Solidarity Chemical Paddle Tournament
Last Saturday, September 14, the Solidarity Chemical Paddle Tournament took place, organized collaboratively by IQE Group, SATA Group and Adiego Hermanos S.A. This sporting event saw extensive participation from various companies across different sectors. All proceeds were donated entirely to the Zaragoza Food Bank (Banco de Alimentos de Zaragoza) Reinforcing the values of IQE Group and showcasing that “we have good chemistry”. Thanks to the commitment and enthusiasm of the attendees, the event was a success both in terms of sports and its charitable mission.
SIMAL has obtained the certification of its occupational health and safety management system according to the ISO 45001 standard.
Last June, SIMAL achieved ISO 45001 certification for its occupational health and safety management system, expanding the scope of certification within IQE Grupo; IQE, the parent company, already obtained this certification in 2020 after successfully completing the transition from the OHSAS 18001 standard to which it was already certified since 2008. ISO 45001 is an international standard that helps organizations manage occupational health and safety risks. It focuses on hazard identification, risk assessment and operational controls and improving safety in the design, production and operation stages, reducing incidents and ensuring compliance with regulations. This new standard offers an updated and structured approach to managing occupational risks. Achieving this certification demonstrates the IQE Group’s commitment to the occupational health and safety of its workers in line with its responsible development strategy.
Help for energy savings and efficiency project EFICIENCIA-1-090
INDUSTRIAS QUIMICAS DEL EBRO, S.A. has received a grant for its energy saving and efficiency project “Replacement of two autoclaves with two new high efficiency ones“, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), coordinated by IDAE and managed by the autonomous regions, under the National Energy Efficiency Fund, with the aim of achieving a cleaner and more sustainable economy. An energy saving and efficiency project has been developed, consisting of the implementation of two high-efficiency autoclaves, with an overall energy saving of 130.1 toe/year.
IQE will be present at the Latin American Coatings Show
IQE will participate in the upcoming edition of the Latin American Coatings Show, scheduled for July 23-25, 2024, at the Citibanamex Center in Mexico City. Organized by ANAFAPYT (National Association of Paint and Ink Manufacturers, A.C), LACS 2024 has established itself as the premier international exhibition in Latin America for suppliers to the paint, ink, and coatings industry. The event features a vast exhibition area where suppliers of raw materials, equipment manufacturers, and other industry providers showcase their products, innovations, new materials, and developments to prospective buyers.
IQE updates its R&D&I Management System
The renewal of Certificate IDI-0010/2021 of the R&D&I Management System evidences the conformity of this system with the update of the UNE 166002:2021 standard that Industrias Químicas del Ebro has maintained since 2008. The UNE 166002:2021 standard updates the UNE 166002:2014E standard, and is aligned with the European standards of the ISO 56000 series (UNE-EN ISO 56002). The R&D&I Management System enables the systematic improvement of R&D&I activities, providing useful guidelines for their organization and management. The scope of the R&D&I Management System implemented in IQE is defined as “Research and development in silicates, silicas and aluminum compounds. Development and innovation in their manufacturing processes“. Industrias Químicas del Ebro S.A. has determined that the Vision of the R&D&I standard coincides with that of the organization: “To be a reference in the development of innovative solutions, appreciated by its stakeholders and sustainable in its growth“.
IQE estará presente en la feria de Middle East Coatings Show
IQE announces its participation once again in the next edition of the Middle East Coatings Show, which will be take place from April 16 to 18, 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With a history of three decades, the Middle East Coatings Show has established itself as the main commercial forum dedicated to the coatings and paints industry in the Middle East region. During this event, the exchange of knowledge on unconventional processes is encouraged, collaboration between sector leaders is promoted and the establishment of strategic business relationships in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa).
IQE participates in the circular economy aid facility of the Government of Aragón’s ERDF Aragón 2021-2027 programme
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Aid TDI-FEDER facility under PAIP
Industrias Químicas del Ebro participates in the aid programme for business projects for Industrial Transformation and Development in Aragon, TDI-EFDR facility under PAIP.The objective of this financial aid is to move towards a more competitive and intelligent Europe, promoting innovative and intelligent economic transformation and regional connectivity to information and communications technologies.
Aid Exp-Energy Efficiency-1-002 Baghouse
IQE has received a grant for its energy saving and efficiency project.