Tafalla Iron Foundry is a key partner in advancing the employability initiatives developed by the UPNA Foundation. Over the past three years, the company has collaborated on more than 20 training internship agreements for UPNA students and has consistently supported the UPNA Employment and Entrepreneurship Fair, held every October.
In addition, Tafalla Iron Foundry contributes to the Diploma in Leadership and Management of Cooperative and Social Economy Enterprises, a program now in its fourth edition (2024/2025), which has already trained over 60 professionals in this field.
Within this context, the UPNA Foundation board visited the facilities of Tafalla Iron Foundry, a cooperative that is part of the MONDRAGON Corporation and specializes in manufacturing components (primarily blocks and cylinder heads) for automotive, commercial, and industrial vehicle applications.
Representing Tafalla Iron Foundry as hosts were Ignacio Ugalde, Human Resources Director (and UPNA Foundation board member), along with Lucas Álvarez, President of the Governing Council; Miguel Ugalde, General Director; and José Antonio Molina, Industrial Director.
The UPNA Foundation delegation was led by Iosune Pascual, Managing Director, accompanied by the full board: Ramón Gonzalo, Javier Vidorreta, Joaquín Romero, Cristina Bayona, Ricardo Goñi, Antonio López, Miguel Iriberri, Yolanda Plaza, Ion Esandi, Rafael Rodríguez, Rafael Lara, and Ana Burusco.
