After the inauguration of the works in April 2024, the managers of both companies – which develop the investment in Synergy Industrial Park – announced the different stages of the project, which has influence on the southern coast for various productive activities.
The execution of the plan includes several shares and phases, distributed in an extension of 500 hectares, and already operate users at the enclosure located at kilometer 53 of the road to the Pacific.
It was reported that the total investment amounts to US $ 45 million and that, since the beginning of construction operations, 1,400 direct jobs have been generated.
Advances
Alejandro Guillén, Spectrum industrial business manager, declared that there are currently 59 thousand square meters of warehouses rented to companies from different industrial sectors. Likewise, 410 square meters of land to new owners were awarded.
The manager reiterated that the Industrial Park aims to take advantage of the tendency of the Nearshoring and serve local and international companies with quality standards and services that strengthen their competitiveness and productivity.
In his balance, Guillén said that Escuintla has been positioned as a key region to attract investments, generate employment and promote productive development.
In operation
Regarding construction, the manager reported that there are 30 thousand square meters already built, and several signatures are in operation.
In addition, contracts with new users have been signed and buildings for production ships or plants are underway, available under income or sale modalities.
“They are leading companies and referents in their industries, which excites us for the response that the park has had,” Guillén said.
“The Industrial Park aims to take advantage of the trend of Nearshoring and serve local and international companies with quality standards and services that strengthen their competitiveness and productivity “
Alejandro Guillén, Spectrum industrial business manager
Among the industries that already operate in the place are food, drinks, textiles, packaging and sugar. The installed companies are Plastimax, Colombina, Ferco, Hogartex and Grupo Pantaleón. Recently, an agreement was signed with Central American Brewery, the executive added.
It was also announced that Mabe will have 15 thousand square meters to centralize its operations and distribution in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras.
As for Supertex, it will install an industrial ship for the preparation of sports uniforms, destined for several brands and equipment from the United States and Europe.
Logistics Corridor
Guillén highlighted the strategic location of the Park, which allows its development as a regional distribution center not only for Guatemala, but also for the markets of El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico.
In addition, it is 50 kilometers from the Quetzal Port Company (EPQ), where 65% of imports of raw materials, supplies, equipment and components for manufacturing enters.
He concluded that the facilities are designed to offer quality services, such as electricity, fiber optics, diesel dispatch, among others.
