Lisbon, Portugal, 17 July 2025 – Last Thursday, July 10th, we had the honor of attending the COTEC’s second edition ceremony of the Innovation in Internationalization Award.
We are proud to have been finalists in this prestigious award, competing in the Global Category – Medium-Sized Enterprises. Being recognized among such remarkable companies is a great encouragement for our continued growth across international markets.
Our team was represented by Sébastien Perroud, CEO, and José Carvalho, Managing Director Iberia, a proud moment for the entire IAR Group.
We warmly congratulate the winning companies, and we’re already looking ahead to the third edition of the award, with firm ambitions to bring the prize home!
About IAR Group
IAR Group is a Swiss-based international group leading the transformation of industries through automation. The group represents a synergy of global expertise, driven by a commitment to engineering excellence. With a strong focus on innovation in the evolving global industrial landscape, IAR Group continues to push boundaries and set new standards in industrial automation and robotics.
From custom assembly machinery to cutting-edge robotics, our experts design and engineer automation solutions that strengthen market positions and improve manufacturing efficiency. With strategic business units in North America, Iberia, and Central Europe, we deliver tailored automation solutions across diverse markets. We are the Industrial Automation and Robotics Group.
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