be collected for the is much easier. Also, if you pay with a credit at the beginning but it seems to be working ULMA? payment is validated during the time we food after I am done eating; therefore, it card there is no way to see a summary of fine now. Immediately after making the spend waiting for our dishes and when it takes less time to get something to eat. I your expenses”. payment I receive a receipt of payment comes time to leave it is much faster. Also, hope that new functionalities will be added email on my phone, which makes it easier since confirmation is received via email, you to the application in the future”. to monitor the payments that are made in immediately have proof of the payment. a month”. Another advantage is that it allows you to have a record of where you have eaten and of how many days you have used the service in a month”. social activity 25 Social activity

This section will keep you informed of the social activity that we carry out at ULMA to take care of our personnel and our environment as a way to channel our commitment towards social transformation to a more humane and sustainable model. ULMA’s social activity in 2019

lets get started Yoga, Pilates, Hypopressive exercises or stretching are options offered by ULMA to promote the first lego league general health and well being of its personnel. have tried practising some ULMA ha sponsored a team of Over 300 people of these options for disconnecting from stress and young high school students from connecting with their own bodies, improve their tribute to retirees Zuazola-Larraña high school in the First Lego flexibility and learn compensatory exercises to www.ekokilometro.ulma.com from ULMA League, a championship which purpose is to On 7 June a tribute was held for ULMA retirees. They foster scientific and technological prevent or minimise possible problems derived from 460 people are currently participating in the their activities on and off the job. had the opportunity to know first hand about the vocation in young people ages 10 to 16 programme that rewards sustainable mobility. current situation of ULMA’s businesses and then they based on unique learning experiences. And all of We have travelled 300000 ekokilometros, we visited some of ULMA’s businesses and said hello to this through values such as innovation, creativity have stopped emitting 71,000kg of CO2 to the atmosphere children’s workshops some of the people they knew. It was a day filled with and teamwork. First Lego League is part of the and we have awarded more than 7,000 euros in In January and June, when classes are only held emotional encounters and pleasant memories that four FIRST programmes that stimulate interest prizes. Gift cards to purchase at Eroski, at ForumSport, for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and in the morning, we wanted to help parents balance at the business association of Oñati... And very soon we culminated in a popular dinner at the Zubikoa sports- Mathematics) subjects. work and family life. Almost 200 boys and centre of Oñati. will expand the gifts catalogue and you will have credit girls ages 4 and above, from 2 to 6 in the to make purchases at the business association of other evening, participated in the fourth edition of the locations where ULMA is present. children workshops. This way parents were able to go Hurry up and register? Someone close to you is to work with the peace of mind of knowing that their already participating and is winning prizes. children were having fun. Ask them 26 social activity social activity 27

glasses for Senegal In July we collected more than 600 glasses for Senegal: prescription and sun glasses. In August members of the Ndank Ndank association, among them persons from ULMA, took the glasses to Senegal along with an eyesight testing machine. This way the eyesight of many people in Senegal will improve. Along these lines, Ndank Ndank and the people of Senegal want to thank ULMA for their solidarity.

aid worker in Brazil first aid In January of 2017, Etor Arregi, member of ULMA Architectural Solutions, The first aid courses imparted between March and May travelled to Brazil as an aid worker for Mundukide. For a year and a half his were a success. 60 people learned how to work involved supporting the management of the existing cooperatives. Since use a defibrillator as well as the basic notions June 2019 he has been providing assistance for creating new entrepreneurs and procedures to follow during an emergency. and family agricultural production cooperatives. After two years on the job, Since some people were on a waiting list and did not Etor requested a one year extension. attend the training, new courses will be imparted in “The initial effort needs to be consolidated and I think that they 2020. still need the support and guidance they are so thankful for. It is highly gratifying to see how they have progresses in the way they

manage their businesses” ETOR ARREGI

photograph contest The theme chosen for the XIV edition of the photograph Contest was “water”. We have received more than and also ... 400 images. Of all the photographs we have | In April we collected more than 600 kilograms | The Equality Committee has been convened | 26 people joined the ORBEA electrical bicycle selected 12 for the 2020 calendar, which is attached to of rice and pasta, which NGO Acoes-Honduras at ULMA Group, which purpose is to manage purchasing campaign and are already using minimising the use of this copy of the magazine. has already sent to Honduras. social transformation towards equality. their electric bike to commute to work.

plastic | On July 4th, Goiener, a cooperative group that | Volunteers from ULMA collaborated in “The | ULMA takes first place at the Urban Mobility 50% of the people having coffee at ULMA use their own cup generates and consumes 100% renewable energy Great Collection” that is organised each year by Challenge. This was the third competition and not a disposable plastic cup. This saves 30,000 helped us to understand the electric bill. If you Food Drive. between sustainable companies and universities plastic cups each month, according to data from the were not able to attend, visit: www.goiener.com. and the first one world wide. supplier, Bidebarri. | More than 80 people from ULMA donated blood Also, all ULMA cooperatives have | Students from the Strategic Management of during the campaign we organised together with | More than 200 young students visited Talented Personnel Master’s programme of the Blood Donor Association of Gipuzkoa. us this year from the centres of Mondragon jugs of water in all the meeting rooms, this Mondragon Unibertsitatea, accepted the Unibertsitatea, Zuazola and Elkar Hezi, among way we reduce the use of the water bottles that were provided challenge proposed by ULMA for this year: others. solidarity collection | The Basque Energy Agency organised a to visitors and we now drink water from the tap, without using “Planning the needs of personnel at ULMA talk about electric mobility at ULMA, which of toys Taldea”. plastic. was attended by 30 people. All attendees had For further information about this Until 16 December a chance to commute from their homes to work and other news please visit Begira | Like every year, ULMA’s medical service launched driving the electric car they loaned us for a Online: Thanks to the solidarity points exchange as part of the ecokilometres programme, 210€ will be allocated to the flu vaccine campaign, under which nearly month. www.begira.ULMA.com/en purchasing toys for this campaign. 150 personnel have been vaccinated. 28 calendar and suggestions

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RETIREMENTS: From September 1st to December 31st 2019

Jose M. Lazkano Rosa Agiriano Juan Ramón Berecibar Iñaki Bilbao

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