Plastics Industry in Costa Rica

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The study was based on surveys to 52 companies operating in this industry, and some of the findings include that 78% of the sector is made up by small and medium companies, which require industrial and administrative technology to develop attractive permanent deals.

The document also details the competitiveness level of each company and provides a general outlook of the industry, covering marketing, productive and investment capacity, infrastructure, IT, R&D and environmental management.

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