The event, promoted by the Rubí City Council through Rubí Empresa with support from the Barcelona Provincial Council, showcased the XEC Rubí's main results, shared experiences from companies involved in collective challenges, and presented resources from the Catalan Industrial Symbiosis Platform (PSIC). The meeting facilitated connections between companies, entrepreneurs, and experts to explore collaboration opportunities.
The Mayor of Rubí, Ana María Martínez Martínez, highlighted the circular economy as an opportunity to enhance business competitiveness, reduce costs, and generate new opportunities. The XEC Rubí is consolidating itself as a collaborative space connecting business needs with available knowledge and resources.
Throughout 2026, the XEC has focused on material and packaging utilization, pruning waste valorization, the textile sector, shared mobility, and source separation of waste. Real-world experiences from companies were shared regarding secondary raw materials, industrial packaging, used workwear, and pruning waste utilization.
Antonio Asensio Redondo (Disalfarm), Artur Argemí Canals (Alsico Iberia), and Carla Zambrano Membrives (CITSALP) presented their experiences. Maria Vidal Tarrasón from the Catalan Waste Agency introduced the PSIC.
The XEC Rubí, founded in 2024 with 17 organizations, has expanded its reach and currently has 35 members. In 2026, it supported 36 companies. The meeting gathered 47 participants from companies including B. Braun Medical, Disalfarm, DSV, CITSALP, Inkator, COFEM, Moehs Ibérica, Grupo SIFU, Gestner Serveis Energètics, and Sucesores de José Escuder, among others, as well as representatives from entities like the Barcelona Provincial Council, the Regional Council of Vallès Occidental, the Catalan Waste Agency, the Terrassa Chamber of Commerce, CECOT Rubí, Eurecat, and the Institut Cerdà.
