{"id":469464,"date":"2026-03-31T09:56:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masachs.com\/instalar-industria-rubi"},"modified":"2026-05-11T10:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:27:13","slug":"establish-industry-rubi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masachs.com\/en\/establish-industry-rubi","title":{"rendered":"Why establish your industry in Rub\u00ed?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rub\u00ed<\/span><\/span> is, without a doubt, one of the most important industrial cities in Catalonia<\/span><\/span>. Located in the Vall\u00e8s Occidental area, between the AP-7 and the C-16 motorways, this municipality of nearly 80,000 inhabitants concentrates an unusually high density of economic activity for any territory in southern Europe.<\/p>\n

For any company seeking an industrial unit or logistics space in the Barcelona<\/span><\/span> metropolitan area, Rub\u00ed represents a prime option: competitive prices, excellent connectivity, a well-established business ecosystem, and the active support of a local administration focused on economic activity.<\/p>\n

An industrial vocation that is no coincidence<\/h2>\n

39.3% of jobs in Rub\u00ed are directly linked to the industrial sector \u2014 the highest percentage of any municipality in Catalonia. Granollers<\/span><\/span>, second in the Catalan ranking, stands below 20%. This figure illustrates better than any other indicator the city\u2019s economic profile: Rub\u00ed is not a commuter suburb of Barcelona, but a self-sufficient economic engine in its own right<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

With 10 economic activity zones (industrial estates) covering nearly 400 hectares \u2014 7% of all industrial land in the Vall\u00e8s Occidental \u2014 and more than 600 active companies generating around 15,000 direct jobs, Rub\u00ed is an industrial benchmark for the entire metropolitan production network.<\/p>\n

Is Rub\u00ed a good location for an industrial unit?<\/h2>\n
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Rub\u00ed is strategically positioned between two of the most important road arteries in the Barcelona metropolitan system: the AP-7 (Mediterranean motorway) and the C-16 (Manresa motorway). This central location provides direct access to Catalonia\u2019s main transport routes and, by extension, to the wider European freight network.<\/p>\n

Connectivity is a key factor for any industrial business: it ensures an agile supply chain and enables convenient, efficient access for employees and suppliers from across the Vall\u00e8s region and the metropolitan area.<\/p>\n

Rub\u00ed is directly connected to Barcelona via the FGC rail network, as well as by an interurban bus system linking it to Terrassa<\/span><\/span>, Sabadell<\/span><\/span>, Sant Cugat del Vall\u00e8s<\/span><\/span> and Cerdanyola del Vall\u00e8s<\/span><\/span>, ensuring strong accessibility for workers across the region \u2014 and therefore making it an attractive location for talent acquisition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What industrial estates are there in Rub\u00ed<\/span><\/span>?<\/h2>\n
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Rub\u00ed has 10 economic activity zones (industrial estates), which together account for more than 400 hectares of industrial and tertiary land. All of them feature a mix of industrial, commercial and mixed-use developments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Industrial estate<\/th>\nUnit sizes<\/th>\nMaximum heights<\/th>\nMain access routes<\/th>\nPublic transport<\/th>\nMain activity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Ca n’Alzamora (CIT 1E)<\/td>\n\n

500\u2013600 m\u00b2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

15 m<\/td>\nC-1413a<\/td>\nBus: L2 and L5 Rub\u00edbus<\/td>\nProperty rental, metal treatment, machinery repair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can Jard\u00ed (CIT 1B)<\/td>\n600-2.000 m\u00b2<\/td>\n15 m<\/td>\nAP-7, C-1413a<\/td>\nTrain: R8, S1 and S5. Bus: C6 Castellbisbal\u2013Rub\u00ed, L6 Rub\u00edbus<\/td>\nMetal treatment, machinery repair, freight transport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can Ros\u00e9s (CIT 5D)<\/td>\n500-600 m\u00b2<\/td>\n\u2014*<\/td>\nBP-1503, BP-1503a, C-1413a<\/td>\nTrain: R8. Bus: L1, L2, L4 and L5 Rub\u00edbus<\/td>\nGraphic arts, machinery and equipment trade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can Sant Joan Oest (CIT 3A)<\/td>\n+2.000 m\u00b2<\/td>\n26 m<\/td>\nAP-7, C-16, BP-1503<\/td>\nBus: SJ i B7. Train: R8, S1 and S5<\/td>\nElectronic cable manufacturing, auditing services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can Vallhonrat (CIT 1A)<\/td>\n+2.000 m\u00b2<\/td>\n\u2014*<\/td>\nAP-7, C-1413a<\/td>\nBus: L2 Rub\u00edbus<\/td>\nPumps and compressors, hardware, technical activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cova Solera (CIT 1F)<\/td>\n600-2.000 m\u00b2<\/td>\n15 m<\/td>\nC-1413a<\/td>\nTrain: R8. Bus: L1 and L6 Rub\u00edbus<\/td>\nConstruction, graphic arts, technical engineering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ctra. de Terrassa (CIT 5A)<\/td>\n500-600 m\u00b2<\/td>\n15 m<\/td>\nBP-1503, C-16 (E-09)<\/td>\nTrain: R8, S1 and S5. Bus: L6, B8 and N61<\/td>\nProfessional services, catering, ornamental stone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La Llana \u2013 Can Serra (CIT 5B)<\/td>\n+2.000 m\u00b2<\/td>\n15 m<\/td>\nC-16, BP-1503, C-1413a<\/td>\nBus: L6 Rub\u00edbus. Train: S1 and S5<\/td>\nMachinery trade, essential oils manufacturing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mol\u00ed de la Bastida (CIT 5C)<\/td>\n600-2.000 m\u00b2<\/td>\n15 m<\/td>\nBP-1503, C-16 (E-09)<\/td>\nBus: L6 and B8<\/td>\nTrade intermediaries, printed circuits, vehicle spare parts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rub\u00ed Sud (CIT 1D)<\/td>\n+2.000 m\u00b2<\/td>\n15 m<\/td>\nAP-7, C-1413a<\/td>\nBus: C6 andL6<\/td>\nPlastics and metal manufacturing, chemical trade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
* Data not available from the source consulted.\u00a0Source: Vall\u00e8s Occidental Chamber of Commerce \u2013 Industrial Estates Portal (poligons.ccvoc.cat), consulted in March 2026.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Which industrial estates in Rub\u00ed<\/span><\/span> are the best?<\/h2>\n

The answer largely depends on the type of activity and the specific needs of each company, but the map makes it fairly clear:<\/p>\n

For small units (up to 500\u2013600 m\u00b2): <\/strong>The top estates are Can Ros\u00e9s and Ctra. de Terrassa, where the layout of terraced units and plot sizes provide a plentiful supply of smaller formats, often with good access and reasonable prices. Ca n’Alzamora is a good alternative if you value excellent rail connectivity and ceiling heights of 12\u201315 m even in small units.<\/p>\n

For medium units (600\u20132,000 m\u00b2): <\/strong>Cova Solera and Can Jard\u00ed have the largest offering in this segment, with the versatility to accommodate manufacturing, technical workshops, and medium-scale logistics. Mol\u00ed de la Bastida is ideal for activities requiring direct access to the C-16.<\/p>\n

For large or very large units (over 2,000 m\u00b2): <\/strong>Can Jard\u00ed, Rub\u00ed Sud, and Cova Solera are the reference estates, offering the largest plots in the municipality, space for manoeuvring yards, and ceiling heights up to 15 m. For high-demand logistics, Can Vallhonrat is the best option in terms of road accessibility, just 1 km from the main network. For large tertiary uses\u2014offices, laboratories, or even hotels\u2014Can Sant Joan Oest is the only estate with planning that allows heights up to 26 m.<\/p>\n

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How much does it cost to rent or buy an industrial unit in Rub\u00ed<\/span><\/span>?<\/h2>\n

Industrial unit prices in Rub\u00ed have historically remained below those in the more central areas of the Barcelona metropolitan region, despite upward pressure across the Vall\u00e8s Occidental in recent years.<\/p>\n

As a reference, rental prices across the metropolitan area\u2019s counties have ranged between \u20ac2 and \u20ac4.7\/m\u00b2 per month<\/strong>, with Vall\u00e8s Occidental in the mid-range. Based on current market listings, indicative prices in Rub\u00ed are approximately as follows:<\/p>\n

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