Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
More than 300 executives and professionals from Spanish industry gathered in early July at the IESE Business School campus in Barcelona to celebrate the thirteenth edition of the Amec Forum. The event, organized by the community of internationalized industrial companies, focused on identifying and activating productivity drivers… Read more
INTERNATIONALIZATION OF THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) and the employers' association FEPEX have renewed their strategic agreement for the period 2026-2027. This alliance aims to consolidate the international business of Spanish fruits, vegetables, and live plants through participation in key trade fairs, focusing on… Read more
The Spanish business sector is expected to register 73.004 new companies in the first half of 2026, an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2025, with an invested capital of €3.522 billion. Madrid, Catalonia, and Andalusia account for almost 60% of these new companies, according to data from Informa D&B.
STRATEGIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL ALLIANCE IN THE WINE SECTOR The Spanish Wine Federation (FEV) has released the results of its latest update on the sector's digital maturity, revealing a significant leap in the adoption of new technologies by wineries. In this context of modernization, key to boosting… Read more
Iberdrola, through its US subsidiary Avangrid, has begun installing panels at its new photovoltaic plant in Oregon. The 57 MW project will generate enough energy for 10.000 homes and create 200 jobs, reinforcing the group's commitment to the North American market.
The Spanish infrastructure company is strengthening its execution capacity in the North American market by acquiring a majority stake in the Georgia-based construction firm. The transaction, which consolidates Atlanta as its strategic hub, comes in a market with a potential contract value of $303.000 billion.
Spanish fruit and vegetable exports to the EU grew by 5,7% in value to €6.596 billion during the first four months of 2026, despite a 3,4% drop in volume. Markets outside Europe, such as Canada and Brazil, registered significant declines.
Image: Mtech Group SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION The Madrid-based company, specializing in electrical engineering and consulting, has completed over 800 projects worldwide thanks to a track record of more than 25 years marked by innovation, sustained growth, and a strong industrial capacity. The Single Window for Internationalization (VUI) continues its work… Read more
The Spanish company Vluks, specializing in immersive experiences, is leading an ambitious project in Argentina to create a digital record of 109 historic buildings in Buenos Aires. The initiative uses high-precision 3D scanning technology to preserve cultural heritage and showcase it in new virtual formats.
The Malaga-based company Clickferry, a leader in Spain in ferry comparison, is accelerating its international expansion with the aim of reaching €50 million in revenue in the next two years, focusing its growth on key markets such as France and Italy.
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