Spain

“Tomorrow” — or maybe the day after that.
A word that crossed borders and became a gentle joke. Used from Portugal to Italy to the Balkans when someone says “not right now,” but with a smile. Mañana doesn’t mean laziness — it means enjoying today. And in Europe, we get that.

Known for: Performance-focused e-bikes (e-road and e-MTB) plus urban models.
Employees: 1000+. Assembled in: Portugal and Spain.
Motors & Batteries: Uses Shimano Steps systems for motors and batteries, particularly in their Gain series.
Availibility:  Through authorized dealers globally (with online order & local pickup options)
https://www.orbea.com

Ownership: Private (Herraiz/Gallardo families, Spain), breweries in Spain & US
Beer brands: Mahou, San Miguel, Alhambra, Founders (US)
Employees (Europe): ~4,000
Production: ~20M hl
Key markets: Spain, UK, Latin America

Ownership: Private (Carceller family, Spain & Dr. Oetker, Germany), breweries in Spain & UK
Beer brands: Estrella Damm, Voll-Damm, Bock Damm
Employees (Europe): ~5,700
Production: ~12M hl
Key markets: Spain, France, Italy, UK, Australia

Known for: Iconic Portuguese sneakers, recently reimagined for urban and lifestyle use.
Employees: 11–50 (LinkedIn)
Manufacturing: 100% made in Portugal.
Sustainability: Focused on local, low-emission production with a goal of net-zero emissions by 2030. Transparent about sourcing and committed to fair labor.