The recent 25th anniversary celebrations of thyssenkruppâs escalators and moving walks factory in Mieres, Asturias were attended by dignitaries including the Presidential and Citizen Participation Minister of Asturias, Guillermo Martínez. Authorities and guests attending the event were shown the standard activities of the factory, as well as the progress being achieved in the areas of Industry 4.0 and smart technologies. The event served to further strengthen thyssenkruppâs links with the region and analyze the present and future economic impact that this industry is having on Asturiasâ growth.
Guillermo Martínez has stated that “thyssenkruppâs arrival here contributed to dispelling doubts about the future of the Asturian economy and also laid the foundation for other multinationals to look at the Principality as a place for their investment projects. thyssenkruppâs commitment to the continuous improvement its processes and the Industry 4.0 model undoubtedly represents a guarantee for its future stability in the Principality of Asturias,” he commented.
âThe industry is experiencing a revolution and at thyssenkrupp, we are introducing innovations that will help this region to establish itself as a powerhouse in Industry 4.0,â? said Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO of thyssenkrupp Elevator. âOur industry is linked to the urban infrastructure market, so our challenge is to continue creating solutions for efficient mobility in cities, helping to make them the best ever places to live.”
