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company guide new business opportunities, also reinforcing the sector’s posi- tion (FFE), the Spanish Railway Technology Platform (PTFE),

tioning. We also lead direct and inverse trade delegations, the
the Government of Aragon (via the Department of Transport,
Territorial Planning and Housing), the Zaragoza City Council,
Spanish pavilion in main rail/mobility exhibitions worldwide,
and Los Tranvías de Zaragoza.
and the creation and implementation of in-house services.
Business delegations were also organized to Norway, Den-
With the aim of supporting the competitiveness of member
mark, and Poland, facilitating the opening of new markets and
companies, making them more innovative and technologi-
direct engagement with potential international partners. These
missions have reinforced the internationalization strategy of
cally advanced, Mafex works towards the identification of
calls at national and European level, boosting and managing
From a strategic intelligence standpoint, the Intelligence Plaza
consortia, implementing technological and non-technological
platform has been consolidated as an essential tool for mem-
project proposals and encouraging the participation of the
member companies in R&D projects. the Spanish railway industry.
ber companies, providing up-to-date sectoral analysis and
added value for decision-making. At the same time, several
In addition, different sectoral forums, workshops and Sectoral Forums focused on digitalization, sustainability, and
events are also organised to promote networking amongst international markets were successfully held, fostering colla-
main stakeholders. boration, knowledge exchange, and networking within the
railway ecosystem.
Finally, Mafex carries out an intense work in communication In the field of innovation, Mafex launched a new project,
and marketing to promote the sector and its members both adding to three others already underway, and developed a
at national and international level, as well as to present and Technology Agenda as an extension of the 2021–2024 Stra-
represent in different forums of interest for the rail sector. tegic Plan. This document, prepared in collaboration with
members, identifies technological challenges and opportu-
Top services: BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS: 1. Participation in nities for the railway industry and serves as a roadmap for
international exhibitions and congresses. 2. R&D Projects Of- future development.
fice. 3. Forums and Working groups. Mafex‘s commitment to sustainability was strengthened
through the expansion of its services, including carbon foot-
Activities in the year: print calculation, as well as the promotion of sustainable so-
The year 2024 has been especially significant for Mafex, lutions developed by its member companies. These actions
marking the 20th anniversary of its founding. This miles- not only ensure compliance with current regulations but also
tone offered an opportunity to reflect on the journey made position the railway industry as a benchmark in responsible
in supporting and promoting the Spanish railway industry, practices and the generation of shared value.
while also serving as the perfect occasion to renew the In the area of communication, the Mafex Magazine was
Association’s visual identity, projecting its evolution and further consolidated as an international outreach platform,
forward-looking vision. with high levels of participation from member companies,
published news, and in-depth features on current topics.
The international area was one of the core pillars of Mafex’s In addition, sector-specific reports and press releases were
activity throughout the year. The coordinated participation of produced, and communication and marketing actions were
Spanish companies in leading trade exhibitions such as Midd- carried out through various channels, including media out-
le East Rail (Dubai), Global Rail (Abu Dhabi), and Saudi Rail & lets and social networks.
Mobility (Riyadh) helped showcase the strength and potential
of the sector. Of particular note was the presence at InnoTrans No. of members:
2024 in Berlin, where more than 60 Spanish companies par- Associates: 114 members (31.12.2024)
ticipated under the coordination of Mafex and with the sup- Currently: 116 members
port of ICEX Spain Export and Investment. The event featured
strong institutional representation, including Adif, Renfe, and Exportation: In 2024, MAFEX´s members exported more than
the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. 5,5 billion Euros, with their turnover exceeding 7,9 billion Eu-
Additionally, a new edition of Rail Live! was held in Zara- ros, and a workforce of over 33,000 employees (figures only
goza in congress format, drawing over 1,000 attendees and referred to the rail sector).
200 speakers. The event was supported by Mafex in its orga-
nization and involved the collaboration of Adif, Renfe, ICEX
Spain Export and Investment, the Spanish Railways Founda-

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