Cosentino receives the Spanish National Innovation Award 2021

• Francisco Martínez-Cosentino (Paco Cosentino) received, from the King and Queen of Spain, the prize that recognizes the leading global company with the 2021 Spanish National Innovation Award in “Large Company” category.
•  Cosentino has won this prestigious award, granted by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, for developing a strategic R&D&I management model that places innovation at the heart of its value chain.

Cosentino, global leader company in the production and distribution of innovative and sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, has received today the Spanish National Innovation Award, from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, in ‘Large Company’ category for developing a strategic R&D&I management model that places innovation at the heart of its value chain. Furthermore, the jury noted that the company has achieved the position of world leader in the production and distribution of surfaces for design and architecture, based on the values of a family business.

These awards are the most important recognition in Spain in the sectors of innovation and design and honours those individuals and organizations that use innovation as an essential part of the development of their professional strategy and business growth. In addition to Cosentino’s recognition, awards have been presented to Certest Biotec and Expormim companies, and the designers Eduardo Anitua, Jaime Hayon, Danny Saltaren, and Ramón Úbeda.

The Awards Ceremony took place under the presidency of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, at the Valencia Exhibition Center. The King of Spain was responsible for giving the award to Francisco Martínez-Cosentino (Paco Cosentino), President & CEO of Cosentino Group. The event was also attended by Eduardo Cosentino, VP Global Sales & CEO Cosentino NorthAmerica; Valentín Tijeras, VP Innovation & Product; and Santiago Alfonso; VP Communications & Corporate Reputation.

Video Cosentino National Innovation Award here

The Ceremony also included participation by the Minister of Science and Innovation, Diana Morant; the President of Generalitat Valenciana, Ximo Puig; and the mayor of Valencia, Joan Ribó. Cosentino has based its business model on innovation and the development of surfaces products such as Silestone® or Dekton®, and pursues this innovative vision in a cross-cutting manner throughout the organization. In this regard, it is worth highlighting the last company’s major milestone in this field, which has largely underpinned the nomination for these awards: the unique patented HybriQ® technology.