Template agrifood leader reaches 3,677 direct jobs and generates more than 20,000 indirect
FOOD ELPOZO leading food processing company with meat based, remains one of the leaders in the food sector of the Spanish economy in the current period home out of the crisis, having gained 8% on sales growth during the past year 2013, reaching 863 million euros.
These results are based, among other factors, in its ongoing commitment to export, branding and innovation of products with high added value related to health, configured as an efficient and competitive in the globalized marketplace invested in these sections more than 65 million euros.
In the balance of 2013 and the analysis of its economic performance highlights growth in jobs, stable and quality employment.
The workforce grew by 5% to EUR 3,677 people at 31 December, an especially positive development taking into account the environment in which it occurs and the company generates more than twenty thousand indirect jobs.
The firm power export is evolving to adapt to the needs and requirements of each market.
Your brand is present in over 82 countries and its objectives are to consolidate in geographic areas with high potential such as Asia and Eastern Europe, and continue to open new markets.
In the current economic situation being experienced by the country, ELPOZO SUPPLY consolidated in the foreign market reaching 14% of its sales.
President ELPOZO POWER, Thomas Strong has noted: "For our company it is a pleasure to create social momentum through the creation of stable and quality employment; consolidate our business plan with new growth figures and contribute to the foreign market positioning 'Brand Spain' as reinforcement of solidity. This behavior reflects the success of our efforts Our strategy has always been to reinvestment and continuous improvement. And that line will continue. "
This ELPOZO POWER turns 60 year history since its founding in Alhama de Murcia (Murcia) as a modest home pork industry.
In its evolution, the I + D + i has become one of the cornerstones of the company, whose philosophy is based on continuous improvement in all areas of the business, from finding new manufacturing processes to improve quality their products and creating new ones in line with the demands of today's consumer health, for example, ranges extratiernos innovative products, fresh pork, cured pork, turkey and beef, and ranges BienStar, low in fat and salt products, and All Natural, no preservatives or food coloring.
FOOD ELPOZO also committed to the implementation of new technologies to enable increased information and control over the management company.
The Communications Director ELPOZO FOOD, José Antonio Ruiz Vivo emphasizes that "the balance of 2013 financial results presented our company is especially significant because of its economic and social environment. This company are convinced that we are designing strategy of permanently and operational changes are most appropriate to continue to contribute to ending the crisis. Our strength lies in our team, our partners market and our growth plan following the road of progress and consolidation of leadership in the coming years. "
With the development in the short to medium term these innovative solutions meat, FOOD ELPOZO intended to help counteract the alarming number of overweight and childhood obesity in Spain now exceeds 44.5% and 20%, respectively, a situation that has become a serious public health problem.
In the same vein, it has launched a communication campaign on television called "Plan Havisa" which spans the year 2014 with the aim of promoting healthy lifestyles hand of the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition Foundation Alimentum, and the Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality.
These investigations seek to scientifically advance knowledge of the functional value of meat and meat products and, beyond their recognized nutritional value, can be considered part of a varied and balanced diet and healthy foods even with specific benefits for wellness long term.
ELPOZO company-POWER is holding STRONG GROUP logo which brings together more than twenty companies in different sectors being its "core bussines" the food.
Its headquarters is located in Alhama de Murcia.
The plant covers a total of 400,000 square meters and is the most technologically modern Europe.
It has numerous awards and certifications and this has been proven.
It employs 3,677 people every day who have access to the following services in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility two medical centers, with specialties in emergency prevention, dermatology, gynecology and clinical psychology, child care, Workers Foundation, registered office cafeteria, dining hall, reading room, TV room, hobby room, relaxation room, gym and fitness center and supermarket, among other services.
Source: Grupo Fuertes