Arxada, a global science-based chemicals company, announced today that it has exceeded its hiring goal, set at 100 employees, at its Center of Excellence in Barcelona. The company is expected to continue growing its presence in Catalonia, further contributing to the local economy. The center in Barcelona supports Arxada on a global scale in the areas of finance, IT, commerce intelligence, human resources, and commercial departments. Opened in July 2023, the Center of Excellence had committed to bringing approximately 100 jobs to the region. The company sees the Center as a thriving epicenter and a highly desired work location and believes it will continue to grow in the coming years.
Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Arxada is a leading manufacturer of innovative chemistries and solutions with 24 manufacturing facilities and 14 R&D centers across the globe, employing more than 3,400 worldwide.
"This milestone marks a nice advancement in our growth strategy, said Sanjeev Rastogi, CEO, Arxada. It highlights the importance rapid achievement execution is in supporting Arxada’s overall business objectives.”
“We see Barcelona as a successful business model within our organization. The ability to hire key roles has been instrumental to Arxada as a whole.”,” said Peter Frauenknecht, Chief Financial Officer, Arxada. “We look forward to continued growth for both Arxada and Catalunya.”
The Center of Excellence employees are comprised of a diverse team of professionals representing 22 nationalities. The company plans to continue to collaborate locally to drive innovation and foster talent development in the specialty chemicals sector.
“The city is rapidly establishing its reputation within the business community, attracting numerous talented professionals”, said Dr. Lluís M Fargas, leader of the Barcelona Center of Excellence. “Additionally, Arxada’s Center of Excellence has partnered with local universities to create a pool of students in their final academic years for internships at Arxada,” continued Fargas. “We are excited to providing these students with a robust, real-world view at the careers offered at Arxada.”
Arxada’s presence in Barcelona has received the support of ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment, the Catalan government’s agency for business competitiveness, and has experienced great success since its inception.
With customers in more than 100 countries, Arxada achieved sales of CHF 2.0 billion in 2023. The company aims to solve the world’s toughest preservation challenges by enhancing sustainability with cleaner, greener solutions. Arxada focuses on multiple end-markets, primarily in Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.