At the CEPYME500 gala, a benchmark event in the business sector, distinguished figures participated, including the Minister of Economy, Trade, and Business, Mr. Carlos Cuerpo; the President of CEOE, Mr. Antonio Garamendi; the President of CEPYME, Mr. Gerardo Cuervas; and the CEO of the Spanish Stock Exchange in Madrid, Mr. Juan Flames.
In this context, Daniel Antoñanzas, Managing Director of EXKAL, shared the inspiring journey of EXKAL, highlighting its growth, commitment to sustainability and innovation, and the social impact that has made it a reference in the sector.
During his speech, he emphasized EXKAL’s evolution since its founding in 2005 as a small company in Navarre with a team of five people committed to “maximizing added value for customers and building a better world.” Since then, EXKAL has grown significantly and today is a leader in the commercial refrigeration and thermodynamic solutions sector, reaching a global turnover of more than €250 million in 2023 and employing over 1,600 families.
Among the key milestones, he mentioned:
- Global Expansion: EXKAL has seven industrial plants in Europe, one in China, and another in America, as well as 12 commercial subsidiaries across three continents.
- Commitment to Innovation: The company has developed a dual vocational training school, its own technology center, and projects focused on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and energy sustainability, such as thermal batteries for supermarkets with the goal of achieving “zero emissions” by 2040.
- Sustainability: EXKAL’s solutions reduce electricity consumption by 80% and aim to minimize food waste, participating in projects that extend the shelf life of fresh products such as fish and fruits.
- Collaboration and Solidarity: He highlighted the rapid reconstruction of supermarkets after the Valencia DANA storm, thanks to the collaboration of more than 200 SMEs, allowing affected communities to regain access to essential goods.
Finally, he emphasized that the key to EXKAL’s success lies in putting people at the center, empowering them, and fostering teamwork to contribute to a better world. With this philosophy, EXKAL has been recognized as a CEPYME500 company five times, solidifying its position as a model of innovation, sustainability, and social commitment.