New box sorting center in Illescas: an important step for our growth in Spain

Last updated: 27 / 01 / 2025

ETERNITY Systems announce the opening of a new sorting center for reusable boxes, located in the supermarket facilities Day group à Illescas, in the Toledo region of Spain. This center, strategically located just 40 km from Madrid, has been operational since 2th January 2025This project marks a significant step forward in the company's mission to modernize and expand its activities in Europe.

Summary

Modern infrastructure to meet growing needs

The new reusable crate sorting center has been designed to efficiently meet current logistics requirements while anticipating future needs. Here are some of its key features:

(I.e. An impressive working surface of 530 m², optimized to handle large quantities of goods efficiently.
(I.e. A sorting capacity of more than 8 million boxes per year, or 700 boxes per month, allowing a constant and fluid flow of operations.

This centre is a direct response to the growing demand in the logistics and sorting sector in Spain, a booming market thanks to the increase in the need for goods management in the large-scale distribution sector.

A key step in our presence in Spain

With this center, we are expanding our logistics network in Spain and strengthening our strategic position in the region. This new site in Illescas is an addition to an already well-established infrastructure:

Our sorting center in Zaragoza, which is operational and plays a crucial role in the processing of goods.
Our two reusable crate washing stations, located at Yunquera (Guadalajara) et Picassent (Valencia).

This geographical distribution allows us to effectively cover the entire Spanish territory, thus ensuring better proximity with our business partners and customers.

A project led by a team of experts

We would like to highlight the exceptional work carried out by our team in Spain. This project would not have been possible without the involvement and determination of dedicated employees.

Our special congratulations go to Salvador Ferri Domènech, Victor De la Viuda Calvo, as well as to all the members of our Spanish team, who contributed to the success of this project. 🎉 Their commitment and expertise helped us overcome challenges and make this vision a reality.

Why is this new box sorting center essential to our strategy?

The opening of this sorting centre in Illescas is part of a broader strategy aimed at:

Improve logistics efficiency : With its processing capacity of 8 million cases per year, this center will reduce processing times and improve the fluidity of operations.
Reducing our ecological footprint : Located close to major distribution routes, this center helps to reduce the necessary journeys and, consequently, CO₂ emissions.
Strengthening our competitiveness : By optimizing the supply chain, we offer our partners an even faster and more reliable service.

With this opening, we also aim to support the development of local businesses while contributing to the regional economy of Illescas and its surroundings.

This new sorting center represents much more than just an infrastructure: it is a symbol of our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. We firmly believe that automation, advanced logistics and sustainability are key elements to meet the challenges of the future.

With strategic investments like this, we position ourselves not only as a leader in Spain, but also as an influential player on a European scale.

This box sorting center marks a new page for our operations in Spain

The opening of this sorting centre in Illescas is an important step in our mission of modernisation and development. Together with our other facilities in Spain, this site will allow us to offer an ever more efficient service to our customers while contributing to sustainability and the local economy.

We thank once again everyone who participated in this project and we look forward to seeing the positive impact it will bring to our organization and our partners.

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About the Author

Anthony ADAM

Communications and Marketing Manager at ETERNITY Systems, Anthony designs strategies and content to promote more sustainable consumption. He is a committed agent of change who combines creativity, rigor, and action to strengthen the visibility and impact of projects related to reuse and the circular economy.