Mediterráneo Señales Marítimas (MSM) has been recognized as a finalist in the International Development SME category at the 12th edition of the CEPYME Awards, (Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises) held on December 3rd in Madrid. These awards highlight small and medium-sized enterprises that stand out for their contribution to economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness in Spain.

Fernando Romero receiving the diploma as a finalist in the International Development SME category alongside Petri Salminen, Ángela de Miguel, and María Baquedano. Photo courtesy of CEPYME
The gala, held at the Banco Santander Auditorium, brought together representatives of the national business community under the motto: “Not being afraid to start a business today in Spain is something worth rewarding.” The event featured speeches by Ángela de Miguel (President of CEPYME), Petri Salminen (President of SMEunited), Antonio Garamendi (President of CEOE), and José Manuel Cendoya (Vice President of Santander Spain).
MSM was represented by Fernando Romero and Ignacio Rodríguez, co-founders of the company, who accepted the diploma that accredits MSM as one of the three finalists in this category. This recognition adds to other milestones highlighting the company’s trajectory: in 2023, CEPYME included MSM among the 500 leading SMEs in Spain, further establishing its reputation as a benchmark in innovation and international development.

Ignacio Rodríguez and Fernando Romero at the gala of the 12th CEPYME Awards. Photo courtesy of CEPYME.
This recognition reinforces MSM’s international trajectory, as the company currently exports its Aids to Navigation (AtoN) systems to more than 120 countries through a global network of agents.
For the entire team, being selected as a finalist in this category is both an honor and a motivation to continue advancing in our mission: enhancing maritime and river safety worldwide through reliable, efficient, and internationally compliant technological solutions.

Fernando Romero & Ignacio Rodríguez in the 12th edition of the CEPYME Awards.