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Founded in Germany in 1847, Siemens is one of the world's leading technology companies. Its innovations are behind all kinds of products and services for efficient energy generation and transmission and smart infrastructure solutions, as well as the electrification, automation and digitalisation of industry.

 

This year Siemens is celebrating 130 years since the opening of its first technical office in Spain, and 115 years since the opening of its first industrial plant in Cornellá de Llobregat (Barcelona), which is still in operation today. It is currently developing multiple projects in Spain, ranging from digitalisation of the Somport tunnel, which links Spain with France, to others such as the creation the first digital energy substation together with Sarpel.

 

 

How would you describe Siemens today from the perspective of 1895?

Today's Siemens would be seen as a revolutionary and visionary company. In 1895, Siemens was already known for its innovations in electrification and telegraphy. Today, we have evolved to become a global leader in technology, focusing on areas like digitalisation and sustainability. Our ability to integrate advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things (IoT) and digital twinning, puts us at the forefront of the transformation that is taking place across the world and, of course, the one our customers are undergoing.

 

How are you planning to celebrate your 130^th anniversary?

We have organised a series of events and activities that will commemorate our history and reinforce our commitment to the future. A customer event is taking place in May and a special employee event in October. These multiple activities in the coming months will include the presentation of a barometer on the implementation and use of AI in Spain, which will reveal interesting conclusions about how this revolutionary technology is being adopted. This is in addition to a report on Siemens’ contribution to the social and economic development of Spain over the last 130 years and, above all, its contribution to improving the country’s sustainability.

 

Which products and services produced by Siemens do we use on a daily basis?

Siemens Spain’s products and services are present in many aspects of everyday life. In many infrastructure areas, such as hospitals, airports, data centres, etc., our automation and energy efficiency systems improve comfort and reduce energy consumption. In cities, our mobility and signage solutions facilitate sustainable transport, and our automation and digitalisation technologies optimise processes and improve productivity in industries. Siemens transforms everyday life and indirectly benefits over 2 billion people worldwide.

 

What infrastructure do you have in Spain today?

Siemens has several regional offices in Spain, in addition to its headquarters in Tres Cantos (Madrid). All of the company's business areas, industry, infrastructure, mobility and consultancy are represented in Spain, and we also have factories, major competence centres and innovation hubs.

 

What is Spain’s role in the company strategy?

Spain plays a crucial role in Siemens' global strategy. The country is not only a very important market, but also a key innovation and development centre. Our competence centres serve global customers, and we are a leader in adopting advanced and sustainable technologies.

 

What have been your most important investments in Spain?

Over the last few years, we have opened multiple competence centres in different technological areas, such as the Sustainable Mobility Technology Centre in Valencia. We have also expanded our cyber security hub in Madrid, which already employs over 120 people and continues to grow. In addition, Siemens has announced significant investments in Spain, such as construction of a new corporate headquarters in Madrid's Las Tablas district, which will be a benchmark for digitalisation and sustainability by 2028. Siemens is thus confirming its commitment to Spain.

 

How many employees do you have in Spain?

Siemens employs over 4,000 people in the country across its different operating companies, an increase of more than 1,200 people since the pandemic. If we take into account the both Spain and Portugal, the total number of employees rises to over 8,000. We expect this figure to continue to grow as we expand our operations and develop new innovation and sustainability projects.

 

What are your next challenges?

Mainly to support the country and our clients in accelerating digital transformation and sustainability. Digitalisation is key to increasing productivity, quality and, therefore, competitiveness. Through our technological innovations, we will continue to provide solutions to society's present and future needs. In the area of sustainability, we must continue to innovate to decarbonise the economy, offer solutions that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. At the same time, working in all other areas, such as sustainable finance and people focus, we also face the challenge of attracting and retaining talent in a highly competitive environment and adapting to changing global market conditions.

 

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