Fundació per la Indústria. Sabadell 1559

Supporting Catalonia’s industrial sector

Fundació per la Indústria. Sabadell 1559 is based in Sabadell, Barcelona province, and works to support Catalonia’s economic and social development. It helps industrial businesses adapt to change and current conditions, with a focus on Industry 4.0 and the transformation of Catalan manufacturing.

Activities and services

• Events and activities promoting industrial strategies.
• Publications on economics and industrial culture.
• The video podcast “La indústria és futur” (“Industry Is the Future”), featuring interviews with industry leaders.
• A directory of speakers for its events.
• The InfoIndústria newsletter.

Partners and public presence

The foundation works with organizations including Gremi de Fabricants de Sabadell, Foment del Treball, Societat Barcelonesa d’Estudis Econòmics i Socials (SBEES), and Texfor. It has sponsored studies including “Treball i Empresa: els nous reptes laborals a Espanya” and “Los nuevos retos laborales en España.” It also takes part in initiatives such as the Cimera Empresarial Catalunya-Galícia. Its video podcast airs Sundays on Catalunya Ràdio’s Revolució 4.0 program.

Location, hours, and contact

Address: Carrer Sant Quirze, 30, 08201 Sabadell, Barcelona. Phone: +34 93 745 09 44. Email: info@fundacioperlaindustria.org. Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.