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02|03|2006
The International Monetary Fund confirms the strength of the Spanish economy
In 2005 Spain's GDP grew by 3.4%.
02|03|2006
According to A.T. Kearney, Spain ranks high as an attractive offshoring destination
This has placed our country in ninth place when it comes to the value of human capital.
Case Studies
Crown Holdings
Raw materials, industrial products and capital goods UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
United States company and world leader in the manufacture of metallic packaging products.
Foreign companies established in La Rioja
Muro de la Mata, 13-14 26071 Logroño
Tel.: +34 941 291 500
Fax: +34 941 291 544
www.ader.es ader@ader.es
Regions
La Rioja
- Capital:
- Logroño
- Total population:
- 309,360
- Foreign population:
- 36,825
- GDP:
- 7.14 mill. €
- GDP growth:
- 3.6 %
- Exports:
- 1,045.4 mill. €
- Imports:
- 809.1 mill. €
- Foreign investment:
- 0.5 mill. €
- Source: INE and Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade
La Rioja
Reasons to invest
- Attractive economy
- Competitive and innovative business environment
- Highly qualified population
- Exceptional location and communications
- Availability of industrial land
- High quality of life
Economic Structure
Sectors of interest
Aerospace
An important sector in the region following the installation of the company
Renewable Energies
Spain is a world power in renewable energies. La Rioja is highly important for wind energy, photovoltaic solar energy and biodiesel production.
As regards wind energy, the Ebro Valley has numerous wind farms, making La Rioja an important testing ground ideal for companies operating in this sector to establish themselves.
As regards solar energy, La Rioja has captured the interest of several groups of companies intending to install photovoltaic solar panel factories in the region in response to the great demand for their use in solar farms and incorporation into the architecture of buildings, which will give the sector a big boost.
As regards biodiesel, the largest biodiesel production plant in Europe is being built in La Rioja. It will be operational in 2008 and have a production capacity of 250,000 tons/year.
