Not only Gaudi’s architecture, sunny coast, and passion-fuelled culture and tradition make Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia in Spain – it has a thriving business too. Through the year, many national and international companies have settled in the city making Barcelona their operational hub. In this blog post we will look at some of the biggest firms with their registered office in Barcelona.

1. Mango

Mango is an international manufacturers and retailers of clothing established in 1984 in Barcelona. This is a leading fashion clothing Retailer selling all kind of fashionable clothes along with accessories for both males and females. Mango has been able to grew its marketing to over one hundred countries which has made it among the most successful company to have been formed in Barcelona.

2. SEAT

SEAT an acronym for Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo is one of the most celebrated car makers in the world with it’s operational hub in Martorell near Barcelona. The car maker, SEAT, could be traced back to the year 1950 and has grown over the years to be among the top brands for Spanish car manufacturers. The firm builds different categories of vehicles such as compact, sedans, SUVs and EVs to meet a variety of demands of consumers.

3. Grifols

Grifols is a diversified multinational healthcare Group in the business of plasma derived products and services. Originally established in 1909, Barcelona based Octapharma invests in immunoglobulins, albumin and clotting factors based on plasma. It is our mission to enhance the quality of life of people in the international community.

4. Desigual

Desigual is a popular clothing brand that began to operate in 1984 in a city dubbed ‘The Catalonian Central’ that is Barcelona . The company is involved in the sale of clothes, accessories as well as shoes and other related products. Desigual personality and creativity have acted as a strong factor that has made Desigual to have a loyal customer base in Spain as well as many other parts of the world.

5. Puig

Puig means fragrance and fashion worldwide company that was founded in 1914 in Barcelona. The company under consideration was founded in 1914, and it is engaged in production and supply of luxurious fragrances and beauty products. Puig controls several great brands, such as Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Paco Rabanne. They use high quality, elegance and innovation in their products.

6. Grupo Planeta

PEGASA is a second generation multiny which was founded in Barcelona in 1949 and is one of the largest media groups in the world today. They have very large market share of media and they control nearly all the major newspapers, magazines, radio, television stations. Grupo Planeta remains focused on providing the audiences with the informative and entertaining contents.

7. Roca

Roca is one of the most reputed brands supplying and manufacturing bathroom solutions and fittings and is based in Barcelona. The company was established at 1917 and over the years has accumulated a lot of experience with certifications in innovation and design. Roca provides a fabulous variety of bathroom products for boilers, toilets, washbasins, taps, bath, and showers.

8. Schneider Electric Spain

Schneider electric Spain is a Spanish affiliate of Schneider electric, a French based multinational company which has its regional office at Barcelona Spain. The specialisation area of the company is energy management and automation services. Schneider Electric Spain assists its clients to minimize their power usage and improve their productivity.

9. Vueling Airlines

Vueling Airlines is one of the leading Spanish low cost airline which is situated in Barcelona. Vueling was started in 2004 to offer flight services to several destinations in Europe, Africa, as well as the Middle East. It is avails a cheap means of transport for the travellers without causing any compromise to the safety and the quality services.

10. Codorníu

Codorníu is indeed one of the oldest family-operated wine and spirit firms, producing the Spanish cava which is sparkling wine. Founded in the sixteenth century, the Codorníu has its base in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia near Barcelona. Owing to tradition and expertise the company has established its products to be highly respected.

Conclusion

Companies from all lines of businesses can be found thriving within the business environment in Barcelona. Fashion and car manufacturing industries to healthcare and media, the city has host major brand names of this world. These companies not only play a great role to the economical development of Barcelona but also have a great impact to the global perception of Barcelona as the growing city of technological and innovative mind start-up.

And again whether you are swept up in the fashion industry or technology or any area of the business endeavors of life, Barcelona is a city full of business prospects. Visting the offices of these well established companies allows one to retrac the history of their successes and motivates those of the future.