With extensive commercial experience and a deep understanding of the sector, García-Jurado will lead a strategy focused on modernizing industrial plants in a context marked by digitalization, the decentralization of control architectures, and the need for more flexible systems. According to the new managing director, Spain combines highly advanced sectors with facilities that still require modernization. “Our mission is to help companies become more efficient through open and cost-effective solutions,” says García-Jurado, emphasizing that open automation and decentralized infrastructure will be essential to improving the competitiveness of Spanish industry.
Among the strategic priorities is the promotion of Vario X, a fully decentralized automation system without an electrical cabinet that aims to simplify machinery installation. The solution reduces wiring and assembly time, facilitates integration into new or existing machines, and offers scalability without complex redesigns. It also incorporates features such as automated documentation, a digital twin, and predictive maintenance from the sensor to the cloud. “Vario X allows Spanish manufacturers to assemble faster, more compact, and easier-to-maintain machines. Its adoption will mark a qualitative leap for many sectors,” explains García Jurado.
García-Jurado also emphasizes that the company's strategy is based on open infrastructures capable of connecting field, control, and cloud environments without relying on closed architectures. This approach aims to strengthen collaboration with integrators, machinery manufacturers, and industrial users seeking greater flexibility and efficiency in their processes.
García-Jurado takes the helm at a time of transformation for Spanish industry, marked by digitalization, energy efficiency, and the integration of robotics and autonomous systems. In this context, Murrelektronik Spain aims to support companies in their transition to more connected, modular, and accessible automation models. “Spain has enormous potential. Our role will be to guide companies in this transition toward smarter, more connected, and more accessible automation for all sectors.”
