The President of the Basque Country, Mr Iñigo Urkullu, visits Tekniker on its 40th anniversary
The technology centre consolidates its position as a key stakeholder in Basque R&D&I
The technology centre is celebrating four decades of existence as a key stakeholder in the development of technological solutions aimed at boosting the economic growth of the Basque industrial fabric characterised by a social purpose and scope.
President Iñigo Urkullu visited Tekniker’s facilities in Eibar (Gipuzkoa) on the occasion of the technology centre’s 40th anniversary technology centre. After four decades of activities, this outstanding member of the BRTA (Basque and Research Technology Alliance) is playing a key role in terms of R&D&I in the Basque Country thanks to its multiple collaborative actions and proximity to local firms.
The visit was followed by an official commemorative event in the technology centre’s auditorium chaired by Mr Urkullu, Luis Uriarte, Managing Director of Tekniker and chairman Jesús Iriondo. Mention was also made of the recently deceased Alex Bengoa, former Managing Director of the technology centre.
The event shows how the centre’s technological specialisation has evolved over these last few decades. Details have also been given on the unique equipment used over the years to apply the technology required to meet the challenges posed by society.
During his visit, President Iñigo Urkullu was accompanied, among others, by Luis Uriarte, director general of Tekniker; and Jesús Iriondo, chairman of Tekniker. There were also other institutional authorities in attendance: Arantxa Tapia, Regional Minister for Economic Development, Sustainability and the Environment from the Basque Government; Markel Olano, Head of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa; Jon Iraola, Mayor of Eibar; Eva Ferreira, Rector of the UPV/EHU; and the provincial deputy for Economic Promotion, Tourism and the Rural Environment of Gipuzkoa, Jabier Larrañaga.
Several people representing the firms listed hereunder who are also members of Tekniker’s Board of Trustees have also attended: Aernnova, Armeria Eskola, Asociación Armeria Eskola, Aernnova, Debegesa, Fagor Automation, Goizper, Ibermática, Kutxabank, Lazpiur, Maher Holding, Maier, Microelectronica Maser, Siemens Gamesa, Ulma Handling Systems and Zigor.