Embotits Caula, S.L. produces dried-cured meat products. Ever since it first began operating in 1942 it has faithfully observed traditional cold meat and sausage preparation techniques that ensure the meat retains its exceptional quality. Technological improvements have gradually been made over the years to guarantee that our products conserve their rich aroma and full flavour. In 1991 the factory was refitted in line with EU regulations and the company was among the first in Spain to be certified for intra-Community trade. The company expanded and embarked on a modernisation programme, doubling its production capacity in the process. It continued to grow and five years later two new floors comprising drying rooms and a storage facility were constructed – the most recent additions to the factory. Our ongoing desire to provide a range of products designed to meet the needs of the market led to the setting up of a slicing and continuous packaging section in 1999. This new facility allows us to provide the customer with our ready-to-eat cold meat and sausages in either vacuum or modified-atmosphere packaging. Embotits Caula’s goal is to ensure that its products fully meet the expectations of each and every customer. With this in mind our quality management system was certified in 2001 in accordance with the UNE EN ISO 9002:1994 Standard. In 2003 Bureau Veritas certified that the company met the requirements set out in the UNE EN ISO 9001/2000 Standard. The company is currently working on a project to introduce new production management techniques. The main objective is to improve the self-checking procedures used by factory employees at the same time as providing performance-related incentives. The motivating of company employees is absolutely essential as we join hands and strive towards continuous improvement in our quest to meet the needs of an extremely competitive market.