At the heart of Gobik are the people, whose precision and passion are reflected in every garment. Today we meet Javier Melgarejo, head of the Digital Printing Department. A fan of off-road adventures, cycling and manual work at home, Javier applies the same practical mentality of his personal life to the technical world of printing, where every detail counts.
Inks, plotters and vinyls
Javier's day starts with checking messages and emails before organizing the workload. He manages a department that operates with efficiency and structure, divided into four main areas: the plotter room, where machines are set up and maintained; incident management, where parts with anomalies are reprinted; roll loading, where queued jobs are organized; and vinyl cutting, for both custom orders and collection garments.
"What we print most are short-sleeve jerseys and culottes, especially the CX and Absolute models," he explains. Each piece is carefully processed to ensure uniform printing and on-time delivery.
For Javier, the biggest challenge is in planning the printing sequence. This involves taking a global view of the production cycle: the fabric must be cut and ready for calendering, orders must be grouped efficiently, and emergencies must be integrated without disrupting the overall flow. It is a daily puzzle that requires planning, vision and adaptability.
Javier's path to Gobik began almost by chance. Working for a company that provided services to Gobik, he was immediately attracted to the process of creating cycling equipment. Passionate about cycling, joining the project in its early stages was a natural and exciting step.
"It was fascinating to see how everything was created. Being part of this project from the very beginning has been something very special," he shares.
Beyond the print room
Outside of work, Javier enjoys contact with nature. He rides both mountain bikes and road bikes, or ventures out on rural roads on his off-road motorcycle. At home, he is a problem solver: he likes to fix things, maintain vehicles or do small electrical repairs.
"What I like most is the feeling of being outdoors, away from noise and buildings," he says. That same clarity also guides his work: focused, practical and steady even under pressure.
If you were a Gobik jersey, which one would you be?
The CX. It's a classic that continues to evolve over time.
Music you always listen to
Spanish rock and flamenco fusion.
Movies or series?
I prefer a good movie, Drama or Thriller.
Wine or beer?
Beer!
Tour, Giro or Vuelta?
The Tour without a doubt, you have to go big!
