The Chairwoman of the FCC Group, Esther Alcocer Koplowitz, and the company's chief executive, Pablo Colio Abril, opened an exhibition this morning commemorating the company's 125-year history, bringing together for the first time in a single display its most notable milestones, achievements and the impact it has had over more than a century of activity.

The Chairwoman addressed those in attendance, highlighting the significance of this anniversary and what it means for the institution: "Today we proudly celebrate 125 years of FCC Group history. Since 1900, the group has been present in the life of cities and caring for people's well-being. With more than 71,000 employees in over 25 countries, our talent is our greatest asset and reflects our legacy of more than a century of innovation and social commitment. We celebrate this anniversary with pride in being part of a unique history. Personally, I am very proud that my grandfather, Ernesto Koplowitz, founded Construcciones y Contratas, and later my mother promoted the company on which FCC is based today, under the leadership of Carlos Slim. This legacy fills us with pride and drives us forward with the certainty that we have a bright future ahead of us."

Since its foundation in 1900, FCC has been able to adapt to change, expand internationally and consolidate its position as a benchmark in environmental services, water management, construction and concession project development, with a firm commitment to innovation and sustainability.

The exhibition brings together a carefully curated selection of historical documents, unpublished photographs, emblematic objects and material resources such as vehicles, lorries, etc., reflecting FCC's evolution and commitment to society since its foundation in 1900. Through a tour of five rooms, visitors will learn about the most significant milestones, as well as the challenges and transformations experienced over the last 125 years.

And we can see how, at the beginning of the last century, the company contributed to the construction of cities and played a very important role in making them more liveable thanks to its promotion of waste management and urban sanitation; and how, in the mid-20th century, the FCC Group understood the importance of transport and communications and participated in the construction of kilometres of motorways, railway lines and underground lines, while also becoming involved in the management and cleaning of parks and gardens.

In the exhibition, as you move through the rooms dedicated to the 1970s, you can see how the company began to undertake major international projects, marking the beginning of a period of expansion and international growth. At this point in the exhibition, we also see how FCC was able to anticipate one of the great challenges of the future: the management of water as an essential resource. With strategic vision, it committed to the efficient management of the entire water cycle, incorporating advanced technologies and innovative practices that guaranteed a sustainable supply to millions of homes.

In addition, FCC has been involved in major events such as the Seville Universal Exposition, which left an indelible mark on many generations, where it built bridges that are now architectural icons and some of the most emblematic pavilions of the exhibition. But its commitment to progress did not stop there. It embarked on the adventure of building high-speed rail, a technological milestone that revolutionised travel in our country and restored the prominence of the railway, consolidating it as a fast, efficient and sustainable transport option. These milestones, which reflect its capacity for innovation and its commitment to development and social welfare, are part of its history and inspire it to look to the future with optimism and determination.

As you move through the rooms, you can see that, with the start of the new millennium, FCC continued to be firmly committed to the environment with large and innovative projects in waste management and recycling, water and construction, in which society played a crucial role by adopting new habits in favour of sustainability and protecting the planet.

In the second decade of the 21st century, the rise of new technologies profoundly transformed the way we live, communicate and work. In this context, FCC's engineers and teams continued to focus on innovation, driving technological advances in all areas of the FCC Group's business and promoting their application, with the aim of maintaining the company's position as a benchmark in all its sectors over time.

This exhibition shows that FCC is facing the coming years with reasonable optimism, confident that it has sufficiently solid conditions on which to build a business future in line with its brilliant track record.

The history of the FCC Group is one of constant adaptation and innovation. The company has evolved to respond to the needs of society, and this anniversary encourages it to continue working with the same passion and commitment that has characterised the Group since day one and to remain a driving force for progress for present and future generations.

Opening ceremony of the FCC exhibition marking its 125-year history.