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Carlos Arroyo, young talent from Acerinox, wins the steel innovation competition and will represent Europe at the world championship in Australia

Home Communication News Carlos Arroyo, young talent from Acerinox, wins the steel innovation competition and will represent Europe at the world championship in Australia
Arroyo wins first prize, within the Industry category, in the steelChallenge Spain competition, organized by the UNESID Foundation, in collaboration with PLATEA. The competition concluded with five Spanish representatives securing top positions, including participants from other Spanish companies such as Megasa and Sidenor.

Acerinox celebrates the victory of Carlos Arroyo, a Materials Engineer at our Roldán plant in Ponferrada, who has won first prize in Europe, within the Industry category, in the steelChallenge competition, after winning the Spanish competition. 

steelChallenge is a global learning program and competition organized by WorldSteel, and the Spanish edition has been promoted by the UNESID Foundation, in collaboration with PLATEA. 

This achievement highlights Acerinox’s commitment to excellence and talent development in the steel industry.

“Although it has been a surprise and I didn’t expect it, the truth is I prepared and studied very diligently”, said Carlos, who secured first place in the Europe & Africa region. His victory will allow him to compete in the world championship that will be held in April of 2025 in Sydney, Australia, against the winners from Americas and three different regions of Asia. 

 

Acerinox: commitment to innovation and talent

This award reflects the environment of innovation and excellence that characterizes Acerinox.

“Acerinox is characterized by its constant innovation and excellence and it is an honor to represent a company with these values and to have become the first winner of steelChallenge Spain, as well as the European champion. I see the final in Australia as a gift but, above all, as a tremendous opportunity to learn”, Carlos explained.

Acerinox’s CEO, Bernardo Velázquez, who has congratulated Carlos, has stated that "Acerinox is proud to have professionals like him. His outstanding performance in steelChallenge Spain exemplifies the kind of talent that we look for to drive our growth.”

 

A triumph for the Spanish steel industry

steelChallenge Spain, held on November 26 of this year, is a key initiative for attracting and retaining young talent in the steel industry, combining immersive learning with competition. In this first edition a total of 68 participants competed, within the categories of Industry and Students, with a strong Spanish presence in the top positions of the international ranking.

In the global competition, with a total of 2,624 participants from 34 countries, Spain managed to place five representatives in top positions. This result highlights the relevance of initiatives such as steelChallenge in shaping future leaders of the industry.