After investing €12 million ($12.9M), Picart has launched a new 12,000-meter squared facility in Llinars del Vallès in Barcelona.
“These new facilities are a step forward in quality production with a renewed commitment to sustainability and respect for the environment,” says Joan Icart, CEO of Picart.
The company says this new plant marks a significant milestone for the firm. At the same time, it will allow the business to boost its capacity threefold.
In an interview with Interempresas, Icart said that the location for the new plant is “relatively close” to its previous facilities—about 7 or 8 kilometers away—which helps with synergies. He also highlighted that the new facility will facilitate access to both the Spanish and European markets.
Natural gas
In its design, Picart has devised a way of using natural gas as fuel. Furthermore, 70% of the plant’s energy will come from solar panels.
Thanks to its sustainable features, the plant will reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 280 tonnes each year.
According to the company, it achieved a turnover of €14.9 million ($16M) in 2022.
The family-run business was started in 1953 by Icart’s parents, who focused on cereals and farm-based animal feed. However, when the current CEO and his brother became more involved in the company, they expanded into the pet industry.
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