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EDITOR’S LETTER: December 2021

Our final issue for 2021 allows us

sector, Licores de Guatemala has

to look in hindsight to a year that has

become some kind of ambassador

meant recovery on multiple fronts after

for the Central American country

the most demanding phases of the

creating and exporting different flavors

pandemic we are still suffering from

of their unique brands, which are part

seem behind.

of local tradition.

Lodging enterprises such as TAFER’s Garza Blanca Resort & Spa

Thanks for reading and sharing

Cancun and 1 Hotel South Beach,

the Boston Business Review

in Miami, have seen the hospitality

throughout 2021, as we look forward

industry begin a slow path to recovery.

to bringing you the industry leaders’

Also within the food and beverage

unique insight during 2022!

Mateo Rafael Tablado, Editor in Chief at The Boston Business Review Email: rafael.tablado@thebostonbr.com

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Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancún

he TAFER Hotels & Resorts chain takes the “Grand allinclusive” concept in Mexico to a

opened in December 2021.

It received a boost through different

new level through unique stays in its

sales and marketing strategies created

proprieties in the Mexican Caribbean,

by the team run by Susana Ramírez

Los Cabos and Jalisco. Among its most

Horta, Corporate Director of Sales and

luxurious resorts we can mention Garza

Marketing at TAFER Hotels & Resorts.

Blanca Resort & Spa in Cancun, in

Garza Blanca Hotels in Puerto Vallarta

the area of Costa Mujeres, 30 minutes

and Cabo San Lucas have managed to

aways from the airport. Besides being its newest and most innovative property, Garza Blanca Cancun is designed to be visited during a family vacation as well as for romantic getaways, besides having adult-only exclusive spaces.

Garza Blanca Cancún started its

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positioning at the end of 2020 to be

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be distinguished by its innovative fidelity programs and successful alliances with key business partners in the US and the international market, thus expanding the Garza Blanca brand to a new destination, Cancún Quintana Roo.

Hospitality

Reasons to Stay at Garza Blanca

“We are ranked as the number

Since 2012, Ramírez is part of

one resort in Cancún at Tripadvisor,

TAFER Hotels & Resorts. She first

according to the travelers’ experiences joined TAFER as Sales Director at ranking”, pointed out Ramírez Horta.

Garza Blanca Preserve, Resorts & VOCATION TO CARRY OUT IMPORTANT TASKS For 20 years, Ramírez Horta has

Spa, in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. Her career is distinguished by having developed strong management and

worked in the hotel industry in chains

leadership skills, which has led her to

such as Hoteles Buenaventura and

oversee important projects such as

Grupo Velas.

the opening of Hotel Mousai -also in

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Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancún

“We are ranked as the number one resort in Cancún at Tripadvisor, according to the travelers’ experiences ranking” - Susana Ramírez Horta, Directora Corporativa de Ventas y Mercadotecnia en TAFER Hotels & Resorts

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Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancún

Puerto Vallarta- in 2015, ranked as the first and only resort to be awarded the AAA Five Diamonds certification

ATTRACTIONS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE STAY Garza Blanca has got a capacity of

in Puerto Vallarta and in the State

452 rooms, including different types

of Jalisco. After the great and

of suites with a modern design,

successful opening, Ramírez Horta

offering unmatched sea and garden

also played a leading role in the

sights and even “swim-up” rooms.

opening of Garza Blanca Los Cabos and Garza Blanca Cancún.

Since May 2021, Susana Ramírez

Fun spreads throughout the six heated pools, including an “ infinity pool” on the rooftop for

Horta runs the business area at TAFER adults-only use.

Hotels & Resorts in Cabo San Lucas, Cancún and Puerto Vallarta.

The wellness element is seen in Spa Imagine, a space that offers different

Spa Imagine

Roof top I nf i n it y Poo l

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Restau rante Blanca Blue

massage treatments and therapies, besides a very complete beauty parlor.

Garza Blanca is also the ideal host for important events such as weddings

PLENTIFUL POSSIBILITIES FOR DEMANDING APPETITES AND TASTES At Garza Blanca Cancún we can find multiple possibilities to satisfy our

and other celebrations, as it has an

appetite: gourmet restaurants, a food

events hall with a capacity for 220

truck and a gourmet hall which offers a

people, a great scenario for different

great variety of international cuisine.

celebrations.

“We have kept an eye on every

Undoubtedly, the Blanca Blue restaurant stands out, having obtained

detail to offer the most extraordinary

the Excellency 2021 recognition from

services”, commented the executive.

the Wine Spectator Magazine. The

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Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancún

array of possibilities provides a world-

attributes such as excellency,

class gourmet cuisine experience,

quality and creativity, with the aim

also including a unique atmosphere

of affording an extraordinary vacation.

outdoors with oceanfront options.

One can also cool off with

This purpose is undoubtedly witnessed at Garza Blanca Resort

refreshing beverages prepared by our

& Spa Cancún, as well as in other

mixologists, as Garza Blanca offers

properties managed by TAFER.

two conceptual bars, each one with a unique atmosphere.

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BEYOND THE PANDEMIC Having again the possibility of

THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING PART OF TAFER TAFER Hotels & Resorts

traveling and staying at fantastic

specializes in the design of

generated by the COVID-19 pandemic

luxurious experiences, displaying

currently requires taking strict

December 2021

destinations after the restrictions

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“2021 has been a year of recovery for all the TAFER hotels and 2022 will follow the same path, with great and successful results” - Susana Ramírez Horta, Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing at TAFER Hotels & Resorts

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Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancún

measures to keep guests, hotels

results”, declared Ramírez.

collaborators and even the staff from the supplying companies for each property safe.

Garza Blanca Cancún is not an

Shot-term future offers good signs for the Garza Blanca Resort & Spa

exception and has got health and

Cancún guests. The TAFER chain

disinfection protocols in all the hotel

focuses on the obtention of the Five

areas for the safety of all the people

Diamonds certification from the AAA

in these spaces.

(American Automobile Association),

“Thanks to our strengthened business structure, 2021 has been a year of recovery for all the TAFER

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WIDENING FUTURE EXPERIENCES

and soon will also be part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

One of the most important projects

hotels and 2022 will follow the same

is planned for the spring 2022 with

path, with great and successful

the opening of “Tierra Luna Cancún”,

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“Garza Blanca Cancún will become a high-level hospitality referent all around Quintana Roo and will also be an icon of the Cancún essence” - Susana Ramírez Horta, Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing at TAFER Hotels & Resorts

a shopping mall under the “shopping village” concept, which, besides

FOUNDED:

prestigious shops and boutiques,

2021

will also offer a hall for weddings and

INDUSTRY:

events, crafts exhibitions, attractions

Hospitality

such as a merry-go-round and other

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attributes to offer a family plan.

“Garza Blanca Cancún will become a high-level hospitality referent all around Quintana Roo and will also be an icon of the Cancun essence”,

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concluded Susana Ramírez Horta, Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing at TAFER Hotels & Resorts.

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At 1 Hotel South Beach we have been extremely fortunate thanks to our loyal guests who have continued to travel and stay with us during these unprecedented times,” says 1 Hotel South Beach General Manager Xavier Moulin.

“As a result, in 2021, the hotel has experienced one of their best years in terms of highest occupancy. We owe this to not only our guests but our dedicated team and staff who have worked endlessly to deliver the highest level of service with the utmost attention to detail.

At 1 Hotel we believe in a culture that incorporates the community while embracing nature and sustainability

- Xavier Moulin, Gerente General del 1 Hotel South Beach

“Happy to say that as we continue to grow, our team and guests who have been so loyal to the hotel have a big part in our success and with that, I thank them.”

We invite you to read the full article about 1 Hotel South Beach on the following page

comfort & nature

A blend of

The 1 Hotels brand goes beyond the concept of lodging and into sustainable living with its flagship, the 1 Hotel South Beach, in Miami

Written by Mateo Rafael Tablado

Produced by Jassen Pintado

Interviewee Xavier Moulin, General Manager for 1 Hotel South Beach

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an environmentally-friendly atmosphere becomes the perfect setting for an ultimate vacation experience in Miami.

1 Hotel South Beach also earned the or decades, Miami

LEED Silver certification under the

has been an attractive destination both

New Construction standards, which is

for leisure and business, and seems

also the starting point for the hotel’s

to remain this way, as its fair weather

maintenance and operations.

and sunny beaches provide a warm welcome to visitors.

The driftwood furnishings, a 600 feet long beach and the sound of the ocean

The SH Hotel & Resorts management bring a very special connection to the

company (affiliate of the Starwood Capital Group) opened 1 Hotel South

“Guests continue to choose the

Beach in March 2015, which became

hotel because our team provides

the flagship of the 1 Hotels brand.

an unprecedented level of service

From 1 Hotel South Beach, guests

matched with understated luxury.

experience astonishing views of the

The hotel celebrates nature and

Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay and the

sustainability,” Xavier Moulin

skyline at Downtown Miami.

commented.

The 425-room facility built on an

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area’s natural habitat

Xavier Moulin is the general

entire bock on Collins Avenue was

manager for 1 Hotel South Beach.

awarded #1 in Conde Nast Traveler’s

He’s gathered more than 25 years of

top 10 Hotels in Miami, and it’s not

successful experience after graduating

hard to find out about the attributes

in International Hospitality Management

contributing to earning such an

from the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne

accolade for 1 Hotel South Beach,

(Switzerland). Previous experience

whose blend of nature and comfort in

for SH Hotels & Resorts after joining

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At 1 Hotels, we consider ourselves a family of like-minded individuals -Xavier Moulin, General Manager for 1 Hotel South Beach

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the company include his tenure as

through the Bahamas, the Dominican

Managing Director of the 1 Hotel &

Republic, French Riviera, Germany,

Homes Cabo development (Cabo San

Switzerland and the United States

Lucas, Mexico) and also neighboring

in places such as The St. Regis (Los

sister property Hacienda Beach Club

Angeles), Raffles (Beverly Hills), Société

& Residences; his outstanding work

des Bains de Mer (Monte Carlo), in

for the 1 Homes Preview and the

AMAN Resorts, sbe properties, SLS

upcoming 1 Hotel Cabo received

hotels and Starwood Hotel & Resorts,

coverage in Travel+Leisure magazine

among others, earning awards from

and the Robb Report during 2019.

Conde Nast Traveler, Travel+Leisure

Moulin’s experience has also spread

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magazine; “Best Guest Experience

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1 Hotel South Beach

Index”, “Top Regional Production” and

group. Room categories at 1 Hotel

“Best HR Practices” among Starwood

South Beach include rooms & suites,

Hotels and the “Outstanding GM

homes & penthouses and the Retreat

Leader” award by Hotel Management

Collection, which can be personalized

Magazine in November of 2013.

according to required services.

Aside from all the furnishings a high-

The kind of habitat that makes

end lodging facility is expected to

it hard to leave

meet in every room, the whole concept

1 Hotel South Beach offers different

bringing every accommodation

kinds of accommodation according

together is the blend of nature accents

to the number of guests in each

within a comfortable ambiance, where

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1 Hotel South Beach

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you may come across wooden flooring

whether guests want to relax in the sea

and bookcases, rattan seats, hemp-

or pool, they can enjoy endless ocean

blend mattresses by Keetsa, oak

views from all,” the general manager

platforms and other elements bringing

pointed out.

an organic feel.

To enhance the beachfront’s appeal, 1 Hotel South Beach offers the Beach

Captivating surroundings While in Miami staying at 1 Hotel

Club exclusive memberships, allowing members to indulge all of the amenities

South Beach, guests must make

offered by the hotel. Younger guests

sure to take time to visit the many

4 to 10 years old can take part of the

attractions the city and its vicinity have

Seedlings program, which offers fun

to offer, since amenities at the hotel can and learning activities and shows. make it hard to leave after experiencing all that 1 Hotel has to offer.

Four swimming pools -including a

Enjoying more than a meal 1 Hotel South Beach offers

rooftop pool-, seven different food

seven different options for food and

& beverage outlets and a 18,000

beverages. WATR at the Rooftop offers

sq.ft. wellness center -host to the

full menu service while sharing unique

award-winning Bamford Wellness

sights with the pool; WATR has earned

Spa and Anatomy gym are some of

OpenTable Diner’s Choice Awards for

the building’s different places to enjoy

Best Sushi, Best Scenic View and Best

anyone’s stay. And the 600 feet long

Late Night Find. Habitat, on its behalf,

unsullied beachfront -which is also

serves Mexican dishes for breakfast

a serviced area- is enhanced by the

and dinner offering both indoor seating

Atlantic Ocean.

and an outdoor patio featuring live

“It’s the best natural amenity. We

music four nights a week. PInthouse

have four pools that face the ocean. So offers snacks and other healthy options

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We created a food & beverage program while staying true

to the 1 Hotel brand standards - Xavier Moulin, General Manager for 1 Hotel South Beach

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in a plant-decorated terrace, while

Timely resolutions to surpass

Neighbors also offers ready-to-go

COVID-19

healthy dishes. Drift serves the best

Beyond local ordinance to close

cocktails surrounded occasionally by

facilities at the beginning of the

live music. And Wave at 1 Beach Club

quarantine as consequence of the

offers a an outdoor sea-to-table dining

global pandemic, the 1 Hotel South

experience.

Beach ramped up a strategy that began

The main trait shared by all of these

with the creation of the Director of

options is offering fresh, seasonal, local Environmental Health & Safety position, ingredients in every dish.

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which implemented different measures

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1 Hotel South Beach

once hotels were allowed to reopen on

stations and proper signage has been

June 1st, 2020:

placed for social distancing and other

• Hotel personnel have been involved measures. in regular COVID-19 testing and new

• Elevators are being sanitized and

health and safety training sessions and

their capacity is limited and monitored.

screened for temperature as they begin

• In-room air filtration systems have

their shift.

• Property entrances are equipped with temperature scanners, public

been enhanced.

• Guests are encouraged to download the 1 Hotel App for

areas are equipped with hand sanitizing contactless communication.

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1 Hotel South Beach

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Guests continue to choose the hotel because our team provides an unprecedented

level of service matched with understated luxury - Xavier Moulin, General Manager for 1 Hotel South Beach

“1 Hotel South Beach was one

toward sustainability, having earned the

of the first in the market to reopen

property the LEED Silver certification.

and welcome guests incorporating

The hotel’s construction took place

procedures to ensure both guests’

in a previously developed site with

and team members’ safety,”

a number of nearby attractions and

Moulin declared.

high interconnectivity with public transportation. The property features

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Transcendental purposes

vegetated wide open spaces and

beyond business goals

features several living plant walls.

As organic and nature accents

Electric vehicles have plenty of

along most of the hotel furnishings

charging stations at 1 Hotel South

and decorations display, there is an

Beach. Other elements, including

attitude encompassing the purpose of

energy-related systems reduce heat

1 Hotel South Beach, which is its aim

and energy consumption. Finishes such

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as painting, ceiling, flooring and adhesive products with low-emissions were used to avoid air contamination.

Intelligent toilets and sinks along with a highly-efficient irrigation system reduce water use and recycling policies are implemented for elements such as cardboard, paper, plastic, glass and metals.

The hotel is accessible to guests with special mobility requirements.

Company culture The atmosphere among the staff at SH Hotels & Resorts and 1 Hotel South Beach is one where love, inclusion, respect, and trust are shared values. Growth and development are not unforeseen factors and the COVID pandemic has only enhanced the entire personnel’s skills through cross training.

“At 1 Hotels, we consider ourselves a family of likeminded individuals,” the executive said.

Pipeline: enhancing the experience and new locations In every 1 Hotel location, listening to guests’ and members’ feedback is a top priority. The recently opened 1 Beach Club is a result of tapping into guests’ inquiries and suggestions.

Plans to enhance the experience at 1 Hotels are being developed.

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“We know what they want and they like.

We took that feedback to create our newest outdoor venue, 1 Beach Club. We created a food & beverage program with their likes in mind all while staying true to the 1 Hotel brand standards,” Moulin declared.

Also, new locations are set to open in the United States and abroad in cities such as London, Nashville, Toronto and San Francisco, to name a few.

FOUNDED: 2015 INDUSTRY: Hospitality WEBPAGE: www.1hotels.com/south-beach CONTACT: +1 (833) 625 3111

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HIGH QUALITY standards and operations

A comprehensive and certified operation from sowing to distribution is the cornerstone for Licores de Guatemala to endure as one of the companies exalting the name of the Central American country.

Translated by María Murgui

Produced by

Jassen Pintado

Interviewee

Luis Ibáñez Guillén, General Manager at Licores de Guatemala

Licores de Guatemala

L

icores de Guatemala

Later, in 2020, Industria Licorera

has exalted the

Quezalteca won an award as Exports

name of its country

of the Year, which acknowledges the

internationally through

company’s quality, sustainability and

the exportation

competitiveness.

of fine beverages of high quality

“Licores de Guatemala is currently

and excellence in their production

at a very important point after five

processes; its brands come to be

years of uninterrupted growth and a

a model which is earning more and

profitability of each of its production

more prestige with the passing of

units”, pointed out Luis Ibáñez Guillén,

time. In its country of origin, its rums

General Manager at Licores de

and “aguardientes” are already a

Guatemala.

part of the local tradition for the best occasions, serving in each sip more than 80 years of experience which is

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE SECTOR Ibáñez is an industrial engineer and

also present in more than 25 countries. public accountant whose education Besides extending its presence took place in Peru. He also earned

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internationally, in 2013, Licores

an MBA at ESAN (Spanish acronym

de Guatemala got the “Ron de

for Business School for Graduates,

Guatemala” Designation of Origin,

in Peru) University Business School

thus affording status not only to

and is currently a doctor candidate

the land and environment where

at the University of Seville (Spain).

the cane grows, but also to the

The executive also completed

quality of the materials in which

specialization courses at the Marketing

it is stored and aged.

Society (London, England) and

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“Licores de Guatemala finds itself at a very important point after five years of uninterrupted growth and a profitability of each of its production units” - Luis Ibáñez Guillén, General Manager at Licores de Guatemala

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executive formation programs

as Argentina, Ecuador, Panama, Peru

at the INCAE (Spanish acronym

and, currently, Guatemala.

for Central American Business

“My job is results-focused, I take

Administration Institute, in Costa Rica)

part in all the business development

Business School.

aspects”, declared Ibáñez.

Its prime field of expertise is Business Strategy and Innovation in the trade front. Throughout 25 years he has worked in the alcoholic beverages industry in countries such

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OPERATIONS WITH THE SUPPORT OF A COMPLETE STRUCTURE The operation of Licores de Guatemala has got the structure of an

Food & Beverage

integrated chain: from the sugar cane plantations, the sugar mill where raw

class brands are commercialized.

The operation is complemented

material is processed, distillery, aging

with Casa del Ron, its own retail

centers, packaging factories, its own

chain, which has different locations

distribution system and contracted

in the country.

distribution through first-tier partners for the global presence of the product.

Moreover, the company has a division for imported liquors of different kinds, through which first-

RICH PORTFOLIO WITH WELLPOSITIONED BRANDS Licores de Guatemala is formed by rum, “aguardiente” and gin brands,

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each one with its own personality, capable

for a democratic consumption among

of reaching different market niches.

different groups.

RUMS

AGED RUMS

Ron XL: Beverage aged in oak casks

Ron Botrán: Botrán rum varieties are

for at least one year, distilled four times.

recognized worldwide thanks to their raw

Excellent selection for cocktails and a

honey-based production, obtained after the

choice beverage for young adults. Available

sugar cane’s first pressing, which is grown

in pineapple/coconut, lemon/cucumber,

in the Retalhuleu region, in the South-West

berries, and apple flavors.

of Guatemala.

Ron Venado: This rum is offered in two

Ron Colonial: Conceived up in

different varieties, according to their alcohol

one of the first cities to be founded in

content. It stands out due to its mixability.

this continent, Antigua, Ron Colonial is produced from the maceration of plums,

“AGUARDIENTES” Aguardiente Venado: A real tradition in

raisins and vanilla.

Ron Zacapa Centenario: Zacapa has

the Guatemala central area, aged for a year

been catalogued as the best rum in the

and with tinges of intense flavor. A version

world due to its production, from the soil

with cinnamon scent and flavor was added

type, climate and other natural elements

recently to this brand.

combined in the region where its cane

Quezalteca: Flagship brand in the country, rooted to customs and flavors from

grows, its one of a kind distillation process and, specially, its aging at high altitude.

Guatemala. Quezalteca is beyond social classes and age groups. Different flavors have been adapted to the Central American taste in different graduations, which allow

GIN Xibal: This liquor is produced from Mesoamerican herbs which are

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characteristic from Central America, in perfect symbiosis with the gin traditional flavors.

RTDs AND HARD SELTZERS As trendsetters in low-grade and low-calorie alcoholic beverages, the company created brands such as Cubata, VIP, OBIT, Mangiatto, Xibal and Kick, aimed for different occasions and different markets with flavor variety.

INNOVATION AS A BRAND-CREATOR BOOST The capability of building up brands and innovating when affording them an evolution element was joined to Licores de Guatemala’s tradition of producing high-quality liquors for decades.

Currently, the company offers both the domestic and international markets an average of 25 innovations a year in the form of new products, new flavors, new brands and packaging.

IMPORTED BRANDS We are pleased to represent brands

“We have converted the company into a lean organization to respond to

from top level wineries and companies

the faster and faster changes in the

such as Viña San Pedro, Casa

markets”, Ibáñez pointed out.

Orendain, Tito’s, Pernod Ricard, E & J

Among these innovations, we could

Gallo Winery, PradoRey, and Segura

highlight high quality products which

Viudas, which trust our commercial

can make a difference in the market,

and brand development system.

such as: Ron Botrán Creole Apple Fusion, Botrán Vintage Wine Cask,

“We are proud of producing

Botrán Guatemalan Oak, Cinnamon

rums which are really world-class”,

Flavored Venado, Zacapa Royal, Ron

commented the General Manager.

XL in different combinations with lemon, XL Sour Blast, XL Pineapple/

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“We are proud of producing rums which are really world-class” - Luis Ibáñez Guillén, General Manager at Licores de Guatemala

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eading company in Central America and the Caribbean, dedicated to the production and distribution of medical and industrial gases.

Solutions for various industries

GASES

EQUIPMENT

PBX: (502) 2421-0400

www.productosdelaire.com

Coconut, Xibal Gin & Tonic, Xibal Equinox; Blackberry Quezalteca,

In order to work as a complete

Guatemalan Mango, Pepita

operation, Licores de Guatemala

Orange, Pineapple, Hot Corn flour

manages its own retail channels,

Drink; “ready to drink” (pre-mixed)

which have been modernized and

Mangiatto, XL Kick and Quezalteca

reshaped through physical sales

Chispuda, just to name a few.

channels Casa del Ron, in different

Beyond alcohol as a beverage, COVID-19 pandemic took Licores de Guatemala to develop Alkoh,

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COMPANY-OWNED RETAIL OUTLETS

cities in the country, whose unique concept has been renovated.

After the transition to e-commerce

making an incursion the in medicinal

on the part of the consumers,

alcohol market, thus contributing to

which was accelerated during

fight the virus.

the quarantines derived from the

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pandemic, the company has focused its efforts on developing its electronic commerce channel.

SUPPLIERS’ SECTORS Each line of Licores de Guatemala’s suppliers is properly segmented according to each stage in the production and commercialization of beverages.

For the farming stage of the process, the company has got suppliers who can afford the best fertilizer and riper which not only fullfils the sowing and optimal development of the cane, but also are friendly to the environment and the soil quality for sowing. Another important partnership is the one with packaging material suppliers (both glass containers as well as lids and labelling).

An important task with companies which take part in key areas for the creation of formulae, such as flavoring, aromas and natural scents is also carried out.

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“We have converted the company into a lean organization to respond to the high speed of changes in the markets” - Luis Ibáñez Guillén, General Manager at Licores de Guatemala

SUSTAINABLE OPERATION

centers to experience centers.

The purpose of directing the

This way, the company guarantees

company towards sustainable

the sustainability of Guatemalan rum,

operations has resulted in important

which keeps up to world standards

investments on behalf of Licores de

not only for its quality, but also for its

Guatemala, accomplishing effective

caretaking of the environment and

actions such as a reduction in the use

respect of human rights.

of fossil fuels and the optimization

The company earned the Neutral

towards clean processes, having

Carbon certification in May 2021

received the ISCC Certification Plus

from SGS, thus fulfilling ISO Standard

(International Sustainability and

14064:2006. This was achieved

Carbon Certification) and verified the

by eliminating its carbon footprint,

entirety of its production chain. This

without turning to the purchase of

rank also guarantees the optimal

carbon footprint credits as other

management of the production chain’s

companies do, as it owned an

resources, from plantations, mills,

inventory of more than 1,850M

distilleries, aging and packaging

to achieve its own mitigation of

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greenhouse effect gases.

Towards the external part of the company, Licores de Guatemala created the “Tranquilo Camilo” campaign, which consists of enjoyable communications to promote the moderate consumption on behalf of consumers.

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FUNDACIÓN LICORERA (SOCIAL WORK ORGANIZATION) Fundación por la Vida (Foundation for Life) was created in 1986. It changed its name to Fundación Licorera, which contributes to the complete development of the Guatemalan society focusing on three

Food & Beverage

main points: life standards

communal infrastructure and human

through nutrition, education and

development projects.

productive programs.

This organization has managed to have an impact on children and

LOOKING TOWARDS GROWTH The main goals for Licores de

surrounding communities through two

Guatemala are the consolidation of

schools with about 1,000 students,

the growth experienced over the last

and also more than 200 women

years and make it sustainable with the

through different trainings who seek

passing of time.

to empower and improve their living

After the positioning of its brands

standards. They also distributed about in Guatemala and Central America, 12,620 bags with food in Jocotan,

Licores de Guatemala seeks to

Chiquimula, known as the “Dry

emerge in new markets beyond the

Corridor” in our country. In addition

organic growth.

to this, our Ingenio Tulula office for

“We keep an eye on new growth

relationships with communities has

opportunities and we look toward the

benefited more than 14,300 neighbors

future with optimism”, concluded Luis

and 2,800 families from San Andrés

Ibáñez Guillén, General Manager at

Villa Seca, Retalhuleu, with health,

Licores de Guatemala.

FOUNDED: 1939 INDUSTRY: Food & Beverage CONTACT: (+502) 2470-9696 www.licoresdeguatemala.com info@licoresdeguatemala.com

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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND SPECIALIZED CONSTRUCTION WITH SOLID GLOBAL SUPPORT With a wide presence across Central America, Rodio Swissboring is an outstanding partner for the civil engineering and energy sectors, taking care of specialized tasks in underground construction, maritime engineering and tunneling

60 years LATAM

Written by Mateo Rafael Tablado

Produced by Jassen Pintado

Interviewee Federico Rosenberg, CEO

Rodio Swissboring

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Construction

odio Swissboring started

projects in the region”, said Federico

more than 60 years

Rosenberg, Regional Director for

ago, when the company

Rodio Swissboring in Central America,

opened in El Salvador

which has also taken part in important

as the Swissboring

projects in other regions, precisely

Overseas Crp. Ltd. The

in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador

company’s history goes

and Mexico.

back to 1930s Switzerland. After the

Rosenberg, a geologist and civil

first projects were completed in El

engineer graduated from Texas

Salvador, the company’s headquarters

A&M. “I’ve been part of the group

moved to Guatemala in 1970, and

for 30 years. Had my start in Spain

new offices opened in the rest of the

holding different positions, from

Central American countries through

project engineer, engineer in charge

the years.

of machinery, production manager,

Once in the 21st century, the

CEO at Guatemala and finally as the

company’s partnership went through

regional director for the last ten years,”

changes, ending up in Soletanche

Rosenberg commented.

Bachy owning 100% of Rodio the latter bringing leadership in

ENGAGEMENT IN IMPORTANT PROJECTS IN THE REGION Rodio Swissboring’s involvement

geotechnical engineering, mining,

along the Central American market

maritime engineering and specialized

through the years has taken place in

civil engineering to the French

projects for both the private and public

group’s leadership.

sectors. This market shares plenty of

Swissboring from 2015 on, with

“Since our beginnings, we have

features, but it also presents different

taken part in different stages during the conditions, and its constant evolution construction of the main infrastructure

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demands adaptability and versatility.

- Federico Rosenberg, CEO for Rodio Swissboring in Central America

“We have taken part in the

main infrastructure projects in the region”

“One of the key aspects to maintain

Rodio Swissboring engages in high-

ourselves at the forefront of the market

scale projects such as the Panama

is focusing on our clients’ needs,

Canal, taking part in the canal’s

bringing as many innovative solutions

recent expansion and its new third

as possible,” the executive declared.

set of locks, as well as laying the

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Supplier Profile Number of Employees: 50+ Ye a r E s t a b l i s h e d : 2 0 0 4 Industr y: Construction Main Ser vices: B r i d g e b u i l d e r s p e c i a l i z i n g i n l a u n c h i n g m i xe d c o n f i g u r a t i o n s u p e r s t r u c t u r e s .

Recent Projects: S u p e r e s t r u c t u r a P U E N T E 15 - VA S .

The project consists of planning the engineering and Construction of the bridge. Scope, a s s e m b l y, t r a n s p o r t o f t h e p a r t s , l a u n c h i n g o f t h e s u p e r s t r u c t u r e a n d a s s u r a n c e o f t h e m a q u i l a .

T h e t y p o l o g y o f “ B R I D G E 15”, o b j e c t o f t h i s c o n t r a c t , i s o f t h r e e ( 3 ) s p a n s o f f i f t y- o n e ( 51), f i f t y ( 5 0 ) a n d s i x t y ( 6 0 ) m e t e r s , t h e g r o u n d p l a n i s c u r ve d t h r o u g h o u t i t s l e n g t h f o l l ow i n g a c i r c u l a r a l i g n m e n t w i t h a r a d i u s o f o n e h u n d r e d f o r t y- e i g h t (14 8 ) m e t e r s w i t h a c o n s t a n t l o n g i t u d i n a l s l o p e o f t h r e e p o i n t f i f t e e n p e r c e n t ( 3 .15%) a s c e n d i n g f r o m t h e a b u t m e n t i d e n t i f i e d w i t h n u m b e r o n e (1) t o a b u t m e n t n u m b e r t wo (2 ). T h e c r o s s s e c t i o n h a s a s u p e r e l e va t i o n o f s e ve n p o i n t s i x p e r c e n t ( 7. 6%) a n d i s d e s i g n e d to b e l a u n c h e d f r o m a p l a t f o r m to i t s f i n a l p o s i t i o n . To t a l we i g h t 14 9 0 t o n s .

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foundations for the third bridge across

Rican capital, the company laid down

the artificial waterway; also in Panama, the foundations and built the slope

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the company worked in Line 1 of the

protection at the new US Embassy in

Panama Metro rapid transit system.

Tegucigalpa (Honduras); both of these

In San José, Rodio Swissboring

last processes were also performed at

was in charge of the excavation and

the new US Embassy in Guatemala,

protection of the basements at the

as the next headquarters for the US

building of the Legislative Assembly

in these two countries are currently

of Costa Rica. Also in the Costa

under construction.

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Active ancho r blocks and struts in the Quo and Granat building project in Guatemala Cit y

AVANT-GARDE PROCEDURES Rodio Swissboring has brought

technique according to the land’s conditions. Rodio Swissboring relies

to the territory a wide array of

on support from sister company

procedures and techniques supported

MENARD when a plot of land must

by late-generation technology, such

undergo such a specialized process.

as introducing ground improvement to

MENARD, also a Soletanche Bachy

Central America. Ground improvement company, is a global leader in ground is becoming a standard procedure

improvement and is constantly

in complex grounds, using a proper

investing in avant-garde machinery

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SINGLE SOURCE PROVIDER OF

GEOTECHNICAL, STRUCTURAL, & DATA ACQUISITION PRODUCTS Dams & Dikes

Railways

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Bridges

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Mines

Data Acquisition

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Tilt Meters

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Strain Gauges

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Crack Meters

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Track Monitoring

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Spot Weldable SG

VW Crackmeter

Settlement and Twist

MEMS Tiltmeter

Arc Weldable SG

3D Crackmeter

Monitoring for Rail

Wireless Tiltmeter

Embedment SG

Inclinometers

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Piezometers

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Settlement Systems

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Extensometers

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Monitoring Software

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ATLAS

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Custom Solutions

Custom Campbell Scientific Datalogger System

Wireless Dataloggers

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Field Readouts

Inclinometer Casing

Borehole VW Piezometer

VW Settlement Cell

MPBX

GTecLink

VW and EL/MEMS

GeoFlex

Push-In VW Piezometer

Borros Anchor

Magnet Extensometer

SlopeSense

Recorders

Digitilt AT System

Standpipe Piezometer

Sondex

V-Logger

VW Analyzer

DigiPro2 Software

Water Level Indicator

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and equipment to perform these tasks.

Other specialized procedures also carried

by Rodio Swissboring in Central America is tunnel and microtunnel boring and construction, with support from BESSAC,

Anchor blocks and soil nailing at the Vía Alter na Sur highway in Guatemala

another sister company specialized in these kind of projects, useful for the mining, energy and transportation sectors as well as for public waterworks, to name a few.

PARTNERS AND PURVEYORS: BEYOND MERE COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS Machinery, tools and equipment stand out from Rodio Swissboring’s supply chain. The company takes part in projects which demand specialized procedures in construction, mining and the energy sectors,

Anchor pile foundation at J i boa b r idge, E l Sa lvado r

among others; thus requiring unique machinery and equipment with certain features and capabilities, taking Rodio Swissboring into joining manufacturers in their R&D department, engaging with design and upgrades to equipment for required, specific functions.

“We deal with the subsoil and all of what’s below the surface, where conditions are

Piles and sheetpi l ing at Mi raflores locks in the Panama Cana l

always changing; there will always be some improvement to adapt ourselves to it and

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optimize our performance,” Rosenberg summed it up.

N u m b e r o f E m p l o ye e s : 450+ Ye a r E s t a b l i s h e d : 19 5 4

PART OF A GLOBAL NETWORK OF MUTUAL SUPPORT The heralded support Rodio Swissboring receives from other Soletanche Bachy companies such as BESSAC and MENARD,

Industr y: Mix to Listo belongs to the Construction I n d u s t r y, s p e c i f i c a l l y t o t h e p r o d u c t i o n and distribution of ready-mix concrete.

Main Ser vices: Guatemalan company with more than 65 year s of experience in the production and distribution of ready-mix concrete, along with the ser vices associated with i t s p l a c e m e n t . We h a ve b e e n p r e s e n t i n the construction of the most impor tant infrastructure, building and housing projects i n t h e c o u n t r y, a s w e l l a s i n t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h o u s a n d s o f p r i v a t e p r o j e c t s . We h a ve m o r e t h a n 10 p r o d u c t i o n p l a n t s s t r a t e g i c a l l y distributed throughout the countr y to s e r ve a l l k i n d s o f c o n s t r u c t i o n p r o j e c t s .

R e c e n t P r o ye c t s : We t a ke p a r t i n t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e m o s t r e l e v a n t p r o j e c t s i n t h e c o u n t r y, s u c h a s : Fu e n t e s d e l Va l l e N o r t e , A l t o s d e S a n Nicolás, Por tal San Isidro residential projects; infrastructure projects such as the Quetzal C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l a n d t h e n e w E m b a s s y o f the United States of America, among others.

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among others, displays the advantages of being part of a solid group with global presence. There is technical and logistic support and plentiful resources, besides relying on a wide network of experts sharing experience, processes and new techniques. On its behalf, the Central American operation of Rodio Swissboring is highly specialized in mining and geothermal exploration and also offers support to other companies in the Soletanche Bachy Group.

“We have a fine-tuned network. Most companies have a specialty in a specific area and support each other,” the regional director commented.

Another advantage shared by every company in the group is that personnel receives specialized training, which is considered a crucial factor for the success of Rodio Swissboring.

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“We regularly send our staff either to train based in specific programs in technical or operational areas or in other group companies, thus creating important opportunities for development,” Rosenberg explained.

LINKS TO THE COMMUNITY: EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENT Rodio Swissboring’s CSR efforts are focused on programs related to education, a crucial factor for every country’s development.

The company is also developing an action plan with the main purpose of reducing its carbon footprint by 30% before 2030.

“Our global group policy is this important commitment to the environment, which increasingly impacts our operation,” the executive pointed out.

UP NEXT: A WAGER INTO PROJECT CONTINUITY 2021 is foreseen as a very interesting year for Rodio Swissboring, facing different projects both for the private and public sectors which had to be stopped or started during 2020 and which certainly will go on

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Supplier Profile N u m b e r o f E m p l o ye e s : 15 0 0 + Ye a r E s t a b l i s h e d : 18 6 5 Industr y: We o f f e r s o l u t i o n s f o r I n f r a s t r u c t u r e , Commercial and Residential Construction, monitoring ser vices, maintenance and repair

Main Ser vices: eotechnics. Rock and soil anchoring systems for the stabilization of the soil and its infrastructure Life span management. Maintenance work, monitoring schemes and robotic inspections for each phase of the project.

Recent Projects: H i d r o e l é c t r i c a C h i vo r - C o l o m b i a .

S u p p l y o f 8 4 a c t i ve g r o u n d a n c h o r s w i t h DY W I DAG 47 b a r s w i t h d o u b l e c o r r o s i o n protection for the stabilization of par tially s u b m e r g e d s l o p e s ( 1,7 75 m i n t o t a l ) .

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during 2021, which means the company will certainly be engaged in infrastructure mega projects for transportation, energy, mining, maritime engineering and tunneling -to name a few-, both on its own and

CEO: M a t t i Ku i va l a i n e n , C h i e f E xe c u t i ve O f f i c e r

also with support from other Soletanche

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year with a lot of challenges. Our main goal

Bachy companies.

“We foresee 2021 as a very interesting is to become more consolidated in the region and keep taking part in important projects as general contractors,” Federico Rosenberg finalized.

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Embodiment of innovation and inventiveness Written by Mateo Rafael Tablado Produced by David Alarcon

Interviewee Delmy Romero, CEO for Santos Industria S.A.

Santos Industria

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Construction and infrastructure development in Honduras has an important ally in Santos Industria for concrete, precast structures, blocks and aggregates.

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antos Industria was created in 1996 as a building materials supplier, starting with crushed rock and asphalt concrete production. The

company derived from the Santos & Cía. group -with more than 60 years in businessand became independent afterwards.

Santos Industria

From the ADM 1 model asphalt concrete

Construction

The company operates mainly from its

plant and the first Nordberg crusher to

headquarters in Tegucigalpa, and also

the different creations from its production

has locations in Choloma, Choluteca, San

plants, it didn’t take long for Santos

Lorenzo and San Pedro Sula.

Industria to earn a place in Honduras’

Through the years, Santos Industria has

construction sector. The company is

taken part in very important infrastructure

certified under local regulations and global

projects in Honduras, including bridges

standards, such as ISO:9001, besides

and tunnels nationwide and in the Canal

receiving accolades from efforts in social

Seco highway, where 162 prestressed

and environmental matters.

concrete beams were deployed, resisting

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“HONDURAS NEEDS SUPPORT IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE AND SANTOS INDUSTRIA RELIES ON THE BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY” - Delmy Romero, CEO for Santos Industria

recent hurricanes in Honduran territory.

team and supported by the latest

The company contributes to the country’s

technology in the industry.

development through an innovative

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“Honduras needs support in road

approach, creating a wide array of options

infrastructure and Santos Industria relies

to go beyond any limit, led by a resourceful

on the best available technology,” Delmy

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Santos Industria

Romero, commented. Romero is the CEO

to learn from basic principles to complex

for Santos Industria.

subjects,” the executive explained.

Romero graduated in accounting from the National Autonomous University of Honduras and is currently taking her MBA. Romero has also worked in the telecommunications sector for the Millicom multinational company, where she held different positions in the finance department and led the ERP (enterprise resource planning) design and implementation. She also accomplished successful mergers

PRODUCTION LINES

Santos Industria main production lines include: • Grinding. Processing of volcanic rocks, such as basalt, through different cycles with cutting-edge technology. Minimal capacity is approx. 3500 ft3 per hour. This area produces gravels, granules, sand and other mixing materials.

and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) deployments, having completed

• Hydraulic concrete. Produced

courses for purposes of the latter as well

through a hi-tech, computerized process

as for KPI (key performance indicator)

under strict quality standards.

implementations during an internship in Europe. Romero also qualified for the

• Asphalt concrete. A 100 ton per

highest honors in the Human Relations

hour latest-generation continuous flow

course from Dale Carnegie Academy

production plant delivers the best

(Australia). Romero enjoys working at

concrete in the region, processed in

Santos Industria as well as sharing the

laboratories for quality control before

company’s vision, where it didn’t take

distribution.

her long to learn all that is related to the business.

“We are in constant motion, we must possess flexibility and adaptability. I’ve had

• Small precast units. The latest technology in the region relies on a minimum capacity of 3,000 units per

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“WHAT MATTERS THE MOST IS

MAKING OUR CLIENTS FEEL SUPPORTED AND ALLOW THEM TO HAVE A SATISFACTORY EXPERIENCE” - Delmy Romero, CEO for Santos Industria

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hour for production of cinder blocks,

surpassing the consequences derived

cobblestone, split-face block, filler slabs,

from the global pandemic-, the company

floor tiles and retaining wall block.

managed to finish a second concrete plant, located also in the country’s capital,

• Precast structures. This flexible

relying on a minimum capacity of approx.

production line creates large items for

1236 ft3 per hour.

different uses, mainly in infrastructure,

“We’ve been updating our machinery and

such as catch basins, manholes,

specialized equipment in order to create any

prestressed columns of any size,

product our clients need, thus adding value

column capitals, panels, and ready to use

to our company,” Romero remarked.

prefab sheds.

SUPPORT FROM TECHNOLOGY

All of these products undergo strict testing in a laboratory equipped with the necessary technology to control and validate production processes before being approved by quality control management.

GROWTH DEMANDS MET WITH INVESTMENT

Honduras’ infrastructure development

Both operational and management processes in Santos Industria are supported by reliable tech resources.

The customized ERP for this segment speeds cost, inventory and invoicing processes, besides offering up to date financial information, which results in better decision-making.

In the production areas, machinery

demands companies which are up to

is computer-controlled and constantly

the task, Santos Industria has timely

updated, it receives remote support from

foreseen this and is currently working on

Europe.

increasing its production. In 2019, the

On its behalf, the design and development

company opened its fourth block factory

department upgrades construction and

in Tegucigalpa, whose minimum capacity

production processes, reducing costs and

is 3,000 units per hour. In 2020 -and

time, a benefit for clients.

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NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

beams and columns. Santos Industria

Among the newest additions to the Santos is a trend-setter in this time and Industria catalogue, prefab underpasses

cost-reducing option.

stand out during difficult weather conditions; these units possess high capacity for stormwater flow, making them

Santos Industria’s value chain is formed

more convenient over traditional sewage

by strategic partners and purveyors capable

works, having proved their functionality in

of meeting quality standards, policies and

infrastructure projects.

procedures in a number of operations,

Column capitals for girder support have

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SUPPLY CHAIN: FOCUS ON QUALITY

making quality the cornerstone from

been included recently into the product

raw material to finished product. These

portfolio as well as prefab sheds, a storage

guidelines result in the “intimacy with the

solution created with wall panels, prefab

client” value proposition.

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“What matters the most is making our

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was reorganized from restrictions set by

clients feel supported, that they are not

incumbent agencies, achieving continuity in

alone, allowing them to have a satisfactory

projects and client relationships.

experience with our products and services,” the CEO explained.

“We’ve learned a lot across the pandemic, we discovered new markets and ways to reach them with the products we’ve been

BEYOND THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC

As it happened with businesses worldwide, consequences from COVID19 brought Santos Industria a series of challenges which have been surpassed through intelligence and creativity.

The company reinvented itself and

developing and looking to launch during 2021,” Romero commented.

INCLUSION ENVIRONMENT

The human element at work in Santos Industria flourishes in an open communication environment of

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collaboration, which allows easy detection for areas of improvement, new ideas and

is ‘materializing human inventiveness’.

carrying these out with a sum of efforts.

Our company’s main trait is our innovation

Staff development is a key aspect,

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“The internal motto for Santos Industria

culture, with young, dynamic, skilled

achieved through training, access to

talent, ready for multitasking with the

postgraduate studies, specialization

idea that anything can be done,” the

courses and certification.

executive explained.

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LINKS WITH THE COMMUNITY

The solid relationship between Santos

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support, street maintenance, reforestation and environmental workshops. The state

Industria and surrounding communities

of public school facilities within these

through neighborhood associations and

communities reflect the valuable help

churches has resulted in benefits for

received from Santos Industria.

these populations in the receiving end

Support provided by Santos Industria in

of building materials donations, logistic

these areas is not limited to material goods,

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Santos Industria

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“OUR COMPANY’S MAIN TRAIT IS OUR INNOVATION CULTURE WITH THE IDEA THAT ANYTHING CAN BE DONE” - Delmy Romero, CEO for Santos Industria

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but also through the company’s architects’ and engineers’ knowledge.

NEW HORIZONS

Next steps for Santos Industria will increase the company’s distribution reach nationwide through strategic partnerships. New plans are currently in the works with Construmarket, the official FOUNDED:

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distributor.

Other plans include strengthening the market in Southern Honduras, reaching a new customer tier with a new “VIP” product line from

INDUSTRY:

the precast production plant,

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and increasing sales by 20%.

These goals are foreseen to be accomplished during 2021.

WEBPAGE: www.santosindustriahn.com

“We don’t stop dreaming. Part of our vision is to expand across Honduras’ borders,” concluded Delmy Romero, CEO for Santos Industria.

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WHO ARE WE? We are a Colombian Company with qualified experience, consisting of several business units, specialized in engineering, construction and project development.

VISION H.D.S.T.M COLOMBIA SAS desires to become recognized nationally and internationally as a leading company in management and engineering in the mining and construction industries by being successful in project execution with a high degree of responsibility in safety and the environment

Expansion of the mining project in de-quilling processes, installation of metal arches, concrete launching, reinforcement with helical bolts and electro-welded mesh in Gran Colombia Gold Minas Carla –ProvidenciaSilencio and Sandra K

Construction of Apique in rock types IV and V on the Bieniawski scale, installation of metal arches with 28 MPa reinforced concrete

Construction of Bocamina access for the entry of personnel and materials for the Sandra K mine in the Gran Colombia Gold mine

Contact us: H.D. STM COLOMBIA. S.A.S. | Calle 26B # 74 - 29 Medellin Antioquia, Colombia | hdavila@hdcorporacion.com | NIT: 900888766 - 9

Deluxe Private Yachts

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Private Yacht s

PRIVATE & EXCLUSIVE Adrian Kaye, the owner, started the company by himself nine years

tailored just for you and your guests

ago, with just a small 24’ Sea Ray.

and/or family; we use only the highest

Nowadays, we have five private

quality products and we have the most

vessels for rent.

experienced and knowledgeable crew

Our boats reflect who we are as a company, so we make sure that

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We offer personalized service,

providing a flawless service.

We know the best private and

our fleet is in pristine condition,

secluded beaches. If you want to lie

being unique in its range of designs,

in the sun, snorkel the most beautiful

sizes, and styles.

reefs in the Caribbean, relax on

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sandbars that stretch as far as the

attention to detail makes us stand

eye can see, and take in the most

out. Enjoy the unique experience of

beautiful sunsets, contact us today

spending quality time with your family,

and book your very own private

sailing through paradise. We offer the

yacht in Cozumel.

best options and personalized service.

All our boats are extremely well

Why would you snorkel with another

cared for. Our staff is fluent in

50 people when we can take you far

English and Spanish, enabled to

from any crowds to enjoy paradise

help you with whatever you need,

with friends and family? We have the

whenever you need it.

perfect boat for you, for your group,

We feel that our commitment to

and for your budget. We will take you

protecting the privacy of each and

to places like Cielo, but not surrounded

every one of our clients and our

by another 20 boats.

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book an incredible experience you will remember for the rest of your life.

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S E A R AY 5 5 ’ M AXIMUM CAPACIT Y: 8 PASSENGERS Amazing yacht for your family Amenities: Three cabins, two restrooms, outdoor seating, open front furnished with cushions, full sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, snorkel equipment, and premium food and beverages prepared on board with the highest-quality products.

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S E A R AY 4 0 ’ M AXIMUM CAPACIT Y: 10 PASSENGERS The PERFECT yacht for spending the day in Cozumel.

Amenities: One cabin, one bathroom, two indoor seating areas with AC, open front furnished with comfortable cushions, full sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, snorkel equipment, and premium food and beverages prepared on board with the highest-quality products. Cozumel has a lot to offer and this boat can take you to private beaches you can only get to by sea. You will see the bluest water anywhere in the Riviera Maya and the best reefs in the world.

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S E A R AY 2 8 ’ M AXIMUM CAPACIT Y: 8 PASSENGERS The perfect boat for spending quality time with your family.

Amenities: Bathroom, an open front area with shade, full sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, snorkel equipment and premium food and beverages prepared on board with the highest-quality products. This boat is ideal for reaching shallow-water beaches. We will take you to the best spots and private beaches where you can be at one with nature.

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S E A R AY 24 ’ M AXIMUM CAPACIT Y: 4 PASSENGERS Amazing speed boat perfect for shallow waters.

Amenities: Bathroom, an open front area with shade, full sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, snorkel equipment and premium food and beverages prepared on board with the highest-quality products. You can enjoy your trip and forget about crowds on board the comfy Sea Ray 24’. It is plenty big enough for the entire family. There is a comfortable seating area with cushions.

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CATA M A R A N 39 ’ M AXIMUM CAPACIT Y: 20 PASSENGERS Great catamaran for you to enjoy paradise.

Amenities: Four cabins, two bathrooms, interior living room with AC, front living room and sundeck, full sound system with Bluetooth, snorkel equipment, and premium food and beverages all prepared on board with with the highest-quality products. Enjoy your day and forget about the crowds going private on this comfortable 39 ft Catamaran. Plenty of space for the whole family. Sitting area with cushions all around for everyone’s comfort and shaded area on the back.

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