Sika invests Q50M in new chemical plant in Palín, Guatemala

Sika invested Q50 million to build a new plant in Palín, Escuintla, Guatemala, for manufacturing construction chemicals and additives. The 10,000 m² facility will produce 60,000 metric tons annually, create 20 new jobs, and supply southern Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It will start operations on December 13, 2018.

“La empresa Sika, de origen suizo, confirmó a Prensa Libre que se invirtieron Q50 millones para la construcción de una nueva planta en Palín, Escuintla.”prensalibre.com

• 3 sources
• prensalibre.comCompañía suiza instala fábrica de químicos y aditivos para la construcción en PalínUrias GamarroDec 5, 2018
• revistaeyn.comEmpresa suiza inaugura planta en GuatemalaRedacción E&NDec 14, 2018
• sika.comSika Opens Plant in Guatemala and Strengthens Presence in Central AmericaChristoph Ganz, Regional Manager AmericasDec 17, 2018

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