# Mapei builds new $20M plant in Santiago del Estero, Argentina

Mapei is constructing a new $20 million plant in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, with an initial capacity of 100,000 tonnes per year, expected to be operational in May 2026. The plant will create 150 jobs and aims to double the company's production in Argentina.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-09-23
- Where: Santiago del Estero, Argentina
- Value: $20.0M
- Jobs: 150
- Starts operating: May 2026
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 100,000 tonnes per year (initial)
- Products: adhesives, sealants, waterproofing products, paints, concrete additives
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [MAPEI](https://endata.com/companies/6051.md)

## Sources

- [radio3caseros.com.ar](https://radio3caseros.com.ar/articulo/mapei-invertira-us20-millones-en-una-nueva-planta-en-santiago-del-estero-para-duplicar-su-produccion.php), 2025-09-23: "El proyecto viene de hace dos años. A finales de 2024 recibimos el OK y comenzamos la construcción a inicios de 2025."

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