Aveiro Companies in the Spotlight at Subcontratación 2025
AIDA CCI took part in the Subcontratación 2025 trade fair, held in Bilbao, Spain, from June 3 to 5. The participation was part of a collective internationalisation initiative within the ExporTECH project, co-financed by Portugal 2030 and FEDER.
Internationalisation and promotion of the regional industry
The goal of this initiative was to boost the international presence of companies from the Aveiro district by promoting their participation in a strategic event for the industrial subcontracting sector. The 2025 edition of Subcontratación brought together around 500 exhibiting companies and thousands of professional visitors from various countries.
The fair provided an exceptional opportunity for creating international partnerships in areas such as:
- Industrial Subcontracting
- Energy
- Machinery and Tools
- Additive Manufacturing
- Automotive, Railway, and Aerospace Industries
- Cross-Sector Areas
Aveiro Companies in the Spotlight at Subcontratación 2025:
- J. Prior – Fábrica de Plásticos, Lda. (Vagos) – plastic injection and extrusion
- Motrinde, S.A. (Aveiro) – metalworking and metal structures
- Siroco, S.A. (Aveiro) – industrial automation and robotics
Other portuguese Companies in the Spotlight at Subcontratación 2025:
- WEAS (Coimbra) – cabling, electronics, and equipment assembly
- Guardado & Martins, Lda. (Leiria) – precision machining and automation
- Poço – Equipamentos Industriais, S.A. (Leiria) – industrial equipment and metal structures
Results and impact
Through this collective participation organised by AIDA CCI, key sectors from the Central Region were represented, namely metalworking, robotics, automation, moulds, and industrial components. Companies also had the opportunity to present advanced technological solutions and hold B2B meetings with potential international partners.
Additional opportunities with ExporTECH
Beyond participation in international fairs, the ExporTECH project also supports the development of online stores, integration into international marketplaces, and implementation of digital marketing tools, with completion scheduled for 30 June 2025.
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