Fluidex | Services

Its objective is to help companies make decisions and take action at the international level through access to properly managed quality information, the acquisition of new knowledge and the use of a specific network of international contacts.

Tailor-made information based on competitive analysis, market research and sectoral notes, commercial and financial reports, as well as information on potential partners, distributors, buyers, agents, etc.

Organization of interviews with potential partners or customers both selected by FLUIDEX and those indicated by the company itself.

Processing of public financial support for the actions carried out by the Association through different territorial administrations.

Advice and assistance in obtaining visas.

Preparation and/or dissemination of general information on the sector / Contractual information on target markets / Dissemination of the main projects by subsector in the markets of interest / Ad-hoc market studies / Database of distributors, clients and agents by sector and geographic market / Information and advice on regulations, approvals and certifications / Networking among companies in the sector / Preparation of statistical studies, reports on prospects and trends in the sector / Daily newsletter containing relevant information on the sector, data on commercial queries, calls for activities, etc.

Internal communication of all services offered to members / Updating the catalogue and website / Development and dissemination of information brochures and direct marketing activities (emailings, sending promotional information…) / Upgrading of the presence of members in social networks through the various channels of the Association / Advertising inserts in specialized media, industry magazines / Preparation of press releases for dissemination in specialized media, etc.

General market research .

Presentations organized in international markets to present the Spanish offer in the sector.

Workshops on international markets for the dissemination of Spanish technology / Organization and/or collaboration of Technical Seminars on Foreign Trade in different countries and markets.

Organization of visits of opinion leaders and press.

Direct information to importers on the possibilities and characteristics of the offer of the companies represented.

Management of commercial inquiries received from potential clients thanks to the trips, presentations made and the Association’s website.

Obtaining, preparing and distributing information on business opportunities, requests for quotations, company reports, etc.

Monitoring, analysis and information on economic and commercial legislation, technical standards and other regulations.

Presentation to ICEX and the Ministry of Industry of the Fluid Handling Equipment Sector Plan.

Information for direct investment appraisal, investment plans of different countries for a specific product or service.

Dissemination of sanction regulations and their application to the sector’s teams.

Identification of tenders published by the main multilateral financing agencies with the possibility of providing support in the preparation of the bid, purchase of bidding documents, etc. and identification of the winning companies of those tenders that could be of greater interest to member companies.

Elaboration of guides to register as suppliers in different organizations.

Networking among the main companies in the sector to share experiences.

Inclusion of the company profile in the main tool to publicize FLUIDEX companies. This directory is updated every two years.

Exclusive access network for associated companies with news, commercial consultations, announcements, and other information of interest.

In order to support companies in R&D&I, the Association has so far signed agreements with IK4, TECNALIA and the UPV. These entities have extensive experience in innovation and provide, in addition to their experience in specific projects already developed, the possibility of working on new ones. In addition, they have highly qualified personnel and advanced technology, which they put at the service of member companies.

FLUIDEX, in collaboration with various public and private organizations and other entities, offers the possibility of channeling and processing aid aimed at encouraging companies to develop new technologies, methodologies and policies in order to remain at the technological forefront of their target sectors.

FLUIDEX has a long track record providing support and assistance to the internationalization of companies. During its more than 30 years of history, it has helped more than 200 companies to increase the exports of their equipment and improve their business figures, considerably increasing the competitive advantages of its member companies, through actions such as:

• Direct Commercial Missions: Preparation, development and assistance in prospecting trips to new markets with the possibility of arranging personalized work agendas.
• Study Missions: Market research and study missions.
• Inverse Missions: Invitation to foreign buyers and prescribers to Spain to take part in customized meetings with Spanish companies. Organization of visits to the plants of memberr companies.
• International Exhibitions: Study and selection of suitable international fairs, as well as supervision and assistance during them. FLUIDEX manages, among others, the contracting of the space, the decoration with a joint image, the transport of equipment and the processing of possible subsidies.

Organization and coordination of Working Groups whose objective is to achieve a greater collaboration and cooperation among its member companies in order to take advantage of synergies and complete their offerings. They also aim to be a platform that promotes, through collaboration, the companies to achieve a better positioning in the markets. Strategies are therefore proposed that can be easily implemented in companies and that promote a new culture around innovation, making them more competitive, and reacting better and faster to changes.

National and international bids and awards; successful international experiences.

The Association arranges different technical conferences and training courses for its member companies.

It also develops an intense service of technological surveillance and competitive intelligence, as well as the channeling and processing of R&D grants.

FLUIDEX collaborates with the TECNALIA Research Center, the Energy Cluster, the PTEA (Water Technology Platform) as well as the Water Europe Forum and the Clean Hydrogen Alliance.

One of the main axes of national and regional strategies for smart specialization is Digital Transformation. FLUIDEX supports its member companies in their transformation processes by providing them with a wide range of digitalization services.