ZUBIZARRETA LEGACY 5th Edition

 The 8th of October, the 2025 Zubizarreta Legacy Award was given to Ehlis and Cadena 88 at the San Juan de Dios facilities in Barcelona. This award was given by IMCOINSA to recognize the social work of companies in the sector that are engaged with their surroundings.

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	The award was handed over by Fernando Zubero, Commercial Director of IMCOINSA, to Alejandro Ehlis, Managing Director of EHLIS. Emma Perrier also took part in the ceremony on behalf of San Juan de Dios Social Work, a non-profit organization to which Ehlis and Cadena88 will donate the prize money.
In the photograph, Carlos García Aluja and Fernando Zubero (IMCOINSA), Carmen Rubio and Alejandro Ehlis (EHLIS) and Emma Perrier (SAN JUAN DE DIOS)

The Zubizarreta Legacy award honors the human and professional values of Luis Pérez Zubizarreta, founder of the company IMCOINSA. His spirit remains present in this initiative, which aims to highlight the importance of generosity, solidarity, and collaboration between companies, institutions, and people. Each edition of the award highlights the sector's ability to generate a positive impact on society, including social responsibility policies in its management.

In this occasion, Ehlis and Cadena 88 are being recognized for their close collaboration with Social Work San Juan de Dios, to which they give a significant part of their resources for charitable and social projects. The alliance between the two entities has made it possible to promote actions focused, on the one hand, on CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH and, on the other hand, on various projects such as: homelessness, health, care for children with disabilities, and rehabilitation of people affected by the DANA who have physical and mental problems, guaranteeing healthcare and the well-being of vulnerable groups throughout the country.

The meeting held in Barcelona was a moment of shared excitement and pride, where the importance of keeping alive the spirit of commitment that inspires the Zubizarreta Legacy was emphasized. IMCOINSA highlighted Ehlis' dedication and sensitivity as an example of a company that understands its activity beyond business, actively contributing to the common welfare.

Cadena88 Associates, proud collaborators in the headquarters' social action.

About Ehlis & Cadena 88 Managed by Ehlis, Cadena 88 is one of the largest hardware and industrial distribution centers, with a long history in Spain. This center gathers 1,600 independent hardware stores and supply points of sale. Cadena 88 provides its members with services, technology, and logistical infrastructure to help them become more competitive and contributes to increase their profitability through collaborative negotiations, marketing and development services.  With a vision focused on cooperation and shared development, EHLIS combines its professional leadership with a strong social commitment, actively collaborating in charitable initiatives such as those promoted by San Juan de Dios.

About San Juan de Dios The San Juan de Dios Social Work finances healthcare and social programs for vulnerable people in Spain and developing countries. Its projects focus on helping groups such as homeless people, people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, children at risk, and refugees, offering everything from basic support and therapy to international cooperation. The Social Work operates under principles of citizen participation and transparency, involving collaborators, volunteers, and society to fulfill its mission of healing and caring for people with comprehensive and dignified care.