Granalu Podcast
“El Viaje de Blue” is a captivating and exciting podcast that takes you into a fascinating world behind the scenes at Granalu, the leading company in the manufacture and sale of semi-trailers.
“El Viaje de Blue” is a captivating and exciting podcast that takes you into a fascinating world behind the scenes at Granalu, the leading company in the manufacture and sale of semi-trailers. Join the hosts on an exciting journey along the lesser-travelled roads of the transport and logistics industry. Discover inspiring stories of the people who make the movement of goods around the world possible, and how Granalu semi-trailers play a key role in this journey.
Featuring interviews with experts, testimonials from satisfied clients and analysis of industry trends, “El Viaje de Blue” is the definitive podcast for any logistics and transport enthusiast. Join us and immerse yourself in the exciting world of Granalu and its commitment to excellence in the semi-trailer industry.
List of EPISODES
Episode 09
La calidad en Granalu (Quality at Granalu)
Welcome to the ninth episode of the podcast “El Viaje de Blue”!
In this new episode of our podcast, presented by Sonia Martín, we invite you to discover how quality works at Granalu, guided by the person responsible for it, Óscar Garrote.
In the episode “La Calidad en Granalu”, you will discover how quality controls are managed, who is responsible for them, and what the complete process is from the moment the semi-trailer begins to be manufactured through to its delivery to the client.
In addition, in this podcast we will talk about how quality at Granalu has progressed over recent years and the future improvement projects currently being worked on.
With Óscar’s guidance, you will gain a better understanding of how work is carried out to meet our clients’ expectations and comply with quality standards to the highest level, always working together with the Continuous Improvement team.
“El Viaje de Blue” continues, and we invite you to keep learning more about Granalu in each episode. Don’t miss out!
Episode 08
Compromiso con la sostenibilidad (A commitment to sustainability)
Welcome to the eighth episode of the podcast “El Viaje de Blue”!
In this new episode of our podcast, presented by Sonia Martín, we invite you to discover the more sustainable side of Granalu, guided by Javier and José, who are responsible for the management of the company’s recycling centre and its sustainability and environmental practices.
In the episode “Compromiso con la sostenibilidad”, you will discover how waste is managed on a day-to-day basis, the different types of waste generated in a large factory, and how the first steps in the Recycling Centre project were taken.
In addition, in this podcast we will talk about the various sustainable practices that have recently been implemented at Granalu, as well as the future projects currently being worked on.
With Javier’s guidance, you will learn about the management of this area as the driving force behind each initiative, and thanks to José you will see first-hand how all of them are carried out.
“El Viaje de Blue” continues, and we invite you to keep learning more about Granalu in each episode. Don’t miss out!
Episode 07
OP-Alpha, el nuevo modelo de acero (OP-Alpha, the new steel model)
Welcome to the seventh episode of the podcast “El Viaje de Blue”!
In this new episode of our podcast, presented by Sonia Martín, we invite you to learn more about the new Public Works model that we launched at Granalu a few months ago, guided by Adrián and Iván, two of the employees most closely involved in this project.
In the episode “OP-Alpha, el nuevo modelo de acero”, you will discover how this project began and all about its initial tests prior to the official launch.
Thanks to Iván’s long career at Granalu, we can learn how this new material is worked with at the manufacturing level and the advantages it offers compared to previous models.
Also with Adrián’s guidance, you will discover the more technical side of this process, the reason for its name, and the role each person has played in the manufacture of this new model, with an aluminium chassis and steel body.
This project represents a commitment to diversifying Granalu’s production capabilities, with a focus on research and development in order to offer comprehensive solutions to specific clients.
“El Viaje de Blue” continues, and we invite you to keep learning more about Granalu in each episode. Don’t miss out!
Episode 06
Los secretos de un buen soldador (The secrets of a good welder)
Welcome to the sixth episode of the podcast “El Viaje de Blue”!
In this new episode of our podcast, presented by Sonia Martín, we invite you to take a closer look at the manufacturing process for our semi-trailers with Juan Carlos, one of our best welders and also one of the most experienced.
In the episode “Los secretos de un buen soldador”, you will discover how the production line at Granalu is organised, all the processes each component goes through, and how these processes have evolved over time.
Thanks to Juan Carlos’s long professional career at Granalu, throughout this interview you will gain a closer insight into the day-to-day work of a welder, some tips for achieving a good weld, and the safety measures involved in working in this role.
Thank you, Juan Carlos, for revealing the inner workings of the factory through this interview and helping us to better understand everything involved in this trade, which dates back as far as Egyptian and Roman times.
In every spark and every joint there is skill, precision, dedication and experience, and Juan Carlos and his entire team ensure that each weld is precise and durable. Here is this hugely interesting episode for you to enjoy!
“El Viaje de Blue” continues, and we invite you to keep learning more about Granalu in each episode. Don’t miss out!
Episode 05
Servicio de Recambios (Spare Parts Service)
Welcome to the fifth episode of the podcast “El Viaje de Blue”!
After the Christmas period, we are back with this new episode presented by Sonia Martín, in which we get to know the Granalu spare parts service a little better, guided by Mario Maestro, one of the managers in this area.
In the episode “SERVICIO DE RECAMBIOS”, you can immerse yourself in the extensive world of spare parts, learn how #Granalu operates in this area, and also get to know Mario better, as he shares his professional experience throughout his career at #Granalu. The spare parts department was created thanks to the evolution of this area and #Granalu’s daily commitment to offering our clients the best service with the greatest speed. Since then it has continued to grow and today it is now one of the most important departments within the company.
Here we leave you this episode, where you can gain a deeper insight into the spare parts area, the team behind it, and learn about the latest developments we have launched, such as the new #Granalu spare parts website. “El Viaje de Blue” continues, and we invite you to keep learning more about #Granalu in each episode.
Don’t miss out!
Episode 04
Estrategia y Liderazgo (Strategy and Leadership)
Welcome back to the fourth episode of the podcast “El Viaje de Blue”!
In this final podcast episode of the year, presented by Sonia Martín, we wanted to spend some time with Alberto Guijarro, the current CEO of Granalu, where we were able to discover his more personal side as well as what his day-to-day work is like.
In the episode “Estrategia y Liderazgo”, you will discover what it means to be an entrepreneur, to hold a leadership position with great responsibility at Granalu, and what Alberto’s early days at the company were like as part of the second-generation.
Thanks to his involvement in the company from a very young age, in this podcast you will discover what it is like to grow up in a family of entrepreneurs, along with the lessons learned and anecdotes about the management of Granalu, and the values he has inherited as a leader.
Here we leave you this episode, where you can enjoy a more human and approachable Alberto, who talks to us about his experience and reveals how he spends his days in this role, in a tireless effort to continue learning and constantly adapting to changing times.
“El Viaje de Blue” continues, and we invite you to keep learning more about Granalu in each episode.
Don’t miss out!
Episode 03
José, una vida en Granalu (José, a lifetime at Granalu)
Welcome back to the third episode of the podcast “El Viaje de Blue”!
In this new episode of our podcast, presented by Sonia Martín, we invite you to take a 16-year journey through #Granalu with José A. Sanz, our sales representative for the central region.
In the episode “José, a lifetime at Granalu”, you will discover the beginnings of Granalu, how the company evolved and began to grow, what life is like for our most experienced sales representative, and numerous curiosities and anecdotes from all the years José has spent working at a company that is a leader in the sector.
Thanks to our colleague José’s long professional career at Granalu, throughout this interview you can learn all about our company and about him, someone many of you will already know and with whom you may have had the pleasure of working at some point.
As the date of his retirement approaches, we wanted to invite him onto the podcast to spend some time chatting with him and give you the opportunity to get to know him better in this moving interview.
Thanks to José, and to all our colleagues, we feel like a small but great family, and we have no doubt that we will miss him greatly. Here we leave you this episode, where Sonia and José unravel the story behind these 16 years and how our colleague has lived them. We wish him a very happy retirement. All the very best!
“El Viaje de Blue” continues, and we invite you to keep learning more about Granalu in each episode. Don’t miss out!
Episode 02
Nuestra empresa, el equipo humano (Our company, the people behind it)
Welcome back to the second episode of the podcast “El Viaje de Blue”!
In this new episode of our podcast, presented by Sonia Martín, we invite you to get to know the people behind #Granalu a little better, guided by the Head of Human Resources, Jenifer Pollo.
In the episode “Nuestra empresa, el equipo humano ”, you will discover the tasks carried out by the Human Resources department, the profiles most in demand at Granalu, the company’s values, and some tips on applying for job vacancies, among many other things.
Thanks to Jenifer’s professional experience in this area, throughout this interview you will learn about the importance of this department in an SME such as Granalu, which cares daily about its people and is driven by the constant search for the best candidates for each position.
If you have ever wondered what makes us feel like a small but great family at Granalu, this episode is your answer, as we explain why people are the most important thing for us and how you can join our workforce. Get ready for a deep dive into the essence of Granalu, as Sonia and Jenifer unravel the story behind each person at this outstanding company in the semi-trailer sector. “El Viaje de Blue” continues, and we invite you to keep learning more about the essence of Granalu in each episode. Don’t miss out!
Episode 01
¿Qué es Granalu? (What is Granalu?)
Welcome to the first episode of the podcast “El Viaje de Blue”! In this exciting beginning, we invite you to explore the heart of Granalu, the leading company in the manufacture and sale of semi-trailers, in an exclusive interview with Héctor González, Iberia Sales Manager at Granalu, presented by Sonia Martín.
In “¿Qué es Granalu?”, you will discover the foundations, vision and values that have made Granalu a benchmark in the semi-trailer industry, as Héctor shares his knowledge and experience at the company, unveiling the story behind Granalu and how its leadership has been forged.
Throughout this interview, you will learn about the passion that drives Granalu to offer advanced transport solutions and how the company is committed to excellence at every step of the way. If you have ever wondered what makes Granalu so special and what its impact is on the industry, this episode is your window into a world full of innovation and dedication.
Get ready for a deep dive into the essence of Granalu as Sonia and Héctor unravel the story, the challenges and the exciting future of this outstanding company. “El Viaje de Blue” begins here, inviting you to discover the very essence of Granalu. Don’t miss out!
