“We also worked with Hitachi Spain to develop publishing and communication solutions for their air conditioning division and with NTT Data, through Everis, to create a strategy, branding initiative and website for their new international consultancy agency.”

“Communication in Japan often focuses on the functional benefits of the products rather than the ‘human factor.’ Through our expertise, we balance out the functionality and emotion to create designs with impact. We launched a series of events ‘Japanese Technology Meets Spanish Design,’ one of which was incorporated into the latest ‘Erretres Open Lab’ (EOL), a platform for professionals to discuss and synthesize great ideas.”

“We have held several conferences in Japan in the past, and our first international EOL event was held in Tokyo in September. We have also been communicating in Japanese through our website and social media platforms. We intend to accelerate our activities in the Japanese market and share our exciting adventures in Japan,” Ordás said.

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Felix Solis Avantis has sold wine in the Japanese market for many years, and by 2015, the winery was selling 5.4 million bottles to Japan; notably Vina Albali and Los Molinos.

The winery opened a Tokyo office in 2007, and since 2014 Japanese wine magazine WANDS has regularly ranked Felix Solis Avantis as a number one supplier to Japan.

In the last contest of the Japan Wine Challenge, Centola 2017 received a gold medal while Vina Albali Crianza 2015, Vina Albali Gran Reserva Seleccion Privada 2012 and Pulpo 2017 all received silver medals.

Having tasted success in Japan, the country will remain an important market for Felix Solis Avantis wines for years to come.

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HiKOKI Power Tools Iberica

HiKOKI Power Tools Iberica has a strong sales network across Spain and Portugal. The business was built through face-to-face and one-on-one sales operations over the last 28 years.

“We keep these methods to strengthen our relationships with customers and expand our reputation for delivering innovative products such as the cordless MV (MultiVolt) series, and AC brushless hammers,” said Jose Guzman, commercial director.

“Now we are HiKOKI,” said Masaya Shirai, general director. “We are in a strong position to grow our business and enhance the trust-based relationships that we have developed under the Hitachi brand. As HiKOKI, we will strengthen our core business to be even closer to professional users and offer power tools that help them and make their jobs easier.”

An alliance with Spanish football team SD Eibar

Recognizing the Spanish passion for football, HiKOKI Power Tools Iberica sponsors SD Eibar. The team plays in the LaLiga First division and is based in Eibar in the Basque region of northern Spain.

With this alliance, the HiKOKI logo can be seen on the sleeve of each player’s shirt, in the stadium, in training camps and on the scoreboard during matches.

“We are very excited to have this great opportunity to launch our new brand and logo through the networks associated with Spanish football,” concluded Shirai.

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The Port of Barcelona has had a presence in Japan through a permanent representative for a quarter of a century and its ties to the Japanese business community continue to thrive.

By developing relationships with Japanese original equipment manufacturers, freight forwarders, shipping lines and heavy equipment exporters, the Port of Barcelona is well-positioned to develop its container trade business with Japanese companies as they grow their businesses in Europe. The port also offers high-quality, high-frequency services for cars and oversized freight on car-carrier ships.

The success of the Port of Barcelona can be measured by the fact that its container business grew 32 percent last year and 2018 has already seen 18 percent growth.

BARCELOC: Barcelona European Logistics Center

Through BARCELOC, the Port of Barcelona and local administrations are positioning the Barcelona area as a logistics hub for leading Japanese companies, by offering favorable tax incentives, industrial specialization and logistics partnerships. BARCELOC is a business-oriented public service, offering customized and tailor-made guidance on Japan’s potential investments in Barcelona. The service is free of charge and rendered neutrally and confidentially.

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