Valle said that “Aragon’s automotive industry stands out for companies that stay ahead, innovate and adapt,” adding that this ability defines Aragon’s current position. The minister also highlighted “the strong position of the region’s industry in this technological and energy revolution” and praised “the sector’s clear vision,” together with “the initiative and pragmatism needed to turn that vision into real projects that benefit the industry we have.”
CAAR AWARDS RECOGNIZE INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
The gala also saw the presentation of the traditional CAAR Awards. ASAI Industrial, based in Pinseque, received the SME Innovation Award for its work in collaborative robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence, digital twins, additive manufacturing and industrial cybersecurity. Enganches Aragón was recognized for Product Innovation in electromobility thanks, among other developments, to Aragón Nexus, its NFC-reprogrammable CAN-BUS electronic kit. Moontech, meanwhile, received the Industrial Process Innovation Award for ERIMS, a platform developed entirely in Aragon that integrates automation, connectivity and smart systems to improve the flexibility of industrial plants.
In sustainability, Copo Zaragoza was recognized in the large-company category for a model combining industrial competitiveness, energy efficiency, the circular economy, carbon footprint reduction, sustainable mobility and equality. Technopark Motorland received the SME award for MotoStudent, an initiative that across eight editions has involved more than 20,000 students and 450 university teams from over 25 countries, bringing young people closer to engineering, innovation and low-emission mobility.
RECOGNITION FOR LEADERS IN ARAGON’S AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Automotive Industry Night also recognized Stephan González, executive vice president of Motherson, as Executive of the Year for a career spanning more than 25 years in the sector and his connection to the Épila plant. Benito Tesier received the CAAR Aragon Industry Award for his 13 years at the helm of the cluster and his role in promoting business collaboration, digitalization, innovation and sustainable mobility. The award was presented by Aragon Government Vice President Mar Vaquero. The gala concluded with two special recognitions, including one presented to Ibercaja and Fundación Ibercaja for their support for Aragon’s business community and the development of the automotive and mobility sectors, coinciding with their 150th anniversary.
