The Sector of Urban Equipment Manufacturers is one of tremendous growth and potential in our country. It is a highly heterogeneous sector that has evolved over the last few years from a standard product created with basic materials to a product in which image and independent design are fundamental factors.

Spanish manufacturers have traditionally been suppliers for the national market, which until very recently absorbed a high volume of their sales. However, in these last few years, Spanish companies have stood out for their specialisation,professionalisation and effort to become internationalised. AMEC URBIS, as the only association in Spain representing equipment manufacturing and service companies in the Urban Equipment sector, is carrying out various initiatives with a view to improving the standing of Spanish companies in the different world markets.

Of the various promotional tools, great importance is placed on participating in national and international trade-fairs, on organisation of direct sales missions to emerging markets (Latin America, Eastern Europe, Asia), as well as on trips to Spain by buyers and institutional representatives. In addition, AMEC URBIS organises Spanish urban furniture promotion events aimed at architects and town-planners, in European capitals of reference for the world of architecture and design.

The aim is to create an image of design and quality of Spanish urban furniture, through these and other communication activities. This CD-ROM presents the main Spanish companies of the sector with comprehensive information on their products and technological innovations.