Foro de Marcas Renombradas Españolas (FMRE)

About the Forum of Renowned Spanish Brands

The Forum of Renowned Spanish Brands (FMRE) is an organization that brings together leading Spanish brands. Seventeen companies founded it in 1999. It now has more than 150 members and works across four areas: branding, innovation, design, and the international expansion of Spanish business.

The forum promotes public-private collaboration around Spain’s national brand, builds partnerships and knowledge-sharing among its members, and highlights the international achievements of Spanish brands.

Its membership

• More than 150 members.
• Member companies’ combined revenue is equivalent to 30% of Spain’s GDP.
• Members employ around 1 million people.
• On average, 53% of members’ business is international.
• Members operate in an average of 76 countries.

Protecting members

Protecting members include ACCIONA, Barceló Hotel Group, Corporación Hijos de Rivera, Inditex, Mapfre, Grupo Osborne, Repsol, Santander, Tendam, and Acesur.

Public agencies and participating organizations

Participants include Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation; Ministry of Industry and Tourism; State Secretariat for Trade; ICEX Spain Trade and Investment; Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM); Spanish Chamber of Commerce; State Secretariat for Tourism; and Turespaña, Spain’s tourism board.

Projects and publications

The FMRE develops initiatives related to Spain’s national brand and its leading companies. It publishes news, interviews, and analysis on branding, and runs programs such as the Leading Brands of Spain seal, Spain Brand Ambassadors, and the Conexión España platform.

Contact

Address: Ayala 11, 2nd floor, 28001 Madrid, Spain. Phone: (+34) 91 426 38 43. Email: foro@brandsofspain.com.