SPAIN: THE MOULDS AND DIES SECTOR

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1 SPAIN: THE MOULDS AND DIES SECTOR 1. THE SPANISH MOULDS AND DIES SECTOR 2. SPANISH SUPPLY 3. FOREIGN TRADE 4. PRINCIPAL SPANISH COMPANIES AND BRANDS WITH INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION 5. INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS 6. USEFUL ADDRESSES ANNEXES

2 Spain is one of the ten leading manufacturers of moulds and dies in the world, with annual production of 1.0 billion and 850 companies that provide employment for approximately 12,000 people. The sector exports 26% of its annual production. 1. THE SPANISH MOULDS AND DIES SECTOR The Spanish moulds and dies sector plays an important role in Spanish industry since it directly influences the competitiveness of the majority of Spanish processing companies and industrial sectors such as the automotive, electronics, packing and packaging sectors, among others. Moulds and dies are unique tools used to manufacture the majority of plastics and metal products by applying different material processing techniques: injection extrusion blowing printing pressing foundry etc. 2. SUPPLY The Spanish moulds and dies sector is comprised of approximately 850 companies. Average growth in production has remained constant over the last four years. Sales have increased by 11% since 2001 and in 2004 the sector recorded sales of billion. The industry provides direct employment for 12,000 people, a figure that is falling compared to previous years. This figure combined with an increase in production is indicative of the restructuring that the Spanish sector is going through towards a more technological, automated, competitive and efficient industry, with a more specialized workforce. EVOLUTION OF THE SECTOR Year Companies (2) Production (1) ,024 Workforce (2) 14,500 13,000 12,700 12,000 Consumption Figures in millions (1) SPANISH STATISTICS INSTITUTE (INE) (2) Estimate The sector is primarily comprised of small and medium sized companies with highly specialized personnel and high value added products. In the moulds subsector, Spain is home to large companies with annual sales in excess of 12 million. Spain continues to be ranked tenth in the world with annual production valued at 1.0 billion (3% of global production). Over the course of a few years the moulds and dies manufacturing sector has changed from a situation in which Europe, North America and Japan were almost the sole producers to one in which China, Taiwan and South Korea all feature among the top 11 countries. 1

3 LEADING SUBSECTORS The die manufacturing subsector is the most representative. Its sales of 500 million account for 50% of the sector. In the last three years this subsector has experienced accumulated sales growth in excess of 30%, growing significantly last year. EVOLUTION OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE SECTOR DIES INJECT. PLASTIC MOULDS INJECT. ALUMINUM MOULDS OTHER PLASTIC MOULDS OTHER ALUMINUM MOULDS OTHERS (glass, boxes for foundries) TOTAL ,024 Figures in millions Source: ICEX - SPANISH STATISTICS INSTITUTE (INE) Plastic mould manufacturing in general is the second most important subsector. The manufacture of plastic injection moulds is valued at 216 million, a figure that has fallen by 20%. The manufacture of aluminum moulds with sales of 46 million is ranked third. Finally, aluminum injection moulds recorded sales of 102 million, a figure that has remained unchanged in recent years. INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT Advanced technical and operational knowledge combined with long experience and adaptation to newly globalized markets allows the Spanish mould and die manufacturing sector to provide reliability and solutions at highly competitive prices. Its companies have the capacity to manufacture complex moulds, including in large formats, using the latest developments in CAD/CAM design equipment. Furthermore, innovations are constantly developed through joint collaborations with associations and specialist technology centers. All of this is supported by the ISO 9000 quality management system that has been implemented by the large majority of businesses. DEMAND SEGMENTS (CLIENTS) Nearly half of the sector s sales are destined directly or indirectly to the automotive sector or its auxiliary industries. These are followed by the electrical and electronic sectors and the household appliance manufacturing sector which combined account for 30%. The packing and packaging manufacturing sector is the third most important client representing 9% of production. 2

4 Client sector % Sales Automotive 48 Household appliances 15 Electrical equipment and electronics 15 Packing and packaging 9 Toys 3 Furniture 3 Metal products 2 Other 5 TOTAL 100 Source: FEAMM (SPANISH FEDERATION OF MOULD & DIE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONS) Finally are the sectors that manufacture toys, furniture, metal products and others with less than 5% each. COMPETITIVE FACTORS IN THE SECTOR Despite the fact that demand for moulds and dies is expected to keep growing, the sector is influenced by some significant developments. Strategic global alliances are expected to proliferate in the Spanish sector in order to improve international competitiveness through vertical integration (from the joint development of the product though to its manufacture, assembly and delivery) and horizontal integration (development and manufacture of systems and subgroups). The future competitiveness of the sector depends on the strength of factors such as: Corporate restructuring and strategic realignment toward greater internationalization. Diversification of client sectors. Integration into the concept of global sourcing as a market trend. Active participation in international collaboration networks and projects. Continuous innovation in processes and products. INTEGRATION WITH OTHER SECTORS In terms of reverse integration in the value chain, the sector has strong relationships with its suppliers of standardized components as well as steel suppliers, the basic raw materials of its business. Machine tool suppliers for production lines are also important collaborators. Further along the value chain, its principal clients are automotive manufacturers or companies belonging to the auxiliary automotive sector. Consumer electronics manufacturers are another important client group. At the same time, integration with technology centers and sector associations allows companies to maintain their significant commitments to investments in research and innovation. 3

5 CRITICAL FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE SECTOR Strong negotiation power with suppliers and especially with clients, which are principally multinationals from the automotive and consumer electronics sectors. Management of intellectual property and third party liability. Appearance of new global competitors, especially Asian countries and China in particular, which leads to strong price competition. The structure of the sector in Spain comprises small size companies with little international presence in some cases. SPANISH TRADE FAIRS WITH INTERNATIONAL SCOPE Spanish international trade fairs are meeting places between buyers and sellers, technicians and analysts of trends. They highlight the interdependencies between the moulds and dies subsectors as well as identifying the most dynamic segments. FAIR LOCATION EQUIPLAST EXPOMOLDES PROTODESIGN International Plastics and Rubber Exhibition Location: Barcelona - Gran Vía M2 - Pavilions 1 and 2 - Website: Data from the last edition: 60,168 visitors, 316 exhibitors, 23,375 m2 of exhibition space. International show of machinery, equipment and materials for manufacturing moulds Location: FERIA DE ZARAGOZA - Carr. N-II, Km ZARAGOZA - Website: Data from the last edition: 1,900 visitors, 145 direct exhibitors, 5,575 m2 of exhibition space. PROTODESIGN Production Concept Show Location: FERIA VALENCIA Pavilion 3 Level 2- Av. de las Ferias, s/n E Valencia - Website: Data from the last edition: 2,054 visitors, 69 exhibitors, 5,000 m2 of exhibition space SECTOR ASSOCIATIONS The Spanish Federation of Mould and Die Manufacturers Associations (FEAMM) is the principal Spanish association for the sector. Formed in 1982, it is based in Barcelona and represents 300 companies, equivalent to 32% of the sector in Spain. Website: 4

6 3. FOREIGN TRADE In 2005 Spanish mould and die exports exceeded 216 million with a positive trade balance of 66.8 million. TRADE BALANCE YEAR EXPORTS IMPORTS BALANCE Figures in millions Source: ICEX/ESTACOM Exports in 2004 represented 26% of production. Supply is fundamentally based on a high level of knowledge with the ability to manufacture moulds for complex solutions. The top five destinations for Spanish exports in 2005 were FRANCE, GERMANY, ITALY, SWEDEN and MEXICO. In 2005 these countries accounted for 63.5% of Spanish mould and die exports. In the same year Spanish moulds and dies were exported to 82 markets. Nevertheless, the top ten buyers accounted for 80% of Spanish sales. From 2002 to 2005 purchases by the EU-15 fell by 45%, while sales to the rest of Europe doubled. Sales to Africa fell by 35%, while those to North America and Asia grew by 64% and 27% respectively. Export sales from the sector in Spain are sensitive to the negotiating power of its clients and suppliers and the sector is therefore adopting measures to support its presence in new sales channels. Exports showed significant concentration in 2005 in the ten leading markets, led by France. The French market accounted for 25% of total sector exports. Germany is the second most important market with a market share slightly below France. Italy is third with a 6.5% market share. Sweden and Mexico are the fourth and fifth most important destinations. In 2005 they accounted for 4.4% and 3.9% of total sector exports respectively. EVOLUTION OF EXPORTS FRANCE GERMANY ITALY SWEDEN MEXICO UNITED KINGDOM CHINA BELGIUM SLOVAKIA TURKEY TOP TEN MARKETS REST TOTAL Figures in millions Source: ICEX/ESTACOM 5

7 LEADING EXPORT SUBSECTORS Exports of dies totaled 735 million over the period. Since 2003 annual export sales have fallen by 28%. Nevertheless, in 2005 the value of die exports accounted for 72% of the total exported by the Spanish sector. In 2005 Germany was the leading market for this sector accounting for more than 28% of the total exported by Spanish companies. France, another EU market, has a similar volume of imports to Germany and its purchases exceed 26.5% of the total. In 2005 Spanish manufactured dies were exported to more than 70 markets, although the top 10 buyers accounted for nearly 90% of Spanish sales. EVOLUTION OF EXPORTS BY SUBSECTOR DIES MOULDS FOR RUBBER OR PLASTICS, FOR INJECTION OR COMPRESSION MOULDING RUBBER AND PLASTICS MOULDS MOULDS FOR METALS OR METAL CARBIDES FOR INJECTION OR COMPRESSION MOULDING TOTAL Figures in millions Source: ICEX/ESTACOM Moulds for rubber or plastics for injection or compression moulding totaled 168 million in the period. Annual growth between 2002 and 2003 was positive. Nevertheless, since 2004 there has been an accumulated decline of 30% in international sales. These figures place France as the leading market accounting for 25% of the total exported by Spain in Germany and Mexico are the second and third most important destinations accounting for 11.5% and 10.8% respectively. In 2005 moulds for rubber and plastics for injection or compression moulding were exported to 69 countries, although the top ten buyers accounted for 83% of Spanish sales. 6

8 4. PRINCIPAL SPANISH COMPANIES AND BRANDS WITH INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION International recognition of Spanish companies and brands ranks Spain among the leading countries in Europe for the moulds and dies sector. COMPANIES BRAND WEBSITE CAYFI CAYFI CONSTRUCCIONES MECÁNICAS MARÉS, S.A. MARES HISPAMOLDES, S.A. HG INDUSTRIAS ALEGRE, S.A. VALEPLAST IRUMOLD, S.A. IRUMOLD MATRIX, S.A. MATRIX MECANOPLÁSTICA, S.A. MECANOPLASTICA INDUSTRIAS OCHOA, S.A. IO TADE, S.L. TADE UPACAT, S.A. UPACAT MATRIBAGES MATRIBAGES 5. INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS The most prestigious international trade fairs for the moulds and dies manufacturing sector at which Spanish companies participate include: FAIR LOCATION EUROMOLD NPE K Frankfurt - GERMANY World Fair for Mould making and Tooling, Design and Application Development WEBSITE: Chicago UNITED STATES International Plastics Showcase WEBSITE: Düsseldorf - GERMANY International Plastics and Rubber Fair WEBSITE: 6

9 6. USEFUL ADDRESSES ASCAMM Foundation Technology Center ISTMA - International Special Tooling and Machining Association CDTI Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology INNOVAPYME PLASTUNIVERS Plastics portal METALUNIVERS Metals portal Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX). Pº de la Castellana MADRID Updated: May

10 ANNEXES TARIFF CODES Tools for pressing, stamping, punching metals Moulds for metals or metal carbides (injection or compression) Moulds for metals or metal carbides (injection or compression) Moulds for rubber or plastics (except injection or compression). 9

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