We speak with Maria Font, new Vice President of INDPULS, about collaborative innovation, industry challenges and the future of the association.

Martina Font and Pau Xifra took part in a session at the Cercle d’Economia to discuss the future challenges of industrial family businesses, focusing on professionalization, governance, and long-term values.

INDPULS visited AVINENT Group for a session focused on industrial innovation, digitalization, and applied artificial intelligence in real business processes.

In Catalonia, family businesses are a structural element of the business fabric, particularly within the industrial sector. They represent 88.3% of all companies, generate 69% of GVA, and account for 76% of private sector jobs, according to the ACEF.

A new INDPULSTALK, the conversation space promoted by INDPULS, features Virginia Vera, CIO and Director of Technology and Innovation at Frit Ravich. A founding partner company of INDPULS, Frit Ravich manufactures potato chips, snacks and nuts under its own brand, and also distributes leading food brands.