SOLTRA News #16 (English Version)

All the latest SOLTRA corporate news Nº16 Year 2019

SOLTRA reaches 300 assembly production in Denmark · 5th Aniversary Dña Cinia Residence & Occupational Center · XI SOLTRA Golf Tournament "Road to Inclusion" - Interview to Gabriela González, Vegalsa Eroski Institutional Relations, Communication and CSR Manager · and more...

Editorial The value of this project is an indispensable lever for León society Julio César Álvarez Círculo Empresarial Leonés President

SOLTRA´ s story runs almost parallel to Círculo Empresarial Leonés (CEL), not only because they were born practically in the same year, 2000 and 1999, respectively, but also because both institution trajectories have been driven by an important desire and motivation: to improve society and Leon´ s economy, commiting ourselves to social responsibility. And, also, because we have shared indelible moments and valuable people who have left their mark on our common intrahistory.

One of those people, and undoubtedly, the most important was Mr. Antonino Fernández, Grupo Modelo chairman and SOLTRA founding partner, who received the recognition of the Leon Business Cicle in 2010, symbolized by our Golden Circle.

We all knew how excited Antonino was with this project and that was the main reason we agreed on granting him with the award. Collected by Ernesto Lejeune on his behlaf, it recognized his efforts and the good work made by SOLTRA and as a spur that would serve as a model for other succesful projects. The abEdit: SOLTRA Manager: Jose Antonio Idoeta Coordination: Gemma González Edition: María Fdez Torre Design: Ramón Buzón Legal Deposit: LE-561-2012

sence of Antonino Fernández has only strengthened and enlarged the project and the values of SOLTRA. Another important person that CEL and SOLTRA share is Jose Antonio Idoeta, company manager and member of the management board of the CEL since 2014. Jose Antonio contributes effectively in the corporate governance and representation of our association, being responsable for the r e la t io n sh ip w it h o t her business associations.

The third person we had the pleasure of receiving and meeting in León was Iñaki Alkorta, Gureak president and SOLTRA boardmember, with whom we had an interesting business meeting in 2016 where we could learn Gureak and SOLTRA philosophy. It helped us to demystify disability sharing with us their optimism and business vision for social and labor integration of people with disability.

SOLTRA is a company that works with business criteria, putting heart and soul into it, seeking for benefits but favoring people . Its clients get high quality services C/ Monseñor Ramón Zubieta 97 La Virgen del Camino 24198 - León T 987 300 731 info@soltra.org www.soltra.org

at fairest price through integral solutions in a wide range of services such as marketing, industrial assembly, logistics, laundry, gar d en in g an d o t h er s. It s t u r n o ver is approximately 20 million euros with a workforce of 500 workers in León, and now new 50 workers in Denmark.

These figures, which far exceed the forecasts they had a decade ago, say a lot about company´ s success. The value of the project is an indispensable lever for León society , and thanks to that, people with different abilities are integrated into our society. We are proud and grateful that SOLTRA became one of the most representative companies in León which contributes so much to create job opportunities for people, whatever their capabilities are.

People Creating Opportunities We have been creating job opportunities for everyone regardless of his or her disability since 2000 convinced it´ s the best way for social inclusion. It is a challenge that we overcome each year thanks to many companies trust in us and hire our services. Thanks to all of them, employees and employers, because they motivate us to keep strengthening capabilities.

Depar t m en t s' em ployees (Altogether: 462) Management and Maintenance Industrial assemblies and Logistics Marketing Distribution Laundry Catering and Vending Cleaning service Gardening Residence and Occupational Center

St af f 's Evolu t ion

Intellectual Dis.

Physical Dis.

Sensory Dis.

Mental Illness

TPD

No Disability

Nu m ber of em ployees w it h disabilit y (89,18%)

Age Rat in g

Gen der Rat in g

People w it h disabilit y an d addit ion al su ppor t n eeds For the 412 Dis. People in SOLTRA 47,1% need additional support (+NS).

Men P+NS

Women

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SOLTRA REACHES 300 ASSEMBLY PRODUCTION IN DENMARK Working in Ringkøbing -Skjern since February It has been 5 months since SOLTRA began its activity in danish lands with Vestas.

As of today there are 15 spanish and 35 danishs, the personnel that work everyday in com ponents assembly as Vestas subcontractor.

SOLTRA built a plant similar to Villadangos (León) where it hires danish people with different capacities following the model established in León in its commitment to inclusion.

The plant is located in Ringkøbing Skjern, a town in the west coast of Denmark, being one of the main logistics hubs in the country.

Reaching the 300th assem bly has been a source of joy among all the company staff and an incentive to continue the important social work that this company develops.

Currently we are working on new pre- assemblies structures which will imply the recruitment of more personnel and the expansion of the facilities.

SOLTRA har monteret 300 Nacelles sæt i Danmark I de sidste 5 måneder, SOLTRA har monteret emner til Vestas i Ringkøbing.

Man har startet en virksomhed efter den spanske virksomhedsmodel. De ansatte medarbejdere har alle diverse evner.

Færdiggørelse af sæt nummer 300 har været en meget vigtig milepæl, der har betydet meget for virksomheden og dens medarbejdere.

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WE KEEP GROWING: new laundry clients Santiago Hotel, Infantas Hotel and Le Petit in León, ExePlaza MercadoHotel in Salamanca More and more hotels, restaurants, health centers, hospitals, shelters and work centers rely on SOLTRA competitiveness and efficiency to carry out laundry tasks.

These include not only textil garments washing and ironing, but also collection and home delivery , maintenance and rent possibility.

Santiago Hotel, Infantas Hotel and Le Petit Hotel in León, and Exe Plaza Mercado Hotel in Salamanca have recently been included in the list of new clients who entrust SOLTRA for their laundry services. Thus, SOLTRA will perform the washing and

ironing of all areas, including the lodging and catering.

Santiago Hotel is located next to León hospital. It is a modern establishment with a total of 140 rooms.

Le Petit León is a small establishment located just 200 meters away from the Cathedral. It has a total of 16 rooms and its guests can enjoy the local food in its restaurant.

Infantas León Hotel, has hired SOLTRA laundry services to carry out daily washing and ironing of all its areas, including lodging areas. It´ s a modern 3 stars hotel with 56 rooms.

Finally, Exe Plaza Mercado Hotel in Salamanca located next to the market just a few meters away from Salamanca Main Square, easily recognizable by its elegant Villamayor 's stone facade and with 38 rooms.

Laundry, a service that keeps growing.

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IATF 16949: A NEWSTEP IN SOLTRA´S QUALITY POLICY SOLTRA has obtained IATF16949 certificate, the main requirement in automotive industry In its continuous improvement policy, SOLTRA division dedicated to series manufacturing for automotive sector, (tourism and industrial vehicles), has achieved the Certificate issued by AENOR IATF 16949:2016 for the assembly of electrical components, production and assem bly of lighting sets for the automotive sector.

The purpose of this standard is the development of a Quality management system in search of efficiency, focusing in error and defects prevention and waste reduction, all in order to meet customer requirements.

Emphasizing errors preventions and defects and waste reduction, all in order to meet customers requirements.

IATF 16949:2016 has become an essential condition for any organization that works in the global automotive manufacturing supply chain. Many of the most important car manufacturers in the world make this certification a contractual requirement for their suppliers, it is therefore an entry ticket to the automotive industry worldwide.

This certification confirms SOLTRA´ s commitment to quality and continuous im provement and is added to the ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 14001 environmental management certifications SOLTRA already had.

IATF 16949: et nyt skridt frem i SOLTRAS kvalitetspolitik SOLTRA har opnået IATF 16949:2016 kvalitetscertificeringen fra AENOR for elektriske komponenter i bilindustrien.

Denne certificering er nødvendigt når man er underleverandør til bilindustrien.

Lige nu undersøger vi nye fabriksmodeller, der vil indebære rekruttering af flere medarbejdere og brugen af større faciliteter.

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5 th ANNIVERSARY Dña. Cinia Residence Since May 2014 the center has become a benchmark in Castilla León In the month of May, five years after the inauguration of Doña Cinia?s Center, the residents, their family members and the workers enjoyed a very special day. A commemorative gala took place in which a "Know and Win" competition stood out. Two teams formed by Doña Cinia residents, showed their great spirit of improvement with a brilliant performance.

Two residents shared their best jokes repertoire with those present.

The most exciting moment was undoubtedly the dedication to all residents of an award for their achievements, demonstrating that all is possible when you just try. The morning session culminated with a dance.

After lunch the session continued with the reading of several stories written by our residents, some of them have even participated in literary contests.

At the end of the celebration of such an emotional day, t h e a t t e n d e e s e n jo y e d a sn a ck p r e p a r e d b y t h e residents.

Once again the center continues working to promote the inclusion of the community of people with mental illness.

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OPENING THE FIRST CASTILLA - LEÓN SUPERMARKET MANAGED BY PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT CAPACITIES A join project by SOLTRA and Vegalsa Eroski in Puente Villarente (León) On May 8th , the inauguration ceremony took place, w it h d if f e r e n t p u b lic a u t h o r it ie s a t t e n d in g .

The store opening ribbon was cut by the President of SOLTRA, Mr. Javier Ló p ez Casad o , t o get h er w it h M r . Jo se An t o n io Idoeta, being also present the Director of CSR and Institutional Relations of Vegalsa Eroski, Mrs. Gabriela González, and Director of Expansion & Franchises, Mr. Pedro Suárez, together with León Provincial Council, Mr. Juan Martínez Majo and the Major of Villaturiel, Mr. Valentín Martínez.

The new 300m 2 establishment has more than 3500 product references, which cover the basic needs of the shopping basket.

Eight employees with different capacities will be responsible for operating the supermarket, which is a milestone in this kind of management, being the first full inclusive supermarket in Castilla - León. With this new project SOLTRA and Vegalsa Eroski seek to take new steps towards labour diversification in social employment .

This project forms the basis for future projects that will materialize with new stores opening in metropolitan areas, following the same management inclusion model.

Latest News XI SOLTRA GOLF TOURNAMENT "ROAD TO INCLUSION" One more year León Golf welcomed this SOLTRA meeting More than one hundred people met on May 25th at the León Golf facilities to enjoy a more inclusion vindicating social event.

The Guipuzcua association Aztegui also participated in the tournament with a wide representation.

Entertainment included live musical perfomances, as well as numerous golf initiation workshops.

Several other competitions were held at the same time that the professional tournament.

At the end of the day all participants enjoyed a paella before the awards ceremony.

Companies such as Eslauto, Eirtel, Dydsa an HM Hospitals make this tournament possible.

Ranking: 1ª Men Category: - Cesáreo Viloria - Leandro Rodríguez 2ª Men Category: - Álvaro Díez - Pedro Porto Women: - Ana Belén Carnero - Justina Fernández Scratch - Pablo Rebolleda

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IVÁN BRAGADO AWARDED SOLTRA SPORTSVALUES2019 SOLTRA participated in the channel La8 León Sports Awards

On May 11th, the IV La 8 León Sports Awards were held at Camino Real Hotel.

SOLTRA awarded the Sports Values 2019 prize to Iván Bragado, for being a great example of struggle and effort.

Iván managed to overcome a brain tumor that left him with serious sequels. His history is a sign of extraordinary improvement through sports.

He is the 2017 Regional champion in water skiing, beating the Castilla and León record. He practices canyoneering, paragliding, cycling and swimming.

He is also a football coach and does not stop looking for new challenges.

Latest News SOLTRA HOST OF LEON STRATEGIC OFFSITE 2019 Finaccess - Amrest meeting in June 4th - 7th A few days ago, SOLTRA hosted at the La Virgen del Camino facilities the "Strategic Offsite Leรณn 2019" meeting for the Finaccess and AmRest advisors.

The Finaccess Group is an investment and capital management institution that provides a variety of services and is formed by several companies, each specialized in its own field of action, providing customers with services tailored to their needs.

AmRest is the largest independent operator of restaurant chains in Central and Eastern Europe, which also develops its activities in Western Europe, Russia, China and other Asian countries.

Amrest is currently based in

Spain, in Pozuelo de Alarcรณn (Madrid). It operates with brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Starbucks and La Tagliatella among others.

Among those attending were Mr. Carlos Fernรกndez Gonzรกlez, the founder of Finaccess and Mr. Javier Lรณpez Casado, Finaccess Advisors LLC CEO and SOLTRA president.

Ourselves

MARÍA TERESA MARTÍNEZ Store Manager

Age? 52 How would you define yourself?

Responsible and hardworking How long do you sleep?

6 hours One hobby?

Listening to music One movie?

Presagio One sport?

Walking

DISTRIBUTION SOLTRA distribution division is part of a pioneering project in the Community, a 100% inclusive supermarket.

The staff of the establishment Vegalsa - Eroski opened by SOLTRA in Puente Villarente (León) has a team of 8 people for its perfect operation.

Your favourite meal?

Spanish potato omelette It is the first supermarket in Castilla-León managed by people with different capacities.

The project has adapted the work processes, tasks and functions required by the management of an establishment to the diverse profiles and people capacities.

Anything you hate?

Changing the planes I have made What do yo like most about SOLTRA? Theworkit doeswith peopleat risk of exclusion What would you change in SOLTRA? I´ve not been here for long enough time

Ourselves

ISABEL CALVO Baker

FERNANDO SUÁREZ Cashier-Stocker

IRENE GONZÁLEZ Cashier -Stocker

Age? 57

Age? 28

Age? 51

How would you define yourself?

Hardworking, responsible, cheerful, friend of my friends

How would you define yourself?

Cheerful and friendly

How would you define yourself?

Responsible, hardworking and cheerful

How long do you sleep?

7-8 hours

How long do you sleep?

6-8 hours

One hobby?

Sports and going to the cinema

One hobby?

Enjoy my family

One film?

Eight basque surnames

One movie?

What a pair of twins

One sport?

Football, tennis, basketball

One sport?

Walking

Your favourite meal?

Pasta and legumes

Your favourite meal?

Russian Salads

Anything you hate?

Nothing

Anything you hate?

Hypocrisy and falsehood

What do you like most about SOLTRA? People and treatment

What do you like most about SOLTRA? Colleagues

What would you change in SOLTRA? Nothing at the moment

What would you change in SOLTRA? Nothing

How long do yo sleep?

7 hours One hobby?

Design and decoration One movie?

Musicals, Mamma Mia One sport?

Zumba Your favourite meal?

Chicken with figs and chesntnuts Anything you hate?

Envy, lie, injustices What do you like most about SOLTRA? The way is focused on people with disabilities whohavebeenrejectedinother jobs.

What would you change in SOLTRA? I´ve not been here for long enough time

Solidarity Hearts

Gabriela Gonzรกlez Vegalsa - Eroski Institutional Relations, Communication and CSRManager

What are t he reasons t hat lead Vegalsa t o under t ake a project in collaborat ion wit h SOLTRA?

chised stores that are managed by people with different capacities.

Social Responsibility is one of strategic axes in Vegalsa Eroski.

We believe in a responsible social development model, based on relationships with our closest environment. For example, we work hard on training and employment inclusion through collaboration agreements with social entities.

The objective is that different groups we work with achieve autonomy and society integration through work.

What is t he fut ure on VegalsaSOLTRA relat ionship?

We believe that our franchises store model is open to be shared with entrepreneurs, cooperatives and social economy companies, with the aim of creating employment and wealth employability model based on the diversity an training of people.

This project arose from the experience of our partners (Eroski) with Gureak in Basque Country, where they already have 3 fran-

I am sure that it will be a long term partnership, because we share solid values such as teamwork, effort or personal development. I believe that SOLTRA will be a partner that we will learn a lot about and that will help us to continue improving. I am convinced that we will have the opportunity to open more stores with added value together.

What is t he m ost out st anding t hing about SOLTRA at a professional level?

I would highlight the commitment of the human team behind SOLTRA, its ability to generate and manage adapted work opportunities for people with disabilities, maximizing the skills needed for each position or task. In addition, they are responsible for

the process of adapting the staff in the position during the initial stage and maintains a permanent person follow up.

Professionalism they carry out their activity , so I am sure that the store operation will be productive from the first day and therefore competitive, which is ultimately what every company needs to survive in the market.

Finally , I would highlight enthusiasm and tenacity that have been transmitted to us, and that will continue to do so to carry out social economy and diversity new line of work.

What are Vegalsa shor t and long t er m object ives?

Our Vision: Be the favorite store for consumers in Galicia, Asturias and Castilla Leรณn.

Our Mission: Being a socially responsible organization, committed to the envi-

Solidarity Hearts ronment and sustainable development, providing a business model that integrates people and promotes their personal and professional development, satisfying the client everytime in an impeccable way betting on continuous innovation to be able present a family shop, modern and attractive and be a wealth generator in areas where we implanted.

Our long- term goal will be to continue working on the axes of local and environmental sustainability, promoting healthy eating habits as well as responsible consumption, social action and we will continue to work towards standardizing people with diverse abilities or at risk of social exclusion, inclusion.

Vegalsa is a com pany concer ned about societ y and has an im por t ant Cor porat e Social Responsibilit y policy. Which are t his policy m ain com ponent s?

In Vegalsa Eroski we ware clear that a sustainable and competitive business activity is not possible without the involvement of the more than 6.000 people that work in the organization, that is why we work in the organization, to inculcate CSR in everything we do.

At the moment we are focused on 3 axes: -

Local and environmental sustainability.

Promotion of healthy living habits and responsible consumption.

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Insertion or support of groups at risk of social exclusion or with different capacities.

were born in his person, in his way of doing business and are those that we transmit and share today.

Vegalsa sust ainable developm ent Zero Wast e policy is a great bet , how do t hey m ake it com pat ible t o be a great com pany and bet sust ainabilit y?

On the other hand we have an exciting challenge and an enormous responsibility that is to continue his legacy and keep growing in a sustainable way.

We are responsible individually and of course as a company about the planet that we leave to future generations. I think it is within everyone´ s reach to do things in a sustainable way. For this reason, in 2008 we were pioneers in putting this project in motion with Coruña University for the management of the waste that we generate, which we call Zero Waste. This project was envolving and now we not only recycle the waste generated by the store´ s own activity, but we also offer our customers the possibility to recycle in the clean points that we put at their disposal in our supermarkets.

We are a food distribution company and therefore we are the first to avoid waste. We do this thanks to the "Zero Waste" program with which we donate those foods that are in perfect condition to consume.

Vegalsa´ s founder Vent ura Gonzalez, has died recent ly.

What has t his great loss m eant for t he com pany?

We greatly regret it , but somehow he is present everyday, because our values as a company

We are a company of people at people service.

We m ove t owards an em ployabilit y m odel based on diversit y an per sonnel t raining.

Great Parents PARENTS:

10

INES MARTINEZ Y EMILIO GORDO Age: 54 & 61 City :Arenillas de Valderaduey (León)

QUESTIONS to great parents

SON:

EMILIO GORDO Job : Assambly line operator

OUR PARENTS

1. How did you k now about SOLTRA? We met SOLTRA through social services management.

2. What did you find m ore int er est ing about SOLTRA for your son´ s t raining?

We liked that SOLTRA gives work opportunities to everyone. No one is free of any disability.

3. When did your son st ar t w or k ing for SOLTRA? At 23 years old.

4. How long has your son been w or k ing for SOLTRA? For 3 years.

5. What progress has he m ade in t his t im e?

Now he has a very high selfesteem that he didn´ t have before. He has a reason to get up every morning, it has totally changed his life. He has friends even a "special" friend.

8. What is your son´ s best qualit y?

He is very noble. He stands out for the kindness he has for ever yo n e. He n ever p ro t est .

6. What do you like m ost about SOLTRA? It is a company concerned with people with some disability.

10. What has SOLTRA given t o your fam ily?

Above all, it gives tranquility. Now he has another way at looking at things, he is more focuses and we are happy seeing him changed.

7. What w ould you im prove in SOLTRA? The communication with families. Personally we would love one day to visit the facilities and know how the company our son works for is.

It would be perfect if they paid a little for travel expenses.

9. Do you have m ore k ids?

Yes, one more.

Brief News #WEAREEXTRAORDINARY CAMPAIGN #SOMOSEXTRAORDINARIOS

SOLTRA is carrying out this campaign during 2019.

It is an initiative through which, each month, we tell the story of a person who has overcome a disability.

Our goal is to show that, regardless of the capabilities of each person, we can all achieve our goals if we persevere.

This is why we have contacted twelve wonderful people who, despite having a disability, continue to fight every day to achieve their dreams. Among them are elite athletes, actors, journalists, writers and even a fashion designer, all who have shared their story with us.

Until today we appreciate the collaboration of: -

María Martín Granizo Jairo Ruiz Richard Oribe Cisco García Lady Isabel

Brief News The first team Abanca Ademar players visited SOLTRA facilities in La Virgen del Camino.

They were received by Jose Antonio Idoeta, manager of the company and other employees from different departments.

The players saw different line operations offered by SOLTRA. They also visited the assem bly chain, logistics and laundry departments.

They have been involved in the important work of promoting, educating and rehabilitating people with different capacities.

ABANCA ADEMARVISIT SOLTRA

They also visited Doña Cinia Residence. Some of the residents gave the players a souvenir which they had made in the occupational workshops they attend.

The major of Valverde de la Virgen, Mr. David Fernández Blanco and SOLTRA manager Mr. Jose Antonio Idoeta, signed an agreement that grants access to recreational and sports activities for SOLTRA workers.

With this agreement, SOLTRA´ s employees and their children will have access to municipal sports and recreational activities and permission to use the sports hall facilities under the same economic conditions as the residents of the municipality of Valverde.

AGREEMENTON THEUSEOF SPORTS HALL AND ACCESS TO MUNICIPAL SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

This agreement seeks to im prove the quality of life of SOLTRA?s workers, who spend a great part of their life in this municipality. To access these advantageous conditions, SOLTRA workers must carry a certificate issued by the company, which can be requested from the Human Resources Department.

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STUDENTS VISITS CONTINUES We thank you for visiting us -

Valle de Laciana S. I. Ateneo Leonés Academy Special Education León University Peñacorada School Juan Soñador School

The mosaics of the chapels of the old Seminary are the works that we highlight today. It is a 96m 2 altarpiece mosaic made of pieces of marble, gresite, tile and opalita glass and cement, and the stained glasses of the Chamber of the Virgin of 32m 2. . They are influenced by Beato Angélico (in the drawing, the composition, the emotivity) and the painter Jose María de Labra (geometric abstract drawing and the oblong head shape tendency of some figures). There is a perfect combination of gray, tan, ocre, brick red, black and white tones where the figures possess individuality with a real presence, despite being inserted in a whole.

Once again his work is born from the imitation of the divine creation, being able to reproduce, on a small scale, an artful creation.

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