the president who Alicante Trade Federation (Facpyme) for nearly twenty years, Pedro Reig, He passed away this Tuesday at the age of 70. After contracting a covid infection in recent weeks, as confirmed by sources close to the businessman, who has been one of the most important parts of associationism in the state since the mid-1990s.
Born in Denia, Reig was merchant’s son and inherit from them profession both as a businessman in his private life and as an employer and political leader in the public sector, for this sector that he has devoted his entire life to. person firm beliefs and commitmentbusy Various positions in Alianza Popular Marina was in Alta and became a councilor.
His career in associations began in Dénia, where he became president of the organization that brings together local businesses. In the early nineties, he was part of the group. Pioneers who started grouping the industry at the provincial level with the creation of Facpyme.
The interest he always showed in the meetings and meetings he attended, the first president of the organization, Francisco Rovirasuggesting it happened to him, that’s what happened In October 1994, Rovira remained general secretary when he was chosen to assume the maximum responsibility for the federation.
remained in office 19 yearsHe succeeded in making Facpyme the most representative commercial enterprise in the state with tens of thousands of employees in the Alicante geography. A representation that also elevates him regional employers association, then Covaco, for ten years. He was also the founder and supporter of the current Confecomerç, which brought together the two main organizations of the Valencian Community.
when it is faced divergent attempts by successive administrations to deregulate the industry and progress in liberalizing the programs it has always opposed to defend the interests of the small organizations it represents. He also became vice president of the Alicante Chamber of Commerce, where he took part in multiple discussions.
In his activity as a businessman, he established businesses in Dénia, Calp, Alicante or Xàbia. best known Les Tendes Reig and stores operated under the brand intersports.
Pedro Reig knew how to pass on his passion for business to his grandchildren. So your son Pedro Reig Katalahe is currently the director of the Valencian Association of Supermarkets (Asucova), while his daughter, Isabel Reig Katalaa businesswoman and owner of Original CV in Valencia.