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(10 - 33) Manufacturing (10 - 11) Manufacture of food and beverage 11 - Manufacture of beverages 11.07 - Manufacture of soft drinks and bottled waters
400 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
16 July 2025
Employment effect (start)
20 July 2025
Foreseen end date
31 December 2025
Description
The Spanish company Aquaservice, leading provider of bottled water with dispensers, aims to create over 400 new jobs in 2025, bringing the total above 3,700. This expansion aligns with Aquaservice’s ongoing employment plan, which has generated more than 1,500 jobs over the past five years.
In 2024, Aquaservice, recorded a 17.3% increase in turnover, reaching €279 million. This growth not only consolidates its leadership in the Iberian market but also reflects its strong capacity to adapt and thrive in a competitive and evolving economic environment. All in all, the company created 300 new jobs over the past year, expanding its workforce to 3,380 employees.
2024 also marked a milestone in the company’s internationalisation with its entry into Portugal through the acquisition of Eden Springs Portugal, adding 150 employees and 45,000 clients. Aquaservice now operates seven production sites and 77 distribution hubs across the Iberian Peninsula, serving over 800,000 customers.
Beyond its commercial performance, Aquaservice reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility. Following severe flooding in the Valencian Community, the company delivered over 106,000 litres of water in coordination with emergency services and NGOs. This action is part of its broader “Agua Solidaria” programme, illustrating the company’s role as a reliable and socially conscious partner during crises.
Eurofound (2025), Aquaservice, Business expansion in Spain, factsheet number 203082, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203082.
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