The sector
The metal sector is integrated by a broad number of activities with an interrelation and impact that makes it one of the most powerful sectors of the Galician economy and with more diversification potential towards new products and markets.
-More than 56,000 employees.
-Over 160,000 million Euros.
-20% of the Galician GDP.
-43% of the Galician exportations.
•Automotive.
•Shipbuilding and ship repair.
•Metal mechanics.
•Metal construction and structures.
•Aeronautic.
•Aluminum: extrusion and carpentry.
•Lifts industries.
•Complementary services: logistic, systems and equipment, maintenance, communications, etc…
•Other related industries.
-More than 56,000 employees.
-Over 160,000 million Euros.
-20% of the Galician GDP.
-43% of the Galician exportations.
•Automotive.
•Shipbuilding and ship repair.
•Metal mechanics.
•Metal construction and structures.
•Aeronautic.
•Aluminum: extrusion and carpentry.
•Lifts industries.
•Complementary services: logistic, systems and equipment, maintenance, communications, etc…
•Other related industries.
Industries that coexist in this sector are usually interconnected, with a high number of companies operating in more than one activity. Companies that require the support of an entity such as the METAL CLUSTER GALICIA, able to help their progress forward.
The cluster takes advantage of the companies interaction, their synergies and the high cross impact of these to propel innovation in the sector, improve competitiveness, sustainability and growth.
The cluster takes advantage of the companies interaction, their synergies and the high cross impact of these to propel innovation in the sector, improve competitiveness, sustainability and growth.
