The Son Bugadelles Business Association, with 45 member companies, has joined the Balearic Federation of Business Park Associations (FEBAPE) this July, a key step to unify the sector and prepare for the future Management and Modernisation Entity.
The Son Bugadelles industrial estate in Calvià is taking a step forward in its transformation. The Son Bugadelles Business Association, which represents nearly fifty companies in the area, has integrated into the Balearic Federation of Business Park Associations (FEBAPE) this July. The incorporation, confirmed by the association itself, strengthens the local business community's negotiating power with public administrations.
The entity, which currently groups 45 member companies, aims with this alliance to unify the sector to promote improvements in infrastructure, mobility, sustainability, security, and services. It also seeks to enhance the corporate image of the estate and strengthen the competitiveness of its members, according to sources from the association.
One of the medium-term goals is the creation of a Management and Modernisation Entity (EGM), a body that would allow for more efficient management of services and investments in the area. The association is already working in this direction, with the institutional support of the Calvià Town Hall and the Balearic Government.
The integration into FEBAPE, which groups associations from all the islands, grants Son Bugadelles a greater representation and negotiating power with administrations. Additionally, it facilitates access to public and European funds in the form of grants, a key aspect for financing the improvement projects needed in the area.
The association insists that the more companies that join, the greater the real capacity to transform the estate. Therefore, one of the current priorities is to increase the number of members, taking advantage of the momentum provided by joining the federation. The entity is confident that this union of the sector will help tackle future challenges more effectively.
The Son Bugadelles industrial estate is one of the most important business areas in Calvià, with a significant number of companies from various sectors. The association was created to give voice to these businesses and work in a coordinated manner with institutions. With the entry into FEBAPE, a new phase opens where collective projects are expected to gain prominence.
Among the immediate challenges, the association wants to promote improvements in the estate's infrastructure, which in some areas require updating. Work will also focus on mobility, both internal and access, and on sustainability, with initiatives that reduce the environmental impact of business activities.
Security is another open front. The association has already held discussions with the Calvià Town Hall to address this issue, and now, with the support of the federation, it hopes to have more weight when presenting demands and proposals. Improving the corporate image of the estate is also a priority, so that companies that set up there find an attractive and functional environment.
Joining FEBAPE does not mean an immediate change in the day-to-day operations of the companies, but it does open the door to new opportunities. For example, access to European grants for modernisation projects, which was previously more complicated to obtain individually. The association encourages companies in the estate to join to take advantage of these benefits.
The next step will be the formal establishment of the EGM, a process that requires the backing of a significant percentage of the local business owners. The association is confident that belonging to the federation will help achieve this goal in the coming months. In the meantime, it will continue working on attracting new members and defining the projects that will be presented to the administrations.
For the companies in Son Bugadelles, this union represents an opportunity to make their voice heard collectively. The federation, which already has experience in managing industrial estates in the Balearics, can provide knowledge and resources that benefit the area. The local association, for its part, remains committed to working for a more modern and competitive estate.
In short, joining FEBAPE is another step towards the modernisation of Son Bugadelles. A path that, according to the association, will only be possible with the involvement of all stakeholders: companies, the Town Hall, and the Government. The ball is now in the court of the business owners, who hold the decision to join this collective project.
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