Grupo Argraf has once again opened the doors of its Argraf Cataluña headquarters in Rubí to the graphic arts educational community, this time welcoming students from IFP Antoni Algueró, one of Catalonia’s leading graphic arts and design training centres. The visit reinforces the company’s commitment to practical training, young talent and the future of the food and wine label printing sector.
A leading printing company opens its doors
Grupo Argraf is Spain’s leading group and one of Europe’s largest in food label design and printing, with a consolidated leadership position in the wine label segment. From its plant in Rubí, the result of the integration of Redgraf, the company has strengthened its presence in Catalonia and in the main wine and cava producing areas.
More than 900 million bottles, and currently around 2 billion labels, bear the Argraf signature every year in markets such as Spain, Portugal, France, Germany and Italy. This industrial scale coexists with a strong commitment to creativity, innovation in finishes and support for designers, schools and young professionals.
A visit designed as a ‘masterclass’
During the visit to Argraf Cataluña, students from the IFP Antoni Algueró were able to see all stages of the label manufacturing process, from order receipt and tool preparation to printing and final finishing. This approach provides an understanding of how design, pre-press, production and quality control are coordinated in a real, highly technical environment.
On previous visits, design school representatives have described these experiences at Argraf as authentic ‘master classes’ for students, thanks to the combination of theory, practice and direct contact with active professionals. In the case of the Rubí plant, the added value lies in showcasing a specialisation closely linked to the region: glue-on and self-adhesive labels for the cava and sparkling wine sector.
IFP Antoni Algueró: a breeding ground for graphic talent
The IFP Antoni Algueró stands out for offering a wide range of intermediate and advanced vocational training courses linked to the graphic arts and design sector, from Graphic Printing and Post-printing and Finishing to Digital Pre-printing and Design and Editing of Printed and Multimedia Publications. This specialisation makes the centre a veritable breeding ground for qualified technicians and operators, closely aligned with the needs of leading companies such as Grupo Argraf.
Contact with the industrial reality is key for students to understand the importance of processes, technical precision and team coordination in graphic production. Visits such as the one to Argraf Cataluña bring concepts such as production management, resource optimisation, material sustainability and trends in food and beverage labelling into the classroom.
Commitment to training and society
Collaboration with educational centres is not a one-off event at Grupo Argraf, but rather an established line of work within its social commitment and dedication to developing young talent. The company participates in initiatives such as sponsoring the EtiquetaNews competition and opens its facilities to design schools and social organisations, offering guided tours and technical talks.
This commitment also extends to projects with organisations that work with young people and teenagers, such as Fundación Pioneros, where visits to Argraf become an opportunity to discover the graphic sector and motivate vocations. In all these cases, the premise is the same: to share experience, show the reality of the market and demonstrate that labelling and packaging are levers of value for brands, culture and the environment.
Labels, creativity and professional future
Food labelling, and wine labels in particular, are now a strategic element of differentiation in increasingly competitive markets. The combination of design, innovation in materials and high-quality finishes makes labels a key tool for building brands, conveying origin and connecting with consumers.
By opening its facilities to centres such as the IFP Antoni Algueró, Grupo Argraf helps future graphic arts professionals discover first-hand the creative and technical potential of this sector. This is a firm commitment to talent, training and the future of a graphic arts industry that wants to continue to be a benchmark in innovation, quality and service to food and wine brands both within and beyond our borders.