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The 2012 annual report highlights significant milestones for the Tecnova Technological Centre, including the completion of its new headquarters and the experimental centre, essential for agricultural technology development. Supported by the Ministry of Economy and the Andalusian government, these projects enhance research capabilities and international collaborations, fostering competitiveness in the agricultural sector. Looking ahead, Tecnova aims to establish itself as a leading technological community and expand its presence in new markets while continuing to promote innovation and provide quality training and services to its affiliated companies.

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REPORT 2012
4 Annual Memory 2012 1. Letter of the President The 2012 has been a remarkable year on the path of the Tecnova Technological Centre, due to the culmination of two major milestones; the new headquarter construction located in the Tecnolo- gical Park of Almeria (PITA) and the development of one of its key projects, the Experimental Centre. Both projects represent the past, the present and the future for the technological development in the Auxi- liary Industry for Agriculture, Postharvest and Packa- ging, so they are two of the main pillars for the R&D&I progress in Andalusia and Spain for all the companies belonging to the sector. This would not have been possible without the support of the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness to- gether with the Government of Andalusia who finan- ced the new Tecnova headquarter infrastructure where nowadays many research and quality services are ca- rried out thanks to the competitive equipment and to the qualified workforce that bring knowledge to companies. Moreover, and thanks to the involvement from the Foundation organizations, the Experimental Centre is now a reality, and not only the Solnova greenhouse has been built up, an initiative supported by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment of the Government of Andalusia, but also the majority of the greenhouses of different typologies have been built for carrying out different testing research in the agricultural field, allowing setting up the Centre as an international reference in technology under plastic. In this sense, the high level of demand on quality and improvement in the excellence of this two project has meant in 2012, a progress in the service range that we offer, so we firmly believe in the latest technologies for our facilities by means of the specialized laboratories which offer a wide coverage in the field of horticultu- ral, postharvest and packaging production technology, a workforce that brings detailed advice in the R&D&I project development and in the internationalization pro- cesses for companies as well as qualified and adapted training for all of our partners and companies in general. The efforts carried out in Tecnova during the last years deserve special attention because of the internationali- zation process as a challenge for companies and as a
5 Annual Memory 2012 1. Letter of the President strategy to continue for the coming years with the main purpose of increasing our competitiveness and innova- tive capacity in new markets. For that reason, the Foun- dation is embedded in five projects of international coo- peration in different continents: two projects in Africa, one in Europe, one in South America and the last one in Asia with high expectations of developing a new project in China. Thanks to the international expansion, Tecnova is collaborating with other research centres, companies, institutions, etc., from different places of the world that allow the knowledge and Spanish technology exchange while at the same time creates wealth for the sector. It is important to mention the commitment that Tecnova makes in order to offer quality training and to develop promotion activities between its members through in- novative proposals. For this purpose, this year we have the pleasure to receive high level gurus such as Mr. Fernando Trías de Bes, Ms. Edurne Pasabán, Ms. Elena Alfaro and Mr. Mario Alonso Puig and we have organi- zed several workshops and seminars of science popu- larization for the sector. In addition, the Foundation has presence in international fairs representing our compa- nies and we organized our Annual Board Dinner, this event gathers all the entrepreneurs from the agricultural sector in a relaxed atmosphere which took place in a special environment, El Muelle del Levante (East dock) in the port of Almeria. It is evident that challenges for 2013 are to positioning ourselves as a technological community of reference for companies at national level and to open new mar- kets of interest where knowledge and technology of Al- meria can be disseminated through research work and experimentation in the field of agro-industry. All these initiatives have been possible thanks to the fundamental involvement from companies belonging to the Foundation as well as organisms and institutions which have made a commitment to good work of the Technological Centre since it began in 2011. Before finis- hing, I would like to use this opportunity for thanking the companies that have been incorporated into the Foun- dation in 2012: Agroindustrial Kimitec, Aldeilla Suminis- tros Industriales, Bionutrición Vegetal, Deretil Agronutri- cional, Ecohidro Agua y Medio Ambiente, Hortalan Med, Induser Poniente, Ispemar, Soluciones Agrícolas Natu- rales, Laboratorios Econatur, Leon y Vergel Asesores and Pelemix. Finally, let me express once more my most sincere ac- knowledgement and gratitude to all the staff working at the Tecnova Foundation, as well as to the businesses, and private and public entities and institutions involved. All of them, with their effort and involvement, have made it possible to develop all the initiatives and activities or- ganized from Tecnova for the benefit and advancement of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture sector. Emilio Martínez Aguado President
6 Annual Memory 2012 The Foundation for Auxiliary Technologies for Agriculture (Fundación Tecnova) was born on 9th of January, 2001. It is a non-profit private entity listed in the Registry of Foundations from the Regional Ministry of Social Affairs of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia (Spain) since 25th May, 2001, and together with more than 120 companies of the field of the Auxiliary Industry and Services for Agriculture. In March 2007, it was qualified as Technological Cen- tre of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture at Andalusian level by the Regional Ministry for Innovation, Science & Business. The MISSION of TECNOVA Technological Centre is to provide an added value, promoting innovation and tech- nological development while favouring business compe- tiveness in the agriculture auxiliary industry sector. It works at international level and with the collaboration of all the agents involved in the process. The VISION of this Technological Centre is to be a bench- mark and a provider of technological knowledge with an international view, regarding techniques to be applied in: agrochemistry, greenhouse construction, climate and en- vironment control, packaging and containers, engineering, laboratories, agricultural and handling machinery, plastics, biological production, ferti-irrigation, seeds, seedbeds, cul- tivation substrate, waste management & environment. The OPERATIONAL MODEL of TECNOVA Technological Centreisbasedonstrategicworkingcommissions.Theseare integrated by representatives of all implied subsectors, for a more optimised and comprehensive view, together with a fur- ther specialisation, in accordance with current business fabric. The PURPOSE of TECNOVA Technological Centre is the technological development, promotion and commercialisa- tion of the Auxiliary Industry and Services for Agriculture, by means of innovation, competitiveness and training promo- tion. For the said purpose, TECNOVA carries out as many main and complementary activities as necessary, especially: a) Carrying out Investigation, Technological Development and Innovation (R&D+i) activities in areas related to produc- tion, commercialisation &the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture (Agroindustry). b) Promotion of relations between the members of the Foundation, as well as between the Foundation and the several other actors involved in the Science, Technology and Business system. c) Collaboration and cooperation with other national and International bodies and organisations, in order to reach common goals and/or to participate in national and inter- national programmes. d) Provision of assistance and of advanced technological and engineering services in the mentioned field. e) Carrying out technological surveillance and collabora- ting in the transfer of Research results and Technologies in this field. f) Organisation of training activities, technical conferen- ces and sessions for the improvement of the scientific and technical education of citizens. Together with the organisa- tion of other types of technological events, such as fairs or conferences. g) Promotion and coverage of reports, publications, stu- dies and statistical data, including prospective ones, in re- lation to the aforementioned sector. h) Carrying out promotion and commercialisation actions for this industry. i) Engagement in any other general activity which could be of interest for the sector. 2. Presentation y evolution
7 Annual Memory 2012 2. Presentation y evolution 2001-2011 2001-2012 TRAINING No . of studies on the training needs of companies which are part of the Foundation 65 66 In-Person Training courses and sessions organised 81 91 Online Training courses and sessions organised 21 21 No . of people having being trained 2405 2922 Information Sessions 62 66 PROMOTION No . of information bulletins issued 224 249 No . of technological surveillance bulletins issued 70 80 No . of press releases 1845 2168 Collaborations 135 151 No . of actions for the promotion of the Auxiliary Industry and Services for Agriculture carried out by Tecnova 466 478 Collaboration agreements 113 121 INTERNATIONALISATION No . of commercial missions in which Tecnova participated 101 105 No . of commercial missions organised 47 49 No . of international fairs attended 36 40 No . of queries answered on Foreign Trade 1875 1920 Projects developed on Foreign Trade 12 18 R&D+i No . of R&D+i projects developed by Tecnova 40 41 No . of collaborations with companies for R&D projects 111 126 No . of registered trademarks for companies 15 15 No . of companies advised on R&D+i issues 235 273 No . of queries answered on R&D+i issues 1445 1569 No . of publications 73 77 Our progression
8 Annual Memory 2012 Tecnova offers • On-going support and collaboration in the whole process of innovation. • Tailor-made solutions based on customer needs. • Personalized attention during all stages of the project. • Complete confidentiality as to the development and results of projects carried out with companies. Strategic Guidelines & Services Guideline - Horticultural Production Technology: 1. Design of production structures. 2. Modernisation and automatisation of processes. 3. Environmental sustainability. Services: 1. Mechanical design and calculus. 2. Environmental sustainability. 3. Optimization of agro-industrial structures. Guideline - Post-harvesting and Packaging Technology: 1. Development of new products. 2. Post-harvesting treatments. 3. Agro-alimentary packaging. 4. Technologies for non-destructive analysis. Services: 1. Post-harvesting consultancy. 2. Packaging-related studies. 3. Analytical services. 4. Techniques for non-destructive analysis. 5. IV & V Gama Products. 3. Catalogue of Services
9 Annual Memory 2012 3. Catalogue of Services Guideline Essays: Services: 1. Optimization of input handling in the production system of intensive greenhouse crops. 2. Assessment of new equipment for handling horticulture greenhouse crops. 3. Assessment of horticulture varieties. 4. Assessment of fertilizers. 5. Assessment of phytosanitary products. 6. Assessment of natural enemies for the sanitary control of crops. 7. Assessment of covering materials for greenhouses. 8. Assessment of farming substratum. 9. Assessment of farming systems. 10. Assessment of materials. Guidelines - Gastronomic Development: 1. Sensorial analysis lab. 2. Gastronomic innovation lab. Services: 1. Expert board. 2. Consumer board. 3. Nutritional optimization. 4. Healthy eating. 5. Gastronomic meetings. 6. Presentation of new products. 7. Show cooking.
10 Annual Memory 2012 Related Activities Innovation It includes R&D projects by Tecnova and those carried out in collaboration with companies and public and private research centres. • Innovation Management. • Technicalassistanceinthedesignanddraftingofprojects for the technological improvement of businesses. • Information and guidance in the field of taxation. • Studies on the state-of-the-art and technique of the project. • Transfer of Results • Coordination of technological innovation projects. • Facilitation of technology and knowledge transfer. • Promotion for the creation of EBTs or Technology-Based Companies. • Dissemination of information about and organization of conferences. • Searching for funding sources for businesses. • Management of patents and utility models. • Technological watch-out service. • Dissemination of scientific information. Communication & Marketing • Development of the corporate website. • Drafting of eNews Bulletins. • Press department. • Studies and publications on industry issues. • Employment database. • Application and follow-up of trademarks and other distinguishing marks. Training • Internal • By means of an annual training programme adapted to staff needs. • External • Organization of symposiums, seminars and workshops with successful companies and business gurus. • Training in tailor-made farming technology at both national and international level. Internationalisation • Organization of promoting actions, including Direct and Inverse Commercial Missions. • Participation in international agricultural fairs. • Drafting of development plans and of market analysis on emerging markets. • Technologytransferatgovernmentalandbusinesslevel. • Development of comprehensive projects related to intensive crops. • Initial consultancy services for product exportation. • Searching of projects that may be of interest for the industry. 3. Catalogue of Services
11 Annual Memory 2012 4. Corporative information Organisation Structure In order to attain its objectives, TECNOVA is orga- nised according to an efficient and working struc- ture. It is with this view in mind that the following structure was detailed in the articles of association of the Foundation. All subsectors of the agriculture auxiliary industry are represented in the Gouverning Council. ADMINISTRATION ECONOMY - FINANCIAL HH.RR. TRAINING COMMUNICATION HOME TRADE FOREIGN TRADE PROMOTION INNOVATION MANAGEMENT R&D PROJECTS TRANSFER EXPLOITATION OF RESULTS PUBLICATIONS ICT LABORATORIES QUALITY INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AGROINDUSTRIALSTRUCTURES FOUNDATION BOARD GOV. COUNCIL MANAGING BOARD DIRECTION GENERAL RESSOURCES TRADE & MARKETING INNOVATION OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PROJECTS WORKING COMMISSIONS R&D+I PROMOTION TRAININGINTERNATIONAL
12 Annual Memory 2012 President • Cerys, S.A. D. Emilio Martínez Aguado Vice-president 1st • Sistemas de Calor, S.L. D. Antonio Cambil Montoro Vice-president 2nd • PITA, S. A. D. Alfredo Sánchez Fernández Secretary • AMB, S.A. D. Francisco Martínez Alcaraz Treasurer • Agrobío, S. L. D. Francisco Torres Carmona Member • Dicsa, S.L. D. Emilio Leite Terrasa Member • IMP Consultores, S.L. D. Antonio Mayor Rodríguez Executive Board 4. Corporative information
13 Annual Memory 2012 4. Corporative information POSITION COMPANY NAME AND LAST NAME President CERYS, S.A. Emilio Martínez Aguado Vice-president 1st SISTEMAS DE CALOR, S.L Antonio Cambil Montoro Vice-president 2nd PARQUE CIENTÍFICO-TECNOLÓGICO DE ALMERÍA (PITA,) S.A Alfredo Sánchez Fernández Secretary AMB, S.A Francisco Martínez Alcaraz Treasurer AGROBIO, S.L. Francisco Torres Carmona Members BIOBEST SISTEMAS BIOLÓGICOS, S.L. Fernando Castilla Cantón Members DICSA, DISTRIBUCIONES INDUSTRIALES Y CIENTÍFICAS, S.L. Emilio Leite Terrasa Members HIMARCAN, TÉCNICA DEL AGUA Y CLIMA, S.L José Manuel Pérez González Members IDEAS Y DESARR. PARA LA MEJORA CONTÍNUA IDM, S.L. Angel Barranco Vega Members INGENIERIA MANTENIMIENTO Y PRODUCTIVIDAD, S.L Antonio Mayor Rodríguez Members INGENIERIA Y CENTRO DE CÁLCULO, S.A. Francisco Martínez Rodríguez Members JARQUIL ANDALUCÍA, S.A. Miguel López Martínez Members PHILOSEED ESPAÑA, S.L Manuel López Martínez Members PLANPROTECT, S.L. Juan José Martínez Lázaro Members GRUPO HISPATEC INFORMÁTICA EMPRESARIAL, S.A Miguel Rodríguez de la Rubia Members SOTRAFA, S.A. Vicente Cejas Medina Members SMURFIT KAPPA ALMERIA, S.A. Miguel Hernández Góngora Members TECNOPONIENTE INVERNADEROS, S.L. Manuel Villegas Fuentes Governing Council Technical Team MANAGEMENT Ma Carmen Galera Quiles OPERATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Guadalupe López Díaz Inmaculada Navarro Piquer Ma Del Mar Villegas Oliva Eduardo Pardo Martínez Carolina Clara Martínez Gaitán INNOVATION Ma Carmen Manjón Rodríguez Diego Teruel Giménez Francisco Ibáñez Cruz Carolina Sánchez Barranco Andrés Conesa Bueno Joaquín Pozo Dengra Pilar García Molina INTERNATIONAL Alejandra Ferrer Aguirre Cristina Irigaray Quesada GENERAL RESOURCES Miguel Rodríguez Sánchez Apolonia Gázquez Gázquez Lola García Rodríguez Verónica Navarro Jiménez
14 Annual Memory 2012 The Board The Board of Trustees is in charge of the government, the administration and the Foundation representation. The Board would meet the specific purposes delegating its powers in one or more members. Its competitiveness extends to resolve the incidences of everything that con- cerns the government, the representation and the admi- nistration of the Foundation, as well as the interpretation and the amendment of the statutes. The first Board of Trustees of the year was celebrated the last 25th June had the following agenda: report of the President, review and approval of the annual bud- get process, annual inventory and accounts with the pertinent Auditor’s report for the financial year 2011 and approval of new employers and acceptance of the post, among others. The last 11st December took in place the second an- nual Board, where it had been exposed the approval of the Action Plan for 2013, the request and approval for joining the Foundation, the President’s report and others areas of interest for the Foundation. 4. Corporative information
15 Annual Memory 2012 5. Composition of the Patronage Listed Companies Foundation Tecnova C O M P A N I E S Agrochemicals Biotechnology Greenhouses Certification Consulting Climatecontrolsystems Fertilizers Training Containersand packagings Informationand communicationstechnology Engineering Institutions Laboratories Agriculturalmachinery Post-harvestmachinery Otherservices Plastics Pestcontrol Irrigationand fertirrigation Seeds Seedbeds Environmentalcontrol systems Substrates Watertreatments Wastetreatmentsand environment 1 ACTIVIDADES MEDIOAMBIENTALES SOSTENIBLES, S.L. (A.M.S.) 2 AGENCIA DE INNOVACIÓN Y DESARROLLO DE ANDALUCIA 3 AGRAR PLANTAS DEL SUR, S.A 4 AGRINATURE INDÁLICA, S.A. 5 AGRISTAL, S.L 6 AGROBIO, S.L. 7 AGROCOLOR, S.L. 8 AGROINVER, S.L. 9 AGROLABORATORIOS NUTRICIONALES, S.A. 10 AGROSISTEMAS DEL SUR, S.L. 11 ALARCONTROL, S.L. 12 ALMERIPLANT EXPLOTACIONES, S.L. 13 AMB, S.A 14 ARES CONSULTORES, S.L. 15 ARS PRIVILEGIUM, S.L. 16 BIO CRISARA S.L. 17 BIOBEST SISTEMAS BIOLÓGICOS, S.L. 18 BIOCOLOR, S.L
16 Annual Memory 2012 5. Composition of the Patronage Listed Companies Foundation Tecnova C O M P A N I E S Agrochemicals Biotechnology Greenhouses Certification Consulting Climatecontrolsystems Fertilizers Training Containersand packagings Informationand communicationstechnology Engineering Institutions Laboratories Agriculturalmachinery Post-harvestmachinery Otherservices Plastics Pestcontrol Irrigationand fertirrigation Seeds Seedbeds Environmentalcontrol systems Substrates Watertreatments Wastetreatmentsand environment 19 BIOGOLDEN, S.L 20 BIOINTEGRA MEDIOAMBIENTAL, S.L. 21 BIOLÓGICOS ZENITRAM, S.L. 22 BIORIZON BIOTECH, S.L. 23 BUILDING-IDEAS, S.L.L 24 BUREAU VERITAS ESPAÑOL, S.A 25 CADIA INGENIERÍA, S.L. 26 CAJAMAR 27 CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L. 28 CARFIA, S.L. (COFLOR) 29 CARRETILLAS AMATE, S.L 30 CENTRO DE FORM. NOBEL XXI, S.L. 31 CERYS S.A. (GRUPO ALMAFRUT ALMERÍA) 32 COLEGIO OFICIAL DE INGENIEROS TÉCNICOS AGRÍCOLAS 33 CONSTRUCCIONES MECÁNICAS EMILIO GEA, S.L. 34 CRISTALERÍA PLATIL, S.L. 35 CUALIN INTEGRAL, S.L. 36 DELEGACIÓN INNOVACION, CIENCIA Y EMPRESA 37 DESARROLLOS INDUSTRIALES Y APLICACIONES NAVALES, S.L.
17 Annual Memory 2012 5. Composition of the Patronage Listed Companies Foundation Tecnova C O M P A N I E S Agrochemicals Biotechnology Greenhouses Certification Consulting Climatecontrolsystems Fertilizers Training Containersand packagings Informationand communicationstechnology Engineering Institutions Laboratories Agriculturalmachinery Post-harvestmachinery Otherservices Plastics Pestcontrol Irrigationand fertirrigation Seeds Seedbeds Environmentalcontrol systems Substrates Watertreatments Wastetreatmentsand environment 38 DICSA, DISTRIBUCIONES INDUSTRIALES Y CIENTÍFICAS, S.L. 39 ENZA ZADEN ESPAÑA, S.L. 40 ESTRATEGIA DE CREATIVIDAD, S.L. 41 EUROSEMILLAS, S.A 42 FORMATIO POSTGRADO, S.L. 43 FRADA INVERNADEROS, S.L. 44 FUNDACIÓN BAHÍA ALMERIPORT 45 FUNDACIÓN CAJAMURCIA 46 FUNDACIÓN MEDITERRANEA DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE ALMERÍA 47 GESTORA DE RESIDUOS DEL SUR, S.L. 48 GOGARSA S.L. 49 GRUPO HISPATEC INFORMÁTICA EMPRESARIAL, S.A 50 HIJO DE ALFREDO RODRÍGUEZ, S.L. 51 HIMARCAN, TÉCNICA DEL AGUA Y CLIMA, S.L. 52 IDEAS Y DESARR. PARA LA MEJORA CONTÍNUA IDM, S.L. 53 IMANIMA, S.L.L 54 IN3 ACCIONES TECNICAS, S.L 55 INDALCONGRESS, S.L
18 Annual Memory 2012 5. Composition of the Patronage Listed Companies Foundation Tecnova C O M P A N I E S Agrochemicals Biotechnology Greenhouses Certification Consulting Climatecontrolsystems Fertilizers Training Containersand packagings Informationand communicationstechnology Engineering Institutions Laboratories Agriculturalmachinery Post-harvestmachinery Otherservices Plastics Pestcontrol Irrigationand fertirrigation Seeds Seedbeds Environmentalcontrol systems Substrates Watertreatments Wastetreatmentsand environment 56 INGENIERIA MANTENIMIENTO Y PRODUCTIVIDAD, S.L 57 INGENIERIA Y CENTRO DE CÁLCULO, S.A. 58 INGRO MAQUINARIA, S.L 59 INVERNADEROS FERRER, S.L 60 INVERSIONES PLÁSTICAS TPM AGRÍCOLA, S.A. 61 JARQUIL ANDALUCÍA, S.A. 62 JOSÉ Mª MARTINEZ GUERRERO 63 JOSÉ VALVERDE RODRÍGUEZ 64 KEEPFRESH AGROANDALUCIA, S.L. 65 KOPPERT ESPAÑA, S.L 66 LABORATORIO ANALÍTICO BIOCLÍNICO, S.L. 67 MADERAS Y CONTRACHAPADOS, S.L. 68 MARTÍNEZ INTEGRAL, S.L. 69 MIGUEL GARCÍA SÁNCHEZ E HIJOS S.A. 70 MONTAJES DE ELÉCTRICIDAD MOYA, S.L. 71 NEW GROWING SYSTEM, S.L 72 NOVEDADES AGRÍCOLAS, S.A. 73 PARQUE CIENTÍFICO-TECNOLÓGICO DE ALMERÍA (PITA) S.A 74 PIQUERSA MAQUINARIA, S.A.
19 Annual Memory 2012 5. Composition of the Patronage Listed Companies Foundation Tecnova C O M P A N I E S Agrochemicals Biotechnology Greenhouses Certification Consulting Climatecontrolsystems Fertilizers Training Containersand packagings Informationand communicationstechnology Engineering Institutions Laboratories Agriculturalmachinery Post-harvestmachinery Otherservices Plastics Pestcontrol Irrigationand fertirrigation Seeds Seedbeds Environmentalcontrol systems Substrates Watertreatments Wastetreatmentsand environment 75 PHILOSEED ESPAÑA, S.L 76 PHYCOELEMENTA, S.L 77 PLANPROTECT, S.L. 78 PLATAFORMA DE PUBLICIDAD, S.A. 79 PONIENTEPLAST, S.A. 80 PRIMA-RAM, S.A. 81 RAFAEL ALONSO AGUILERA S.L. 82 REACTIVA LABORATORIO, S.L 83 RIEGOS Y TECNOLOGÍA, S.L. 84 RIJK ZWAAN IBÉRICA, S.A. 85 RITEC-HIDRO, S.L 86 S&B INDUSTRIAL MINERALS SPAIN, S.L.U. 87 SEMILLAS ALMERÍA I+D, S.L. 88 SEMILLERO LAIMUND, S.L. 89 SICA AGRIQ, S.L. 90 SISTEMAS DE CALOR 91 SMURFIT KAPPA ALMERIA, S.A. 92 SOLAQUA GEN LIMITED 93 SOLPLAST, S.A.
20 Annual Memory 2012 5. Composition of the Patronage Listed Companies Foundation Tecnova C O M P A N I E S Agrochemicals Biotechnology Greenhouses Certification Consulting Climatecontrolsystems Fertilizers Training Containersand packagings Informationand communicationstechnology Engineering Institutions Laboratories Agriculturalmachinery Post-harvestmachinery Otherservices Plastics Pestcontrol Irrigationand fertirrigation Seeds Seedbeds Environmentalcontrol systems Substrates Watertreatments Wastetreatmentsand environment 94 SOTRAFA, S.A. 95 TECNOPONIENTE INVERNADEROS, S.L. 96 TORRESA EUROCONSTRUCCIONES S.L. 97 UDAPI & ASOCIADOS, S.L. 98 ULMA AGRÍCOLA, S.COOP. 99 VELLSAM MATERIAS BIOACTIVAS, S.L. 100 VERDILAND EDICIONES, S.L. 101 VIAGRO, S.A. 102 VIAJES CEMO, S.A. 103 VITRANSGROUP INTERNATIONAL, S.L 104 YARA ALBORÁN, S.A. 105 WISE IRRISYSTEM, S.L. 106 ZETA SEEDS, S.L.
21 Annual Memory 2012 5. Composition of the Patronage Listed Companies Foundation Tecnova N E W S C O M P A N I E S I N 2 0 1 2 Agrochemicals Biotechnology Greenhouses Certification Consulting Climatecontrolsystems Fertilizers Training Containersand packagings Informationand communicationstechnology Engineering Institutions Laboratories Agriculturalmachinery Post-harvestmachinery Otherservices Plastics Pestcontrol Irrigationand fertirrigation Seeds Seedbeds Environmentalcontrol systems Substrates Watertreatments Wastetreatmentsand environment 107 AGROINDUSTRIAL KIMITEC, S.L 108 ALDEILLA SUMINISTROS INDUSTRIALES, S.L 109 BIONUTRICIÓN VEGETAL, S.A. (B.N.V.) 110 DERETIL AGRONUTRICIONAL, S.L.U 111 ECOHIDRO AGUA Y MEDIO AMBIENTE EBT, S.L. 112 HORTALAN MED, S.L 113 INDUSER PONIENTE, S.L 114 ISPEMAR, SOLUCIONES AGRÍCOLAS NATURALES, SCA. 115 LABORATORIOS ECONATUR, S.L.U 116 LEON Y VERGEL ASESORES, S.L 117 PELEMIX, S.L
22 Annual Memory 2012 6. R&D&I New services and challenges in the R&D&I Department Due to the new Tecnova headquarters, the Technologi- cal Centre could offer new tangible services to the com- panies thanks to its fully equipped and prepared faci- lities in the field of the Post-harvesting and Packaging Technology and Horticultural Production Technology. In this sense, the new building has two pilot plants, one of them is a IV range plant and the other is an agro- industrial plant which both have many meeting rooms available for the companies, as well as laboratories in di- fferent fields such as in vitro culture, postharvest analy- sis, physical-chemical analysis, etc., sensory analysis and gastronomic innovation laboratories. Others faci- lities available for companies are the meeting and the training room, where training courses, workshops, pro- ducts and services presentation are carried out among other. It all adds up to a package of services available for companies. Moreover, thanks to the 12 hectares of field located in Viator (Almeria), which are the Experimental Centre and the different greenhouses typology where the compa- nies could develop agronomic testing in order to assess their products, produce new crops, etc. This is the culmination of two major milestones for Tecnova: the construction of an Experimental Centre to accomplish field testing and a technological and functional building where the organizations could find a place for developing their iniciatives from the beginning to the launching in the market, thanks to the guidance of a specialized work team and to the technology that adapts to their main needs. Technology and R&D&I Transfer Activities Office for the Transfer of Research Results (OTRI-Oficina de Transferencia de Resultados de Investigación) The Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, nowadays Ministry of Economy and Competitiviness, acknowledges the work in Technological Transfer of Tecnova by means of its inscription at the OTRI Regis- try. This recognition represents the culmination of the career of this Technological Centre as a promoter of innovation and for the dissemination of results in the field of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. The OTRI is the Tecnova TC service responsible for the promotion and management of the relations of this Centre with the world of innovation and technological development in the field of research. In addition, it is the unit in charge of empowering and disseminating to society the results of the R&D&I projects carried out by the Foundation, as well as of informing about the new funding lines for entrepreneurs. The OTRI represents a wide offer for companies: legal and technical advisory, and support to management acti- vities in topics related to R&D&I. Participation in the International Conference of Agricultural Engineering: CIGR–AgEng2012 With the title “Crop residues: separation of the bio- mass and plastics”, the engineers from Tecnova gave a speech in the International Conference of Agriculture Engineering “CIGR-AgEng2012” which took place in Va- lencia about a new machine which intends to increase the value of agriculture residues. The presentation explained the results obtained from the machine in the separation process of raffia in plant material coming from the greenhouse residues. This
23 Annual Memory 2012 6. R&D&I machine developed by Tecnova and in its design has collaborated CARTIF Fundation whose main purpose is to add added-value to organic residues in crops under plastic, separating them from plastics materials (prima- rily the raffia) and with the aim to add them to the green- house production cycle or to use it for producing energy through biomass, etc. This fact means a cost saving for farmers for reusing clean organic matter from plastic wastes in the green- house production cycle; they even could obtain perfor- mance from it through its sale. The machine has been de- signed within the project “Energy efficiency management in crops systems under plastic” which is financed by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employ- ment from the Andalusia Government. Participation in the Spanish Food Engineering Conference: CESIA 2012.. Tecnova CT participated in the Spanish Food Enginee- ring Conference CESIA 2012 which took place in Cuida Real in order to know the latest news in research and industrial development guidelines within the proces- ses of conservation, transformation, storage, com- mercialization and delivery in food products. Mr. Andrés Conesa, attended to the meeting to pre- sent two posters which explained two researches ca- rried out by the Postharvest and Packaging Techno- logy Area from Tecnova. The first one concerned the quality parameters forecasting in watermelon through NIRs technology. The other research presented explai- ned the antibrowning treatments in eggplant minimally processed, analyzing anti-oxidative effects such as the acid citric and the cysteine in order to inhibit the enzymatic browning from the eggplant minimally pro- cessed. Participation in the 1st International Conference of Bio stimulants 2012. The International Conference about Bio stimulants took place in Strasbourg from 26th to 29th November 2012. Ms. Carolina Martínez, Horticultural Production Area from Tecnova TC, attended to the event with a poster about the research carried out by Bio Crisara related to the as- sessment of its product Fercrisa Plus. It has to be empha- sized its innovative nature with demonstrated result and thus, the improvement and the progress in its use in crops under plastic.
24 Annual Memory 2012 Participation in the 3rd Environmental and Energy Business Meeting Ms. Guadalupe López, Responsible of the Horticultural Production Technology Area from Tecnova Fundation, atended to the 3rd Environmental and Energy Business Meeting within de energy fairs EGÉTICA-EXPOENERGÉ- TICA, ECOFIRA, GREENUP and NOVABUILT which took place in Valencia. This initiative boosted by REDIT, the Energy National Institute and the Chamber of Commerce of Valencia within the activities of the European network Enterprise Europe Network (ENN) and more particularly through the regional initiative SEIMED, member of the Enterprise Europe Network of the Valencian community and the region of Murcia, has meant a suitable place for establishing international meetings in the field of techno- logy and business cooperation as well as for promoting exchanges of knowledge, contacts and sharing with the environment. Technological Centres Meeting to explain the eCluster Program Report. Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director, attended together with the Technological Centres representatives from Andalusia to the eCluster Pro- gram Report presentation after the end of the se- cond edition in 2011. During the meeting, Ms. Eva Piñar, General Director of Technological Services and Information Society, explained the importance of this program and emphasized the different pro- jects carried out by the Technological Centres who- se main aim was to give technological solutions meeting the companies’ needs from the different production sector of Andalusia such as budget control systems, ecommerce and business coope- ration platform, e-learning and promotion websites as well as an acquisition platform for buying raw materials and resources for developing the activity or internet selling platforms for products and busi- ness services commercialization. Participation in the meeting of entities engaged in R&D&I at PITA (Almeria’s Technological Park) The Scientific Site of the PITA has been the meeting po- int for most of the public and private entities engaged in R&D in the province of Almeria. The meeting pretended to be the first link for establishing agreements and joint collaboration in a clear commitment to all fields and sec- tors related to R&D&I for the present companies, including Tecnova Foundation. During the session, the PITA Gene- ral Director, Mr. Alfredo Sánchez, explained the infrastruc- tures based on its new headquarter and the services it offers, as well as the future prospects of Technological Park of Almeria. 6. R&D&I
25 Annual Memory 2012 6. R&D&I Also, the attended entities scheduled regular work mee- tings about R&D in order to present activities and actions to be finish with collaborations between the different eco- nomic sectors of Almeria. Participation in the Food, Agriculture, Fisheries and Biotechnology KKBE Infoday. Ms. Alejandra Ferrer, Tecnova Technical Manager of International Projects, attended to the Infoday about environment in Brussels. The main purpose was to show the possible collaborations by Tecnova through its projects experience and relevant services in order to cooperate with universities, industries, research centres and public powers from the European Union and from all over the world. Moreover, she participated in a session of bilateral meetings known as Brokera- ge Event, to make known the Tecnova research lines and to establish strategic contacts for possible joint projects. Coordination Meeting of the Fertiplus Project in Holland. Ms. Guadalupe López and Ms. Alejandra Ferrer, Res- ponsible of the Horticultural Production Technology Area and Technical Manager of International Projects both from Tecnova TC, travelled to Wageningen lo- cated in Holland to meet with the technical scientific committee of the Fertiplus project in which Tecnova has participated. The meeting took place in the project facilities in Alterra provided by Mr. Peter Kuikman who explained the project execution state. In addition and in view of the occasion, they visited the TNO facilities to put in place the necessary basis for the collabora- tion agreement in the field of agro-industry. They also visited the conference “Biochar workshop: The soil is the limit” and the World Horticultural Expo, Floriade. Participation in the Healthy Food Seminar: Salt, fat, sugars and additives reduction.
26 Annual Memory 2012 6. R&D&I Mr. Joaquín Pozo, Postharvest and Packaging Technolo- gical Area from Tecnova TC, participated in the Healthy Food Seminar: Salt, fat, sugars and additives reduction within the interregional cooperation framework project FOODSME-HOP, whose objective is to improve the inno- vation and competitiveness capabilities and to share the latest technology progresses from the R&D institutions, concerning healthy food, primarily the salt, fat, sugar and additives reduction. The Tecnova researcher gave a speech about R&D&I gui- delines as well as the projects and innovative services which are being carried out at the Foundation Participation in the ReTCETEC project seminar in Cadiz, Spain The Tecnova members travelled to Puerto de Santa María in Cadiz for attending to the ReTCETEC project seminar “Cross-border cooperation between techno- logical centres for business promotion of Andalusia and Morocco”, framed in the second call of the POC- TEFEX program and financed by ERDF Funds. The meeting provided to the attendees the objectives, the activities that would be developed during the imple- mentation period in 2012-2013 and, the expected re- sults. The main purpose of the project is to promote the cooperation initiatives between the technological centres in Andalusia and Morocco for stimulating the business fabric and for boosting the socio-economic development between them. Workshop about Food, Agriculture, Fisheries and Biotechnology KKBE Ms. Alejandra Ferrer, Technical Manager of Internatio- nal Projects from Tecnova, moved to Cordoba for atten- ding to a specified workshop of training and proposals for the Food, Agriculture, Fisheries and Biotechnology (KKBE) call within the 7th European Framework Pro- gram, organized by the Andalusia Agency of Knowled- ge, the University of Cordoba and the Transfer Offices Network of the Spanish Universities (OTRIs) in Andalu- sia. The main purpose of the Technical Manager’s par- ticipation was to hold bilateral meetings with the diffe- rent attendee agents as well as to promote proposals of interest for the sector which would be closely linked with the lines of research of the Foundation. R&D&I Activity Certificate of Research Staff Since 2010, Tecnova has been awarded with the R&D&I Activity Certificate of Research Staff by the Spanish Stan- dards and Certification Association (AENOR). One more year, we have successfully passed the follow-up audit of Research Staff, relying on five certified persons as a spe- cialized staff in R&D&I.
27 Annual Memory 2012 Publication in CD-ROM format of the “2010 Patent Report” This publication has led to compile the patents from one year belonging to a particular sector in a document, which allows us to establish an effective technology surveillance of it. The annual report has the patents and the utility models published during 2010 and this might become relevant for the sector of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. Participation in the annual Researcher’s Night Mr. Andrés Conesa, member of the Postharvest and Packaging Technology from Tecnova, participates in the Researcher’s Night organized by the University of Alme- ria. He explained a project development for applying ul- traviolet light to the agri-food production, whose aim is to make know the need to ensure the quality and the food safety in horticultural products. This initiative took place in La Casa de los Puche (a luxu- rious 18th century bourgeois mansion) in Almeria; its main purpose was to encourage closer relations between the attendees and the researchers. Results presentation Seminar of the INOLINK project Ms. Alejandra Ferrer, Technical Manager of Internatio- nal Projects from Tecnova, attended to the conference of communication of results of a project managed by Reta, within the framework of the program Interreg IVC where representatives of eight EU countries participate and whose objective is to analyze the innovation prac- tices and policies in Europe. 6th Conference of the 7th Framework Program for R&D Tecnova attended to the 6th Conference of the 7th Framework Program for R&D which took place in Za- ragoza and it was organized by the Centre for the De- velopment of Industrial Technology (CDTI) whose slo- gan was “ A bridge to the new Framework Program: Horizon 2020”. The main objectives of the visit were to make known the latest news and the development process of the following Framework Program for Re- search and Development for the 2014-2020 period (Horizon 202). 6. R&D&I
28 Annual Memory 2012 Participation in the 2nd Committee for managing and overseeing the ReTCETEC project Tecnova hosted on its facilities located in El Alquián, the 2nd Committee for managing and overseeing the project “Cross-border cooperation between techno- logical centres for business promotion of Andalusia and Morocco”, the acronym of which is “ReTCETEC”, managed by the Andalusia Development Institute (now the IDEA Agency) and in which participate re- presentatives from 6 technological centres from An- dalusia that collaborates in the project: CTAP, TEICA, CITOLIVA, CTAQUA, CITADESVA and CT TECNOVA, including the IDEA Agency. From Tecnova, we explained the activities carried out about the design and the research of alternatives cle- aning products through aromatic plants. Participation in the “Innovation in the food industry” meeting Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director, participated in the “Innovation in the food industry” meeting. The role of food in the design of research and innovation strategies for the smart specialization in the Mediterranean regions which were developed by the IDEA Agency, it is an activity framed in the project “KNOW IN TARGET”, financed through the regional coo- peration program of the European Union (MED), at the same time others technological centres as the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment par- ticipated among others. During her speech, Ms. Ma Carmen Galera emphasized the importance of the role of the technological centres as a link between innovation and organizations that bet on open innovation, joining the needs of companies and the knowledge available for them. Technology Watch Bulletins in the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture The Technology Watch Bulletins (Packaging and con- tainers, greenhouses, agricultural machinery, irrigation systems, plastics and meshes), are generated are a te- chnological alert of the sector situation in the field of in- novation. The Bulletins also present the national and international patents published during 2012 for each of the sectors mentioned above. 6. R&D&I
29 Annual Memory 2012 6. R&D&I Healthy Tecnova Newsletter The monthly healthy newsletter of Tecnova is an impor- tant success between readers when dealing with issues related to health in the field of food. In this newsletter, we also encourage healthy habits and disseminate the tech- nical and scientific aspects of interest for an expert and professional audience in this field as for any interested reader in the different aspects of the agri-food sector and in a healthy, appropriate and quality nutrition. Awareness actions Meeting with the Commission “Research, Development and Innovation” The R&D&I Commission is in charge of presenting the future working lines to be carried out for TECNOVA TC during the 2012, as well as to plan new working lines of in- terest for companies for 2013. The president of the R&D&I Commission was still Mr. José López Segura (Director of IFAPA, at La Mojonera, Almeria). R&D&I Projects The research lines followed by the Technological Centre are aimed to develop R&D&I projects related to the Post- harvesting and Packaging Area and the Technology for Horticultural Production Area. The most important lines focus on: design of production structures, technification and automatization of processes, environmental sus- tainability, new products development, post-harvesting treatments, agro-alimentary packaging and non-destruc- tive analysis techniques. The R&D projects carried out by Tecnova in the aforemen- tioned lines were the following: Projects developed within the Post-harvesting and Packaging Area of TECNOVA Line for new products development • Project: “Setting up the Sensory Analysis Laboratory” This project is about equipment composed by one tasting room with eight posts, one sample preparation area and the support of the gastronomic innovation lab. This will allow horticultural and agri-food compa- nies to assess their agri-food products through the sensory analysis. Thank to this new tool, entities could identify consumer’s preferences: colour, flavour, aro- ma, formats, sensory analysis as a part of the shelf- life research, etc. • Project: “Setting up the Gastronomic Innovation Laboratory” The purpose of this project, which was financed by our own funds, was the setting up of a Laboratory for Gas- tronomic Development in order to develop projects within the frame of experimental cooking. The Gastro- en este número Zumo de fruta caseros o o “100%”: ¿Son equivalentes a la fruta fresca? P.1 Cinco consejos para pasar una Navidad saludable. P.2 Receta saludable. P.2 ¿Sabías que...? P.2 NÚMERO Diciembre 2012 26 Red PI+D+i CDTI    + Información Agroalimentaria  + Información Tecnocomercio  + Información TTTEEECCCNNNOOOVVVAAA SSSAAALLLUUUDDDAAABBBLLLEEE Boletín agroalimentario ÁREA DE TECNOLOGÍA POSTCOSECHA Y ENVASADO Zumos de fruta caseros o “100%”: ¿Son equivalentes a la fruta fresca? Un consumo excesivo de zumos de fruta se asocia a unaumento en el riesgo de padecer obesidad, algo que no sucede con la fruta fresca alimentación. Los efectos beneficiosos de la fruta fresca no son del todo equivalentes a los efectos de los zumos de frutas. Los zumos caseros o 100% tienen ciertas ventajas, como la presencia de determinadas vitaminas, pero también algunos inconvenientes, como un aumento del riesgo de padecer obesidad si se beben en exceso. Tal y como detalló en 2003 la OMS, un excesivo consumo de zumos de fruta se asocia a un aumento en el riesgo de padecer obesidad. Estudios más recientes apuntan que también aumentaría el riesgo de diabetes en mujeres, algo que no sucede con la fruta fresca. De hecho, el Comité Científico "5 al día" aconseja no superar una ración de zumo de fruta al día y explica que los azúcares de los zumos de frutas se consideran "azúcares libres" según la OMS y que, por tanto, debe limitarse su consumo. La OMS considera que estos azúcares -también llamados "extrínsecos"- son los que están presentes de manera natural en los zumos de frutas, la miel y los jarabes, además de todos los monosacáridos y disacáridos añadidos por los fabricantes, cocineros o consumidores. Sin embargo, "no incluye en esta categoría los azúcares naturalmente presentes en las frutas y las hortalizas frescas/enteras". Es decir, cuando las autoridades sanitarias aconsejan reducir los azúcares de nuestra dieta, no incluyen en ese consejo a la ingesta de frutas, pero sí a la de zumos de frutas. Fuente: Consumer E.    Fundación Tecnova amplía su Patronato tras la incorporación de nueve empresas (17/12/12). Un fin de año muy positivo para el conjunto de la Industria Auxiliar Agrícola, la Postcosecha y Envasado. Más de cien personas asisten a la extraordinaria ponencia de Mario Alonso Puig en las instalaciones de CT Tecnova (12/12/12). La Fundación promueve la reinvención y la motivación entre las empresas de Almería Fundación Tecnova busca herramientas de financiación europeas para las empresas del sector (05/12/12). Tecnova apuesta por líneas de I+D+i para la IAA, Postcosecha y Envasado         París (Francia), del 24 al 28 de Febrero de 2013. Bajo el eslogan "together, we grow the world", la 75ª edición de Sima- Simagena 2013, salón mundial de los proveedores de la Agricultura y la Ganadería, abrirá sus puertas del 24 al 28 de febrero 2013 en el Parque de Exposiciones de Villepinte, al norte de París. Esta edición se presenta muy prometedora al juntar a los más importantes protagonistas, franceses y extranjeros, del sector agrario, con más de 1.300 expositores de los que la mitad son internacionales y cerca de 300 acuden por primera vez al salón.
30 Annual Memory 2012 6. R&D&I nomic Innovation Lab consists of an avant-garde and functional space, developed by the specialists García&Casademont, a company with an unparalleled experience in the sector. In fact, this company is the one that has designed and built in a traditional way some of the best cooks’ kitchens, such as Ferrán Adriá, Arzak, los hermanos Roca, Santamaría or Car- men Ruscadella. They have also participated in original projects such as the kitchen at the Santiago Bernabeu (Real Madrid F.C football stadium), Fundación Alicia and many other renowned private projects. Tecnova Projects developed in the Horticultural Production Technology Area Line for Environmental Sustainability − • Project: “Integral Energetic Management of Greenhouse Crop Systems” This ambitious Project, started in 2009, has continued with its development on the part of TECNOVA TC, until becoming the referent in terms of research for the Foun- dation, as well as to the companies in the Auxiliary In- dustry for Agriculture. This project is co-financed by the Andalusia Regional Ministry for Innovation, Science and Business and the ERDF Funds. The objectives pursued by this project are to provide im- provement from research to intensive horticulture under greenhouse conditions by means of applying innova- tion to the energetic management of exploitation, to the design and planning of production and installations, to the management in the use of inputs and to the valori- zation of waste in intensive agriculture. The city council of Viator has provided 12 hectares of plot of land for the research implementation. Thanks to this contribution, and in cooperation with the companies within the sector, work is now being done for the deve- lopment of an experimental centre in which to carry out research for the project. This centre would also serve as a showroom for the horticultural technology of Almería. During 2012, Tecnova designed a new structure for a sustainable greenhouse from an environmental and profitability point of view, for that reason we have ins- talled renewable energy to it. Tecnova has designed a greenhouse whose structure has been developed at the Experimental Centre and it adds solar panels in the east face of the greenhouse and a wind turbine in the south-east face which provi-
31 Annual Memory 2012 des together with the panels enough energy to supply the consumption produced by automatisms which provide energy to the greenhouse. It is called SOL- NOVA and it offers improvement in solar gain, pro- ductivity increase, etc. and also adds the possibility of having an interplanting crop system. Moreover, a separating machine of raffia from green- house wastes has been designed for this project. This technology has been developed in order to re- duce the wastes from greenhouses and to manage them for their reuse in the development of new pro- ducts. Linked to this project, a Testing Experimental Centre of great international projection, with a view to beco- me a technological and business meeting place that will provide an answer to the current challenges posed by intensive agriculture via R&D&I. During 2012, works have concluded to the following facilities: The Experimental Centre is composed by three parcels distributed in terraces in which the following construc- tions have been carried out: • In the parcel located at the south, three pools have been built, one pool for the collection of water from the drainage of the culture, the second pool is used for the collection of storm-water and the third one is the irrigation pool. • Adjacent to the greenhouse, 6 auxiliary warehouses have been built and distributed within the three parcels. • The different types of greenhouses built in the Experimental Centre are the following: A 1.600m2 greenhouse of type Raspa y Amagado (sandy soils). 6. R&D&I
32 Annual Memory 2012 6. R&D&I A 4.850 m2 greenhouse of type multichannel (mesh floor). Solnova greenhouse with 2.415 m2 (mesh floor). Two 420 m2 twin greenhouses (sandy soils). A 1.200 m2 greenhouse built by Gojarsa S.L A 400 m2 seedbed. A 4.896 m2 greenhouse of type Raspa y Amagado calculated according to the AENOR regulation (sandy soils).
33 Annual Memory 2012 Additionally, in this first phase, there are different areas available for the installation of innovative structures in greenhouses for those companies wishing to build in the Experimental Centre. Thanks to these facilities, the following services will be avai- lable to be offered: • Checking of greenhouse structures over crops.. • Analysis of the life-span of greenhouse covers. • Essays with varieties. • Efficiency essays for biological control over crops. • Assessment of phytosanitary products. • Integration of renewable energies into intensive agriculture. • Analysis of leachates. Project: “Sectoral Energy Efficiency 3600 ” This is a project owned by Tecnova and in which the com- pany Effergy participated. It has been financed by the Mi- nistry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment of the Government of Andalusia through the IDEA Agency and co-financed by the ERDF Funds. Its main purpose is to design a Plan of environmental improvement which con- tains general recommendations for saving energy in order to optimize the consumption in the production process and the guidelines to follow for the implementation of renewable energies to mitigate the environmental impact produced by the activity developed from companies of the Auxiliary In- dustry for Agriculture and from farmers in Almeria. Original Projects − Building of the Technological Centre of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture (TECNOVA) Dating from the signature of the agreement betweent he Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation (nowadays known as the Ministry of Economy and Competitiviness); the Regional Ministry for Innovation, Science, Business of the Regional Government of Andalusia; and TECNOVA in order to collaborate in the selection and execution of scientific projects co-financed by the ERDF in 2009, the works in the building belonging to the Technological Cen- tre have advanced at a good pace throughout 2010. This building has several laboratory areas, pilot plants and experimentation areas in which the researching acti- vities of the centre and of the related companies will take place. Its surface is over 3.600 m2 in usable surface, of which we could highlight the following areas: Laboratories for research and essays on new horticultural products: freshly processed and minimally-processed. 6. R&D&I
34 Annual Memory 2012 • Laboratory for freshly minimally-processed products. • Laboratory for processed products. • Microbiology laboratory. • Packaging laboratory. • Laboratory for quality and agro-food safety. • IV range pilot plant. Industry area laboratories: • Prototyping laboratory • Materials laboratory • Industrial area pilot plant. The design and projects corresponding to the building that will host Foundation Tecnova (Technological Cen- tre for the Auxiliary Industry of Agriculture) is framed to- gether with the PITA Technology Transfer and Research Centre, Having been designed by “Ferrer Architecs”, its main feature is its attractive and innovative design, which incorporates, as its main new feature, the use of a façade with planks in the renowned with marble from Macael (Almeria) for solar protection. During 2011, the works were executed up to 90%, while in 2012 the works were totally finished. − Project for the provision of equipment to the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture Technological Centre. The purpose of the present Project is the provision of the necessary infrastructure for meeting the de- mands and needs of the companies devoted to the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture, especially regarding laboratories and equipment for the design and opti- mization of products and processes. The ultimate goals is the provision of advanced ser- vices from the Technological Centre in a centralized manner, which a view for the Centre to become a nation-wide-referent in terms of research and deve- lopment in relation to the Auxiliary Industry for Agri- culture. − Project: “Communication Network of the Tecnova Technological Centre” The idea is to provide the building of the Technological Centre with all the necessary networks for developing its researching activity, according to the current legislation as well as in accordance with that of the Autonomous Community. Each one of these networks has been pre- dimensioned looking forward to the future, considering the use of a building such as this in its whole. Due to the research profile of the centre, the installation of network and data has been specially taken care of, allowing for the interconnection of all computing equipment of the building between them, as well as to the Internet. 6. R&D&I
35 Annual Memory 2012 Collaboration projects − AEI: “Association for the competitive improvement of the Agro-industrial Cluster” This Association is constituted in July 2009 with a view to promote the joint action of agro-alimentary compa- nies and auxiliary industries; contribute to increase the competitiveness of the agro-industrial cluster at Anda- lusian national and international levels; promote the design and launch of new products and processes, detect the current necessities of the cluster for putting into place joint R&D&I projects, promote inter-sector cooperation, and reinforce the economic structure of the cluster. ThisAssociation is integrated by the Foundation for the Auxiliary Technologies for Agriculture (TECNOVA); the Association of Exporting Harvesters of Horticul- tural Products (COEXPAL); Agrobío, S.L; DICSA S.L (Industrial and Scientific Distribution); PITA S.A (Scien- tific-Technological Park of Almeria); AMB Consulting S.A, CASUR S.C.A (Agricultural Cooperative Society), Murgiverde S.C.A, Cabasc S.C.A, and Canalex S.A.T. Currently, Tecnova Foundation holds the presidency of the Association since the constitution of ACAL for 4 years. The collaboration projects presented within the frame of the AEI are the following: Project: “Assessment of agricultural wastes for bio-plastic production” The main purpose of this project, in which ACAL, INO- LEO, University of Almeria (UAL), Andaltec and Tecno- va Foundation participate, has been the development of a previous feasibility study in R&D&I in order to miti- gate the impact of wastes generated in intensive agri- culture under plastic through the industrial production of biopolymers from the mentioned organic wastes. The project has been executed and finished in 2012 and it has been financed by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce and co-finance by the ERDF Funds. Project: “Feasibility research study of sauces elaborated with AOVE and enriched with bioactive compounds removed from the olive oil value chain and the horticultural industry”. Along this project, the feasibility of create two typical sauces from the Spanish cuisine has been assessed together: gazpacho (Spanish tomato soup) and pepper sauce, with the nutritional value increased with AOVE from two different varieties, “Piqual” and “Arbequina”, whose chemical, nutritional and organoleptic profiles are different as well as the comparison with the same product, enriched with natural bioactive compounds re- moved from byproducts of the olive oil value chain. In this project has collaborated together ACAL, Tecnova Foundation and the Association INÓLEO. The project was financed by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce and co-financed by the ERDF Funds. International projects Project: “Agro-industrial improvement via Technology transfer between Almeria and North-Eastern Morocco: AGROTEC” The project, led by Tecnova Foundation, has the Cham- ber of Commerce and the University of Almeria as benefi- ciaries, and it is financed by the Spanish Ministry for Eco- nomy and Competitiveness and the ERDF Funds framed within the Programme for Cross-Border Cooperation, 6. R&D&I
36 Annual Memory 2012 POCTEFEX. His aim is to promote permanent technolo- gy transfer and so make it possible to generate a new market field among companies devoted to the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. This will be done by means of the implementation of a pilot experience which is innovative and transferable, as well as illustrative, thus leading to an increase in the technological demand which is produced and commercialized by companies from Almeria. Project: “Cross-border cooperation between Technological Centres from Andalusia and Morocco for business dynamisation: RETCETEC Network” (Project co-financed by the Spanish Ministry for Eco- nomy and Finance and the European Regional Develop- ment Fund (ERDF), framed within the 2nd call for actions of Operative Programme for Cross-Border Cooperation: Spain-External Borders (POCTEFEX)). Framed within the line for Post-harvesting treatments, which is the responsibility of the Post-harvesting and Packaging Technology Area, this project is led by the IDEA Agency as main beneficiary. As to TECNOVA TC, it acts as partner entity and also beneficiary together with the following Technological Centres: CTAP, TEICA, CITO- LIVA, CTAQUA y CITADESVA and TECNOVA. The initiative aims at contributing to the economic and social development of Andalusia and Northern Morocco, by supporting cooperation initiatives between Technolo- gical Centres for business dinamisation in both territories. Among the actions for which Tecnova is responsible, we could mention: Study on the state-of-the-act of aromatic plants cultivation and the production of essential oils, so as to help in the stu- dy and design of hygiene alternative products via aromatic plants, while stressing the value of these plants. Application of certain essential oils in freshly minimally-pro- cessed horticultural products (IV Range) vas cleaners and preservatives. Project: “Reducing mineral fertilizers and agro-chemicals by recycling treated organic waste as compost and bio-char products” This project is framed within the 7th Framework Program: Cooperation Program. Call FP7-KBBE-2011-5. The general purpose of this Project is to identify and deve- lop innovative strategies and technologies for reducing and substituting the application of fertilizers and agro-chemicals, and for boosting the industry to implement waste recycling plants that are necessary and profitable. TECNOVA TC collaborates in this project as a partner wi- thin the partnership led by the SME: Stichting Dienst Land- bouwkundig Onderzoek (ALTERRA). TECNOVA also partici- pates in several work packages while leading one of them, focused in carrying out an analysis of the life-cycle of the products and processed generated in this project. Further- more, it participates in some agronomic tests that will be carried out at the Experimental Centre an in which the idea is to test the organic amendment properties of the biochar produced in the context of the project. Some of the members of the project partnership are the fo- llowing: • Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones (State Agency: CSIC –Superior Council for Scientific) • Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. • ConsiglioperlaRicercaeSperimentazioneinAgricoltura. • Fundación Para las Tecnologías Auxiliares de la Agricultura (TECNOVA Foundation, Spain) • Gestora de Residuos del Sur S.L (Southern waste management company, Spain). • Graphite Resources (Knightsbridge) Ltd. • IDConsortium S.L. 6. R&D&I
37 Annual Memory 2012 • IRIS-Isontina Reti Integrate e Servizi. • Organic Waste Systems NV. • Proininso S.A. • Stichting Dienst Landbouwkundig Onderzoek. • Stichting Energieonderzoek Centrum Nederland. • University of Leeds. • Vlaams Gewest. − Project: Handcraft Production of IV and V range vegetables: harmlessness and functional value (HORTYFRESCO This proposal, framed within the CYTED call about colla- boration with Latin American Centres, aims at assessing and providing information about the elaboration process of IV and V range vegetables in handcraft industries or semi-industrial of SME, in order to improve the quality and safety of the final product through identification of critical points and production of technical manuals and/or pro- tocols that allow process standardization. Projects with Companies Project Proposal: “Control of humidity levels as a limiting factor of competitiveness, employability and exporting potential for the agro-industrial cluster. HUMIDEX”. It is a Project led by the Company Novedades Agrícolas together with Agrobío, Alarcontrol, Almeriplant and Siste- mas de Calor S.L. They belong to the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture sector and it also participate the TECNOVA TC and the University of Almeria. The project has been financed by the Ministry for Economy and Competitive- ness within the call FEDER-INNTERCONECTA through the IDEA Agency and the CDTI. The project will be executed in Andalusia during the next 3 years and represents for the companies an investment of 5million€. The idea is to develop a new generation of greenhouses and technological equipment for achieving an uninterrupted production, which could “break” the crop seasonality under plastic, thanks to the technology and the optimization of the productive resources. Its main goals are the optimization of the humidity control inside the greenhouse, the use of geothermal, the pesti- cide use reduction, the exceeding capacity of the seaso- nality production and the research of new varieties and horticultural crops for the continued production. Project: “New long-term cover. Production structures optimization for competitiveness and internationalization of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture”. 6. R&D&I
38 Annual Memory 2012 The project presented by the company SOTRAFA S.A in which collaborate TECNOVA TC, has as a main purpose to improve the properties of the current films that will be installed in the covers, whose length is no longer than 36 months and they are not resistant to external climate effects. Thus, SOTRAFA S.A will carry out the develop- ment of a new film, more resistant to problems posed by covers of the multichannel greenhouse structure. The project has been financed by the regional Minis- try of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Formulation and essays of organic bio-pesticides compatible with biological control for horticultural crops. The project developed by the company Biorizon Bio- tech S.L aimed at determining an effective and en- vironmentally sustainable formulation to elaborate an organic bio-pesticide, composed by natural raw materials with insecticide activity for combating pest insects in horticultural crops in a respectful way with natural enemies currently used in the biological control of pests. The researchers from Tecnova assessed the efficien- cy of the new bio-pesticide in the control of pests in horticultural crops and its effects over the secondary fauna. The project was financed by the regional Minis- try of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Biological control of pests and effects of cultivated varieties in the greenhouse”. The project led by the company Enza Zaden Research Centre S.L.U has a main goal the assessment of the effect from the mainly commercial varieties of toma- toes that currently the company has in the market about the establishment and efficacy in the control of insects’ pests done by secondary insects. The researchers from Tecnova implement in this pro- ject the laboratory essays through growing houses and semi-field. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Em- ployment from the Government of Andalusia and co- financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “ New biological control of pests organism in protected crops” The aim of this project develop by the company Biobest Sistemas Biológicos S.L is the research of a new organism appeared during the last horticultural campaigns in several protected crops along the re- gion of Almeria. The researchers from Tecnova have been testing in semi-field. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Em- ployment from the Government of Andalusia and co- financed by ERDF Funds. 6. R&D&I
39 Annual Memory 2012 Project: “Implementation of NIRs technology as a control tool of the tomato quality”. The project led by the company Bio Sol Portocarrero, in collaboration with Tecnova, has made the refinement of the NIRs technology for the quantification of the lycopene in tomato, without destroying the fruit. This allows appraising the production on the basis of its healthy properties because they could be classified as a unit according to the content in this important an- tioxidant compound. This project finished by mid-2012. The project has been financed by the regional Minis- try of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Varietal aptitude and in freshly minimally-processed aubergine”. This is a Project about technological development led by the company Caparrós Nature, S.L., through which they have attempt to create in freshly minimally-pro- cessed aubergine in order to avoid the current pro- blems of browning that prevent the marketing of this product. We expect to finish the research during 2013. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Eco- nomy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Design and prototyping of an automatic- cut device for avocado’s stalk”. 6. R&D&I
40 Annual Memory 2012 The main purpose of this Project led by Miguel Gar- cía Sánchez e Hijos S.A, in which Tecnova collabora- te, is the implementation of the design, development, manufacturing and assembling of an automatic-cut device for avocado’s stalk which guarantee an impro- vement in the work methodology from the avocado dumping in conveyor belts to the grading stage. The project is being carried out in the Engineering De- partment of Tecnova in collaboration with the Institute of Industrial Development in Albacete. Different proto- types have been designed in order to improve the first design to obtain an automatic-cut device which works in an effective way and would be feasible for the com- pany. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Design and implementation of a strawberry oscillating crop system in Huelva”. The project led by the company Gojarsa S.L, in which the technical team from Tecnova has collaborated, has as a main goal the design of a greenhouse that would be able to withstand loads and movement ge- nerated by the oscillating system for the strawberry culture in the province of Huelva. This structure improves the productivity in the current system of strawberry culture thanks to the technical improvement that provides the structure and whose design was based on mitigating and simplifying the maximum number of profiles that make it up. For that reason is able to compete economically with the structures implemented till now in the province. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Eco- nomy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Automation of the packing line of cucumber, pepper and Galia melon”. The purpose of this project led by the company Con- trucciones Mecánicas Emilio Gea has been the develo- pment of an automatic packaging system through the design of a device handle by computer vision for long vegetables such as cucumber, pepper and melon. To- gether with a final packaging robot, integrated into the production line, and an innovative design of a grip sys- tem, it has been able to take the products and packing them automatically. These products have been chosen because they share measuring machine in most of the horticultural handle plants, being different the collecting campaign. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Gover- nment of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Design and development of an automation system for the avocado embedded”. The objective of this project led by the company Mi- guel García Sánchez e hijos, S.A., in which collaborate Tecnova TC, consist on a automatic device develop- ment for avocados in specific packing, guaranteeing the correct handling of the fruit without reducing it quality. Through this system the fruit quality remains intact and its shelf- life as well. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. 6. R&D&I
41 Annual Memory 2012 Project: “Clippers and clips for the fixation of the hydroponic system NGS” The project, led by New Growing System S.L (NGS), develo- ped a clipper able to allow the clips disposal that are fixed by the culture multi-bands of the NGS system in an efficient way metal support structure on which it rest, the multi-bans pressure is essential for the correct working of the system. In this development has participated the expert team from Tecnova. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Development and improvement in the elaboration and preservation processes of freshly minimally-processed mango”. This project has been developed by the company Miguel García Sanchez e Hijos, S.A, in collaboration with the te- chnicians and researchers from Tecnova, with the main purpose of developing a full protocol of mango produc- tion, freshly minimally-processed that cover all the stages from the receipt and quality control of packaging, passing through the stages designed to cut the product and to gua- rantee its microbiological quality. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co- financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Control integrated Network for greenhouses”. The project led by the company HIMARCAN Técnica del Agua y Clima S.L, has been developed with the aim of developing an application able to allow instantly technical assistance which incorporate the coordination of all the technical applications for greenhouses, whatever the ma- nufacturer may be. For that reason, it is necessary to de- velop software for having a remote control for all the exis- ting equipment in the greenhouse. With it, in case of any setback or problem within the installation of climate control or the irrigation system, the technicians from HIMARCÁN could resolve the problems from the office without visiting the farm. The TECNOVA team is in charge of field testing of the system in order to analyze and to assess the pro- per functioning of the platform. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co- financed by ERDF Funds. Development of a biodegradable antifoaming for the application of breeding ground with capper capacity of pH. The present project, led by the company Agrar Plantas del Sur, S.A has as a main purpose the development of a pH regulator for using nutritional solutions in horticulture and, in addition to regulate the pH of the clear solution, it has to incorporate a biodegradable additive, formulated of ve- getable olive oils from household waste with antifoaming properties, which is able to mitigate the superficial pressure of the clear solution. This project is in the implementation phase and it expected to be finished in 2313.The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Anda- lusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Formulation and essays of a new mineral fertilizer for the improvement of the phosphoric fertilization in horticultural crops The present project, led by the company Agrar Plantas del Sur, S.A, aimed at the development of a new phos- phoric fertilizer formulated of pyrophosphates in order to improve the efficiency in the extraction of the phos- phorus in horticultural crops developed under adverse weather conditions. This project is in the implementation phase and it expected to be finished in 2313.The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innova- tion, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Innovation Management Projects Innovation Cheque The Innovation Cheque is a financing tool managed by the Andalusian Regional Ministry of Economy, Innova- tion and Science, aimed at SMEs and Micro-SMEs from Andalusia, framed within the Programme of Incentives for boosting Innovation and Entrepreneurial Develop- ment in Andalusia: period 2008-2013. The purpose of the Innovation Cheque is the provision of services in specialized consulting, allowing Andalusian companies: to improve their productive process, to contract assis- 6. R&D&I
42 Annual Memory 2012 tance for developing or producing a new product, to use eCommerce, to obtain assessment for improving their ac- tivity or to draft a commercial plan or marketing strategy. During 2012, TECNOVA Foundation has provided this type of consultancy service to the following companies: • Agrar Plantas del Sur S.A. • Agrolaboratorios Nutricionales S.A. • Biocrisara S.L. • Econatur Laboratorios S.L.U. • Ispemar S.C.A. • New Growing System S.L. • Planprotect S.L. • Sabores Abad S.L. • Torresa Proyectos + Ingeniería S.L. − Certification as advisers for the “Innocámaras Program” The purpose of this program is to foster the adoption of an innovation-based culture by Small and Medium size enterprises located in the EU objective 1 regions. The said program is divided into two stages: “Individualized Diagnosis” and “Innovation Support Plan”. The first one includes the development of an assisted diagnosis by a tutor specialized in Chambers of Commerce, so as to identify the possible improvement actions via inno- vation. On the second one, TECNOVA advices these companies on the development and implementation of recommendations in the field of innovation which have been identified in the previous stage. Among the companies that have been advised by TECNOVA in the second stage of this program, we could mention: New Growing Systems. − Advisory service for Innovation Management for companies working in Intensive Agriculture. Throughout the year 2012, Tecnova TC has collaborated with several companies, advising them on innovation manage- ment and participating in some of the stages that are part of the different R&D&I projects carried out by them. Tecnova has worked with the following companies, among other: ACAL, Agrar Plantas del Sur S.A., Agrolaboratorios Nutricio- nales S.A., Alarcontrol, Ecológicos SL, Biointegra Medioam- biental,S.L.,BioSolPortocarrero,S.L:,CaparrósNature,Cons- trucciones Mecánicas Emilio Gea S.L., Dicsa, Distribuciones Industriales y Científicas, Econatur Laboratorios S.L.U., Euro- semillas S.A., Gogarsa S.L., INTECA, Induser, Ingro Maquina- riaS.L.,IspemarS.C.A.,NewgrowingsystemS.L.,Novedades Agrícolas, S.A., Miguel García Sánchez e Hijos, S.A., Planpro- tect S.L., Projar, Rafael Alonso Aguilera S.L., Reactiva labo- ratorio, S.L, Sabores Abad S.L.,Sistemas de Calor, Sotrafa, Tecnoponiente Invernaderos, S.L., Torresa Proyectos + Inge- niería S.L., Vegacañada.Almeriplant, Agrobío S.L., Agrinature Indálica S.A., Biocrisara S.L and Biobest Sistemas. − TECNOVA as local agent within the CDTI PIDI Network. This initiative was started in 2006 by the Centre for indus- trial Technological Development (CDTI), with the collabo- ration of the Directorate General for SMEs and under the coordination of the Economic Office of the National Gover- nment Presidency (OEP). TECNOVA TC is a local agent within the PIDI Network (IDI means R&D&I in Spanish) offers an information and advi- sory free public service for companies and entrepreneurs. Information focus is on all types of public aid available for R&D&I: at local, regional, national and European level, de- pending on specific needs. In this way, the purpose is to boost private investments in R&D&I, helping companies to obtain access to different sources of funding. 6. R&D&I
43 Annual Memory 2012 ANNUAL REPPORT OF ACTIVITIES 2012 TRAINING The training activities 2012 are aimed and satisfying the needs of this competitive business sector and even fur- ther increasing companies’ qualification. For that reason, it has been designed an annual training program based on symposiums, seminars, etc., with business gurus and on a technical training focused on the Foundation stra- tegic guideline and services for Directors, Managers and Managers at middle-management level, as well as for companies’ technical staff. EXTERNAL TRAINING Organisation of informative sessions “Business innovation and creativity” (January, 17th, 2012) Mr. Fernando Trías de Bes, writer and economist, spe- cialised in marketing and innovarion, participates in this conference about creativity, improvement in productivi- ty and competitiveness. The main purpose was to en- courage R&D&I within the companies as a key tool for their own developing and to change the current situation. Mr. Emilio Martinez, President of Tecnova Technological Centre, gave a speech together with Mr. José Vicente Si- món, President of the School of Technical Agricultural Engineers. The presentation was aimed at the business fabric in general, and was made in the context within the informative sessions with business gurus organized by Tecnova yearly. At the end of the presentation, Mr Triás de Bes signed to the attendees his book “El Hombre que cambió su casa por un Tulipán”, whose main topic is about the thoughts in the his- tory of speculative bubbles in a clear and educational way. In the informative session participated the Technical Secre- tariat from the company Formatio Posgrado and the colla- boration of the School of Technical Agricultural Engineers of Almeria. “El ABC del Customer Experience” (September, 25th, 2012) The aim of this presentation is to obtain from the custo- mer point of view the effectiveness in commercialization, the customer loyalty and successful communication of the product/customer, the marketing as an opportunity and as a company guide for companies in the Agricultu- ral Auxiliary Industry. The business guru, Ms. Elena Alfaro, is a PhD and specia- list in consulting about experiential marketing. She explai- 7. Training
44 Annual Memory 2012 ned the importance of marketing applied in companies. At the end of the speech, the author Ms. Elena Alfaro signed her book “El ABC del Customer Experience” to the attendees. Through this initiative, Tecnova Technolo- gical Centre stands for the commercial management by means of advocating for business marketing as a way of improving the products and services from the organiza- tions in the Agricultural Auxiliary Industry, in order to reach new market niches and to meet the final customer needs. “Teamwork: an advantage and an opportunity for the business regeneration and success” (June, 15th, 2012). This annual event, framed within the VI Board Dinner of Tecnova, joint together the business owners from the Agri- cultural Auxiliary Industry who belong to the Foundation. The conference took place in Cajamar’s assembly hall which is located in Cajamar’s headquarters whose address is Plaza Barcelona, Almería. The person in charge of the conference was Ms. Edurne Pasabán, an elite alpinist who has reached the 14 eight-thousanders of the plantet being a member and a leader of more than 20 expeditions to the Himalayas. Moreover, she is a businesswoman and a technical agri- cultural engineer by the University of Basque Country, with Senior Executive program and Master in Human Resour- ces Management in ESADE (Business and Law School) where she teaches lectures as an associate professor. This international sport woman gave a conference about team work, emotions, windows of opportunity, manage- ment of change, regeneration, etc., explaining the impor- tance of communication, motivation and the valorization of teamwork in order to reach success for both personal and professional life. Course about “Techniques for postharvest disinfection” Within the technical measures planned for the Posthar- vest and Packaging Technology Area, it takes place the course about “Techniques for postharvest disinfection”, which objective is to provide the tools for ensuring food safety in horticultural products. It offers a theoretical and practical vision about research guideline and services in this field which is very useful for the business fabric. 7. Training
45 Annual Memory 2012 Among the participant speakers were Ms. Encarnación Aguayo Gímenez, PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Pro- fessor at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (Murcia) in the food technology field. She talked about the state of the art of the different sanitizers used currently in posthar- vest. Mr. Francisco Pérez, R&I Quality Manager from PRI- MAFLOR Group and one of the best specialists in leafy vegetables production of I and IV range, he has explained the extensive experience in this business group special emphasizing in the efforts carried out in the management of very important issues such as hazard and risk analy- sis, management protocols in order to ensure food safety from the safety of food point of view. With regard to TECNOVA Technological Centre, two members from the Postharvest and Packaging Technolo- gy Area participated in the conference. On the one hand, Mr. Joaquín Pozo, PhD in Chemical Sciences, he explai- ned the potential applications of use lactic acid bacteria and bacteriocine produced naturally for them and, on the other hand, Mr. Andrés Conesa, Phd in Agricultural En- gineering, he made reference to the several possibilities of use in UV-C technology, and at the same time he ex- plained part of the results obtained in a project carried out in collaboration with the company Ingro Maquinaria and funding by the Innovation and Development Agency of Andalusia (IDEA) and ERDF funds. Finally, there was a guide tour of the Tecnova facili- ties. “Formatio Posgrado”, acted as a technical secre- tariat and collaborated in the speech. Course about: “How to link wages to productivity” (November, 11th, 2012) The purpose of this course was to provide efficiency and productivity measures through those tools that could link the wage to productivity, in order to be more competitive in the field of business and a fortiori in the current situation. The course was taught by Mr. Pedro Muñoz, graduated in Law and PhD in Political Science and Law by the London School of Economics (LSE). The practical purpose of the course arose out of the current needs of the market, whe- re is essential to increase labour productivity. It was followed by businessmen, managers, managers at middle-manage- ment level, chief financial officers, controllers, staff involved in projects, etc. “Formatio Posgrado” acted as a technical secretariat and collaborated in the speech. Workshop: “CATIA V5 parts design and modeling” (November, from 5th to 16th, 2012) This workshop is about CATIA tool, in which the atten- dees learned the general principles of 3D computer aided design, by means of tools for the mechanical project development. CATIA is a sophisticated and re- 7. Training CURSO PRÁCTICO DE DISEÑO Y MODELADO DE PIEZAS CATIA V5 ALMERÍA, 5 AL 16 DE NOVIEMBRE 2012 Organiza Coordina Ficha de Inscripción Apellidos Nombre Dirección Empresa D.N.I. Localidad . C.P. Teléfono Correo electrónico Profesión Actividad Se ruega enviar esta inscripción junto con el justifi- cante de pago a la siguiente dirección: Fundación Tecnova Tlf: + 34 950 29 08 22 Email: comunicacion@fundaciontecnova.com Nº de cuenta: 0237 0750 00 9167343365 Nota: El arriba firmante autoriza a Fundación Tecno- va para la utilización de los datos que figuran en este formulario, con las condiciones y limitaciones im- puestas por la ley Orgánica de Protección de datos de carácter personal y los Decretos que la desarro- llan. Sede CT Tecnova. Parque Tecnológico de Almería. Avda. de la Innovación, 23. El Alquián. Almería. Secretaría Técnica Colabora
46 Annual Memory 2012 liable program about computer aided design (CAD) for the designing of complex shapes and parts. Mr. Manuel Ángel Ordóñez participated in the works- hop, he is a professional teacher in CARMAN Con- sultoría Avanzada, moreover, he has worked in com- panies such as EUROTECH Ingeniería y Consulting., S.L.U, SGE Consultores (Spain), etc. “Formatio Posgrado” acted as a technical secretariat and collaborated in the speech. Technical Session: “Modifying Atmosphere Packaging” (MAP) (Novemeber, 21th, 2012) The session explained to the professional from the hor- ticultural sector a broad vision about the modifying at- mosphere packaging (MAP), because it is a useful tool for longer preserving the sensory quality in fruits and vegetables. The MAP is very useful for the horticultural sector from the economic point of view to the quality and food safety. For this purpose, the technicians from Praxair, PBI-Dan- sensor and Savinplast participated in the session; they explained the last progress in packaging systems for IV and V agri-food range such as gases, packaging, plastic films, dispensing systems and gas mixture, and measuring sensors for packaging atmospheres. Technical Session: “New trends in climate control under greenhouse” (November, 28th, 2012) The main aim of this session was to explain the new trends of the sector in climate control under plas- tic, as a useful tool due to its climate control and productive benefit for its application over pests and diseases. Once Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director, introduced the session, Ms. Gaudalupe López, Responsible for the Department of Enginee- ring at Tecnova, explained the Experimental Centre project that Tecnova owns in the locality of Viator, Almería. This project has access to those compa- nies that require experimental and agronomic tes- ting developing. Many companies from the climate and irrigation sector belong to Tecnova Foundation (Alarcontrol, Himarcan, Novedades Agrícolas, Riegos y Tecnolo- gía), they participated in the session and offered a practical vision while Mr. Eduardo Pardo, agricultu- ral engineer from TECNOVA TC, explained the most technical part of the session. 7. Training
47 Annual Memory 2012 Session about: “Neuromanagement: linking inteligence and emotion” With this conference, Tecnova, and together with the colla- boration of Audentia and Inforpress, expected to explain how we should take advantage of our personal skills to overcome the uncertainty and face unexpected events making the most of them. For this purpose, the conference was attended by Mr. Is- rael Cobo, specialist in Executive Development Program in communication and leadership skills, certified Executive Coach as Development Facilitator, PhD in Business Mana- gement by the Complutense University in Madrid, MBA at the Madrid Business Institute and Postgraduate course in Financed by the Italian University SDA Luigi Bocconi. Session: “Re-invent: your second chance” (December, 11th, 2012) Tecnova Technological Centre has become a training reference centre thanks to the magnificent conferen- ce attended by Dr. Mario Alonso Puig in our facilities. More than 100 hundred persons attended the confe- rence from different companies from the horticultural business sector. Mr. Emilio Martinez, Tecnova Foundation President, in- troduced Dr. Mario Alonso Puig surgeon of the digesti- ve system and expert in motivation, creativity, commu- nication, teamwork and leadership. This great speaker, hold a lecture whose tittle was: “Re- invent itself: your second chance”, during which team values were promoted but primarily passion for work, transmitting the union and collaboration sense in order to progress in both personal and professional life. Dr. Mario Alonso Puig, showed how that the passion about what we do is the best antidote due to the uncertainty and fear of the unknown when adverse conditions occurred and how trough faith and self-confidence could be overcome. In this sense, he stressed that motivation bring to the sur- face people skills and talent that form a company, whe- re the last link in the organization chain could contribute ideas and knowledge for the improvement and progress of the day-to-day work. “Formatio Posgrado” acted as a technical secretariat and collaborated in the speech. 7. Training
48 Annual Memory 2012 7. Training Organization of collaboration sessions Information session on “Innovation Vouchers” (March 1st, 2012). Tecnova Foundation organized together with the Innova- tion and Development Agency of Andalusia (IDEA), an information session about the financial tool “Innovation Vouchers” that IDEA has available for SMEs and it took place in the Technological Park of Almeria (PITA) located in the University of Almeria (UAL). In the session participated Mr. Juan María González, the Se- cretary General of Innovation and Information Social and Media, Mr. Alfredo Sánchez, General Manager of PITA, Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director, Ms. Eva Piñar, General Director of Technology Services and Infor- mation Social and Media and Ms. Adriana Valverde, Dele- gate in Economics, Innovation and Science in Almeria. The information session concluded with the speech of the company Philossed España S.L., which participated with success in the first phase of the program “Innovation Voucher”. The Managing Director, Mr. Manuel López, ex- plained to the attendees (more than 20 companies from the province of Almeria) his own experience with the In- novation Voucher, the different creative solutions that he added to his business and the obtained results as a con- sequence of this innovation. Session about “Logistics for Agricultural Auxiliary Industry” (September, 20th, 2012) In furtherance of promoting the internationalization in the business sector, Tecnova organized together with the Bahia Almeriport Foundation a session about logistic for the Agricultural Auxiliary Industry, focus on the sea as an exportation alternative for companies. Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director pre- sented the session and explained the importance during the last year in this sector, thanks to the existing relation- ship with the local Agroindustrial Cluster which has suc- ceeded in positioning the agriculture in Almeria as an in- ternational benchmark in terms of exports. After the presentation, Mr. David Soler from Bahia Alme- riport Foundation gave a talk about the figures develop- ment in the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture, with data drawn from a biennial report known as “tecnómetro” from the Tecnova Foundation. In this session participated Mr. Antonio López, from the company group Pérez y Cía - ZIM in Spain and Mr. Daniel Pérez, from J.Ronco y Cía entity lo- cated in the Port of Almería. Technical session about “Multi-ion CleanGrow sensor”
49 Annual Memory 2012 The main purpose of this technical session, orga- nized by the company New Growing System in co- llaboration with Tecnova Technological Centre, was to present the multi-ion CleanGrow sensor in order to improve the irrigation techniques in horticultural crops through measures in real time of the mains ions present in nutrient and drainage solutions. The attendees, primarily agricultural engineers and agronomists, field technicians, farmers and resear- chers, have become know the analysis made by the sensor and the practical experiences made in hor- ticultural crops. This is a tool that contributes to a greater control for farmers over the crop yield with a unique technology “manual laboratory” producing real time actionable information about essentials nutrient in irrigation and drainage water. Technical sesión about “New technologies in chromatography and mass spectrometry” DICSA in collaboration with TECNOVA, organised a tech- nical session about new technologies in chromatography and mass spectrometry mainly intended to people and professionals with a high level of interest about food qua- lity and safety processes. INTERNAL TRAINING “Organizational Development” The main purpose is to boost confidence and team-wor- king spirit; the Tecnova Foundation staff has attended during the year several group sessions in order to set prio- rities, objectives and mainly strengthening the business culture in TECNOVA Technological Centre. Work Teams organisation The working groups on Training presided by Mr. Anto- nio Mayor Rodriguez (from IMP Consulting S.L), met in 2012 for programming training actions for the said year, adapting them to the actual needs of the companies. The meeting was attended by representatives of companies within the sector who were part of the Training commis- sion. Topics dealt with during the meeting were focused on as- sessing the training activities carried out during the last year together with an analysis of the results obtained as well as the training activities that could be carried out in 2012. 7. Training
50 Annual Memory 2012 8. Information and Promotion Work team organisation This work team is in charge of establishing the promotion lines for both entities, the TECNOVA Technological Centre and the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. The Commission consists of companies that made up the Board of Tecnova, interested in the promotion and dissemination of the sector whose President is Mr. Emilio Leite Terrasa (DICSA, Distribu- ciones Industriales y Científicas, S.L) Infotecnova The Infotecnova news bulletin continues with the informative line of the Technological Centre among the business fabric. This bulletin consists of four news related to promotion and dissemination, internationalization, R&D&I and training. A to- tal of fourteen bulletins were published in 2012.. TECNOVA Technological Centre in the Social Media TECNOVA Foundation is present in the social media and therefore it has a profile on professional networks of ge- neral interest as Facebok, Twitter, Linkedin and Youtube in order to publicize available services, activities, projects and other promotion actions existing at the Foundation. 6th Board Dinner TECNOVA Technological Centre celebrated in June its 6th Annual Board Dinner in Muelle del Levante (Levan- te dock) where the dinner took place thanks to the colla- boration of the port authority. Previously, a conference attended by Ms. Edurne Pasabán was organized in the auditorium of Cajamar which has its headquarters in Plaza Barcelona (Almeria). There were more than 200 attendees from the sector of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture in both events; including Ms. Adriana Valverde, provincial Delegate for Economy, Innovation Science and Employment in Al- meria, Ms. Eva Pozo, IDEA Agency Managing Director and Ms. Trinidad Cabeo, President of the Port Authori- ty, among others. These meetings were held in order to award the com- panies that have been in TECNOVA since the year
51 Annual Memory 2012 2001, trusting in its work for and to the sector of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. In this sense, Mr. Emi- lio Martínez, as the President of the Foundation, gave a pin commemorating the Tecnova 10th anniversary to the following institutions: Provincial Delegation of Eco- nomy, Innovation Science and Employment and IDEA Agency (Andalusia Development Institute). The events organized by TECNOVA have the pur- pose of bringing together the companies within the field in a relaxed atmosphere, so as to increa- se and exchange knowledge, projects and expe- riences that could enrich and consolidate the sec- tor as one of the most outstanding in the province of Almeria. 8. Information and Promotion
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57 Annual Memory 2012 8. Information and Promotion TECNOVA in the Media The Tecnova TC, in its bet to present the actions and ser- vices that they provided to the business fabric, it conti- nues with the implementation of its communication de- partment, whose qualified technicians centralize all the information about events, services and activities in which TECNOVA participates in order to inform all those people interested in the progress of the Foundation. This allows the TC to be present in the main media (written and online press, radio & TV): Ideal, La Voz de Almería, Diario de Almería, Interalmería, Canal Sur TV y Radio Al- mería Actualidad, el Mundo, Noticias RETA,Teleprensa, Agricultura 2000, Cinco días, SpiritSur, Cibersur, RTVE, f&h, Almeria digital 24 horas, Fh almería, revista Horto- campo, Alimentaria, Cadena Ser, Onda Cero, Radio Ejido. … Moreover, this department elaborates an annual press dossier compiling the most highlighted events of the year and more interesting news in the various media about TECNOVA TC and its companies, as well as for the sector in general.
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59 Annual Memory 2012 8. Information and Promotion Fairs Attendance Participation in the XXVII Fruit and Vegetable International Fair: Expo Agro 2012 The Expo Agro Fair of Almeria held from April 18th to 20th at the Conference and Exhibitions Palace in Aguadulce, (Roquetas de Mar) had the participation of a high number of companies in the sector. The Expo Agro Fair of Almeria held from April 18th to 20th at the Conference and Exhibitions Palace in Aguadulce, (Roquetas de Mar) had the participation of a high number of companies in the sector. Tecnova carried out an inno- vative initiative together with the following companies: Afieco, Agrobío, Alarcontrol, Almeriplant, Aped Group Technology, Carretillas Amate, Coflor, Himarcan, Inverna- deros Ferrer, IDM, NGS, Novedades Agrícolas, Philoseed España, Riegos y Tecnología, Sotrafa and Vellsam, This initiative concerned the development of a sustaina- ble greenhouse through elements environmentally frien- dly whose purpose is to promote innovation, competiti- veness and primarily increase the profitability related to horticultural production. Along to the greenhouse structu- re, the companies had their own stand which also acts as a commercial forum for professionals and visitors to the fair interested in their products and services.
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62 Annual Memory 2012 8. Information and Promotion The greenhouse was the focus fair attention, so as entrepre- neurs and visitors were interested in it. Ms. Clara Aguilera, at that time Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries of Andalusia; Ms. Carmen Crespo, Government of Andalusia Delegate; Mr. Gabriel Amat, President of the Provincial Deputation of Almeria; Mr. Diego Martínez and Mr. Miguel López, President and Vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce of Alme- ria, they all visited the greenhouse and the stand leading by TECNOVA where Mr. Emilio Martinez, President of the Foun- dation; Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director; Ms. Guadalupe López, Tecnova R&D&I Project Manager and Ms. Inmaculada Navarro, Tecnova Industrial Engineer, explai- ned its effectiveness and representativeness of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture sector as well as the different actions carried out in order to stimulate the fair. Furthermore, Tecnova was leading a diaphanous stand with a wide range of activities to invigorate the fair as much as possible. It includes the talks of the following companies: Sistemas de Calor, Aped Group Technology, Philoseed España, Sotrafa and two talks of interested at- tended by the Foundation in which Mr. Andrés Conesa, Researcher in the Tecnova Post-harvesting and Packaging Technology Area (ATPE) explained the optimization about handling processes and Ms. Guadalupe López, Tecnova R&D&I Project Manager, talked about the Experimental Centre project.
63 Annual Memory 2012 8. Information and Promotion Another action carried out in the stand of Tecnova was a tasting of horticultural products of the region, in which may companies participated avec their products: Costa de Almería, La Gergaleña, Biogolden Solutions, Prima- flor and Ecohal, where were exhibited from fresh pro- ducts to IV and V range products for the enjoyment of visitors. In addition, and as usual in Expo Agro, Tecnova gathered its companies in a business meeting which took place on Thursday. Within this business meeting, it was tasted a cucumber paired with gin tonic in colla- boration with Hendrick’s to promote food safety in the vegetables of Almeria
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65 Annual Memory 2012 8. Information and Promotion Attendance to the Food Fair 2012 in Barcelona (Spain) Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director; Ms. Ma Carmen Manjón, Innovation Head Manager and Ms. Alejandra Ferrer, International Project Expert, travelled to the fair in order to attend to the different fair activities, including “Bilateral Meeting Forum “, orga- nized with the support of Entreprise Europe Network. Moreover, they visited the tasting are where they dis- covered a market niche in food products by means of the different possibilities that offers the marriage of vegetables and other food products such as cheese, olive oil, meat, etc. as well as others gastronomic in- novations as olive oil rich in lycopene, among others. This commercial event represents an outstanding business opportunity to carry out joint initiatives with professionals and fair exhibitors, showing new trends linked to innovation and knowledge which offers di- rect solutions for both consumer and entrepreneur. Attendance to the agricultural, hunting and nature fair of the East
66 Annual Memory 2012 Tecnova TC, represented by its Managing Director, Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, attended to the agricultural, hunting and nature fair of the East which took place in May from 9th to 12th in Nijar, Almeria. This fair is held on a biennial basis and is focused to the farmer; it also intends to offer prac- tical and adapted solutions meeting the agricultural en- vironment for farmers. The aim was to make known the services offered by the Foundation related to research and innovation in terms of technology improvement in the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture, Postharvest and Packaging in the Agro-food field., ParticipationintheFruitAttractionFair2012 For the third year in a row, Tecnova participated in the international fruit and vegetable fair: Fruit Attraction 2012, which took place in Madrid in October from 24th to 26th in order to present their new facilities in the presence of the exhibitors and visitors from the Agro- food and the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture sector. Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director, travelled to Madrid to talk about the hard work which is being done in the field of IV Range products, as well as to present the new infrastructures as the pi- lot plant where new processes are being developed, work with different horticultural products or modify and improve the existing products in the processing facilities and others auxiliary facilities: safety food la- boratory, tasting room and an innovation laboratory, among others. Attendance to the IMEX- Impulso Exterior (External Impulse) Fair 2012 Tecnova Fundation is present for the second year in a row in the IMEX Fair 2012 organized in IFEMA in Madrid in order to meet others specialized companies and institutions in the internationalization field with the purpose of increasing foreign trade between compa- nies from the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. Tecnova Technological Centre Promotion Meeting with the General Secretary of University, Research and Technology and the Delegate of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment, both from the Government of Andalusia. Mr. Emilio Martínez, Tecnova President; Mr. Francisco Torres, Tecnova treasurer and Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Ma- naging Director, had a meeting with Mr. Francisco Trigueros, the General Secretary of University, Research and Techno- logy and Ms. Adriana Valverde, the Delegate of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment, in order to present all the R&D&I projects carried out by the Foundation with the main purpose of explaining the importance of R&D&I in this field for increasing productivity and competitiveness. Moreover, they took this opportunity to explain the use- fulness of the new infrastructures and their importance for developing the agro-industrial sector as well as the Experi- mental Centre project whose services related to agronomic testing for companies will be available shortly. 8. Information and Promotion
67 Annual Memory 2012 Visit of the Viator (Almeria) council team to the Experimental Centre The mayor of Viator, Ms. Mª del Mar López, together with the city councilors Ms. Rosario García, Citizen Ser- vice; Ms. Paqui Claro, Social Policy; Ms. Pilar Guerrero, Chief architect of the Viator Council and the President of Tecnova and its Managing Director, Mr. Emilio Perez and Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, visited the 12 hectares of land assigned to the Foundation for the construction of the Experimental Centre. The Council of Viator, after the grant of the first license and the first phase of the Experimental Center construction assigned the last 11th of May, the second license to finish the construction of the greenhouses for the companies that required them and could research and validate the technology for its implementation in the market. Tasting of horticultural products for Mark & Spencer Representatives Tecnova TC organized in its new facilities in El Alquián (Almeria), a tasting of horticultural products developed and produced in Almeria for Mark & Spencer Represen- tatives has come from the hand of Himarcán, (irrigation company). For the tasting, many companies attended: Enza Zaden and Primaflor, companies specialized in R&D&I and the marketing of vegetable varieties which has explained different horticultural fresh products. The company La Gergaleña also participated in this event; it is specialized in the gourmet product manufacturing of V Range and offered its organic products, preserves, sauces, salads and handmade fritada (A classic Spa- nish base for sauces made with sweet ripe tomatoes, a little onion and sweet red peppers). In addition, the comany Natural Crunch attended the fair too. It is espacialized in the manufacturing and de- velopment of dehydrate horticultural products as a snacking vending solution. To complement the tasting, the company Oro del De- sierto attended to the event, this company is devoted to cultivation and marketing of organic olive oil. AttendancetoCitolivaCooking Labpresentation Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director, travelled to Menjibar (Jaén) to attend to the Cooking Lab presentation of Citoliva. It is an olive oil experimental kitchen with the pur- pose of bringing added-value to this agro-food product. The Tecnova Managing Director took the opportunity to contact with the event attendees and explained them the gastrono- mic innovation laboratory developed in Tecnova. This labo- ratory aims to increase the value of the horticultural products bringing added-value to them, other culinary formats and to promote high level training related to the sector. 8. Information and Promotion
68 Annual Memory 2012 International Commission Meeting The internationalization group is comprised of compa- nies within the sector with a high level of interest in the external field and, they are in charge of proposing and assessing the actions that would be carried out during the year in external markets. In this type of meetings, the planning of activities to ca- rry out for both training and promotion is set out. They also deal into direct contact with companies from TEC- NOVA which already have a broad experience in ex- ports or, deal with knowing more in depth about inter- national markets, among other issues. International Actions Direct Missions Technological cooperation mission in Morocco. Tecnova Technological Centre together with the IDEA Agen- cy, have carried out a mission about technological coopera- tion in Morocco taking advantage of the Euro-Mediterranean congress entitled “Assessment and valuation of medicinal and aromatic plants”, organized by the National Institute of Medicinal and Aromatics Plants in Morocco and the French Institute for Natural Substance Chemistry (CNRS). The activity within the project RetCETEC adopted in the Cross-border Cooperation Spain - External Borders (POCTE- FEX) program’s second call and co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), drew strong interest for possible future collaborations between companies from both regions. Tecnova could boost its development project about “Re- search and Design of alternatives products for sanitation trough aromatic plants” due to the implementation of this action. In addition, the northeast region of Morocco has been upgraded as well as the possibilities of cooperation within it with companies from Tecnova Foundation. Commercial Mission in the Dominican Republic The Tecnova Technological Centre and a Delegation from its companies traveled to the Dominican Republic in order to seek cooperation and commercial actions bet- ween both countries. Between the companies attending the mission included: Alarcontrol, Bio Crisara, Novedades Agrícolas, Reactiva Laboratorio, Riegos y Tecnolgía and Tecnoponiente Invernaderos. For the mission organization managed by Tecnova, the Technological Centre benefited from the collaboration of the Spanish Foreign Trade Agency Office at the Spa- nish Embassy and the support of the members from the greenhouses cluster in the Dominican Republic mainly 9. Internationalization
69 Annual Memory 2012 integrated by producers as well as Mr. Pedro Musa, busi- nessman from the Dominican Republic and Mr. Nicolás Guillén from GLocal company. They were with the Spa- nish delegation during the meetings and visits to the companies. During the journey in the Caribbean country, thanks to the assistance of Ms. Mª Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director, the Foundation had the opportunity of setting up regular meetings with representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Luis Ramón Rodríguez and from the Minis- try of Higher Education, Science and Technology. Within the foreseen agenda a visit to the Agroforestal Uni- versity Fernando Arturo de Meriño in Jarabacoa (UAFAM) took place and the companies could present in a works- hop theirs innovative products and services. Equally, the Managing Director explained the development model for agriculture in Almeria. Moreover, she signed a collabora- tion agreement with the Distinguished Rector Mr. Telesforo González in order to develop projects of knowledge and te- chnology transfer and also R&D&I. Finally, the companies visited the Dominican Institute of Agricultural, Livestock and Forestry Research. The commercial action directed by Tecnova set out several priorities such as meetings with companies in the different regions with greenhouses as for example Ocoa, Baní and Jarabacoa in order to discover the technological and servi- ces needs they have and prioritize the commercial actions with then companies of the region. Indirect Missions • Commercial mission by a delegation of businessmen from Austria Together with Cerys S.A., a company focused in the packaging and containers sector, Tecnova received a commercial mission of businessmen from Austria who were interested in knowing the researches ca- rried out in the Technological Centre. The delegations from Austria was mainly composed of farm mana- gers interested in find new investment opportunities in agriculture and extrapolate them to their country of origin. During the visit, they attended to an informative ses- sion of the different sub-sectors involved in the agro- industrial cluster of Almeria and besides all; they took a guided tour around the facilities of Tecnova. The delegation was interested in the different services de- veloped in the microbiological and sensorial analysis laboratories, pilot plants, etc. as well as in the sector of postharvest and packaging technology as horticultu- ral technology production in general. 9. Internationalization
70 Annual Memory 2012 • Commercial mission by businessmen from Oman. A delegation of businessmen from Oman was interes- ted in our services and in particular they wanted to know the actions carried out by and for the Agriculture Auxiliary Industry sector from the internationalization department. The entrepreneurs accompanied by Mr. Manuel López, Managing Director from the company Philossed España and member of Tecnova Foundation, had a meeting with Ms. Mª Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director and Ms. Cristina Irigaray. International Cooperation • Export consortium in Origin—Innovative Technology for Agriculture. The consortium called Innovative Technology for Agri- culture S.L whose acronym is Inteca, it is an initiative promoted and developed within Tecnova Technological Centre after several years of work. Along the year regular meetings have been held with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China as well as the Spanish Foreign Trade Agency Office at the Spanish Embassy in Peking. This entity is made up of companies like Planprotect SL; Riegos y Tecnología SL; New Growing System SL and Agrobio SL, supported by the funding from the Commer- cial Office of the Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) The consortium has been successfully achieved due to a project focused on the setting up of four experimen- tal greenhouses in strawberry harvesting in the region of Changping, where Eurosemillas and Grupo Armando Alvárez have also participated as partners of the consor- tium. The idea is to extrapolate the technology that these companies have in order to adapt them to China in the field of plastic, irrigation, seeds, substrates and biologi- cal control organism of pests suited to the climate of this area. This represents a great business opportunity for companies from auxiliary industry because it allows them to export technology, knowledge and primarily experien- ce to this region with has great expansion possibilities and agricultural development. Inteca was born with a straightforward goal of accessing to the international market, in particular in China, and of exploiting synergies, capabilities and experiences from different members. The Chinese Managing Director, Ms. Beita Zhang has been recruited in order to establish ini- tial trade contacts; to develop projects carried out in the region of Changping and to open new markets in other regions from China as for example the region of Liaoning where the companies from Inteca have a great business opportunity. Over the course of 2012, the members from the Consor- tium had often met to establish the priorities and new commercial challenges, to discuss about the international projects in the different regions of China, to attend to fairs of relevant nature between others promotion and interest activities for the consortium. 9. Internationalization
71 Annual Memory 2012 In this sense, during 2012, it was planned to launch a project in the region of Liaoning quite similar to the pro- ject carried out in the region of Changping, based on the construction of experimental greenhouses aims to pro- mote the investment in China. Moreover, the consortium attended to several fairs in both regions as for example “Semilla Expo 2012” and “AG Tra- de Fair” in China, they also participated actively at the VII Strawberry Symposium of great relevance at international level which took place is Beijing the last January 2012 in or- der to increase trade relations with the partners from Inteca. • Visit by the Commercial Business Manager from Inteca in Spain. With the purpose of knowing in depth the market whe- re the companies from Inteca work and within the first company anniversary, the Chinese Managing Director, Ms. Beita Zhang travelled to Spain in order to know how the companies work and market the products and the technology in their place of origin for extrapolating the commercial tools to China. Ms. Beita could visit different regions from Andalusia and Murcia to confirm the difference between both countries. In addition, she visited the Tecnova facilities to know in depth the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture, Postharvest and Packaging as well as the latest tech- nology advantages in Almeria to commercialize it in China. • Revelation Entrepreneurial Company Award: INTECA Inteca has received the revelation award granted by the magazine “Actualidad económica” for being the most entrepreneurial company during 2012. The fact of being an entity that brings together companies from the auxi- 9. Internationalization
72 Annual Memory 2012 liary industry for agriculture with innovative initiatives as the implementation in China of experimental green- houses with technology made in Almeria, make it a ben- chmark for others companies wishing to start new busi- nesses abroad. From its birth in 2011, Inteca has demonstrated it innova- tive, entrepreneurial and primarily character with a clear objective: commercialize agricultural technology from Al- meria in China as a showcase of the companies from the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. Moreover, the consor- tium is supported by the coordination of Tecnova Foun- dation, an entity that brings together the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture, Postharvest and Packaging sector. • Visit by the Minister of Economy, Growth and Competitiviness, Mr. Luis de Guindos to China The Spanish Minister of Economy, Growth and Competi- tiveness, Mr. Luis de Guindos, travelled to China in order to meet the authorities and representatives of Chinese financial and investing institutions to ask for confidence in the implementation measures by the Spanish govern- ment to overcome the crisis. The flying visit by the Spa- nish Minister served as a business meeting for the local organizations among which was Ms. Beita Zhang as a representative of the Almeria’s consortium known as In- novative Technology for Agriculture (INTECA). • Visit to the North-Eastern region of Morocco in order to coordinate the AGROTEC project. Ms. Cristina Irigaray together with Mr. Javier Vázquez, foreign trade technician in Tecnova Technological Centre and researcher from the University of Almeria (UAL), travelled to the North-Eastern region of Mo- rocco. They met with the Regional Office for Agricul- tural Development in the Mouluya for working in the project called “Agro-industrial improvement through Technological Transfer between Almeria and the Nor- th-Eastern region of Morocco” approved by the Pro- gram Commission of Cross-border Cooperation Spain - External Borders (POCTEFEX) and it is funded by the ERDF funds. In this sense, Tecnova as coordinator of this initiative is in charge of transferring knowledge and disseminating the results as well as the project communication plan. 9. Internationalization
73 Annual Memory 2012 The aim is to increase the company competitiveness between both countries to develop a sustainable and lasting commercial network. To increase the turnover of companies from Almeria and the demand of skilled jobs in the province, it is required to offer new opportu- nities and market niches through specialized training for agricultural technicians. • Meeting with Extenda and IDEA Agency to stimulate the internationalization Tecnova Technological Centre collaborated in an infor- mation session with Extenda and IDEA Agency with the purpose of supporting internationalization for companies from the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. The session took place in the Technological Park of the University of Almeria (PITA) and was attended by Mr. Jorge orihuela, Head of the Information and Training Division from Ex- tenda, Mr. Rafael Peral, Promotion Advisor and Ms. Eva Pozo, Managing Director from IDEA Agency in Almeria. They explained to the entrepreneurs in attendance the support funds for the company internationalization for those firms seeking specialized advice in internationaliza- tion actions whether it is to start the process or to streng- then its position in this field. • Journey at the National Institute of Medicinal and Aromatics Plants in Morocco. The National Institute of Medicinal and Aromatics Plants in Morocco is included in the project ReTCETEC (“Cross- border cooperation between Technological Centres for the business stimulation in Andalusia and Morocco”), an ini- tiative from the IDEA Agency. The project was approved at the POCTEFEX second call and cofinanced by ERDF funds. Mr. Andrés Conesa has visited the National Institute of Medicinal and Aromatics Plants in Taounate (Morocco). This visit is included within the agreement signed between Tecnova and the National Institute, and aims to develop the cooperation and knowledge transfer activities as well as to implement joint activities related to R&D&I within the research carried out by Tecnova in the ReTCETEC project. Tecnova provides the research and the design of alterna- tives products for sanitation through aromatic plants and, in particular, the essential olive production from these for their subsequent use in agri-food and cosmetic industry. International Fairs • VII Strawberry International Symposium in Bejing (China). The VII Strawberry International Symposium, which took place from 18th to 21st February 2012 in Peking, China 9. Internationalization
74 Annual Memory 2012 has represented an important stage for companies from the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture between there are in- clude: Asociación para la mejora Competitiva del Clúster Agroindustrial (ACAL), Tecnova and the consortium Inno- vative Technology for Agriculture (INTECA) made up by companies such as Agrar Plantas del Sue, Agrobio, New Growing Systems (NGS), Planprotec, Riegos y Tecnología (RITEC) and theirs associates Grupo Armando Álvarez and Eurosemillas, which have their own stand in this in- ternational event with scientific and commercial nature. Tecnova Technological Centre, accompanied by INTECA con- sortium, has participated in this event in order to increase the productivity,thetechnologyandtheagriculturalmodelinAlmeria. 9. Internationalization
75 Annual Memory 2012 Due to this initiative, the companies exhibited their pro- ducts and the latest technology in Almeria, keeping direct contact with the business fabric of the region and with any person interested in increasing the cooperation, the commercial relations and the investment between enti- ties from different countries. During the fair, Mr. Eugenio Bregolat Obiols, Spanish Am- bassador in Beijing (China) was accompanied by Mr. Al- berto Alonso, Commercial Counselor and Mr. Gabriel Mo- yano, General Secretary from the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China. They all visited the different stands, showing their interest in the exhibitors of the companies involved from Almeria. This was a great opportunity for them to exhibit their labor as well as to make contact and make their service known in a big region with vast socio- economic prospects. In this sense, and following the experimental green- houses Project, Tecnova collaborated with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China in the organization of the Spanish Pavilion in the symposium as well as the management of the technical sessions developed during the event by the companies. 9. Internationalization
76 Annual Memory 2012 Among them, the participation of Tecnova through the Managing Director, Ms. Mª Carmen Galera was emphasi- zed. She talked about the “New technologies increasing the intensive agriculture value”. Straightaway, Mr. Diego Pozancos, International Sales Manager from NGS, gave a presentation about “Soil-less growing techniques used in the strawberry production growth”. Afterwards, Mr. Car- los Javier Salazar, Managing Director from Agrar Plantas del Sur gave a speech about “The importance of the nu- tritional adequacy in the modern intensive agriculture”. Fourthly, Mr. Sebastian Rabal, Foreign Trade Technician in Irrigation systems and technology, talked about “New Technologies in fertirrigation systems”. Mr. Sammy Ghaleb Shahrour Romera, Enginner from Planprotec explained the “Uses and applications of plants extract for pest and disease control in commercial horticul- ture”. Finally, Mr. Pedro Pablo Díez, Quality Control Manager from Solplast, included in the business group of the com- pany Armando Álvarez, gave a speech about plastics in “Strawberry Project in Beijing, (China)”. In addition, business meetings were organized via Extenda with companies from the Asiatic region interested in topics related to fertilizers, greenhouse construction, integrated pest management; consulting firms specialized in the sector, vi- sits to the production area, etc. 9. Internationalization
77 Annual Memory 2012 • XXVII Edition of the Horticultural Fair “Expo Agro Almeria”. Tecnova participated in this XXVII edition leading a stand as a promoter of a sustainable greenhouse in a clear su- pport to innovation, gaining attention of exhibitors and professional visitors, whose topic concerned the sustai- nable production. This initiative, promoted by Tecnova and the companies included in the greenhouse as Afieco, Alarcontrol, Agro- bio, Almeriplant, Aped Group, Carretillas Amate, Coflor, Invernaderos Ferrer, Himarcan, Ideas y Desarrollo para la mejora continua IDM, New Growing System (NGS), Nove- dades Agrícolas, Philossed, Ritec, Sotrafa and Vellsam. Along to the greenhouse structure, the companies had their own stand which also acts as a commercial forum for professionals and visitors to the fair interested in their products and services. Related to the greenhouse and the stands, there were several activities and events of interest organized for Expo Agro as for example guided tours to the greenhouse, technical lectures, traditional products tasting, business meetings, etc. all these activities were 9. Internationalization
78 Annual Memory 2012 coordinated by Tecnova, whose own stand was placed between the sustainable greenhouse and the companies from Tecnova, becoming a business nerve centre for visi- tors and professionals during the fair. Besides all, taking advantage of this international event, Tecnova as a coordinator of the project AGRO- TEC, organized a visit for entrepreneurs from the Nor- th-Eastern region of Morocco, interested in the fair and primarily in the agricultural system of Almeria. In this sense, the Foreign Trade Technician gave a pre- sentation about the agricultural model in the province. In order to meet the agro-industrial cluster and keep commercial contact between both countries resulted in business meetings and in a visit to the companies’ stands in the fair. 9. Internationalization
79 Annual Memory 2012 COLLABORATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN CA- PARROS NATURE S.L AND TECNOVA Almeria, the 1st January of 2012. The subject of the contract constitutes a provision of services by TECNOVA Research Centre in the R&D pro- ject “Aptitud Varietal y mínimo procesado en fresco de berenjena” (varietal suitability and minimal fresh pro- cessing in eggplant). SERVICE PROVISION CONTRACT BETWEEN IN- NOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR AGRICULTURE S.L AND TECNOVA. Almeria, the 2nd January of 2012. The subject of the contract constitutes a provision of services in auditing review, legal, labour and tax advice. An agricultural market research is carry out in the region of Liaoning (China) by TECNOVA for INTECA. SERVICE PROVISION CONTRAT BETWEEN TEC- NOVA AND CAJAMAR FUNDATION Almeria, the 18TH January of 2012. The subject of the contract requires a test about the efficacy assessment of different doses about a new phytostrengthener in zucchini crop under green- house. COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAJAMAR FOUNDATION AND TEC- NOVA. Almeria, the 18TH January of 2012. The subject of the contract deal with the collaboration between CAJAMAR foundation and TECNOVA about activities in technological development, cultivation practices optimization, personal and farmers training, exchange of experiences and horticultural activity and technical developments outreach on key issues rela- ted to horticultural sector. COLLABORATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEC- NOVA AND TIEMPO DE LENGUAS Almeria, the 19TH January of 2012. The agreement is based on a joint collaboration bet- ween both societies in order to provide services by TIEMPO DE LENGUAS to the employers and contribu- tors from TECNOVA for the language learning. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ANDALUSIA (IDEA) AND TECNOVA IN ORDER TO DEVELOP THE PROGRAM FOR THE STARTING UP AND DEVELOPING BUSINESSES WITH HIGH ADDED VALUE “CAMPU PLUS”. Almeria, the 30TH January of 2012. The subject of the agreement is to regulate the colla- boration between both entities under the framework of foundations and activities of its own, for the correct development of “CAMPUS PLUS” (a program based on the starting up and developing of businesses with a high added value and innovative and technology- bases. Through this program, the TECNOVA activities would be added to the promotion, detection and moni- toring of innovative and technology-bases companies arising from the researching and developing activities. Thus, it facilitates the transfer to the business tissue as well as for the available infrastructures and its human and material resources. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MANAGING AU- THORITIES OF THE PROGRAM OF CROSS-BOR- DER COOPERATION SPAIN-EXTERNAL BOR- DERS 2008-2013 (POCTEFEX) AND TECNOVA (MAIN BENEFICIARY) Madrid, the 2nd February of 2012. The subject of the present agreement is to establish the AGROTEC project execution conditions adopted the 28th October of 2011 by the Management Committee and presented by TECNOVA as a main beneficiary in partnership with the following beneficiaries: University of Almeria (UAL) and the Chamber of Commerce. COLLABORATION AGREEMENT FOR THE IM- PLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT ABOUT THE APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE “IMPLEMENTA- TION OF THE OPTIMISATION METHODOLOGY OF THE PRODUCTIVE PROCESSES IN COM- PANIES FROM DE FOOD-PROCESING SECTOR (FORTALECI+DOS) IN THE SUMMONS OF THE AGENTS ORDER OF 2012. Seville, the 10th February of 2012. The subject of the present agreement is to implement the Knowledge Implementation Project by CTAQUA, ADESVA, ANDALTEC, CICAP, CITTA, TECNOVA and TEICA so called “IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OPTIMI- SATION METHODOLOGY OF THE PRODUCTIVE PRO- CESSES IN COMPANIES FROM DE FOOD-PROCESING SECTOR (FORTALECI+DOS)” in order to collaborate. 10. Agreement, Contracts and Collaboration
80 Annual Memory 2012 10. Agreement, Contracts and Collaboration CTAQUA would present a help request for the Incenti- ve Program to the Agent of the Andalusian Information System (Order of 11th December 2007, which establis- hes the regulatory principles of the Incentive Program to the Agent of the Andalusian Information System for the summons of 2008-2013). COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN TECNOVA AND AFIECO (INPUTS AND PHYTOSTRENGTHENERS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE ORGANIC PRODUC- TION). Almeria, the 12nd March of 2012. The agreement subject is to establish a collaboration framework between TECNOVA and AFIECO in order to carry out projects for joint research work, development and innovation in the organic horticultural sector, and to promote and train in order to improve the entrepreneurs and workers qualification in Andalusia. SERVICES PROVISION CONTRACT IN AUDITING AND SELECTION OF COMPANIES FOR THE BU- SINESS MEETING “EXPOAGRO TRADING” 2012 WITH DENOMINATION NUMBER IE01/2012. (COMPLEMENTARY ACTIONS 2007-2013 FORM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND NAVIGATION OF ALMERIA). Almeria, the 18TH April of 2012. The subject of the contract is to provide consulting ser- vices and selection of the companies for the business meeting ExpoAgro Trading 2012 under the complemen- tary actions framework. COLLABORATION CONTRACT BETWEEN NEW GROWING SYSTEMS S.L AND TECNOVA Almeria, the 1ST April of 2012. The subject contract is to provide services by TECNOVA research centre in the R&D project “Clippers and clips for the NGN System fixation”. COLLABORATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEC- NOVA AND THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MEDI- CINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS. Morocco, May of 2012. The agreement subject is the joint collaboration bet- ween both organizations within the project “Emphasi- zes the aromatic plants value as antibacterial” within the Cross-Border Cooperation Program (POCTEFEX). COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN TECNOVA AND THE AGROFORES- TAL UNIVERISTY FERNANDO ARTURO DE ME- RINO (UAFAM) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the 27th September of 2012. The general subject of this agreement is to establish the bases for the cooperation between TECNOVA and UA- FAM in order to develop a joint-initiative for researching, developing, transferring technology and business and commercial exchanging within the activities framework for both companies. COLLABORATION CONTRACT BETWEEN ENZA ZADEN, RESEARCH CENTRE S.L.U AND TEC- NOVA Almeria, the 22nd October of 2012. The subject of the contract is to provide services by TECNOVA in the R&D project “biological pest control and effects from cultivated varieties in greenhouse” COLLABORATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN PLANET HORIZONS TECHNOLOGIES AND TECNOVA. Almeria, the 26TH October of 2012. The subject of the agreement is to provide services by TECNOVA through the study about the irrigation effect in tomatoes, cucumber and pepper crops under green- house with magnetized water in the region of Almeria. COLLABORATION CONTRACT BETWEEN GO- GARSA S.L AND TECNOVA. Almeria, the 29TH October of 2012.
81 Annual Memory 2012 10. Agreement, Contracts and Collaboration The subject of the contract is to provide services by TECNOVA in the R&D project about “Greenhouse de- sign and construction for the implementation of the strawberry oscillating cultivation system in Huelva”. COLLABORATION CONTRACT BETWEEN EDEL- MAN SPAIN S.A AND TECNOVA. Almeria, the 31ST October of 2012. The subject of the present contract is to provide servi- ces by TECNOVA in the “Heart shaped cucumber pro- duction”. SERVICE PROVISION CONTRACT BETWEEN NEW GROWING SYSTEMS AND TECNOVA WI- THIN INNOCÁMARAS PROGRAM (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE). Almeria, the 26TH November of 2012. The subject contract is to provide consulting services by a freely selected entity operating as an innovation advisory. In that case, TECNOVA and the beneficiary company from the INNOCÁMARAS program, NEW GROWING SYSTEMS. COLLABORATION CONTRACT BETWEEN AGRAR PLANTAS DEL SUR S.A AND TECNOVA. Almeria, the 5TH December of 2012. The subject of the present contract is to provide servi- ces by TECNOVA in the R&D project “Development of a biodegradable anti-foaming for broth culture with roller coating capacity of pH”. COLLABORATION CONTRACT BETWEEN AGRAR PLANTAS DEL SUR S.A AND TECNOVA. Almeria, the 5TH December of 2012. The subject of the contract is to provide services by TECNOVA in the R&D project “Formulation and testing of a new mineral fertiliser for the improvement of the phosphoric fertilization in horticultural crops”. TECHNIC CONSULTING CONTRACT BETWEEN ENERGESIS INGENIERA SOLUCIONES ENERGE- TICAS S.L AND TECNOVA. Valencia, the 6th November of 2012. The subject contract is to provide services by ENERGE- SIS in consulting and engineering about a geothermal installation via natural gas heat pumps in the field of “Technic consulting for the HUMIDEX project develop- ment within the national program framework FEDER- INNTERCONECTA”. CONTRACT BETWEEN THE POLYTECHNIC UNI- VERSITY OF CARTAGENA (MURCIA, SPAIN) AND TECNOVA FOR CONSULTING AND TECHNIC ADVISORY ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF “CO- LLABORATION FOR HUMIDEX PROJECT DEVE- LOPMENT” WITHIN THE NATIONAL PROGRAM FRAMEWORK FEDER-INTERCONECTA (THER- MAL-COGENERATION DEVELOPMENT). Cartagena, the 16th November of 2012. The subject of the contract is to provide a consulting service and technical support for TECNOVA by the re- search team of the Polytechnic University of Cartage- na (UPCT) in the field of “COLLABORATION FOR THE HUMIDEX PROJECT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE NA- TIONAL PROGRAM FRAMEWORK FERDER-INTERCO- NECTA (THERMAL-COGENERATION DEVELOPMENT). STRATEGIC AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING, AD- VISORING, SETTING UP AND EXPLORATING OF AGRICULTURE UNDER GREENHOUSE IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA VIA THE “GREEN TECH MODEL” PROJECT. Almeria, the 18TH December of 2012. The agreement is based on the provision of services by TECNOVA for the joint collaboration and participa- tion in the CONSULTING SERVICE, ANALYSIS AND THE EXPLOITATION of the management model of agriculture that BLUE RAIN entity is going to carry out in the People’s Republic of China via the GREEN TECH MODEL.
82 Annual Memory 2012 10. Agreement, Contracts and Collaboration OTHER COLLABORATIONS: ACAL (Association for the competitiveness improvement in the Agro-industrial cluster) Andalusia Development Institute (IDEA) Agrar Plantas Del Sur, S.A. Agrobío S.L. Agroclean S.L. Agroindustrial Kimitec S.L. Agrolaboratorios Nutricionales S.A. AENOR Almeriplant Semilleros S.L. ANECOOP ASEMPAL (Business Confederation in the region of Al- meria) B-Green Bio Sol Portocarrero S.L. Biobest Sistemas Biológicos, S.A. Biocrisara S.L. Bionutrición Vegetal S.A. Biorizon Biotech S.L. Blue Rain Bureau Veritas S.A. Cajamar Caparrós Nature S.L. Capital Genetic EBT, S.L. Almeria Chamber of Commerce National Council of Cahmbers of Commerce CITADESVA CITOLIVA COEXPHAL Official School of Technical Agricultural Engineers Official Association of Agronomists of Andalusia CTAER CTAP CTAQUA CT MOVEX Construcciones Mecánicas Emilio Gea S.L. Desarrolla Consultores, S.L. Provincial Delegation of Agriculture and Natural Environ- ment Provincial Delegation of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employement Dicsa (Distribuciones Industriales y Científicas S.L) Econatur Laboratorios S.L. Enza Zaden S.L. Enza Zaden Research Centre S.L.U. Energesis Ingeniería S.L. Eurosemillas S.A. Extenda Formatio Postgrado, S.L. Fundación Mediterránea (Mediterranean Foundation) Fundación Cajamar (Cajamar Foundation) Gogarsa S.L. Himarcan Técnica Del Agua y Clima S.L. Hortalan S.L. Hortyfruta ICEX Ideas y Desarrollo para la Mejora Continua (Idm) Industrias Aeronáuticas INASOR S.L.U. Induser Poniente S.L. Ingro Maquinaria S.L. Innovative Technology for Agriculture (INTECA) National Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Mo- rocco Ispemar S.C.A. Jarquil Verde Kopalmeria S.L. Koppert España .S.L. La Gergaleña, Productos Naturales S.L. Maher Electríonica Aplicada S.L.U. Miguel García Sánchez e Hijos, S.A. Naturplas Plásticos Agrícolas SL New Growing Systems S.L Novedades Agrícolas S.A. Nutricionales Alvi OTRI Universidad de Almería OMVRAM PITA (Almeria Technological Park) Planprotect S.L. Planet Horizons Technologies Reactiva Laboratorio, S.L. RETA (Andalusian Network of Technological Spaces) Sabores Abad S.L. Joint Technical Secretariat POCTEFEX Sotrafa S.A. Tecotur S.A. Torresa Proyectos+Ingenieria S.L. Única Group S.C.A University of Almeria (UAL) Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT) Vegacañada S.A.
83 Annual Memory 2012 CERTIFICATIONS Tecnova Foundation is certified in the Quality Management Systems UNE EN ISO 9001:08, Management of R&D and Innovation UNE 166002:06 and Environmental Management System UNE EN ISO 14001:04. In this way, it is possible to continually improve all of our pro- cesses and keep all of our customers satisfied. Moreover, we have the Certification of Research Personnel, which is a credential of the exclusive dedication of our staff in relation to R&D and Innovation-related activities. In 2012, the corres- ponding audits for the follow-up of these cre- dentials were carried out successfully. MEMBERSHIP Tecnova is an active member of the following associations and entities: • AENOR. Tecnova coordinates the Normalisation Technical Committee ‘AEN/ CTN 76/ SC 2/ GT’: “ALMERÍA GREENHOUSES”. • AINIA [Technological Centre]. • Andalusian Association of Foundations. • Association for the Promotion of Biotechnology in the Alimentary Industry (AFBIA, in Spanish). • Agrifood Campus of International Excellence [ceiA3]. • University of Almería Mediterranean Foundation • Bahía Almeriport Foundation. • Founding Member of AEI: “Association for the competitive improvement of the Agro-industrial Cluster”. • PITA [Scientific-Technological Park of Almería, Spain]. • RETA [Andalusian Technological Areas Network]. 11. Certifications and Membership
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Report annual Tecnova 2012

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  • 2.
    4 Annual Memory 2012 1.Letter of the President The 2012 has been a remarkable year on the path of the Tecnova Technological Centre, due to the culmination of two major milestones; the new headquarter construction located in the Tecnolo- gical Park of Almeria (PITA) and the development of one of its key projects, the Experimental Centre. Both projects represent the past, the present and the future for the technological development in the Auxi- liary Industry for Agriculture, Postharvest and Packa- ging, so they are two of the main pillars for the R&D&I progress in Andalusia and Spain for all the companies belonging to the sector. This would not have been possible without the support of the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness to- gether with the Government of Andalusia who finan- ced the new Tecnova headquarter infrastructure where nowadays many research and quality services are ca- rried out thanks to the competitive equipment and to the qualified workforce that bring knowledge to companies. Moreover, and thanks to the involvement from the Foundation organizations, the Experimental Centre is now a reality, and not only the Solnova greenhouse has been built up, an initiative supported by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment of the Government of Andalusia, but also the majority of the greenhouses of different typologies have been built for carrying out different testing research in the agricultural field, allowing setting up the Centre as an international reference in technology under plastic. In this sense, the high level of demand on quality and improvement in the excellence of this two project has meant in 2012, a progress in the service range that we offer, so we firmly believe in the latest technologies for our facilities by means of the specialized laboratories which offer a wide coverage in the field of horticultu- ral, postharvest and packaging production technology, a workforce that brings detailed advice in the R&D&I project development and in the internationalization pro- cesses for companies as well as qualified and adapted training for all of our partners and companies in general. The efforts carried out in Tecnova during the last years deserve special attention because of the internationali- zation process as a challenge for companies and as a
  • 3.
    5 Annual Memory 2012 1.Letter of the President strategy to continue for the coming years with the main purpose of increasing our competitiveness and innova- tive capacity in new markets. For that reason, the Foun- dation is embedded in five projects of international coo- peration in different continents: two projects in Africa, one in Europe, one in South America and the last one in Asia with high expectations of developing a new project in China. Thanks to the international expansion, Tecnova is collaborating with other research centres, companies, institutions, etc., from different places of the world that allow the knowledge and Spanish technology exchange while at the same time creates wealth for the sector. It is important to mention the commitment that Tecnova makes in order to offer quality training and to develop promotion activities between its members through in- novative proposals. For this purpose, this year we have the pleasure to receive high level gurus such as Mr. Fernando Trías de Bes, Ms. Edurne Pasabán, Ms. Elena Alfaro and Mr. Mario Alonso Puig and we have organi- zed several workshops and seminars of science popu- larization for the sector. In addition, the Foundation has presence in international fairs representing our compa- nies and we organized our Annual Board Dinner, this event gathers all the entrepreneurs from the agricultural sector in a relaxed atmosphere which took place in a special environment, El Muelle del Levante (East dock) in the port of Almeria. It is evident that challenges for 2013 are to positioning ourselves as a technological community of reference for companies at national level and to open new mar- kets of interest where knowledge and technology of Al- meria can be disseminated through research work and experimentation in the field of agro-industry. All these initiatives have been possible thanks to the fundamental involvement from companies belonging to the Foundation as well as organisms and institutions which have made a commitment to good work of the Technological Centre since it began in 2011. Before finis- hing, I would like to use this opportunity for thanking the companies that have been incorporated into the Foun- dation in 2012: Agroindustrial Kimitec, Aldeilla Suminis- tros Industriales, Bionutrición Vegetal, Deretil Agronutri- cional, Ecohidro Agua y Medio Ambiente, Hortalan Med, Induser Poniente, Ispemar, Soluciones Agrícolas Natu- rales, Laboratorios Econatur, Leon y Vergel Asesores and Pelemix. Finally, let me express once more my most sincere ac- knowledgement and gratitude to all the staff working at the Tecnova Foundation, as well as to the businesses, and private and public entities and institutions involved. All of them, with their effort and involvement, have made it possible to develop all the initiatives and activities or- ganized from Tecnova for the benefit and advancement of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture sector. Emilio Martínez Aguado President
  • 4.
    6 Annual Memory 2012 TheFoundation for Auxiliary Technologies for Agriculture (Fundación Tecnova) was born on 9th of January, 2001. It is a non-profit private entity listed in the Registry of Foundations from the Regional Ministry of Social Affairs of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia (Spain) since 25th May, 2001, and together with more than 120 companies of the field of the Auxiliary Industry and Services for Agriculture. In March 2007, it was qualified as Technological Cen- tre of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture at Andalusian level by the Regional Ministry for Innovation, Science & Business. The MISSION of TECNOVA Technological Centre is to provide an added value, promoting innovation and tech- nological development while favouring business compe- tiveness in the agriculture auxiliary industry sector. It works at international level and with the collaboration of all the agents involved in the process. The VISION of this Technological Centre is to be a bench- mark and a provider of technological knowledge with an international view, regarding techniques to be applied in: agrochemistry, greenhouse construction, climate and en- vironment control, packaging and containers, engineering, laboratories, agricultural and handling machinery, plastics, biological production, ferti-irrigation, seeds, seedbeds, cul- tivation substrate, waste management & environment. The OPERATIONAL MODEL of TECNOVA Technological Centreisbasedonstrategicworkingcommissions.Theseare integrated by representatives of all implied subsectors, for a more optimised and comprehensive view, together with a fur- ther specialisation, in accordance with current business fabric. The PURPOSE of TECNOVA Technological Centre is the technological development, promotion and commercialisa- tion of the Auxiliary Industry and Services for Agriculture, by means of innovation, competitiveness and training promo- tion. For the said purpose, TECNOVA carries out as many main and complementary activities as necessary, especially: a) Carrying out Investigation, Technological Development and Innovation (R&D+i) activities in areas related to produc- tion, commercialisation &the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture (Agroindustry). b) Promotion of relations between the members of the Foundation, as well as between the Foundation and the several other actors involved in the Science, Technology and Business system. c) Collaboration and cooperation with other national and International bodies and organisations, in order to reach common goals and/or to participate in national and inter- national programmes. d) Provision of assistance and of advanced technological and engineering services in the mentioned field. e) Carrying out technological surveillance and collabora- ting in the transfer of Research results and Technologies in this field. f) Organisation of training activities, technical conferen- ces and sessions for the improvement of the scientific and technical education of citizens. Together with the organisa- tion of other types of technological events, such as fairs or conferences. g) Promotion and coverage of reports, publications, stu- dies and statistical data, including prospective ones, in re- lation to the aforementioned sector. h) Carrying out promotion and commercialisation actions for this industry. i) Engagement in any other general activity which could be of interest for the sector. 2. Presentation y evolution
  • 5.
    7 Annual Memory 2012 2.Presentation y evolution 2001-2011 2001-2012 TRAINING No . of studies on the training needs of companies which are part of the Foundation 65 66 In-Person Training courses and sessions organised 81 91 Online Training courses and sessions organised 21 21 No . of people having being trained 2405 2922 Information Sessions 62 66 PROMOTION No . of information bulletins issued 224 249 No . of technological surveillance bulletins issued 70 80 No . of press releases 1845 2168 Collaborations 135 151 No . of actions for the promotion of the Auxiliary Industry and Services for Agriculture carried out by Tecnova 466 478 Collaboration agreements 113 121 INTERNATIONALISATION No . of commercial missions in which Tecnova participated 101 105 No . of commercial missions organised 47 49 No . of international fairs attended 36 40 No . of queries answered on Foreign Trade 1875 1920 Projects developed on Foreign Trade 12 18 R&D+i No . of R&D+i projects developed by Tecnova 40 41 No . of collaborations with companies for R&D projects 111 126 No . of registered trademarks for companies 15 15 No . of companies advised on R&D+i issues 235 273 No . of queries answered on R&D+i issues 1445 1569 No . of publications 73 77 Our progression
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    8 Annual Memory 2012 Tecnovaoffers • On-going support and collaboration in the whole process of innovation. • Tailor-made solutions based on customer needs. • Personalized attention during all stages of the project. • Complete confidentiality as to the development and results of projects carried out with companies. Strategic Guidelines & Services Guideline - Horticultural Production Technology: 1. Design of production structures. 2. Modernisation and automatisation of processes. 3. Environmental sustainability. Services: 1. Mechanical design and calculus. 2. Environmental sustainability. 3. Optimization of agro-industrial structures. Guideline - Post-harvesting and Packaging Technology: 1. Development of new products. 2. Post-harvesting treatments. 3. Agro-alimentary packaging. 4. Technologies for non-destructive analysis. Services: 1. Post-harvesting consultancy. 2. Packaging-related studies. 3. Analytical services. 4. Techniques for non-destructive analysis. 5. IV & V Gama Products. 3. Catalogue of Services
  • 7.
    9 Annual Memory 2012 3.Catalogue of Services Guideline Essays: Services: 1. Optimization of input handling in the production system of intensive greenhouse crops. 2. Assessment of new equipment for handling horticulture greenhouse crops. 3. Assessment of horticulture varieties. 4. Assessment of fertilizers. 5. Assessment of phytosanitary products. 6. Assessment of natural enemies for the sanitary control of crops. 7. Assessment of covering materials for greenhouses. 8. Assessment of farming substratum. 9. Assessment of farming systems. 10. Assessment of materials. Guidelines - Gastronomic Development: 1. Sensorial analysis lab. 2. Gastronomic innovation lab. Services: 1. Expert board. 2. Consumer board. 3. Nutritional optimization. 4. Healthy eating. 5. Gastronomic meetings. 6. Presentation of new products. 7. Show cooking.
  • 8.
    10 Annual Memory 2012 RelatedActivities Innovation It includes R&D projects by Tecnova and those carried out in collaboration with companies and public and private research centres. • Innovation Management. • Technicalassistanceinthedesignanddraftingofprojects for the technological improvement of businesses. • Information and guidance in the field of taxation. • Studies on the state-of-the-art and technique of the project. • Transfer of Results • Coordination of technological innovation projects. • Facilitation of technology and knowledge transfer. • Promotion for the creation of EBTs or Technology-Based Companies. • Dissemination of information about and organization of conferences. • Searching for funding sources for businesses. • Management of patents and utility models. • Technological watch-out service. • Dissemination of scientific information. Communication & Marketing • Development of the corporate website. • Drafting of eNews Bulletins. • Press department. • Studies and publications on industry issues. • Employment database. • Application and follow-up of trademarks and other distinguishing marks. Training • Internal • By means of an annual training programme adapted to staff needs. • External • Organization of symposiums, seminars and workshops with successful companies and business gurus. • Training in tailor-made farming technology at both national and international level. Internationalisation • Organization of promoting actions, including Direct and Inverse Commercial Missions. • Participation in international agricultural fairs. • Drafting of development plans and of market analysis on emerging markets. • Technologytransferatgovernmentalandbusinesslevel. • Development of comprehensive projects related to intensive crops. • Initial consultancy services for product exportation. • Searching of projects that may be of interest for the industry. 3. Catalogue of Services
  • 9.
    11 Annual Memory 2012 4.Corporative information Organisation Structure In order to attain its objectives, TECNOVA is orga- nised according to an efficient and working struc- ture. It is with this view in mind that the following structure was detailed in the articles of association of the Foundation. All subsectors of the agriculture auxiliary industry are represented in the Gouverning Council. ADMINISTRATION ECONOMY - FINANCIAL HH.RR. TRAINING COMMUNICATION HOME TRADE FOREIGN TRADE PROMOTION INNOVATION MANAGEMENT R&D PROJECTS TRANSFER EXPLOITATION OF RESULTS PUBLICATIONS ICT LABORATORIES QUALITY INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AGROINDUSTRIALSTRUCTURES FOUNDATION BOARD GOV. COUNCIL MANAGING BOARD DIRECTION GENERAL RESSOURCES TRADE & MARKETING INNOVATION OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PROJECTS WORKING COMMISSIONS R&D+I PROMOTION TRAININGINTERNATIONAL
  • 10.
    12 Annual Memory 2012 President • Cerys, S.A. D. Emilio Martínez Aguado Vice-president 1st • Sistemas de Calor, S.L. D. Antonio Cambil Montoro Vice-president 2nd • PITA, S. A. D. Alfredo Sánchez Fernández Secretary • AMB, S.A. D. Francisco Martínez Alcaraz Treasurer • Agrobío, S. L. D. Francisco Torres Carmona Member • Dicsa, S.L. D. Emilio Leite Terrasa Member • IMP Consultores, S.L. D. Antonio Mayor Rodríguez Executive Board 4. Corporative information
  • 11.
    13 Annual Memory 2012 4.Corporative information POSITION COMPANY NAME AND LAST NAME President CERYS, S.A. Emilio Martínez Aguado Vice-president 1st SISTEMAS DE CALOR, S.L Antonio Cambil Montoro Vice-president 2nd PARQUE CIENTÍFICO-TECNOLÓGICO DE ALMERÍA (PITA,) S.A Alfredo Sánchez Fernández Secretary AMB, S.A Francisco Martínez Alcaraz Treasurer AGROBIO, S.L. Francisco Torres Carmona Members BIOBEST SISTEMAS BIOLÓGICOS, S.L. Fernando Castilla Cantón Members DICSA, DISTRIBUCIONES INDUSTRIALES Y CIENTÍFICAS, S.L. Emilio Leite Terrasa Members HIMARCAN, TÉCNICA DEL AGUA Y CLIMA, S.L José Manuel Pérez González Members IDEAS Y DESARR. PARA LA MEJORA CONTÍNUA IDM, S.L. Angel Barranco Vega Members INGENIERIA MANTENIMIENTO Y PRODUCTIVIDAD, S.L Antonio Mayor Rodríguez Members INGENIERIA Y CENTRO DE CÁLCULO, S.A. Francisco Martínez Rodríguez Members JARQUIL ANDALUCÍA, S.A. Miguel López Martínez Members PHILOSEED ESPAÑA, S.L Manuel López Martínez Members PLANPROTECT, S.L. Juan José Martínez Lázaro Members GRUPO HISPATEC INFORMÁTICA EMPRESARIAL, S.A Miguel Rodríguez de la Rubia Members SOTRAFA, S.A. Vicente Cejas Medina Members SMURFIT KAPPA ALMERIA, S.A. Miguel Hernández Góngora Members TECNOPONIENTE INVERNADEROS, S.L. Manuel Villegas Fuentes Governing Council Technical Team MANAGEMENT Ma Carmen Galera Quiles OPERATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Guadalupe López Díaz Inmaculada Navarro Piquer Ma Del Mar Villegas Oliva Eduardo Pardo Martínez Carolina Clara Martínez Gaitán INNOVATION Ma Carmen Manjón Rodríguez Diego Teruel Giménez Francisco Ibáñez Cruz Carolina Sánchez Barranco Andrés Conesa Bueno Joaquín Pozo Dengra Pilar García Molina INTERNATIONAL Alejandra Ferrer Aguirre Cristina Irigaray Quesada GENERAL RESOURCES Miguel Rodríguez Sánchez Apolonia Gázquez Gázquez Lola García Rodríguez Verónica Navarro Jiménez
  • 12.
    14 Annual Memory 2012 TheBoard The Board of Trustees is in charge of the government, the administration and the Foundation representation. The Board would meet the specific purposes delegating its powers in one or more members. Its competitiveness extends to resolve the incidences of everything that con- cerns the government, the representation and the admi- nistration of the Foundation, as well as the interpretation and the amendment of the statutes. The first Board of Trustees of the year was celebrated the last 25th June had the following agenda: report of the President, review and approval of the annual bud- get process, annual inventory and accounts with the pertinent Auditor’s report for the financial year 2011 and approval of new employers and acceptance of the post, among others. The last 11st December took in place the second an- nual Board, where it had been exposed the approval of the Action Plan for 2013, the request and approval for joining the Foundation, the President’s report and others areas of interest for the Foundation. 4. Corporative information
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    15 Annual Memory 2012 5.Composition of the Patronage Listed Companies Foundation Tecnova C O M P A N I E S Agrochemicals Biotechnology Greenhouses Certification Consulting Climatecontrolsystems Fertilizers Training Containersand packagings Informationand communicationstechnology Engineering Institutions Laboratories Agriculturalmachinery Post-harvestmachinery Otherservices Plastics Pestcontrol Irrigationand fertirrigation Seeds Seedbeds Environmentalcontrol systems Substrates Watertreatments Wastetreatmentsand environment 1 ACTIVIDADES MEDIOAMBIENTALES SOSTENIBLES, S.L. (A.M.S.) 2 AGENCIA DE INNOVACIÓN Y DESARROLLO DE ANDALUCIA 3 AGRAR PLANTAS DEL SUR, S.A 4 AGRINATURE INDÁLICA, S.A. 5 AGRISTAL, S.L 6 AGROBIO, S.L. 7 AGROCOLOR, S.L. 8 AGROINVER, S.L. 9 AGROLABORATORIOS NUTRICIONALES, S.A. 10 AGROSISTEMAS DEL SUR, S.L. 11 ALARCONTROL, S.L. 12 ALMERIPLANT EXPLOTACIONES, S.L. 13 AMB, S.A 14 ARES CONSULTORES, S.L. 15 ARS PRIVILEGIUM, S.L. 16 BIO CRISARA S.L. 17 BIOBEST SISTEMAS BIOLÓGICOS, S.L. 18 BIOCOLOR, S.L
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    16 Annual Memory 2012 5.Composition of the Patronage Listed Companies Foundation Tecnova C O M P A N I E S Agrochemicals Biotechnology Greenhouses Certification Consulting Climatecontrolsystems Fertilizers Training Containersand packagings Informationand communicationstechnology Engineering Institutions Laboratories Agriculturalmachinery Post-harvestmachinery Otherservices Plastics Pestcontrol Irrigationand fertirrigation Seeds Seedbeds Environmentalcontrol systems Substrates Watertreatments Wastetreatmentsand environment 19 BIOGOLDEN, S.L 20 BIOINTEGRA MEDIOAMBIENTAL, S.L. 21 BIOLÓGICOS ZENITRAM, S.L. 22 BIORIZON BIOTECH, S.L. 23 BUILDING-IDEAS, S.L.L 24 BUREAU VERITAS ESPAÑOL, S.A 25 CADIA INGENIERÍA, S.L. 26 CAJAMAR 27 CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L. 28 CARFIA, S.L. (COFLOR) 29 CARRETILLAS AMATE, S.L 30 CENTRO DE FORM. NOBEL XXI, S.L. 31 CERYS S.A. (GRUPO ALMAFRUT ALMERÍA) 32 COLEGIO OFICIAL DE INGENIEROS TÉCNICOS AGRÍCOLAS 33 CONSTRUCCIONES MECÁNICAS EMILIO GEA, S.L. 34 CRISTALERÍA PLATIL, S.L. 35 CUALIN INTEGRAL, S.L. 36 DELEGACIÓN INNOVACION, CIENCIA Y EMPRESA 37 DESARROLLOS INDUSTRIALES Y APLICACIONES NAVALES, S.L.
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    17 Annual Memory 2012 5.Composition of the Patronage Listed Companies Foundation Tecnova C O M P A N I E S Agrochemicals Biotechnology Greenhouses Certification Consulting Climatecontrolsystems Fertilizers Training Containersand packagings Informationand communicationstechnology Engineering Institutions Laboratories Agriculturalmachinery Post-harvestmachinery Otherservices Plastics Pestcontrol Irrigationand fertirrigation Seeds Seedbeds Environmentalcontrol systems Substrates Watertreatments Wastetreatmentsand environment 38 DICSA, DISTRIBUCIONES INDUSTRIALES Y CIENTÍFICAS, S.L. 39 ENZA ZADEN ESPAÑA, S.L. 40 ESTRATEGIA DE CREATIVIDAD, S.L. 41 EUROSEMILLAS, S.A 42 FORMATIO POSTGRADO, S.L. 43 FRADA INVERNADEROS, S.L. 44 FUNDACIÓN BAHÍA ALMERIPORT 45 FUNDACIÓN CAJAMURCIA 46 FUNDACIÓN MEDITERRANEA DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE ALMERÍA 47 GESTORA DE RESIDUOS DEL SUR, S.L. 48 GOGARSA S.L. 49 GRUPO HISPATEC INFORMÁTICA EMPRESARIAL, S.A 50 HIJO DE ALFREDO RODRÍGUEZ, S.L. 51 HIMARCAN, TÉCNICA DEL AGUA Y CLIMA, S.L. 52 IDEAS Y DESARR. PARA LA MEJORA CONTÍNUA IDM, S.L. 53 IMANIMA, S.L.L 54 IN3 ACCIONES TECNICAS, S.L 55 INDALCONGRESS, S.L
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    18 Annual Memory 2012 5.Composition of the Patronage Listed Companies Foundation Tecnova C O M P A N I E S Agrochemicals Biotechnology Greenhouses Certification Consulting Climatecontrolsystems Fertilizers Training Containersand packagings Informationand communicationstechnology Engineering Institutions Laboratories Agriculturalmachinery Post-harvestmachinery Otherservices Plastics Pestcontrol Irrigationand fertirrigation Seeds Seedbeds Environmentalcontrol systems Substrates Watertreatments Wastetreatmentsand environment 56 INGENIERIA MANTENIMIENTO Y PRODUCTIVIDAD, S.L 57 INGENIERIA Y CENTRO DE CÁLCULO, S.A. 58 INGRO MAQUINARIA, S.L 59 INVERNADEROS FERRER, S.L 60 INVERSIONES PLÁSTICAS TPM AGRÍCOLA, S.A. 61 JARQUIL ANDALUCÍA, S.A. 62 JOSÉ Mª MARTINEZ GUERRERO 63 JOSÉ VALVERDE RODRÍGUEZ 64 KEEPFRESH AGROANDALUCIA, S.L. 65 KOPPERT ESPAÑA, S.L 66 LABORATORIO ANALÍTICO BIOCLÍNICO, S.L. 67 MADERAS Y CONTRACHAPADOS, S.L. 68 MARTÍNEZ INTEGRAL, S.L. 69 MIGUEL GARCÍA SÁNCHEZ E HIJOS S.A. 70 MONTAJES DE ELÉCTRICIDAD MOYA, S.L. 71 NEW GROWING SYSTEM, S.L 72 NOVEDADES AGRÍCOLAS, S.A. 73 PARQUE CIENTÍFICO-TECNOLÓGICO DE ALMERÍA (PITA) S.A 74 PIQUERSA MAQUINARIA, S.A.
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    19 Annual Memory 2012 5.Composition of the Patronage Listed Companies Foundation Tecnova C O M P A N I E S Agrochemicals Biotechnology Greenhouses Certification Consulting Climatecontrolsystems Fertilizers Training Containersand packagings Informationand communicationstechnology Engineering Institutions Laboratories Agriculturalmachinery Post-harvestmachinery Otherservices Plastics Pestcontrol Irrigationand fertirrigation Seeds Seedbeds Environmentalcontrol systems Substrates Watertreatments Wastetreatmentsand environment 75 PHILOSEED ESPAÑA, S.L 76 PHYCOELEMENTA, S.L 77 PLANPROTECT, S.L. 78 PLATAFORMA DE PUBLICIDAD, S.A. 79 PONIENTEPLAST, S.A. 80 PRIMA-RAM, S.A. 81 RAFAEL ALONSO AGUILERA S.L. 82 REACTIVA LABORATORIO, S.L 83 RIEGOS Y TECNOLOGÍA, S.L. 84 RIJK ZWAAN IBÉRICA, S.A. 85 RITEC-HIDRO, S.L 86 S&B INDUSTRIAL MINERALS SPAIN, S.L.U. 87 SEMILLAS ALMERÍA I+D, S.L. 88 SEMILLERO LAIMUND, S.L. 89 SICA AGRIQ, S.L. 90 SISTEMAS DE CALOR 91 SMURFIT KAPPA ALMERIA, S.A. 92 SOLAQUA GEN LIMITED 93 SOLPLAST, S.A.
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    20 Annual Memory 2012 5.Composition of the Patronage Listed Companies Foundation Tecnova C O M P A N I E S Agrochemicals Biotechnology Greenhouses Certification Consulting Climatecontrolsystems Fertilizers Training Containersand packagings Informationand communicationstechnology Engineering Institutions Laboratories Agriculturalmachinery Post-harvestmachinery Otherservices Plastics Pestcontrol Irrigationand fertirrigation Seeds Seedbeds Environmentalcontrol systems Substrates Watertreatments Wastetreatmentsand environment 94 SOTRAFA, S.A. 95 TECNOPONIENTE INVERNADEROS, S.L. 96 TORRESA EUROCONSTRUCCIONES S.L. 97 UDAPI & ASOCIADOS, S.L. 98 ULMA AGRÍCOLA, S.COOP. 99 VELLSAM MATERIAS BIOACTIVAS, S.L. 100 VERDILAND EDICIONES, S.L. 101 VIAGRO, S.A. 102 VIAJES CEMO, S.A. 103 VITRANSGROUP INTERNATIONAL, S.L 104 YARA ALBORÁN, S.A. 105 WISE IRRISYSTEM, S.L. 106 ZETA SEEDS, S.L.
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    21 Annual Memory 2012 5.Composition of the Patronage Listed Companies Foundation Tecnova N E W S C O M P A N I E S I N 2 0 1 2 Agrochemicals Biotechnology Greenhouses Certification Consulting Climatecontrolsystems Fertilizers Training Containersand packagings Informationand communicationstechnology Engineering Institutions Laboratories Agriculturalmachinery Post-harvestmachinery Otherservices Plastics Pestcontrol Irrigationand fertirrigation Seeds Seedbeds Environmentalcontrol systems Substrates Watertreatments Wastetreatmentsand environment 107 AGROINDUSTRIAL KIMITEC, S.L 108 ALDEILLA SUMINISTROS INDUSTRIALES, S.L 109 BIONUTRICIÓN VEGETAL, S.A. (B.N.V.) 110 DERETIL AGRONUTRICIONAL, S.L.U 111 ECOHIDRO AGUA Y MEDIO AMBIENTE EBT, S.L. 112 HORTALAN MED, S.L 113 INDUSER PONIENTE, S.L 114 ISPEMAR, SOLUCIONES AGRÍCOLAS NATURALES, SCA. 115 LABORATORIOS ECONATUR, S.L.U 116 LEON Y VERGEL ASESORES, S.L 117 PELEMIX, S.L
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    22 Annual Memory 2012 6.R&D&I New services and challenges in the R&D&I Department Due to the new Tecnova headquarters, the Technologi- cal Centre could offer new tangible services to the com- panies thanks to its fully equipped and prepared faci- lities in the field of the Post-harvesting and Packaging Technology and Horticultural Production Technology. In this sense, the new building has two pilot plants, one of them is a IV range plant and the other is an agro- industrial plant which both have many meeting rooms available for the companies, as well as laboratories in di- fferent fields such as in vitro culture, postharvest analy- sis, physical-chemical analysis, etc., sensory analysis and gastronomic innovation laboratories. Others faci- lities available for companies are the meeting and the training room, where training courses, workshops, pro- ducts and services presentation are carried out among other. It all adds up to a package of services available for companies. Moreover, thanks to the 12 hectares of field located in Viator (Almeria), which are the Experimental Centre and the different greenhouses typology where the compa- nies could develop agronomic testing in order to assess their products, produce new crops, etc. This is the culmination of two major milestones for Tecnova: the construction of an Experimental Centre to accomplish field testing and a technological and functional building where the organizations could find a place for developing their iniciatives from the beginning to the launching in the market, thanks to the guidance of a specialized work team and to the technology that adapts to their main needs. Technology and R&D&I Transfer Activities Office for the Transfer of Research Results (OTRI-Oficina de Transferencia de Resultados de Investigación) The Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, nowadays Ministry of Economy and Competitiviness, acknowledges the work in Technological Transfer of Tecnova by means of its inscription at the OTRI Regis- try. This recognition represents the culmination of the career of this Technological Centre as a promoter of innovation and for the dissemination of results in the field of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. The OTRI is the Tecnova TC service responsible for the promotion and management of the relations of this Centre with the world of innovation and technological development in the field of research. In addition, it is the unit in charge of empowering and disseminating to society the results of the R&D&I projects carried out by the Foundation, as well as of informing about the new funding lines for entrepreneurs. The OTRI represents a wide offer for companies: legal and technical advisory, and support to management acti- vities in topics related to R&D&I. Participation in the International Conference of Agricultural Engineering: CIGR–AgEng2012 With the title “Crop residues: separation of the bio- mass and plastics”, the engineers from Tecnova gave a speech in the International Conference of Agriculture Engineering “CIGR-AgEng2012” which took place in Va- lencia about a new machine which intends to increase the value of agriculture residues. The presentation explained the results obtained from the machine in the separation process of raffia in plant material coming from the greenhouse residues. This
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    23 Annual Memory 2012 6.R&D&I machine developed by Tecnova and in its design has collaborated CARTIF Fundation whose main purpose is to add added-value to organic residues in crops under plastic, separating them from plastics materials (prima- rily the raffia) and with the aim to add them to the green- house production cycle or to use it for producing energy through biomass, etc. This fact means a cost saving for farmers for reusing clean organic matter from plastic wastes in the green- house production cycle; they even could obtain perfor- mance from it through its sale. The machine has been de- signed within the project “Energy efficiency management in crops systems under plastic” which is financed by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employ- ment from the Andalusia Government. Participation in the Spanish Food Engineering Conference: CESIA 2012.. Tecnova CT participated in the Spanish Food Enginee- ring Conference CESIA 2012 which took place in Cuida Real in order to know the latest news in research and industrial development guidelines within the proces- ses of conservation, transformation, storage, com- mercialization and delivery in food products. Mr. Andrés Conesa, attended to the meeting to pre- sent two posters which explained two researches ca- rried out by the Postharvest and Packaging Techno- logy Area from Tecnova. The first one concerned the quality parameters forecasting in watermelon through NIRs technology. The other research presented explai- ned the antibrowning treatments in eggplant minimally processed, analyzing anti-oxidative effects such as the acid citric and the cysteine in order to inhibit the enzymatic browning from the eggplant minimally pro- cessed. Participation in the 1st International Conference of Bio stimulants 2012. The International Conference about Bio stimulants took place in Strasbourg from 26th to 29th November 2012. Ms. Carolina Martínez, Horticultural Production Area from Tecnova TC, attended to the event with a poster about the research carried out by Bio Crisara related to the as- sessment of its product Fercrisa Plus. It has to be empha- sized its innovative nature with demonstrated result and thus, the improvement and the progress in its use in crops under plastic.
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    24 Annual Memory 2012 Participationin the 3rd Environmental and Energy Business Meeting Ms. Guadalupe López, Responsible of the Horticultural Production Technology Area from Tecnova Fundation, atended to the 3rd Environmental and Energy Business Meeting within de energy fairs EGÉTICA-EXPOENERGÉ- TICA, ECOFIRA, GREENUP and NOVABUILT which took place in Valencia. This initiative boosted by REDIT, the Energy National Institute and the Chamber of Commerce of Valencia within the activities of the European network Enterprise Europe Network (ENN) and more particularly through the regional initiative SEIMED, member of the Enterprise Europe Network of the Valencian community and the region of Murcia, has meant a suitable place for establishing international meetings in the field of techno- logy and business cooperation as well as for promoting exchanges of knowledge, contacts and sharing with the environment. Technological Centres Meeting to explain the eCluster Program Report. Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director, attended together with the Technological Centres representatives from Andalusia to the eCluster Pro- gram Report presentation after the end of the se- cond edition in 2011. During the meeting, Ms. Eva Piñar, General Director of Technological Services and Information Society, explained the importance of this program and emphasized the different pro- jects carried out by the Technological Centres who- se main aim was to give technological solutions meeting the companies’ needs from the different production sector of Andalusia such as budget control systems, ecommerce and business coope- ration platform, e-learning and promotion websites as well as an acquisition platform for buying raw materials and resources for developing the activity or internet selling platforms for products and busi- ness services commercialization. Participation in the meeting of entities engaged in R&D&I at PITA (Almeria’s Technological Park) The Scientific Site of the PITA has been the meeting po- int for most of the public and private entities engaged in R&D in the province of Almeria. The meeting pretended to be the first link for establishing agreements and joint collaboration in a clear commitment to all fields and sec- tors related to R&D&I for the present companies, including Tecnova Foundation. During the session, the PITA Gene- ral Director, Mr. Alfredo Sánchez, explained the infrastruc- tures based on its new headquarter and the services it offers, as well as the future prospects of Technological Park of Almeria. 6. R&D&I
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    25 Annual Memory 2012 6.R&D&I Also, the attended entities scheduled regular work mee- tings about R&D in order to present activities and actions to be finish with collaborations between the different eco- nomic sectors of Almeria. Participation in the Food, Agriculture, Fisheries and Biotechnology KKBE Infoday. Ms. Alejandra Ferrer, Tecnova Technical Manager of International Projects, attended to the Infoday about environment in Brussels. The main purpose was to show the possible collaborations by Tecnova through its projects experience and relevant services in order to cooperate with universities, industries, research centres and public powers from the European Union and from all over the world. Moreover, she participated in a session of bilateral meetings known as Brokera- ge Event, to make known the Tecnova research lines and to establish strategic contacts for possible joint projects. Coordination Meeting of the Fertiplus Project in Holland. Ms. Guadalupe López and Ms. Alejandra Ferrer, Res- ponsible of the Horticultural Production Technology Area and Technical Manager of International Projects both from Tecnova TC, travelled to Wageningen lo- cated in Holland to meet with the technical scientific committee of the Fertiplus project in which Tecnova has participated. The meeting took place in the project facilities in Alterra provided by Mr. Peter Kuikman who explained the project execution state. In addition and in view of the occasion, they visited the TNO facilities to put in place the necessary basis for the collabora- tion agreement in the field of agro-industry. They also visited the conference “Biochar workshop: The soil is the limit” and the World Horticultural Expo, Floriade. Participation in the Healthy Food Seminar: Salt, fat, sugars and additives reduction.
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    26 Annual Memory 2012 6.R&D&I Mr. Joaquín Pozo, Postharvest and Packaging Technolo- gical Area from Tecnova TC, participated in the Healthy Food Seminar: Salt, fat, sugars and additives reduction within the interregional cooperation framework project FOODSME-HOP, whose objective is to improve the inno- vation and competitiveness capabilities and to share the latest technology progresses from the R&D institutions, concerning healthy food, primarily the salt, fat, sugar and additives reduction. The Tecnova researcher gave a speech about R&D&I gui- delines as well as the projects and innovative services which are being carried out at the Foundation Participation in the ReTCETEC project seminar in Cadiz, Spain The Tecnova members travelled to Puerto de Santa María in Cadiz for attending to the ReTCETEC project seminar “Cross-border cooperation between techno- logical centres for business promotion of Andalusia and Morocco”, framed in the second call of the POC- TEFEX program and financed by ERDF Funds. The meeting provided to the attendees the objectives, the activities that would be developed during the imple- mentation period in 2012-2013 and, the expected re- sults. The main purpose of the project is to promote the cooperation initiatives between the technological centres in Andalusia and Morocco for stimulating the business fabric and for boosting the socio-economic development between them. Workshop about Food, Agriculture, Fisheries and Biotechnology KKBE Ms. Alejandra Ferrer, Technical Manager of Internatio- nal Projects from Tecnova, moved to Cordoba for atten- ding to a specified workshop of training and proposals for the Food, Agriculture, Fisheries and Biotechnology (KKBE) call within the 7th European Framework Pro- gram, organized by the Andalusia Agency of Knowled- ge, the University of Cordoba and the Transfer Offices Network of the Spanish Universities (OTRIs) in Andalu- sia. The main purpose of the Technical Manager’s par- ticipation was to hold bilateral meetings with the diffe- rent attendee agents as well as to promote proposals of interest for the sector which would be closely linked with the lines of research of the Foundation. R&D&I Activity Certificate of Research Staff Since 2010, Tecnova has been awarded with the R&D&I Activity Certificate of Research Staff by the Spanish Stan- dards and Certification Association (AENOR). One more year, we have successfully passed the follow-up audit of Research Staff, relying on five certified persons as a spe- cialized staff in R&D&I.
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    27 Annual Memory 2012 Publicationin CD-ROM format of the “2010 Patent Report” This publication has led to compile the patents from one year belonging to a particular sector in a document, which allows us to establish an effective technology surveillance of it. The annual report has the patents and the utility models published during 2010 and this might become relevant for the sector of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. Participation in the annual Researcher’s Night Mr. Andrés Conesa, member of the Postharvest and Packaging Technology from Tecnova, participates in the Researcher’s Night organized by the University of Alme- ria. He explained a project development for applying ul- traviolet light to the agri-food production, whose aim is to make know the need to ensure the quality and the food safety in horticultural products. This initiative took place in La Casa de los Puche (a luxu- rious 18th century bourgeois mansion) in Almeria; its main purpose was to encourage closer relations between the attendees and the researchers. Results presentation Seminar of the INOLINK project Ms. Alejandra Ferrer, Technical Manager of Internatio- nal Projects from Tecnova, attended to the conference of communication of results of a project managed by Reta, within the framework of the program Interreg IVC where representatives of eight EU countries participate and whose objective is to analyze the innovation prac- tices and policies in Europe. 6th Conference of the 7th Framework Program for R&D Tecnova attended to the 6th Conference of the 7th Framework Program for R&D which took place in Za- ragoza and it was organized by the Centre for the De- velopment of Industrial Technology (CDTI) whose slo- gan was “ A bridge to the new Framework Program: Horizon 2020”. The main objectives of the visit were to make known the latest news and the development process of the following Framework Program for Re- search and Development for the 2014-2020 period (Horizon 202). 6. R&D&I
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    28 Annual Memory 2012 Participationin the 2nd Committee for managing and overseeing the ReTCETEC project Tecnova hosted on its facilities located in El Alquián, the 2nd Committee for managing and overseeing the project “Cross-border cooperation between techno- logical centres for business promotion of Andalusia and Morocco”, the acronym of which is “ReTCETEC”, managed by the Andalusia Development Institute (now the IDEA Agency) and in which participate re- presentatives from 6 technological centres from An- dalusia that collaborates in the project: CTAP, TEICA, CITOLIVA, CTAQUA, CITADESVA and CT TECNOVA, including the IDEA Agency. From Tecnova, we explained the activities carried out about the design and the research of alternatives cle- aning products through aromatic plants. Participation in the “Innovation in the food industry” meeting Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director, participated in the “Innovation in the food industry” meeting. The role of food in the design of research and innovation strategies for the smart specialization in the Mediterranean regions which were developed by the IDEA Agency, it is an activity framed in the project “KNOW IN TARGET”, financed through the regional coo- peration program of the European Union (MED), at the same time others technological centres as the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment par- ticipated among others. During her speech, Ms. Ma Carmen Galera emphasized the importance of the role of the technological centres as a link between innovation and organizations that bet on open innovation, joining the needs of companies and the knowledge available for them. Technology Watch Bulletins in the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture The Technology Watch Bulletins (Packaging and con- tainers, greenhouses, agricultural machinery, irrigation systems, plastics and meshes), are generated are a te- chnological alert of the sector situation in the field of in- novation. The Bulletins also present the national and international patents published during 2012 for each of the sectors mentioned above. 6. R&D&I
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    29 Annual Memory 2012 6.R&D&I Healthy Tecnova Newsletter The monthly healthy newsletter of Tecnova is an impor- tant success between readers when dealing with issues related to health in the field of food. In this newsletter, we also encourage healthy habits and disseminate the tech- nical and scientific aspects of interest for an expert and professional audience in this field as for any interested reader in the different aspects of the agri-food sector and in a healthy, appropriate and quality nutrition. Awareness actions Meeting with the Commission “Research, Development and Innovation” The R&D&I Commission is in charge of presenting the future working lines to be carried out for TECNOVA TC during the 2012, as well as to plan new working lines of in- terest for companies for 2013. The president of the R&D&I Commission was still Mr. José López Segura (Director of IFAPA, at La Mojonera, Almeria). R&D&I Projects The research lines followed by the Technological Centre are aimed to develop R&D&I projects related to the Post- harvesting and Packaging Area and the Technology for Horticultural Production Area. The most important lines focus on: design of production structures, technification and automatization of processes, environmental sus- tainability, new products development, post-harvesting treatments, agro-alimentary packaging and non-destruc- tive analysis techniques. The R&D projects carried out by Tecnova in the aforemen- tioned lines were the following: Projects developed within the Post-harvesting and Packaging Area of TECNOVA Line for new products development • Project: “Setting up the Sensory Analysis Laboratory” This project is about equipment composed by one tasting room with eight posts, one sample preparation area and the support of the gastronomic innovation lab. This will allow horticultural and agri-food compa- nies to assess their agri-food products through the sensory analysis. Thank to this new tool, entities could identify consumer’s preferences: colour, flavour, aro- ma, formats, sensory analysis as a part of the shelf- life research, etc. • Project: “Setting up the Gastronomic Innovation Laboratory” The purpose of this project, which was financed by our own funds, was the setting up of a Laboratory for Gas- tronomic Development in order to develop projects within the frame of experimental cooking. The Gastro- en este número Zumo de fruta caseros o o “100%”: ¿Son equivalentes a la fruta fresca? P.1 Cinco consejos para pasar una Navidad saludable. P.2 Receta saludable. P.2 ¿Sabías que...? P.2 NÚMERO Diciembre 2012 26 Red PI+D+i CDTI    + Información Agroalimentaria  + Información Tecnocomercio  + Información TTTEEECCCNNNOOOVVVAAA SSSAAALLLUUUDDDAAABBBLLLEEE Boletín agroalimentario ÁREA DE TECNOLOGÍA POSTCOSECHA Y ENVASADO Zumos de fruta caseros o “100%”: ¿Son equivalentes a la fruta fresca? Un consumo excesivo de zumos de fruta se asocia a unaumento en el riesgo de padecer obesidad, algo que no sucede con la fruta fresca alimentación. Los efectos beneficiosos de la fruta fresca no son del todo equivalentes a los efectos de los zumos de frutas. Los zumos caseros o 100% tienen ciertas ventajas, como la presencia de determinadas vitaminas, pero también algunos inconvenientes, como un aumento del riesgo de padecer obesidad si se beben en exceso. Tal y como detalló en 2003 la OMS, un excesivo consumo de zumos de fruta se asocia a un aumento en el riesgo de padecer obesidad. Estudios más recientes apuntan que también aumentaría el riesgo de diabetes en mujeres, algo que no sucede con la fruta fresca. De hecho, el Comité Científico "5 al día" aconseja no superar una ración de zumo de fruta al día y explica que los azúcares de los zumos de frutas se consideran "azúcares libres" según la OMS y que, por tanto, debe limitarse su consumo. La OMS considera que estos azúcares -también llamados "extrínsecos"- son los que están presentes de manera natural en los zumos de frutas, la miel y los jarabes, además de todos los monosacáridos y disacáridos añadidos por los fabricantes, cocineros o consumidores. Sin embargo, "no incluye en esta categoría los azúcares naturalmente presentes en las frutas y las hortalizas frescas/enteras". Es decir, cuando las autoridades sanitarias aconsejan reducir los azúcares de nuestra dieta, no incluyen en ese consejo a la ingesta de frutas, pero sí a la de zumos de frutas. Fuente: Consumer E.    Fundación Tecnova amplía su Patronato tras la incorporación de nueve empresas (17/12/12). Un fin de año muy positivo para el conjunto de la Industria Auxiliar Agrícola, la Postcosecha y Envasado. Más de cien personas asisten a la extraordinaria ponencia de Mario Alonso Puig en las instalaciones de CT Tecnova (12/12/12). La Fundación promueve la reinvención y la motivación entre las empresas de Almería Fundación Tecnova busca herramientas de financiación europeas para las empresas del sector (05/12/12). Tecnova apuesta por líneas de I+D+i para la IAA, Postcosecha y Envasado         París (Francia), del 24 al 28 de Febrero de 2013. Bajo el eslogan "together, we grow the world", la 75ª edición de Sima- Simagena 2013, salón mundial de los proveedores de la Agricultura y la Ganadería, abrirá sus puertas del 24 al 28 de febrero 2013 en el Parque de Exposiciones de Villepinte, al norte de París. Esta edición se presenta muy prometedora al juntar a los más importantes protagonistas, franceses y extranjeros, del sector agrario, con más de 1.300 expositores de los que la mitad son internacionales y cerca de 300 acuden por primera vez al salón.
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    30 Annual Memory 2012 6.R&D&I nomic Innovation Lab consists of an avant-garde and functional space, developed by the specialists García&Casademont, a company with an unparalleled experience in the sector. In fact, this company is the one that has designed and built in a traditional way some of the best cooks’ kitchens, such as Ferrán Adriá, Arzak, los hermanos Roca, Santamaría or Car- men Ruscadella. They have also participated in original projects such as the kitchen at the Santiago Bernabeu (Real Madrid F.C football stadium), Fundación Alicia and many other renowned private projects. Tecnova Projects developed in the Horticultural Production Technology Area Line for Environmental Sustainability − • Project: “Integral Energetic Management of Greenhouse Crop Systems” This ambitious Project, started in 2009, has continued with its development on the part of TECNOVA TC, until becoming the referent in terms of research for the Foun- dation, as well as to the companies in the Auxiliary In- dustry for Agriculture. This project is co-financed by the Andalusia Regional Ministry for Innovation, Science and Business and the ERDF Funds. The objectives pursued by this project are to provide im- provement from research to intensive horticulture under greenhouse conditions by means of applying innova- tion to the energetic management of exploitation, to the design and planning of production and installations, to the management in the use of inputs and to the valori- zation of waste in intensive agriculture. The city council of Viator has provided 12 hectares of plot of land for the research implementation. Thanks to this contribution, and in cooperation with the companies within the sector, work is now being done for the deve- lopment of an experimental centre in which to carry out research for the project. This centre would also serve as a showroom for the horticultural technology of Almería. During 2012, Tecnova designed a new structure for a sustainable greenhouse from an environmental and profitability point of view, for that reason we have ins- talled renewable energy to it. Tecnova has designed a greenhouse whose structure has been developed at the Experimental Centre and it adds solar panels in the east face of the greenhouse and a wind turbine in the south-east face which provi-
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    31 Annual Memory 2012 destogether with the panels enough energy to supply the consumption produced by automatisms which provide energy to the greenhouse. It is called SOL- NOVA and it offers improvement in solar gain, pro- ductivity increase, etc. and also adds the possibility of having an interplanting crop system. Moreover, a separating machine of raffia from green- house wastes has been designed for this project. This technology has been developed in order to re- duce the wastes from greenhouses and to manage them for their reuse in the development of new pro- ducts. Linked to this project, a Testing Experimental Centre of great international projection, with a view to beco- me a technological and business meeting place that will provide an answer to the current challenges posed by intensive agriculture via R&D&I. During 2012, works have concluded to the following facilities: The Experimental Centre is composed by three parcels distributed in terraces in which the following construc- tions have been carried out: • In the parcel located at the south, three pools have been built, one pool for the collection of water from the drainage of the culture, the second pool is used for the collection of storm-water and the third one is the irrigation pool. • Adjacent to the greenhouse, 6 auxiliary warehouses have been built and distributed within the three parcels. • The different types of greenhouses built in the Experimental Centre are the following: A 1.600m2 greenhouse of type Raspa y Amagado (sandy soils). 6. R&D&I
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    32 Annual Memory 2012 6.R&D&I A 4.850 m2 greenhouse of type multichannel (mesh floor). Solnova greenhouse with 2.415 m2 (mesh floor). Two 420 m2 twin greenhouses (sandy soils). A 1.200 m2 greenhouse built by Gojarsa S.L A 400 m2 seedbed. A 4.896 m2 greenhouse of type Raspa y Amagado calculated according to the AENOR regulation (sandy soils).
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    33 Annual Memory 2012 Additionally,in this first phase, there are different areas available for the installation of innovative structures in greenhouses for those companies wishing to build in the Experimental Centre. Thanks to these facilities, the following services will be avai- lable to be offered: • Checking of greenhouse structures over crops.. • Analysis of the life-span of greenhouse covers. • Essays with varieties. • Efficiency essays for biological control over crops. • Assessment of phytosanitary products. • Integration of renewable energies into intensive agriculture. • Analysis of leachates. Project: “Sectoral Energy Efficiency 3600 ” This is a project owned by Tecnova and in which the com- pany Effergy participated. It has been financed by the Mi- nistry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment of the Government of Andalusia through the IDEA Agency and co-financed by the ERDF Funds. Its main purpose is to design a Plan of environmental improvement which con- tains general recommendations for saving energy in order to optimize the consumption in the production process and the guidelines to follow for the implementation of renewable energies to mitigate the environmental impact produced by the activity developed from companies of the Auxiliary In- dustry for Agriculture and from farmers in Almeria. Original Projects − Building of the Technological Centre of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture (TECNOVA) Dating from the signature of the agreement betweent he Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation (nowadays known as the Ministry of Economy and Competitiviness); the Regional Ministry for Innovation, Science, Business of the Regional Government of Andalusia; and TECNOVA in order to collaborate in the selection and execution of scientific projects co-financed by the ERDF in 2009, the works in the building belonging to the Technological Cen- tre have advanced at a good pace throughout 2010. This building has several laboratory areas, pilot plants and experimentation areas in which the researching acti- vities of the centre and of the related companies will take place. Its surface is over 3.600 m2 in usable surface, of which we could highlight the following areas: Laboratories for research and essays on new horticultural products: freshly processed and minimally-processed. 6. R&D&I
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    34 Annual Memory 2012 • Laboratory for freshly minimally-processed products. • Laboratory for processed products. • Microbiology laboratory. • Packaging laboratory. • Laboratory for quality and agro-food safety. • IV range pilot plant. Industry area laboratories: • Prototyping laboratory • Materials laboratory • Industrial area pilot plant. The design and projects corresponding to the building that will host Foundation Tecnova (Technological Cen- tre for the Auxiliary Industry of Agriculture) is framed to- gether with the PITA Technology Transfer and Research Centre, Having been designed by “Ferrer Architecs”, its main feature is its attractive and innovative design, which incorporates, as its main new feature, the use of a façade with planks in the renowned with marble from Macael (Almeria) for solar protection. During 2011, the works were executed up to 90%, while in 2012 the works were totally finished. − Project for the provision of equipment to the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture Technological Centre. The purpose of the present Project is the provision of the necessary infrastructure for meeting the de- mands and needs of the companies devoted to the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture, especially regarding laboratories and equipment for the design and opti- mization of products and processes. The ultimate goals is the provision of advanced ser- vices from the Technological Centre in a centralized manner, which a view for the Centre to become a nation-wide-referent in terms of research and deve- lopment in relation to the Auxiliary Industry for Agri- culture. − Project: “Communication Network of the Tecnova Technological Centre” The idea is to provide the building of the Technological Centre with all the necessary networks for developing its researching activity, according to the current legislation as well as in accordance with that of the Autonomous Community. Each one of these networks has been pre- dimensioned looking forward to the future, considering the use of a building such as this in its whole. Due to the research profile of the centre, the installation of network and data has been specially taken care of, allowing for the interconnection of all computing equipment of the building between them, as well as to the Internet. 6. R&D&I
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    35 Annual Memory 2012 Collaborationprojects − AEI: “Association for the competitive improvement of the Agro-industrial Cluster” This Association is constituted in July 2009 with a view to promote the joint action of agro-alimentary compa- nies and auxiliary industries; contribute to increase the competitiveness of the agro-industrial cluster at Anda- lusian national and international levels; promote the design and launch of new products and processes, detect the current necessities of the cluster for putting into place joint R&D&I projects, promote inter-sector cooperation, and reinforce the economic structure of the cluster. ThisAssociation is integrated by the Foundation for the Auxiliary Technologies for Agriculture (TECNOVA); the Association of Exporting Harvesters of Horticul- tural Products (COEXPAL); Agrobío, S.L; DICSA S.L (Industrial and Scientific Distribution); PITA S.A (Scien- tific-Technological Park of Almeria); AMB Consulting S.A, CASUR S.C.A (Agricultural Cooperative Society), Murgiverde S.C.A, Cabasc S.C.A, and Canalex S.A.T. Currently, Tecnova Foundation holds the presidency of the Association since the constitution of ACAL for 4 years. The collaboration projects presented within the frame of the AEI are the following: Project: “Assessment of agricultural wastes for bio-plastic production” The main purpose of this project, in which ACAL, INO- LEO, University of Almeria (UAL), Andaltec and Tecno- va Foundation participate, has been the development of a previous feasibility study in R&D&I in order to miti- gate the impact of wastes generated in intensive agri- culture under plastic through the industrial production of biopolymers from the mentioned organic wastes. The project has been executed and finished in 2012 and it has been financed by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce and co-finance by the ERDF Funds. Project: “Feasibility research study of sauces elaborated with AOVE and enriched with bioactive compounds removed from the olive oil value chain and the horticultural industry”. Along this project, the feasibility of create two typical sauces from the Spanish cuisine has been assessed together: gazpacho (Spanish tomato soup) and pepper sauce, with the nutritional value increased with AOVE from two different varieties, “Piqual” and “Arbequina”, whose chemical, nutritional and organoleptic profiles are different as well as the comparison with the same product, enriched with natural bioactive compounds re- moved from byproducts of the olive oil value chain. In this project has collaborated together ACAL, Tecnova Foundation and the Association INÓLEO. The project was financed by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce and co-financed by the ERDF Funds. International projects Project: “Agro-industrial improvement via Technology transfer between Almeria and North-Eastern Morocco: AGROTEC” The project, led by Tecnova Foundation, has the Cham- ber of Commerce and the University of Almeria as benefi- ciaries, and it is financed by the Spanish Ministry for Eco- nomy and Competitiveness and the ERDF Funds framed within the Programme for Cross-Border Cooperation, 6. R&D&I
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    36 Annual Memory 2012 POCTEFEX.His aim is to promote permanent technolo- gy transfer and so make it possible to generate a new market field among companies devoted to the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. This will be done by means of the implementation of a pilot experience which is innovative and transferable, as well as illustrative, thus leading to an increase in the technological demand which is produced and commercialized by companies from Almeria. Project: “Cross-border cooperation between Technological Centres from Andalusia and Morocco for business dynamisation: RETCETEC Network” (Project co-financed by the Spanish Ministry for Eco- nomy and Finance and the European Regional Develop- ment Fund (ERDF), framed within the 2nd call for actions of Operative Programme for Cross-Border Cooperation: Spain-External Borders (POCTEFEX)). Framed within the line for Post-harvesting treatments, which is the responsibility of the Post-harvesting and Packaging Technology Area, this project is led by the IDEA Agency as main beneficiary. As to TECNOVA TC, it acts as partner entity and also beneficiary together with the following Technological Centres: CTAP, TEICA, CITO- LIVA, CTAQUA y CITADESVA and TECNOVA. The initiative aims at contributing to the economic and social development of Andalusia and Northern Morocco, by supporting cooperation initiatives between Technolo- gical Centres for business dinamisation in both territories. Among the actions for which Tecnova is responsible, we could mention: Study on the state-of-the-act of aromatic plants cultivation and the production of essential oils, so as to help in the stu- dy and design of hygiene alternative products via aromatic plants, while stressing the value of these plants. Application of certain essential oils in freshly minimally-pro- cessed horticultural products (IV Range) vas cleaners and preservatives. Project: “Reducing mineral fertilizers and agro-chemicals by recycling treated organic waste as compost and bio-char products” This project is framed within the 7th Framework Program: Cooperation Program. Call FP7-KBBE-2011-5. The general purpose of this Project is to identify and deve- lop innovative strategies and technologies for reducing and substituting the application of fertilizers and agro-chemicals, and for boosting the industry to implement waste recycling plants that are necessary and profitable. TECNOVA TC collaborates in this project as a partner wi- thin the partnership led by the SME: Stichting Dienst Land- bouwkundig Onderzoek (ALTERRA). TECNOVA also partici- pates in several work packages while leading one of them, focused in carrying out an analysis of the life-cycle of the products and processed generated in this project. Further- more, it participates in some agronomic tests that will be carried out at the Experimental Centre an in which the idea is to test the organic amendment properties of the biochar produced in the context of the project. Some of the members of the project partnership are the fo- llowing: • Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones (State Agency: CSIC –Superior Council for Scientific) • Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. • ConsiglioperlaRicercaeSperimentazioneinAgricoltura. • Fundación Para las Tecnologías Auxiliares de la Agricultura (TECNOVA Foundation, Spain) • Gestora de Residuos del Sur S.L (Southern waste management company, Spain). • Graphite Resources (Knightsbridge) Ltd. • IDConsortium S.L. 6. R&D&I
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    37 Annual Memory 2012 • IRIS-Isontina Reti Integrate e Servizi. • Organic Waste Systems NV. • Proininso S.A. • Stichting Dienst Landbouwkundig Onderzoek. • Stichting Energieonderzoek Centrum Nederland. • University of Leeds. • Vlaams Gewest. − Project: Handcraft Production of IV and V range vegetables: harmlessness and functional value (HORTYFRESCO This proposal, framed within the CYTED call about colla- boration with Latin American Centres, aims at assessing and providing information about the elaboration process of IV and V range vegetables in handcraft industries or semi-industrial of SME, in order to improve the quality and safety of the final product through identification of critical points and production of technical manuals and/or pro- tocols that allow process standardization. Projects with Companies Project Proposal: “Control of humidity levels as a limiting factor of competitiveness, employability and exporting potential for the agro-industrial cluster. HUMIDEX”. It is a Project led by the Company Novedades Agrícolas together with Agrobío, Alarcontrol, Almeriplant and Siste- mas de Calor S.L. They belong to the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture sector and it also participate the TECNOVA TC and the University of Almeria. The project has been financed by the Ministry for Economy and Competitive- ness within the call FEDER-INNTERCONECTA through the IDEA Agency and the CDTI. The project will be executed in Andalusia during the next 3 years and represents for the companies an investment of 5million€. The idea is to develop a new generation of greenhouses and technological equipment for achieving an uninterrupted production, which could “break” the crop seasonality under plastic, thanks to the technology and the optimization of the productive resources. Its main goals are the optimization of the humidity control inside the greenhouse, the use of geothermal, the pesti- cide use reduction, the exceeding capacity of the seaso- nality production and the research of new varieties and horticultural crops for the continued production. Project: “New long-term cover. Production structures optimization for competitiveness and internationalization of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture”. 6. R&D&I
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    38 Annual Memory 2012 Theproject presented by the company SOTRAFA S.A in which collaborate TECNOVA TC, has as a main purpose to improve the properties of the current films that will be installed in the covers, whose length is no longer than 36 months and they are not resistant to external climate effects. Thus, SOTRAFA S.A will carry out the develop- ment of a new film, more resistant to problems posed by covers of the multichannel greenhouse structure. The project has been financed by the regional Minis- try of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Formulation and essays of organic bio-pesticides compatible with biological control for horticultural crops. The project developed by the company Biorizon Bio- tech S.L aimed at determining an effective and en- vironmentally sustainable formulation to elaborate an organic bio-pesticide, composed by natural raw materials with insecticide activity for combating pest insects in horticultural crops in a respectful way with natural enemies currently used in the biological control of pests. The researchers from Tecnova assessed the efficien- cy of the new bio-pesticide in the control of pests in horticultural crops and its effects over the secondary fauna. The project was financed by the regional Minis- try of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Biological control of pests and effects of cultivated varieties in the greenhouse”. The project led by the company Enza Zaden Research Centre S.L.U has a main goal the assessment of the effect from the mainly commercial varieties of toma- toes that currently the company has in the market about the establishment and efficacy in the control of insects’ pests done by secondary insects. The researchers from Tecnova implement in this pro- ject the laboratory essays through growing houses and semi-field. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Em- ployment from the Government of Andalusia and co- financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “ New biological control of pests organism in protected crops” The aim of this project develop by the company Biobest Sistemas Biológicos S.L is the research of a new organism appeared during the last horticultural campaigns in several protected crops along the re- gion of Almeria. The researchers from Tecnova have been testing in semi-field. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Em- ployment from the Government of Andalusia and co- financed by ERDF Funds. 6. R&D&I
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    39 Annual Memory 2012 Project: “Implementation of NIRs technology as a control tool of the tomato quality”. The project led by the company Bio Sol Portocarrero, in collaboration with Tecnova, has made the refinement of the NIRs technology for the quantification of the lycopene in tomato, without destroying the fruit. This allows appraising the production on the basis of its healthy properties because they could be classified as a unit according to the content in this important an- tioxidant compound. This project finished by mid-2012. The project has been financed by the regional Minis- try of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Varietal aptitude and in freshly minimally-processed aubergine”. This is a Project about technological development led by the company Caparrós Nature, S.L., through which they have attempt to create in freshly minimally-pro- cessed aubergine in order to avoid the current pro- blems of browning that prevent the marketing of this product. We expect to finish the research during 2013. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Eco- nomy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Design and prototyping of an automatic- cut device for avocado’s stalk”. 6. R&D&I
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    40 Annual Memory 2012 Themain purpose of this Project led by Miguel Gar- cía Sánchez e Hijos S.A, in which Tecnova collabora- te, is the implementation of the design, development, manufacturing and assembling of an automatic-cut device for avocado’s stalk which guarantee an impro- vement in the work methodology from the avocado dumping in conveyor belts to the grading stage. The project is being carried out in the Engineering De- partment of Tecnova in collaboration with the Institute of Industrial Development in Albacete. Different proto- types have been designed in order to improve the first design to obtain an automatic-cut device which works in an effective way and would be feasible for the com- pany. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Design and implementation of a strawberry oscillating crop system in Huelva”. The project led by the company Gojarsa S.L, in which the technical team from Tecnova has collaborated, has as a main goal the design of a greenhouse that would be able to withstand loads and movement ge- nerated by the oscillating system for the strawberry culture in the province of Huelva. This structure improves the productivity in the current system of strawberry culture thanks to the technical improvement that provides the structure and whose design was based on mitigating and simplifying the maximum number of profiles that make it up. For that reason is able to compete economically with the structures implemented till now in the province. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Eco- nomy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Automation of the packing line of cucumber, pepper and Galia melon”. The purpose of this project led by the company Con- trucciones Mecánicas Emilio Gea has been the develo- pment of an automatic packaging system through the design of a device handle by computer vision for long vegetables such as cucumber, pepper and melon. To- gether with a final packaging robot, integrated into the production line, and an innovative design of a grip sys- tem, it has been able to take the products and packing them automatically. These products have been chosen because they share measuring machine in most of the horticultural handle plants, being different the collecting campaign. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Gover- nment of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Design and development of an automation system for the avocado embedded”. The objective of this project led by the company Mi- guel García Sánchez e hijos, S.A., in which collaborate Tecnova TC, consist on a automatic device develop- ment for avocados in specific packing, guaranteeing the correct handling of the fruit without reducing it quality. Through this system the fruit quality remains intact and its shelf- life as well. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. 6. R&D&I
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    41 Annual Memory 2012 Project: “Clippers and clips for the fixation of the hydroponic system NGS” The project, led by New Growing System S.L (NGS), develo- ped a clipper able to allow the clips disposal that are fixed by the culture multi-bands of the NGS system in an efficient way metal support structure on which it rest, the multi-bans pressure is essential for the correct working of the system. In this development has participated the expert team from Tecnova. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Development and improvement in the elaboration and preservation processes of freshly minimally-processed mango”. This project has been developed by the company Miguel García Sanchez e Hijos, S.A, in collaboration with the te- chnicians and researchers from Tecnova, with the main purpose of developing a full protocol of mango produc- tion, freshly minimally-processed that cover all the stages from the receipt and quality control of packaging, passing through the stages designed to cut the product and to gua- rantee its microbiological quality. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co- financed by ERDF Funds. Project: “Control integrated Network for greenhouses”. The project led by the company HIMARCAN Técnica del Agua y Clima S.L, has been developed with the aim of developing an application able to allow instantly technical assistance which incorporate the coordination of all the technical applications for greenhouses, whatever the ma- nufacturer may be. For that reason, it is necessary to de- velop software for having a remote control for all the exis- ting equipment in the greenhouse. With it, in case of any setback or problem within the installation of climate control or the irrigation system, the technicians from HIMARCÁN could resolve the problems from the office without visiting the farm. The TECNOVA team is in charge of field testing of the system in order to analyze and to assess the pro- per functioning of the platform. The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co- financed by ERDF Funds. Development of a biodegradable antifoaming for the application of breeding ground with capper capacity of pH. The present project, led by the company Agrar Plantas del Sur, S.A has as a main purpose the development of a pH regulator for using nutritional solutions in horticulture and, in addition to regulate the pH of the clear solution, it has to incorporate a biodegradable additive, formulated of ve- getable olive oils from household waste with antifoaming properties, which is able to mitigate the superficial pressure of the clear solution. This project is in the implementation phase and it expected to be finished in 2313.The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment from the Government of Anda- lusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Formulation and essays of a new mineral fertilizer for the improvement of the phosphoric fertilization in horticultural crops The present project, led by the company Agrar Plantas del Sur, S.A, aimed at the development of a new phos- phoric fertilizer formulated of pyrophosphates in order to improve the efficiency in the extraction of the phos- phorus in horticultural crops developed under adverse weather conditions. This project is in the implementation phase and it expected to be finished in 2313.The project is financed by the regional Ministry of Economy, Innova- tion, Science and Employment from the Government of Andalusia and co-financed by ERDF Funds. Innovation Management Projects Innovation Cheque The Innovation Cheque is a financing tool managed by the Andalusian Regional Ministry of Economy, Innova- tion and Science, aimed at SMEs and Micro-SMEs from Andalusia, framed within the Programme of Incentives for boosting Innovation and Entrepreneurial Develop- ment in Andalusia: period 2008-2013. The purpose of the Innovation Cheque is the provision of services in specialized consulting, allowing Andalusian companies: to improve their productive process, to contract assis- 6. R&D&I
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    42 Annual Memory 2012 tancefor developing or producing a new product, to use eCommerce, to obtain assessment for improving their ac- tivity or to draft a commercial plan or marketing strategy. During 2012, TECNOVA Foundation has provided this type of consultancy service to the following companies: • Agrar Plantas del Sur S.A. • Agrolaboratorios Nutricionales S.A. • Biocrisara S.L. • Econatur Laboratorios S.L.U. • Ispemar S.C.A. • New Growing System S.L. • Planprotect S.L. • Sabores Abad S.L. • Torresa Proyectos + Ingeniería S.L. − Certification as advisers for the “Innocámaras Program” The purpose of this program is to foster the adoption of an innovation-based culture by Small and Medium size enterprises located in the EU objective 1 regions. The said program is divided into two stages: “Individualized Diagnosis” and “Innovation Support Plan”. The first one includes the development of an assisted diagnosis by a tutor specialized in Chambers of Commerce, so as to identify the possible improvement actions via inno- vation. On the second one, TECNOVA advices these companies on the development and implementation of recommendations in the field of innovation which have been identified in the previous stage. Among the companies that have been advised by TECNOVA in the second stage of this program, we could mention: New Growing Systems. − Advisory service for Innovation Management for companies working in Intensive Agriculture. Throughout the year 2012, Tecnova TC has collaborated with several companies, advising them on innovation manage- ment and participating in some of the stages that are part of the different R&D&I projects carried out by them. Tecnova has worked with the following companies, among other: ACAL, Agrar Plantas del Sur S.A., Agrolaboratorios Nutricio- nales S.A., Alarcontrol, Ecológicos SL, Biointegra Medioam- biental,S.L.,BioSolPortocarrero,S.L:,CaparrósNature,Cons- trucciones Mecánicas Emilio Gea S.L., Dicsa, Distribuciones Industriales y Científicas, Econatur Laboratorios S.L.U., Euro- semillas S.A., Gogarsa S.L., INTECA, Induser, Ingro Maquina- riaS.L.,IspemarS.C.A.,NewgrowingsystemS.L.,Novedades Agrícolas, S.A., Miguel García Sánchez e Hijos, S.A., Planpro- tect S.L., Projar, Rafael Alonso Aguilera S.L., Reactiva labo- ratorio, S.L, Sabores Abad S.L.,Sistemas de Calor, Sotrafa, Tecnoponiente Invernaderos, S.L., Torresa Proyectos + Inge- niería S.L., Vegacañada.Almeriplant, Agrobío S.L., Agrinature Indálica S.A., Biocrisara S.L and Biobest Sistemas. − TECNOVA as local agent within the CDTI PIDI Network. This initiative was started in 2006 by the Centre for indus- trial Technological Development (CDTI), with the collabo- ration of the Directorate General for SMEs and under the coordination of the Economic Office of the National Gover- nment Presidency (OEP). TECNOVA TC is a local agent within the PIDI Network (IDI means R&D&I in Spanish) offers an information and advi- sory free public service for companies and entrepreneurs. Information focus is on all types of public aid available for R&D&I: at local, regional, national and European level, de- pending on specific needs. In this way, the purpose is to boost private investments in R&D&I, helping companies to obtain access to different sources of funding. 6. R&D&I
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    43 Annual Memory 2012 ANNUALREPPORT OF ACTIVITIES 2012 TRAINING The training activities 2012 are aimed and satisfying the needs of this competitive business sector and even fur- ther increasing companies’ qualification. For that reason, it has been designed an annual training program based on symposiums, seminars, etc., with business gurus and on a technical training focused on the Foundation stra- tegic guideline and services for Directors, Managers and Managers at middle-management level, as well as for companies’ technical staff. EXTERNAL TRAINING Organisation of informative sessions “Business innovation and creativity” (January, 17th, 2012) Mr. Fernando Trías de Bes, writer and economist, spe- cialised in marketing and innovarion, participates in this conference about creativity, improvement in productivi- ty and competitiveness. The main purpose was to en- courage R&D&I within the companies as a key tool for their own developing and to change the current situation. Mr. Emilio Martinez, President of Tecnova Technological Centre, gave a speech together with Mr. José Vicente Si- món, President of the School of Technical Agricultural Engineers. The presentation was aimed at the business fabric in general, and was made in the context within the informative sessions with business gurus organized by Tecnova yearly. At the end of the presentation, Mr Triás de Bes signed to the attendees his book “El Hombre que cambió su casa por un Tulipán”, whose main topic is about the thoughts in the his- tory of speculative bubbles in a clear and educational way. In the informative session participated the Technical Secre- tariat from the company Formatio Posgrado and the colla- boration of the School of Technical Agricultural Engineers of Almeria. “El ABC del Customer Experience” (September, 25th, 2012) The aim of this presentation is to obtain from the custo- mer point of view the effectiveness in commercialization, the customer loyalty and successful communication of the product/customer, the marketing as an opportunity and as a company guide for companies in the Agricultu- ral Auxiliary Industry. The business guru, Ms. Elena Alfaro, is a PhD and specia- list in consulting about experiential marketing. She explai- 7. Training
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    44 Annual Memory 2012 nedthe importance of marketing applied in companies. At the end of the speech, the author Ms. Elena Alfaro signed her book “El ABC del Customer Experience” to the attendees. Through this initiative, Tecnova Technolo- gical Centre stands for the commercial management by means of advocating for business marketing as a way of improving the products and services from the organiza- tions in the Agricultural Auxiliary Industry, in order to reach new market niches and to meet the final customer needs. “Teamwork: an advantage and an opportunity for the business regeneration and success” (June, 15th, 2012). This annual event, framed within the VI Board Dinner of Tecnova, joint together the business owners from the Agri- cultural Auxiliary Industry who belong to the Foundation. The conference took place in Cajamar’s assembly hall which is located in Cajamar’s headquarters whose address is Plaza Barcelona, Almería. The person in charge of the conference was Ms. Edurne Pasabán, an elite alpinist who has reached the 14 eight-thousanders of the plantet being a member and a leader of more than 20 expeditions to the Himalayas. Moreover, she is a businesswoman and a technical agri- cultural engineer by the University of Basque Country, with Senior Executive program and Master in Human Resour- ces Management in ESADE (Business and Law School) where she teaches lectures as an associate professor. This international sport woman gave a conference about team work, emotions, windows of opportunity, manage- ment of change, regeneration, etc., explaining the impor- tance of communication, motivation and the valorization of teamwork in order to reach success for both personal and professional life. Course about “Techniques for postharvest disinfection” Within the technical measures planned for the Posthar- vest and Packaging Technology Area, it takes place the course about “Techniques for postharvest disinfection”, which objective is to provide the tools for ensuring food safety in horticultural products. It offers a theoretical and practical vision about research guideline and services in this field which is very useful for the business fabric. 7. Training
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    45 Annual Memory 2012 Amongthe participant speakers were Ms. Encarnación Aguayo Gímenez, PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Pro- fessor at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (Murcia) in the food technology field. She talked about the state of the art of the different sanitizers used currently in posthar- vest. Mr. Francisco Pérez, R&I Quality Manager from PRI- MAFLOR Group and one of the best specialists in leafy vegetables production of I and IV range, he has explained the extensive experience in this business group special emphasizing in the efforts carried out in the management of very important issues such as hazard and risk analy- sis, management protocols in order to ensure food safety from the safety of food point of view. With regard to TECNOVA Technological Centre, two members from the Postharvest and Packaging Technolo- gy Area participated in the conference. On the one hand, Mr. Joaquín Pozo, PhD in Chemical Sciences, he explai- ned the potential applications of use lactic acid bacteria and bacteriocine produced naturally for them and, on the other hand, Mr. Andrés Conesa, Phd in Agricultural En- gineering, he made reference to the several possibilities of use in UV-C technology, and at the same time he ex- plained part of the results obtained in a project carried out in collaboration with the company Ingro Maquinaria and funding by the Innovation and Development Agency of Andalusia (IDEA) and ERDF funds. Finally, there was a guide tour of the Tecnova facili- ties. “Formatio Posgrado”, acted as a technical secre- tariat and collaborated in the speech. Course about: “How to link wages to productivity” (November, 11th, 2012) The purpose of this course was to provide efficiency and productivity measures through those tools that could link the wage to productivity, in order to be more competitive in the field of business and a fortiori in the current situation. The course was taught by Mr. Pedro Muñoz, graduated in Law and PhD in Political Science and Law by the London School of Economics (LSE). The practical purpose of the course arose out of the current needs of the market, whe- re is essential to increase labour productivity. It was followed by businessmen, managers, managers at middle-manage- ment level, chief financial officers, controllers, staff involved in projects, etc. “Formatio Posgrado” acted as a technical secretariat and collaborated in the speech. Workshop: “CATIA V5 parts design and modeling” (November, from 5th to 16th, 2012) This workshop is about CATIA tool, in which the atten- dees learned the general principles of 3D computer aided design, by means of tools for the mechanical project development. CATIA is a sophisticated and re- 7. Training CURSO PRÁCTICO DE DISEÑO Y MODELADO DE PIEZAS CATIA V5 ALMERÍA, 5 AL 16 DE NOVIEMBRE 2012 Organiza Coordina Ficha de Inscripción Apellidos Nombre Dirección Empresa D.N.I. Localidad . C.P. Teléfono Correo electrónico Profesión Actividad Se ruega enviar esta inscripción junto con el justifi- cante de pago a la siguiente dirección: Fundación Tecnova Tlf: + 34 950 29 08 22 Email: comunicacion@fundaciontecnova.com Nº de cuenta: 0237 0750 00 9167343365 Nota: El arriba firmante autoriza a Fundación Tecno- va para la utilización de los datos que figuran en este formulario, con las condiciones y limitaciones im- puestas por la ley Orgánica de Protección de datos de carácter personal y los Decretos que la desarro- llan. Sede CT Tecnova. Parque Tecnológico de Almería. Avda. de la Innovación, 23. El Alquián. Almería. Secretaría Técnica Colabora
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    46 Annual Memory 2012 liableprogram about computer aided design (CAD) for the designing of complex shapes and parts. Mr. Manuel Ángel Ordóñez participated in the works- hop, he is a professional teacher in CARMAN Con- sultoría Avanzada, moreover, he has worked in com- panies such as EUROTECH Ingeniería y Consulting., S.L.U, SGE Consultores (Spain), etc. “Formatio Posgrado” acted as a technical secretariat and collaborated in the speech. Technical Session: “Modifying Atmosphere Packaging” (MAP) (Novemeber, 21th, 2012) The session explained to the professional from the hor- ticultural sector a broad vision about the modifying at- mosphere packaging (MAP), because it is a useful tool for longer preserving the sensory quality in fruits and vegetables. The MAP is very useful for the horticultural sector from the economic point of view to the quality and food safety. For this purpose, the technicians from Praxair, PBI-Dan- sensor and Savinplast participated in the session; they explained the last progress in packaging systems for IV and V agri-food range such as gases, packaging, plastic films, dispensing systems and gas mixture, and measuring sensors for packaging atmospheres. Technical Session: “New trends in climate control under greenhouse” (November, 28th, 2012) The main aim of this session was to explain the new trends of the sector in climate control under plas- tic, as a useful tool due to its climate control and productive benefit for its application over pests and diseases. Once Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director, introduced the session, Ms. Gaudalupe López, Responsible for the Department of Enginee- ring at Tecnova, explained the Experimental Centre project that Tecnova owns in the locality of Viator, Almería. This project has access to those compa- nies that require experimental and agronomic tes- ting developing. Many companies from the climate and irrigation sector belong to Tecnova Foundation (Alarcontrol, Himarcan, Novedades Agrícolas, Riegos y Tecnolo- gía), they participated in the session and offered a practical vision while Mr. Eduardo Pardo, agricultu- ral engineer from TECNOVA TC, explained the most technical part of the session. 7. Training
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    47 Annual Memory 2012 Session about: “Neuromanagement: linking inteligence and emotion” With this conference, Tecnova, and together with the colla- boration of Audentia and Inforpress, expected to explain how we should take advantage of our personal skills to overcome the uncertainty and face unexpected events making the most of them. For this purpose, the conference was attended by Mr. Is- rael Cobo, specialist in Executive Development Program in communication and leadership skills, certified Executive Coach as Development Facilitator, PhD in Business Mana- gement by the Complutense University in Madrid, MBA at the Madrid Business Institute and Postgraduate course in Financed by the Italian University SDA Luigi Bocconi. Session: “Re-invent: your second chance” (December, 11th, 2012) Tecnova Technological Centre has become a training reference centre thanks to the magnificent conferen- ce attended by Dr. Mario Alonso Puig in our facilities. More than 100 hundred persons attended the confe- rence from different companies from the horticultural business sector. Mr. Emilio Martinez, Tecnova Foundation President, in- troduced Dr. Mario Alonso Puig surgeon of the digesti- ve system and expert in motivation, creativity, commu- nication, teamwork and leadership. This great speaker, hold a lecture whose tittle was: “Re- invent itself: your second chance”, during which team values were promoted but primarily passion for work, transmitting the union and collaboration sense in order to progress in both personal and professional life. Dr. Mario Alonso Puig, showed how that the passion about what we do is the best antidote due to the uncertainty and fear of the unknown when adverse conditions occurred and how trough faith and self-confidence could be overcome. In this sense, he stressed that motivation bring to the sur- face people skills and talent that form a company, whe- re the last link in the organization chain could contribute ideas and knowledge for the improvement and progress of the day-to-day work. “Formatio Posgrado” acted as a technical secretariat and collaborated in the speech. 7. Training
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    48 Annual Memory 2012 7.Training Organization of collaboration sessions Information session on “Innovation Vouchers” (March 1st, 2012). Tecnova Foundation organized together with the Innova- tion and Development Agency of Andalusia (IDEA), an information session about the financial tool “Innovation Vouchers” that IDEA has available for SMEs and it took place in the Technological Park of Almeria (PITA) located in the University of Almeria (UAL). In the session participated Mr. Juan María González, the Se- cretary General of Innovation and Information Social and Media, Mr. Alfredo Sánchez, General Manager of PITA, Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director, Ms. Eva Piñar, General Director of Technology Services and Infor- mation Social and Media and Ms. Adriana Valverde, Dele- gate in Economics, Innovation and Science in Almeria. The information session concluded with the speech of the company Philossed España S.L., which participated with success in the first phase of the program “Innovation Voucher”. The Managing Director, Mr. Manuel López, ex- plained to the attendees (more than 20 companies from the province of Almeria) his own experience with the In- novation Voucher, the different creative solutions that he added to his business and the obtained results as a con- sequence of this innovation. Session about “Logistics for Agricultural Auxiliary Industry” (September, 20th, 2012) In furtherance of promoting the internationalization in the business sector, Tecnova organized together with the Bahia Almeriport Foundation a session about logistic for the Agricultural Auxiliary Industry, focus on the sea as an exportation alternative for companies. Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director pre- sented the session and explained the importance during the last year in this sector, thanks to the existing relation- ship with the local Agroindustrial Cluster which has suc- ceeded in positioning the agriculture in Almeria as an in- ternational benchmark in terms of exports. After the presentation, Mr. David Soler from Bahia Alme- riport Foundation gave a talk about the figures develop- ment in the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture, with data drawn from a biennial report known as “tecnómetro” from the Tecnova Foundation. In this session participated Mr. Antonio López, from the company group Pérez y Cía - ZIM in Spain and Mr. Daniel Pérez, from J.Ronco y Cía entity lo- cated in the Port of Almería. Technical session about “Multi-ion CleanGrow sensor”
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    49 Annual Memory 2012 Themain purpose of this technical session, orga- nized by the company New Growing System in co- llaboration with Tecnova Technological Centre, was to present the multi-ion CleanGrow sensor in order to improve the irrigation techniques in horticultural crops through measures in real time of the mains ions present in nutrient and drainage solutions. The attendees, primarily agricultural engineers and agronomists, field technicians, farmers and resear- chers, have become know the analysis made by the sensor and the practical experiences made in hor- ticultural crops. This is a tool that contributes to a greater control for farmers over the crop yield with a unique technology “manual laboratory” producing real time actionable information about essentials nutrient in irrigation and drainage water. Technical sesión about “New technologies in chromatography and mass spectrometry” DICSA in collaboration with TECNOVA, organised a tech- nical session about new technologies in chromatography and mass spectrometry mainly intended to people and professionals with a high level of interest about food qua- lity and safety processes. INTERNAL TRAINING “Organizational Development” The main purpose is to boost confidence and team-wor- king spirit; the Tecnova Foundation staff has attended during the year several group sessions in order to set prio- rities, objectives and mainly strengthening the business culture in TECNOVA Technological Centre. Work Teams organisation The working groups on Training presided by Mr. Anto- nio Mayor Rodriguez (from IMP Consulting S.L), met in 2012 for programming training actions for the said year, adapting them to the actual needs of the companies. The meeting was attended by representatives of companies within the sector who were part of the Training commis- sion. Topics dealt with during the meeting were focused on as- sessing the training activities carried out during the last year together with an analysis of the results obtained as well as the training activities that could be carried out in 2012. 7. Training
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    50 Annual Memory 2012 8.Information and Promotion Work team organisation This work team is in charge of establishing the promotion lines for both entities, the TECNOVA Technological Centre and the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. The Commission consists of companies that made up the Board of Tecnova, interested in the promotion and dissemination of the sector whose President is Mr. Emilio Leite Terrasa (DICSA, Distribu- ciones Industriales y Científicas, S.L) Infotecnova The Infotecnova news bulletin continues with the informative line of the Technological Centre among the business fabric. This bulletin consists of four news related to promotion and dissemination, internationalization, R&D&I and training. A to- tal of fourteen bulletins were published in 2012.. TECNOVA Technological Centre in the Social Media TECNOVA Foundation is present in the social media and therefore it has a profile on professional networks of ge- neral interest as Facebok, Twitter, Linkedin and Youtube in order to publicize available services, activities, projects and other promotion actions existing at the Foundation. 6th Board Dinner TECNOVA Technological Centre celebrated in June its 6th Annual Board Dinner in Muelle del Levante (Levan- te dock) where the dinner took place thanks to the colla- boration of the port authority. Previously, a conference attended by Ms. Edurne Pasabán was organized in the auditorium of Cajamar which has its headquarters in Plaza Barcelona (Almeria). There were more than 200 attendees from the sector of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture in both events; including Ms. Adriana Valverde, provincial Delegate for Economy, Innovation Science and Employment in Al- meria, Ms. Eva Pozo, IDEA Agency Managing Director and Ms. Trinidad Cabeo, President of the Port Authori- ty, among others. These meetings were held in order to award the com- panies that have been in TECNOVA since the year
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    51 Annual Memory 2012 2001,trusting in its work for and to the sector of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. In this sense, Mr. Emi- lio Martínez, as the President of the Foundation, gave a pin commemorating the Tecnova 10th anniversary to the following institutions: Provincial Delegation of Eco- nomy, Innovation Science and Employment and IDEA Agency (Andalusia Development Institute). The events organized by TECNOVA have the pur- pose of bringing together the companies within the field in a relaxed atmosphere, so as to increa- se and exchange knowledge, projects and expe- riences that could enrich and consolidate the sec- tor as one of the most outstanding in the province of Almeria. 8. Information and Promotion
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    57 Annual Memory 2012 8.Information and Promotion TECNOVA in the Media The Tecnova TC, in its bet to present the actions and ser- vices that they provided to the business fabric, it conti- nues with the implementation of its communication de- partment, whose qualified technicians centralize all the information about events, services and activities in which TECNOVA participates in order to inform all those people interested in the progress of the Foundation. This allows the TC to be present in the main media (written and online press, radio & TV): Ideal, La Voz de Almería, Diario de Almería, Interalmería, Canal Sur TV y Radio Al- mería Actualidad, el Mundo, Noticias RETA,Teleprensa, Agricultura 2000, Cinco días, SpiritSur, Cibersur, RTVE, f&h, Almeria digital 24 horas, Fh almería, revista Horto- campo, Alimentaria, Cadena Ser, Onda Cero, Radio Ejido. … Moreover, this department elaborates an annual press dossier compiling the most highlighted events of the year and more interesting news in the various media about TECNOVA TC and its companies, as well as for the sector in general.
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    59 Annual Memory 2012 8.Information and Promotion Fairs Attendance Participation in the XXVII Fruit and Vegetable International Fair: Expo Agro 2012 The Expo Agro Fair of Almeria held from April 18th to 20th at the Conference and Exhibitions Palace in Aguadulce, (Roquetas de Mar) had the participation of a high number of companies in the sector. The Expo Agro Fair of Almeria held from April 18th to 20th at the Conference and Exhibitions Palace in Aguadulce, (Roquetas de Mar) had the participation of a high number of companies in the sector. Tecnova carried out an inno- vative initiative together with the following companies: Afieco, Agrobío, Alarcontrol, Almeriplant, Aped Group Technology, Carretillas Amate, Coflor, Himarcan, Inverna- deros Ferrer, IDM, NGS, Novedades Agrícolas, Philoseed España, Riegos y Tecnología, Sotrafa and Vellsam, This initiative concerned the development of a sustaina- ble greenhouse through elements environmentally frien- dly whose purpose is to promote innovation, competiti- veness and primarily increase the profitability related to horticultural production. Along to the greenhouse structu- re, the companies had their own stand which also acts as a commercial forum for professionals and visitors to the fair interested in their products and services.
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    62 Annual Memory 2012 8.Information and Promotion The greenhouse was the focus fair attention, so as entrepre- neurs and visitors were interested in it. Ms. Clara Aguilera, at that time Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries of Andalusia; Ms. Carmen Crespo, Government of Andalusia Delegate; Mr. Gabriel Amat, President of the Provincial Deputation of Almeria; Mr. Diego Martínez and Mr. Miguel López, President and Vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce of Alme- ria, they all visited the greenhouse and the stand leading by TECNOVA where Mr. Emilio Martinez, President of the Foun- dation; Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director; Ms. Guadalupe López, Tecnova R&D&I Project Manager and Ms. Inmaculada Navarro, Tecnova Industrial Engineer, explai- ned its effectiveness and representativeness of the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture sector as well as the different actions carried out in order to stimulate the fair. Furthermore, Tecnova was leading a diaphanous stand with a wide range of activities to invigorate the fair as much as possible. It includes the talks of the following companies: Sistemas de Calor, Aped Group Technology, Philoseed España, Sotrafa and two talks of interested at- tended by the Foundation in which Mr. Andrés Conesa, Researcher in the Tecnova Post-harvesting and Packaging Technology Area (ATPE) explained the optimization about handling processes and Ms. Guadalupe López, Tecnova R&D&I Project Manager, talked about the Experimental Centre project.
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    63 Annual Memory 2012 8.Information and Promotion Another action carried out in the stand of Tecnova was a tasting of horticultural products of the region, in which may companies participated avec their products: Costa de Almería, La Gergaleña, Biogolden Solutions, Prima- flor and Ecohal, where were exhibited from fresh pro- ducts to IV and V range products for the enjoyment of visitors. In addition, and as usual in Expo Agro, Tecnova gathered its companies in a business meeting which took place on Thursday. Within this business meeting, it was tasted a cucumber paired with gin tonic in colla- boration with Hendrick’s to promote food safety in the vegetables of Almeria
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    65 Annual Memory 2012 8.Information and Promotion Attendance to the Food Fair 2012 in Barcelona (Spain) Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director; Ms. Ma Carmen Manjón, Innovation Head Manager and Ms. Alejandra Ferrer, International Project Expert, travelled to the fair in order to attend to the different fair activities, including “Bilateral Meeting Forum “, orga- nized with the support of Entreprise Europe Network. Moreover, they visited the tasting are where they dis- covered a market niche in food products by means of the different possibilities that offers the marriage of vegetables and other food products such as cheese, olive oil, meat, etc. as well as others gastronomic in- novations as olive oil rich in lycopene, among others. This commercial event represents an outstanding business opportunity to carry out joint initiatives with professionals and fair exhibitors, showing new trends linked to innovation and knowledge which offers di- rect solutions for both consumer and entrepreneur. Attendance to the agricultural, hunting and nature fair of the East
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    66 Annual Memory 2012 TecnovaTC, represented by its Managing Director, Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, attended to the agricultural, hunting and nature fair of the East which took place in May from 9th to 12th in Nijar, Almeria. This fair is held on a biennial basis and is focused to the farmer; it also intends to offer prac- tical and adapted solutions meeting the agricultural en- vironment for farmers. The aim was to make known the services offered by the Foundation related to research and innovation in terms of technology improvement in the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture, Postharvest and Packaging in the Agro-food field., ParticipationintheFruitAttractionFair2012 For the third year in a row, Tecnova participated in the international fruit and vegetable fair: Fruit Attraction 2012, which took place in Madrid in October from 24th to 26th in order to present their new facilities in the presence of the exhibitors and visitors from the Agro- food and the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture sector. Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director, travelled to Madrid to talk about the hard work which is being done in the field of IV Range products, as well as to present the new infrastructures as the pi- lot plant where new processes are being developed, work with different horticultural products or modify and improve the existing products in the processing facilities and others auxiliary facilities: safety food la- boratory, tasting room and an innovation laboratory, among others. Attendance to the IMEX- Impulso Exterior (External Impulse) Fair 2012 Tecnova Fundation is present for the second year in a row in the IMEX Fair 2012 organized in IFEMA in Madrid in order to meet others specialized companies and institutions in the internationalization field with the purpose of increasing foreign trade between compa- nies from the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. Tecnova Technological Centre Promotion Meeting with the General Secretary of University, Research and Technology and the Delegate of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment, both from the Government of Andalusia. Mr. Emilio Martínez, Tecnova President; Mr. Francisco Torres, Tecnova treasurer and Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Ma- naging Director, had a meeting with Mr. Francisco Trigueros, the General Secretary of University, Research and Techno- logy and Ms. Adriana Valverde, the Delegate of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment, in order to present all the R&D&I projects carried out by the Foundation with the main purpose of explaining the importance of R&D&I in this field for increasing productivity and competitiveness. Moreover, they took this opportunity to explain the use- fulness of the new infrastructures and their importance for developing the agro-industrial sector as well as the Experi- mental Centre project whose services related to agronomic testing for companies will be available shortly. 8. Information and Promotion
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    67 Annual Memory 2012 Visitof the Viator (Almeria) council team to the Experimental Centre The mayor of Viator, Ms. Mª del Mar López, together with the city councilors Ms. Rosario García, Citizen Ser- vice; Ms. Paqui Claro, Social Policy; Ms. Pilar Guerrero, Chief architect of the Viator Council and the President of Tecnova and its Managing Director, Mr. Emilio Perez and Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, visited the 12 hectares of land assigned to the Foundation for the construction of the Experimental Centre. The Council of Viator, after the grant of the first license and the first phase of the Experimental Center construction assigned the last 11th of May, the second license to finish the construction of the greenhouses for the companies that required them and could research and validate the technology for its implementation in the market. Tasting of horticultural products for Mark & Spencer Representatives Tecnova TC organized in its new facilities in El Alquián (Almeria), a tasting of horticultural products developed and produced in Almeria for Mark & Spencer Represen- tatives has come from the hand of Himarcán, (irrigation company). For the tasting, many companies attended: Enza Zaden and Primaflor, companies specialized in R&D&I and the marketing of vegetable varieties which has explained different horticultural fresh products. The company La Gergaleña also participated in this event; it is specialized in the gourmet product manufacturing of V Range and offered its organic products, preserves, sauces, salads and handmade fritada (A classic Spa- nish base for sauces made with sweet ripe tomatoes, a little onion and sweet red peppers). In addition, the comany Natural Crunch attended the fair too. It is espacialized in the manufacturing and de- velopment of dehydrate horticultural products as a snacking vending solution. To complement the tasting, the company Oro del De- sierto attended to the event, this company is devoted to cultivation and marketing of organic olive oil. AttendancetoCitolivaCooking Labpresentation Ms. Ma Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director, travelled to Menjibar (Jaén) to attend to the Cooking Lab presentation of Citoliva. It is an olive oil experimental kitchen with the pur- pose of bringing added-value to this agro-food product. The Tecnova Managing Director took the opportunity to contact with the event attendees and explained them the gastrono- mic innovation laboratory developed in Tecnova. This labo- ratory aims to increase the value of the horticultural products bringing added-value to them, other culinary formats and to promote high level training related to the sector. 8. Information and Promotion
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    68 Annual Memory 2012 InternationalCommission Meeting The internationalization group is comprised of compa- nies within the sector with a high level of interest in the external field and, they are in charge of proposing and assessing the actions that would be carried out during the year in external markets. In this type of meetings, the planning of activities to ca- rry out for both training and promotion is set out. They also deal into direct contact with companies from TEC- NOVA which already have a broad experience in ex- ports or, deal with knowing more in depth about inter- national markets, among other issues. International Actions Direct Missions Technological cooperation mission in Morocco. Tecnova Technological Centre together with the IDEA Agen- cy, have carried out a mission about technological coopera- tion in Morocco taking advantage of the Euro-Mediterranean congress entitled “Assessment and valuation of medicinal and aromatic plants”, organized by the National Institute of Medicinal and Aromatics Plants in Morocco and the French Institute for Natural Substance Chemistry (CNRS). The activity within the project RetCETEC adopted in the Cross-border Cooperation Spain - External Borders (POCTE- FEX) program’s second call and co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), drew strong interest for possible future collaborations between companies from both regions. Tecnova could boost its development project about “Re- search and Design of alternatives products for sanitation trough aromatic plants” due to the implementation of this action. In addition, the northeast region of Morocco has been upgraded as well as the possibilities of cooperation within it with companies from Tecnova Foundation. Commercial Mission in the Dominican Republic The Tecnova Technological Centre and a Delegation from its companies traveled to the Dominican Republic in order to seek cooperation and commercial actions bet- ween both countries. Between the companies attending the mission included: Alarcontrol, Bio Crisara, Novedades Agrícolas, Reactiva Laboratorio, Riegos y Tecnolgía and Tecnoponiente Invernaderos. For the mission organization managed by Tecnova, the Technological Centre benefited from the collaboration of the Spanish Foreign Trade Agency Office at the Spa- nish Embassy and the support of the members from the greenhouses cluster in the Dominican Republic mainly 9. Internationalization
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    69 Annual Memory 2012 integratedby producers as well as Mr. Pedro Musa, busi- nessman from the Dominican Republic and Mr. Nicolás Guillén from GLocal company. They were with the Spa- nish delegation during the meetings and visits to the companies. During the journey in the Caribbean country, thanks to the assistance of Ms. Mª Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director, the Foundation had the opportunity of setting up regular meetings with representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Luis Ramón Rodríguez and from the Minis- try of Higher Education, Science and Technology. Within the foreseen agenda a visit to the Agroforestal Uni- versity Fernando Arturo de Meriño in Jarabacoa (UAFAM) took place and the companies could present in a works- hop theirs innovative products and services. Equally, the Managing Director explained the development model for agriculture in Almeria. Moreover, she signed a collabora- tion agreement with the Distinguished Rector Mr. Telesforo González in order to develop projects of knowledge and te- chnology transfer and also R&D&I. Finally, the companies visited the Dominican Institute of Agricultural, Livestock and Forestry Research. The commercial action directed by Tecnova set out several priorities such as meetings with companies in the different regions with greenhouses as for example Ocoa, Baní and Jarabacoa in order to discover the technological and servi- ces needs they have and prioritize the commercial actions with then companies of the region. Indirect Missions • Commercial mission by a delegation of businessmen from Austria Together with Cerys S.A., a company focused in the packaging and containers sector, Tecnova received a commercial mission of businessmen from Austria who were interested in knowing the researches ca- rried out in the Technological Centre. The delegations from Austria was mainly composed of farm mana- gers interested in find new investment opportunities in agriculture and extrapolate them to their country of origin. During the visit, they attended to an informative ses- sion of the different sub-sectors involved in the agro- industrial cluster of Almeria and besides all; they took a guided tour around the facilities of Tecnova. The delegation was interested in the different services de- veloped in the microbiological and sensorial analysis laboratories, pilot plants, etc. as well as in the sector of postharvest and packaging technology as horticultu- ral technology production in general. 9. Internationalization
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    70 Annual Memory 2012 • Commercial mission by businessmen from Oman. A delegation of businessmen from Oman was interes- ted in our services and in particular they wanted to know the actions carried out by and for the Agriculture Auxiliary Industry sector from the internationalization department. The entrepreneurs accompanied by Mr. Manuel López, Managing Director from the company Philossed España and member of Tecnova Foundation, had a meeting with Ms. Mª Carmen Galera, Tecnova Managing Director and Ms. Cristina Irigaray. International Cooperation • Export consortium in Origin—Innovative Technology for Agriculture. The consortium called Innovative Technology for Agri- culture S.L whose acronym is Inteca, it is an initiative promoted and developed within Tecnova Technological Centre after several years of work. Along the year regular meetings have been held with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China as well as the Spanish Foreign Trade Agency Office at the Spanish Embassy in Peking. This entity is made up of companies like Planprotect SL; Riegos y Tecnología SL; New Growing System SL and Agrobio SL, supported by the funding from the Commer- cial Office of the Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) The consortium has been successfully achieved due to a project focused on the setting up of four experimen- tal greenhouses in strawberry harvesting in the region of Changping, where Eurosemillas and Grupo Armando Alvárez have also participated as partners of the consor- tium. The idea is to extrapolate the technology that these companies have in order to adapt them to China in the field of plastic, irrigation, seeds, substrates and biologi- cal control organism of pests suited to the climate of this area. This represents a great business opportunity for companies from auxiliary industry because it allows them to export technology, knowledge and primarily experien- ce to this region with has great expansion possibilities and agricultural development. Inteca was born with a straightforward goal of accessing to the international market, in particular in China, and of exploiting synergies, capabilities and experiences from different members. The Chinese Managing Director, Ms. Beita Zhang has been recruited in order to establish ini- tial trade contacts; to develop projects carried out in the region of Changping and to open new markets in other regions from China as for example the region of Liaoning where the companies from Inteca have a great business opportunity. Over the course of 2012, the members from the Consor- tium had often met to establish the priorities and new commercial challenges, to discuss about the international projects in the different regions of China, to attend to fairs of relevant nature between others promotion and interest activities for the consortium. 9. Internationalization
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    71 Annual Memory 2012 Inthis sense, during 2012, it was planned to launch a project in the region of Liaoning quite similar to the pro- ject carried out in the region of Changping, based on the construction of experimental greenhouses aims to pro- mote the investment in China. Moreover, the consortium attended to several fairs in both regions as for example “Semilla Expo 2012” and “AG Tra- de Fair” in China, they also participated actively at the VII Strawberry Symposium of great relevance at international level which took place is Beijing the last January 2012 in or- der to increase trade relations with the partners from Inteca. • Visit by the Commercial Business Manager from Inteca in Spain. With the purpose of knowing in depth the market whe- re the companies from Inteca work and within the first company anniversary, the Chinese Managing Director, Ms. Beita Zhang travelled to Spain in order to know how the companies work and market the products and the technology in their place of origin for extrapolating the commercial tools to China. Ms. Beita could visit different regions from Andalusia and Murcia to confirm the difference between both countries. In addition, she visited the Tecnova facilities to know in depth the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture, Postharvest and Packaging as well as the latest tech- nology advantages in Almeria to commercialize it in China. • Revelation Entrepreneurial Company Award: INTECA Inteca has received the revelation award granted by the magazine “Actualidad económica” for being the most entrepreneurial company during 2012. The fact of being an entity that brings together companies from the auxi- 9. Internationalization
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    72 Annual Memory 2012 liaryindustry for agriculture with innovative initiatives as the implementation in China of experimental green- houses with technology made in Almeria, make it a ben- chmark for others companies wishing to start new busi- nesses abroad. From its birth in 2011, Inteca has demonstrated it innova- tive, entrepreneurial and primarily character with a clear objective: commercialize agricultural technology from Al- meria in China as a showcase of the companies from the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. Moreover, the consor- tium is supported by the coordination of Tecnova Foun- dation, an entity that brings together the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture, Postharvest and Packaging sector. • Visit by the Minister of Economy, Growth and Competitiviness, Mr. Luis de Guindos to China The Spanish Minister of Economy, Growth and Competi- tiveness, Mr. Luis de Guindos, travelled to China in order to meet the authorities and representatives of Chinese financial and investing institutions to ask for confidence in the implementation measures by the Spanish govern- ment to overcome the crisis. The flying visit by the Spa- nish Minister served as a business meeting for the local organizations among which was Ms. Beita Zhang as a representative of the Almeria’s consortium known as In- novative Technology for Agriculture (INTECA). • Visit to the North-Eastern region of Morocco in order to coordinate the AGROTEC project. Ms. Cristina Irigaray together with Mr. Javier Vázquez, foreign trade technician in Tecnova Technological Centre and researcher from the University of Almeria (UAL), travelled to the North-Eastern region of Mo- rocco. They met with the Regional Office for Agricul- tural Development in the Mouluya for working in the project called “Agro-industrial improvement through Technological Transfer between Almeria and the Nor- th-Eastern region of Morocco” approved by the Pro- gram Commission of Cross-border Cooperation Spain - External Borders (POCTEFEX) and it is funded by the ERDF funds. In this sense, Tecnova as coordinator of this initiative is in charge of transferring knowledge and disseminating the results as well as the project communication plan. 9. Internationalization
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    73 Annual Memory 2012 Theaim is to increase the company competitiveness between both countries to develop a sustainable and lasting commercial network. To increase the turnover of companies from Almeria and the demand of skilled jobs in the province, it is required to offer new opportu- nities and market niches through specialized training for agricultural technicians. • Meeting with Extenda and IDEA Agency to stimulate the internationalization Tecnova Technological Centre collaborated in an infor- mation session with Extenda and IDEA Agency with the purpose of supporting internationalization for companies from the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture. The session took place in the Technological Park of the University of Almeria (PITA) and was attended by Mr. Jorge orihuela, Head of the Information and Training Division from Ex- tenda, Mr. Rafael Peral, Promotion Advisor and Ms. Eva Pozo, Managing Director from IDEA Agency in Almeria. They explained to the entrepreneurs in attendance the support funds for the company internationalization for those firms seeking specialized advice in internationaliza- tion actions whether it is to start the process or to streng- then its position in this field. • Journey at the National Institute of Medicinal and Aromatics Plants in Morocco. The National Institute of Medicinal and Aromatics Plants in Morocco is included in the project ReTCETEC (“Cross- border cooperation between Technological Centres for the business stimulation in Andalusia and Morocco”), an ini- tiative from the IDEA Agency. The project was approved at the POCTEFEX second call and cofinanced by ERDF funds. Mr. Andrés Conesa has visited the National Institute of Medicinal and Aromatics Plants in Taounate (Morocco). This visit is included within the agreement signed between Tecnova and the National Institute, and aims to develop the cooperation and knowledge transfer activities as well as to implement joint activities related to R&D&I within the research carried out by Tecnova in the ReTCETEC project. Tecnova provides the research and the design of alterna- tives products for sanitation through aromatic plants and, in particular, the essential olive production from these for their subsequent use in agri-food and cosmetic industry. International Fairs • VII Strawberry International Symposium in Bejing (China). The VII Strawberry International Symposium, which took place from 18th to 21st February 2012 in Peking, China 9. Internationalization
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    74 Annual Memory 2012 hasrepresented an important stage for companies from the Auxiliary Industry for Agriculture between there are in- clude: Asociación para la mejora Competitiva del Clúster Agroindustrial (ACAL), Tecnova and the consortium Inno- vative Technology for Agriculture (INTECA) made up by companies such as Agrar Plantas del Sue, Agrobio, New Growing Systems (NGS), Planprotec, Riegos y Tecnología (RITEC) and theirs associates Grupo Armando Álvarez and Eurosemillas, which have their own stand in this in- ternational event with scientific and commercial nature. Tecnova Technological Centre, accompanied by INTECA con- sortium, has participated in this event in order to increase the productivity,thetechnologyandtheagriculturalmodelinAlmeria. 9. Internationalization
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    75 Annual Memory 2012 Dueto this initiative, the companies exhibited their pro- ducts and the latest technology in Almeria, keeping direct contact with the business fabric of the region and with any person interested in increasing the cooperation, the commercial relations and the investment between enti- ties from different countries. During the fair, Mr. Eugenio Bregolat Obiols, Spanish Am- bassador in Beijing (China) was accompanied by Mr. Al- berto Alonso, Commercial Counselor and Mr. Gabriel Mo- yano, General Secretary from the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China. They all visited the different stands, showing their interest in the exhibitors of the companies involved from Almeria. This was a great opportunity for them to exhibit their labor as well as to make contact and make their service known in a big region with vast socio- economic prospects. In this sense, and following the experimental green- houses Project, Tecnova collaborated with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China in the organization of the Spanish Pavilion in the symposium as well as the management of the technical sessions developed during the event by the companies. 9. Internationalization
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    76 Annual Memory 2012 Amongthem, the participation of Tecnova through the Managing Director, Ms. Mª Carmen Galera was emphasi- zed. She talked about the “New technologies increasing the intensive agriculture value”. Straightaway, Mr. Diego Pozancos, International Sales Manager from NGS, gave a presentation about “Soil-less growing techniques used in the strawberry production growth”. Afterwards, Mr. Car- los Javier Salazar, Managing Director from Agrar Plantas del Sur gave a speech about “The importance of the nu- tritional adequacy in the modern intensive agriculture”. Fourthly, Mr. Sebastian Rabal, Foreign Trade Technician in Irrigation systems and technology, talked about “New Technologies in fertirrigation systems”. Mr. Sammy Ghaleb Shahrour Romera, Enginner from Planprotec explained the “Uses and applications of plants extract for pest and disease control in commercial horticul- ture”. Finally, Mr. Pedro Pablo Díez, Quality Control Manager from Solplast, included in the business group of the com- pany Armando Álvarez, gave a speech about plastics in “Strawberry Project in Beijing, (China)”. In addition, business meetings were organized via Extenda with companies from the Asiatic region interested in topics related to fertilizers, greenhouse construction, integrated pest management; consulting firms specialized in the sector, vi- sits to the production area, etc. 9. Internationalization
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    77 Annual Memory 2012 • XXVII Edition of the Horticultural Fair “Expo Agro Almeria”. Tecnova participated in this XXVII edition leading a stand as a promoter of a sustainable greenhouse in a clear su- pport to innovation, gaining attention of exhibitors and professional visitors, whose topic concerned the sustai- nable production. This initiative, promoted by Tecnova and the companies included in the greenhouse as Afieco, Alarcontrol, Agro- bio, Almeriplant, Aped Group, Carretillas Amate, Coflor, Invernaderos Ferrer, Himarcan, Ideas y Desarrollo para la mejora continua IDM, New Growing System (NGS), Nove- dades Agrícolas, Philossed, Ritec, Sotrafa and Vellsam. Along to the greenhouse structure, the companies had their own stand which also acts as a commercial forum for professionals and visitors to the fair interested in their products and services. Related to the greenhouse and the stands, there were several activities and events of interest organized for Expo Agro as for example guided tours to the greenhouse, technical lectures, traditional products tasting, business meetings, etc. all these activities were 9. Internationalization
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    78 Annual Memory 2012 coordinatedby Tecnova, whose own stand was placed between the sustainable greenhouse and the companies from Tecnova, becoming a business nerve centre for visi- tors and professionals during the fair. Besides all, taking advantage of this international event, Tecnova as a coordinator of the project AGRO- TEC, organized a visit for entrepreneurs from the Nor- th-Eastern region of Morocco, interested in the fair and primarily in the agricultural system of Almeria. In this sense, the Foreign Trade Technician gave a pre- sentation about the agricultural model in the province. In order to meet the agro-industrial cluster and keep commercial contact between both countries resulted in business meetings and in a visit to the companies’ stands in the fair. 9. Internationalization
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    79 Annual Memory 2012 COLLABORATIONAGREEMENT BETWEEN CA- PARROS NATURE S.L AND TECNOVA Almeria, the 1st January of 2012. The subject of the contract constitutes a provision of services by TECNOVA Research Centre in the R&D pro- ject “Aptitud Varietal y mínimo procesado en fresco de berenjena” (varietal suitability and minimal fresh pro- cessing in eggplant). SERVICE PROVISION CONTRACT BETWEEN IN- NOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR AGRICULTURE S.L AND TECNOVA. Almeria, the 2nd January of 2012. The subject of the contract constitutes a provision of services in auditing review, legal, labour and tax advice. An agricultural market research is carry out in the region of Liaoning (China) by TECNOVA for INTECA. SERVICE PROVISION CONTRAT BETWEEN TEC- NOVA AND CAJAMAR FUNDATION Almeria, the 18TH January of 2012. The subject of the contract requires a test about the efficacy assessment of different doses about a new phytostrengthener in zucchini crop under green- house. COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAJAMAR FOUNDATION AND TEC- NOVA. Almeria, the 18TH January of 2012. The subject of the contract deal with the collaboration between CAJAMAR foundation and TECNOVA about activities in technological development, cultivation practices optimization, personal and farmers training, exchange of experiences and horticultural activity and technical developments outreach on key issues rela- ted to horticultural sector. COLLABORATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEC- NOVA AND TIEMPO DE LENGUAS Almeria, the 19TH January of 2012. The agreement is based on a joint collaboration bet- ween both societies in order to provide services by TIEMPO DE LENGUAS to the employers and contribu- tors from TECNOVA for the language learning. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ANDALUSIA (IDEA) AND TECNOVA IN ORDER TO DEVELOP THE PROGRAM FOR THE STARTING UP AND DEVELOPING BUSINESSES WITH HIGH ADDED VALUE “CAMPU PLUS”. Almeria, the 30TH January of 2012. The subject of the agreement is to regulate the colla- boration between both entities under the framework of foundations and activities of its own, for the correct development of “CAMPUS PLUS” (a program based on the starting up and developing of businesses with a high added value and innovative and technology- bases. Through this program, the TECNOVA activities would be added to the promotion, detection and moni- toring of innovative and technology-bases companies arising from the researching and developing activities. Thus, it facilitates the transfer to the business tissue as well as for the available infrastructures and its human and material resources. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MANAGING AU- THORITIES OF THE PROGRAM OF CROSS-BOR- DER COOPERATION SPAIN-EXTERNAL BOR- DERS 2008-2013 (POCTEFEX) AND TECNOVA (MAIN BENEFICIARY) Madrid, the 2nd February of 2012. The subject of the present agreement is to establish the AGROTEC project execution conditions adopted the 28th October of 2011 by the Management Committee and presented by TECNOVA as a main beneficiary in partnership with the following beneficiaries: University of Almeria (UAL) and the Chamber of Commerce. COLLABORATION AGREEMENT FOR THE IM- PLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT ABOUT THE APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE “IMPLEMENTA- TION OF THE OPTIMISATION METHODOLOGY OF THE PRODUCTIVE PROCESSES IN COM- PANIES FROM DE FOOD-PROCESING SECTOR (FORTALECI+DOS) IN THE SUMMONS OF THE AGENTS ORDER OF 2012. Seville, the 10th February of 2012. The subject of the present agreement is to implement the Knowledge Implementation Project by CTAQUA, ADESVA, ANDALTEC, CICAP, CITTA, TECNOVA and TEICA so called “IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OPTIMI- SATION METHODOLOGY OF THE PRODUCTIVE PRO- CESSES IN COMPANIES FROM DE FOOD-PROCESING SECTOR (FORTALECI+DOS)” in order to collaborate. 10. Agreement, Contracts and Collaboration
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    80 Annual Memory 2012 10.Agreement, Contracts and Collaboration CTAQUA would present a help request for the Incenti- ve Program to the Agent of the Andalusian Information System (Order of 11th December 2007, which establis- hes the regulatory principles of the Incentive Program to the Agent of the Andalusian Information System for the summons of 2008-2013). COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN TECNOVA AND AFIECO (INPUTS AND PHYTOSTRENGTHENERS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE ORGANIC PRODUC- TION). Almeria, the 12nd March of 2012. The agreement subject is to establish a collaboration framework between TECNOVA and AFIECO in order to carry out projects for joint research work, development and innovation in the organic horticultural sector, and to promote and train in order to improve the entrepreneurs and workers qualification in Andalusia. SERVICES PROVISION CONTRACT IN AUDITING AND SELECTION OF COMPANIES FOR THE BU- SINESS MEETING “EXPOAGRO TRADING” 2012 WITH DENOMINATION NUMBER IE01/2012. (COMPLEMENTARY ACTIONS 2007-2013 FORM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND NAVIGATION OF ALMERIA). Almeria, the 18TH April of 2012. The subject of the contract is to provide consulting ser- vices and selection of the companies for the business meeting ExpoAgro Trading 2012 under the complemen- tary actions framework. COLLABORATION CONTRACT BETWEEN NEW GROWING SYSTEMS S.L AND TECNOVA Almeria, the 1ST April of 2012. The subject contract is to provide services by TECNOVA research centre in the R&D project “Clippers and clips for the NGN System fixation”. COLLABORATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEC- NOVA AND THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MEDI- CINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS. Morocco, May of 2012. The agreement subject is the joint collaboration bet- ween both organizations within the project “Emphasi- zes the aromatic plants value as antibacterial” within the Cross-Border Cooperation Program (POCTEFEX). COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN TECNOVA AND THE AGROFORES- TAL UNIVERISTY FERNANDO ARTURO DE ME- RINO (UAFAM) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the 27th September of 2012. The general subject of this agreement is to establish the bases for the cooperation between TECNOVA and UA- FAM in order to develop a joint-initiative for researching, developing, transferring technology and business and commercial exchanging within the activities framework for both companies. COLLABORATION CONTRACT BETWEEN ENZA ZADEN, RESEARCH CENTRE S.L.U AND TEC- NOVA Almeria, the 22nd October of 2012. The subject of the contract is to provide services by TECNOVA in the R&D project “biological pest control and effects from cultivated varieties in greenhouse” COLLABORATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN PLANET HORIZONS TECHNOLOGIES AND TECNOVA. Almeria, the 26TH October of 2012. The subject of the agreement is to provide services by TECNOVA through the study about the irrigation effect in tomatoes, cucumber and pepper crops under green- house with magnetized water in the region of Almeria. COLLABORATION CONTRACT BETWEEN GO- GARSA S.L AND TECNOVA. Almeria, the 29TH October of 2012.
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    81 Annual Memory 2012 10.Agreement, Contracts and Collaboration The subject of the contract is to provide services by TECNOVA in the R&D project about “Greenhouse de- sign and construction for the implementation of the strawberry oscillating cultivation system in Huelva”. COLLABORATION CONTRACT BETWEEN EDEL- MAN SPAIN S.A AND TECNOVA. Almeria, the 31ST October of 2012. The subject of the present contract is to provide servi- ces by TECNOVA in the “Heart shaped cucumber pro- duction”. SERVICE PROVISION CONTRACT BETWEEN NEW GROWING SYSTEMS AND TECNOVA WI- THIN INNOCÁMARAS PROGRAM (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE). Almeria, the 26TH November of 2012. The subject contract is to provide consulting services by a freely selected entity operating as an innovation advisory. In that case, TECNOVA and the beneficiary company from the INNOCÁMARAS program, NEW GROWING SYSTEMS. COLLABORATION CONTRACT BETWEEN AGRAR PLANTAS DEL SUR S.A AND TECNOVA. Almeria, the 5TH December of 2012. The subject of the present contract is to provide servi- ces by TECNOVA in the R&D project “Development of a biodegradable anti-foaming for broth culture with roller coating capacity of pH”. COLLABORATION CONTRACT BETWEEN AGRAR PLANTAS DEL SUR S.A AND TECNOVA. Almeria, the 5TH December of 2012. The subject of the contract is to provide services by TECNOVA in the R&D project “Formulation and testing of a new mineral fertiliser for the improvement of the phosphoric fertilization in horticultural crops”. TECHNIC CONSULTING CONTRACT BETWEEN ENERGESIS INGENIERA SOLUCIONES ENERGE- TICAS S.L AND TECNOVA. Valencia, the 6th November of 2012. The subject contract is to provide services by ENERGE- SIS in consulting and engineering about a geothermal installation via natural gas heat pumps in the field of “Technic consulting for the HUMIDEX project develop- ment within the national program framework FEDER- INNTERCONECTA”. CONTRACT BETWEEN THE POLYTECHNIC UNI- VERSITY OF CARTAGENA (MURCIA, SPAIN) AND TECNOVA FOR CONSULTING AND TECHNIC ADVISORY ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF “CO- LLABORATION FOR HUMIDEX PROJECT DEVE- LOPMENT” WITHIN THE NATIONAL PROGRAM FRAMEWORK FEDER-INTERCONECTA (THER- MAL-COGENERATION DEVELOPMENT). Cartagena, the 16th November of 2012. The subject of the contract is to provide a consulting service and technical support for TECNOVA by the re- search team of the Polytechnic University of Cartage- na (UPCT) in the field of “COLLABORATION FOR THE HUMIDEX PROJECT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE NA- TIONAL PROGRAM FRAMEWORK FERDER-INTERCO- NECTA (THERMAL-COGENERATION DEVELOPMENT). STRATEGIC AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING, AD- VISORING, SETTING UP AND EXPLORATING OF AGRICULTURE UNDER GREENHOUSE IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA VIA THE “GREEN TECH MODEL” PROJECT. Almeria, the 18TH December of 2012. The agreement is based on the provision of services by TECNOVA for the joint collaboration and participa- tion in the CONSULTING SERVICE, ANALYSIS AND THE EXPLOITATION of the management model of agriculture that BLUE RAIN entity is going to carry out in the People’s Republic of China via the GREEN TECH MODEL.
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    82 Annual Memory 2012 10.Agreement, Contracts and Collaboration OTHER COLLABORATIONS: ACAL (Association for the competitiveness improvement in the Agro-industrial cluster) Andalusia Development Institute (IDEA) Agrar Plantas Del Sur, S.A. Agrobío S.L. Agroclean S.L. Agroindustrial Kimitec S.L. Agrolaboratorios Nutricionales S.A. AENOR Almeriplant Semilleros S.L. ANECOOP ASEMPAL (Business Confederation in the region of Al- meria) B-Green Bio Sol Portocarrero S.L. Biobest Sistemas Biológicos, S.A. Biocrisara S.L. Bionutrición Vegetal S.A. Biorizon Biotech S.L. Blue Rain Bureau Veritas S.A. Cajamar Caparrós Nature S.L. Capital Genetic EBT, S.L. Almeria Chamber of Commerce National Council of Cahmbers of Commerce CITADESVA CITOLIVA COEXPHAL Official School of Technical Agricultural Engineers Official Association of Agronomists of Andalusia CTAER CTAP CTAQUA CT MOVEX Construcciones Mecánicas Emilio Gea S.L. Desarrolla Consultores, S.L. Provincial Delegation of Agriculture and Natural Environ- ment Provincial Delegation of Economy, Innovation, Science and Employement Dicsa (Distribuciones Industriales y Científicas S.L) Econatur Laboratorios S.L. Enza Zaden S.L. Enza Zaden Research Centre S.L.U. Energesis Ingeniería S.L. Eurosemillas S.A. Extenda Formatio Postgrado, S.L. Fundación Mediterránea (Mediterranean Foundation) Fundación Cajamar (Cajamar Foundation) Gogarsa S.L. Himarcan Técnica Del Agua y Clima S.L. Hortalan S.L. Hortyfruta ICEX Ideas y Desarrollo para la Mejora Continua (Idm) Industrias Aeronáuticas INASOR S.L.U. Induser Poniente S.L. Ingro Maquinaria S.L. Innovative Technology for Agriculture (INTECA) National Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Mo- rocco Ispemar S.C.A. Jarquil Verde Kopalmeria S.L. Koppert España .S.L. La Gergaleña, Productos Naturales S.L. Maher Electríonica Aplicada S.L.U. Miguel García Sánchez e Hijos, S.A. Naturplas Plásticos Agrícolas SL New Growing Systems S.L Novedades Agrícolas S.A. Nutricionales Alvi OTRI Universidad de Almería OMVRAM PITA (Almeria Technological Park) Planprotect S.L. Planet Horizons Technologies Reactiva Laboratorio, S.L. RETA (Andalusian Network of Technological Spaces) Sabores Abad S.L. Joint Technical Secretariat POCTEFEX Sotrafa S.A. Tecotur S.A. Torresa Proyectos+Ingenieria S.L. Única Group S.C.A University of Almeria (UAL) Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT) Vegacañada S.A.
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    83 Annual Memory 2012 CERTIFICATIONS TecnovaFoundation is certified in the Quality Management Systems UNE EN ISO 9001:08, Management of R&D and Innovation UNE 166002:06 and Environmental Management System UNE EN ISO 14001:04. In this way, it is possible to continually improve all of our pro- cesses and keep all of our customers satisfied. Moreover, we have the Certification of Research Personnel, which is a credential of the exclusive dedication of our staff in relation to R&D and Innovation-related activities. In 2012, the corres- ponding audits for the follow-up of these cre- dentials were carried out successfully. MEMBERSHIP Tecnova is an active member of the following associations and entities: • AENOR. Tecnova coordinates the Normalisation Technical Committee ‘AEN/ CTN 76/ SC 2/ GT’: “ALMERÍA GREENHOUSES”. • AINIA [Technological Centre]. • Andalusian Association of Foundations. • Association for the Promotion of Biotechnology in the Alimentary Industry (AFBIA, in Spanish). • Agrifood Campus of International Excellence [ceiA3]. • University of Almería Mediterranean Foundation • Bahía Almeriport Foundation. • Founding Member of AEI: “Association for the competitive improvement of the Agro-industrial Cluster”. • PITA [Scientific-Technological Park of Almería, Spain]. • RETA [Andalusian Technological Areas Network]. 11. Certifications and Membership
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