Kalfrisa has been honored with the SME of the Year 2025 Award, an accolade promoted by the Chamber of Commerce of Zaragoza and Banco Santander, with the collaboration of HERALDO. This recognition distinguishes small and medium-sized enterprises that stand out for their contribution to wealth and job creation, as well as for their commitment to innovation, internationalization, and sustainability.
A recognition of effort and excellence
The award represents an important recognition of Kalfrisa’s track record and commitment, as throughout its history the company has consolidated a business model based on technological innovation, energy efficiency, and respect for the environment.
This achievement also reflects the work, talent, and dedication of the entire team, who, with passion and responsibility, contribute every day to the company’s growth and to the sustainable development of the industrial sector.
“This award is a source of pride and motivation to continue advancing in our commitment to innovation and sustainability. Behind this achievement stands an extraordinary team and a shared purpose: to build a cleaner and more efficient future. Andrés Izuzquiza, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kalfrisa.
The value of SMEs in economic development
The SME of the Year Award aims to highlight the role of SMEs as an essential driver of the economy, recognizing their ability to create jobs, foster innovation, and contribute to sustainable development.
In addition to the main award granted to Kalfrisa, the ceremony also recognized other Aragonese companies with honorable mentions in each category:
🏅 Honorable Mention for Internationalization: Sociedad Cooperativa Agrícola Aragonesa del Ebro (Cadebro-Agroveco) — recognized for its international presence in 58 countries and for its vacuum-packed high-end feed for elite horses.
💡 Honorable Mention for Digitalization and Innovation: Automatización de Sistemas y Aplicaciones Industriales (ASAI Industrial) — specialized in industrial robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine vision applied to quality control.
👩🏭 Honorable Mention for Training and Employment: Cartonajes Barco — a company in the corrugated cardboard packaging sector, recognized for its commitment to job creation, gender equality, and workforce growth since 2020.
🌱 Honorable Mention for Sustainable SME: Querqus Sustainable Packing — dedicated to the sorting, repair, and recycling of pallets and packaging; a benchmark in sustainability with more than three decades of experience in Zaragoza.
Committed to a sustainable and innovative future
This recognition reaffirms Kalfrisa’s mission to lead sustainable technological solutions in the fields of energy and the environment, while maintaining its commitment to excellence, innovation, and people.
And it drives us to continue working with the same passion and vision that have brought us this far: to contribute to a more efficient, responsible, and sustainable future. 🌍
