Industry
in Central America
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Nicaraguan industry provides the greatest added value to its products and is the largest FDI recipient ($226.4 million in manufacturing, $114.3 million in mining, and $217.1 million in energy).
Sugar producers now not only process sugar, but they also generate energy and biofuel. Mining has diversified and dairy companies are making more investments in technology in various products.
Dynamic Global Safety Solutions
Company Profile
EHS (Environment Health and Safety) consulting firm.
Organization that operates in Costa Rica
Phone: (506) 2265-1702 - (506) 8712-7584
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Food companies and those related to the construction industry have successfully managed to adapt to changes in the last few decades.
The entrance into the World Trade Organization (WTO), unilateral lower tariffs and more recently the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), have been challenges for evolving and managerial capacities, and for industrial adjustment in Panama in the last two decades.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
A U.S. company announces a $3.5 million investment in a plant in Chinandega to manufacture parts of hulls for catamarans.
The company Mar y Sol, founded on U.S.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
European investors are to acquire the Cone Denim Plant in Nicaragua, which has been closed for 3 years and could reopen in late 2012.
"It is a fact that this year the Cone Denim plant will be reopened. We're just waiting for the (purchase) negotiations to be completed," confirmed Dean Garcia, executive director of the Nicaraguan Association of Textile and Apparel Companies (Anitec), according to Laprensa.com.ni.
Wednesday, April 25, 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, April 24, 2012
The enforcement of trade agreements requires industry to review its processes in order to comply with environmental requirements.
Organized by the Union of Industrialists of Panama and the National Environmental Authority, the event will be held on the 25th and April 26th, 2012 in Panama City with the participation of exhibitors from the U.S. Embassy, the Embassy of Canada, Central America, MTI and ANAM, who will present their perspectives on how Panamanian industrial exporters can benefit from the treaties.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
The Nicaraguan Federation Chamber of Private Free Zones plans to install 15 companies in 6 new industrial parks within the country this year.
The secretary of the Nicaraguan Federation Chamber of Private Free Zones (FCNZFP in Spanish), Mario Zelaya, said the new industrial parks will be located in Niquinohomo, Masaya, Leon and El Viejo (all areas on the Pacific side).
Thursday, April 19, 2012
The company Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America sees great potential in Nicaragua for increasing their footwear exports to the U.S. market.
In its annual prognostic report on the footwear industry, entitled ‘2012 Annual Footwear Sourcing Forecast’, Footwear Distributors and the Retailers Association of America (FDRA), said that Nicaragua is a "rising star" that has great potential to increase shoe exports to the U.S.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The Salvadoran Association of Industries (ASI), has presented the industry's annual report for 2011.
Part of the speech by President of the CSA in the report:
Despite the lukewarm growth of our economy and slow recovery of world economies, our industry has once again proven to be a thriving and entrepreneurial sector.
We'll see how some industries have taken advantage of the economic growth of our neighboring countries and are conquering Central American markets, and how others are making inroads into new markets.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Okay Industries has opened its 1,400 square meter plant in Costa Rica, investing over $1.5 million.
This specialist provider will be devoted to the manufacture of high precision metal components for the medical industry, such as:
- parts of surgical instruments.
- assembly line components for medical products.
- components for plastic injection molds.
Monday, April 9, 2012
The elimination of the surcharge rate of 50% for U.S. ships to be repaired in Panamanian yards, is a major incentive for this sector.
According to the Panama Maritime Chamber the benefits that will be brought by the Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) with the United States from October 1st , are key to attracting new investment.
Industry experts agree that the TPA will give confidence to investors and producers of services, as it will help to consolidate the country as the most important center of financial, logistics and maritime services in Latin America.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
In the province of Cartago, Costa Rica, BP Metals has opened facilities for the recycling of lead in automotive batteries.
BP Metals opened on Wednesday 4 April a new lead recycling plant in Alto de Ochomogo in Cartago.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Legislation packages are being prepared to grant exemptions to exports, logistics and industrial parks.
The government and employers are holding talks regarding legislative proposals and measures to attract more foreign investment.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Kimberly Clark has started on the paperwork with the municipality of Cartago for the construction of three mills capable of processing 360 tons of paper per day.
The multinational Kimberly Clark has filed legal documents and technical studies for an ambitious investment project in Cartago, Costa Rica, with a term of 15 years, an area of 417,000 m2 and total investment of about $180 million, according to a document to which ElFinancierocr.com had access.
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