Industry
in Central America
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The company will begin production of a new brand of concrete that offers better quality and resistance, and that is currently being sold in international markets.
CEMEX will soon start producing a new brand of concrete, Hidratium, a technology using internal curing of the concrete which is already available in France, Ireland, Mexico, Poland and Guatemala.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Foreign sales of Honduran plastic products totaled $241.8 million dollars in 2011, 14% more than in 2010, when the total was $211.2 million.
"In terms of export volume, the president of the Agexport Plastics Commission, Rolando Paiz, said they were 8,767 metric tons, 6,122 more than the previous year, which is equivalent to 7%," reported LaPrensa.hn.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Okay Industries Inc., which produces medical equipment, automotive and industrial parts, will be established in the industrial park in Alajuela.
From next February, the company producing medical equipment, automotive and industrial parts is to open a plant in the industrial park Inversiones Zeta S.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The construction exhibition will take place at the International Center of Fairs and Conventions (CIFCO), between 2nd and 5th February.
The Construexpo Fair 2012 is entitled "A Commitment to Progress", and aims of promote growth of the industry and boost it’s capacity, being one of the most important source of employment in the country.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Wastewater and Wastewater Recycle/Reuse Plants for many types of industries.
UEM’s Anaerobic Digester systems offer quick returns for industries.
UEM Group has installed more than 100 anaerobic treatment biogas plants of wastewaters out of which over 60 Low Rate Anaerobic Digester systems for various industries such as distilleries, breweries, food processing, meat processing, pharmaceuticals, pulp & paper, citric acid, yeast, chemicals, and many others.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
The construction and assembly of the coal-based plant power by Jaguar CMNC Guatemala requires workers with skills that do not exist in the country.
Attempts by the subsidiary of China Machine New Energy Corporation to get skilled labor from the labor market in Guatemala, have been unsuccessful.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
2012 will not be a good year for most of the Salvadoran productive sectors, whose executives expect no growth or only 1% growth.
The continuation of the slow recovery of the U.S. economy and increased exports to other Central American countries, are the only glimmers of hope to which businesses are clinging to reach 2% growth. If achieved, such growth rates will be considered very good for 2012, a year that will be marked by adverse conditions for the country's productive sectors.
Friday, January 13, 2012
The National Coffee Council has proposed adding value to coffee by developing infrastructure for roasting and grinding the grain.
The National Coffee Council (Conacafe), a partnership in which the government, producers and marketers participate, has revealed plans to boost the coffee processing industry in Nicaragua, giving added value to the sector.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
With an investment of $200 million, the French-owned cement company has initiated a program of modernization and expansion of its plant.
The program, to be developed over the next three years, aims to eliminate bottlenecks at the plant and increase production capacity by 10%, to support the growth of the market, said Juan Martinez, director general of the cement company. In the medium term capacity is projected to double.
Monday, January 9, 2012
The Guatemalan metallurgical industry anticipates sales growth of between 3% and 5% in 2012.
The sector saw a slight recovery in 2011, after successive lows in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
The increase projected for 2012 is based on the expected performance of the construction sector.
Federico Prado, president of the union of metallurgy, the Chamber of Industry, told Prensa Libre, "the expectation of a change in government, the policy of nation-building and public works will increase the demand for steel products."
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Florida Ice & Farm, without disclosing the amount of the investment, has announced the purchase of the Musmanni Corporation, which owns the bakery of the same name in Costa Rica.
With the acquisition, Fifco acquires control of 30 branches operating in the country. There are 150 other stores operating under a franchise.
Monday, December 19, 2011
The industry and commerce sectors in Costa Rica are reporting moderate growth at the end of the year.
The Costa Rican Chamber of Industries had projected growth of between 3.5% and 4%, but recent economic data (IMAE) which showed a slowdown in the economy, have changed the projection to only 2% growth, said Martha Castillo, vice President of the Chamber. On the positive side, the industrial sector stopped laying off workers this year, thereby changing a trend which had been in place since 2009.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The shortage of processed leather in Nicaragua is affecting shoe manufacturing workshops, who are currently importing from Mexico.
A failure of one of the leather processing providers has prevented the normal functioning of the footwear industry for almost the entire month of November, say leaders of the Chamber of Leather and Footwear.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The Ministry of Economy has launched a National Quality Policy which aims to turn El Salvador into a more competitive country.
A press release from the Ministry of Economy reads:
Economy Minister Hector Dada Hirezi launched this December 13 the National Quality Policy, the aim of which is not only to make a difference by turning El Salvador into a more competitive country, but also one where consumers get higher levels of respect in relation to the supply of goods and services.
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