Mexico. Clariant has completed the project to expand its industrial facilities in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz and has increased its production capacity by approximately 15 percent.
This investment in the expansion of the plant was made to strengthen the group's ability to serve industrial and consumer markets, not only in Mexico, but around the world, especially in the Americas.
Hariolf Kottmann, CEO of Clariant, said: "To advance our path to a leading specialty chemicals company, Clariant is focused on allocating investments in areas with excellent growth potential. One of these important strategic markets in the Americas is Mexico, particularly due to its growth potential, export strength, and highly motivated and skilled workforce."
Fernando Hernández, Country Head of Clariant Mexico, added: "We have a strong presence in Mexico, with production plants, laboratories and sales offices located in Santa Clara (State of Mexico), Puebla and Coatzacoalcos, which provides solutions to multiple industries and we continuously invest in new technologies to better meet the needs of our customers."
The expansion project in Coatzacoalcos took approximately two years to complete, concluding within the planned time frame and budget and without accidents. Among the benefits it brings to local communities is the creation of indirect service jobs in areas such as transportation and maintenance, among others. Since its opening in 2002, the Coatzacoalcos plant has expanded continuously over the past 15 years. It currently occupies an area of 76,000 square meters, has more than 100 employees and manufactures a wide variety of Clariant products.
