ARAGÓNThe automotive hub for Southern Europe

GM’s largest factory in the world is located in Aragón

Aragón: 20% of Spain’s automotive turnover

GM FACTORY

5,700 direct employees.

20,000 indirect employees.

Production capacity: 500,000 cars/ year.

Most productive GM plant in Europe.

450M€ have been invested by GM even during the last 3 years.

Models: Corsa, Corsa Van, Meriva and Mokka and C3 Picasso.

AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIERS IN ARAGÓN

Over 325 supplier companies.

Tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 manufacturers, ancillary industries, body shops and logistics services.

One of the top 3 auto regions in Spain.

The (CAAR) helps the auto supplier industry develop its competitiveness.

ARAGÓN AUTOMOTIVE LOGISTICS

50% of the Spanish automobile production is distributed through Aragón: 1,25M vehicles. Over 1,800,000 cars manufactured every year within a radius of 300 km.

Car logistics facilities in Aragón: · Zuera Park 505,000 sqm · Luceni Park 100,000 sqm

SUCCESS STORIES IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRYARAGÓN REPRESENTS 15% OF SPAIN’S CAR EXPORTS (4TH GLOBAL CAR EXPORTER)

MANN+HUMMEL has been producing filters, ducts and technical parts for cars, trucks and machines in Zaragoza for 50 years; their filters can be found inside the engine compartments of most European carmakers, while their well known brand MANN-FILTER is amongst the leading brands in the aftermarket. It currently employs almost 700 people at their manufacturing and logistics premises in PLAZA, using state-of-the-art processes for plastic injection, blow-molding and filter elements.

BREMBO ESPAÑA has been dedicated to the production and distribution of automotive brake systems for more than 55 years and is a leader in the Spanish and Portuguese markets. From its plant in La Muela, BREMBO offers a solution for each of its customers’ needs as well as for the market as a whole through manufacturing the entire range of brakes for original equipment and also for spare parts.

VALEO TÉRMICO S.A.

Valeo Térmico S.A specializes in the design, validation, manufacturing and supply to customers worldwide of engine cooling and HVAC products. In Zaragoza, this French company has established its worldwide research and development centre for engine heat exchangers (EGRC/OC) being responsible for the development and validation of new technologies in these fields. A team of over 40 people is developing products for 14 OEM clients from all over the world.

The car industry is an ongoing challenge for steel manufacturers. ArcelorMittal, the largest steel producer in the world, through its Tailored Blanks Zaragoza plant distributes new types of steel for the automotive industry which allow it produce safer, environmentally friendly cars. ArcelorMittal and the car industry have chosen Aragón as a logistics platform for its excellent location, close to major markets in the sector.

Fujikura Automotive Europe (FAE SAU), carries out all its R&D, commercial and manufacturing operations relating to its automotive products from its European HQ in Zaragoza. Its main products are all kinds of electrical wiring harness and small electronic and plastic components linked to its core product, wiring harness. FAE has several customer services centers in Europe (Spain, Germany and Czech Republic), supporting customer project activities, and production plants in Eastern Europe and North Africa.

Research centers

ITA: promotes R+D+i in the automotive sector, acting as a catalyst for productivity and competitiveness.

CIRCE: coordinates the International Energy Agency’s quick-charge electric vehicle group.

Fundación Hidrógeno: develops hydrogen vehicles and energy systems for all kinds of vehicles.

Aitiip Technology Centre: provides technology and innovation services for the plastics processing sector and other strategic automotive areas.

I3A: Interdisciplinary University Research Institute specializing in engineering.

University of Zaragoza: 7,500 students enrolled in engineering and technical degrees.

MOTORLAND

A unique complex in Spain, devoted to the motor industry. It features several circuits which companies can use to test their products on different surfaces (ground, race tracks, speed circuit, etc.). Currently it is a Moto GP circuit and a large number of automotive-related companies work in the adjacent220,000 sqm industrial park.

TECNOPARK - MOTORLAND

The complex comes complete with a 210,000 sqm technology park for R&D in the automotive sector. Companies located in the park will have a privileged test bed at their disposal with access to the circuits for in-situ product testing.

INNOVATION RESOURCESEXCELLENCE IN OPERATIONS AND PROCESSES

80% of Spain’s car production (2,163,338 cars made in 2013 - 2nd European car exporter) within 350 km of Aragón, 15% within the region.

3h / 100kmh

1h15 AVE

1h15 AVE

Auto parts factories supply Spain’s OEMs in a 300 km radius.

TOULOUSE

LYONVIGO

BORDEAUX

Stamping

Machining

Injection

Surface Finishing

Casting

Bending

Forging

Heat treatment

Welding

Mechanical union

Mechanical Manufacturing

Special Tools

THE ENTIRE AUTOMOTIVE VALUE CHAIN IS FOUND IN ARAGÓN

The Aragon Automotive Cluster —CAAR— is the Innovative Business Consortium of the Automotive Industry in Aragón. Constituted on 2008 with 14 companies and 6 bodies from Aragón, today it comprises 46 partners. CAAR is increasing the degree of competitiveness among the companies through the promotion of cooperation, project development and joint ventures, improving the image and international visibility of its members.

TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITIES

FUNCTIONS IN VEHICLETrunk Interior

Exhaust system

Brakes

Brakes

Tire Inflation and ConditionElectrical WiringEngine Air Filter

Interior plastic parts

Engine Oil Filter

Intake Manifold

Front End Module

EGRC

Hoses

Windshield Washer

Fuel/Water pumps

Fluid Transport Systems

Engine Cooling Radiators

Fuel Filter

Chassis Lubrication

Exterior mirror

Instrumentation Panel

Bearings

Front Axle

Rear axle

Seat

Average annual labor cost 2012

Over 23,000

from 21,500 to 23,000 from 20,500 to 21,500

under 20,500

23,5

23

22,5

22

21,5

21

20,5

20

19,5

19

18,5Aragón Spain EU

Unit labor costs 2012

Employee turnover (2007-2011)

Rental cost in European cities (Euro/ year/ sqm) 2012Industrial facilities

0,9

0,85

0,8

0,75

0,7Aragón Spain

ARAGÓN EFFICIENCY

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180

Zaragoza: 24Antwerp: 46

Lyon: 46Paris: 52

Brussels: 55Milan: 55

Berlin: 56,4Rome: 57

Rotterdam: 62Dublin: 65

Hamburg: 66Manchester: 67,8

Madrid: 69,6Frankfurt: 72

Birmingham: 74,3Munich: 75,6

Barcelona: 78Amsterdam: 90Stockholm: 99London: 164,7

Dispatching costs per 10,000TEUs in Spain

0,25 0,05

0,2 0,04

0,15 0,03

0,1 0,02

0,05 0,01

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Strike participants/ Working population

Working days lost/ Working population

Source: MIT International Logistics Program

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Algeciras - Madrid

Barcelona - Madrid

Valencia - Zaragoza

Valencia - Madrid

Barcelona - Zaragoza

Labor conflict rates (2007-2011)

Source: INE, Eurostat

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3h / 100kmh

1h15 AVE

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