Colombia. The chemical products company, Andercol, belonging to the Orbis Group, announced the first results after its arrival three months ago at the new plant located in Cartagena, and one month before the start of operations.
"Upon our arrival it was evident that the task was not easy. The challenges posed by us to refurbish the facilities acquired in safety, environment, maintenance, production indicators and the adaptation of all work teams showed us that only through commitment and tenacity would it become a reality," said Jorge Ignacio Zapata, strategic marketing director of Andercol and manager of the Expansion Project, in an official statement from the company.
The improvement actions included training of the human team, locative adaptations, and maintenance of equipment, among others. On the other hand, at the end of October, Reactor 4 was put into operation with which the company achieved an increase in productivity of 60%, going from 11 to 40 tons per batch, tripling the size of the previous reactor.
Other data presented by Andercol related to the investment are the following: - More than $1,300 million in the establishment of the Plant under the standards of safety, hygiene, buildings, gardens, general spaces, training and staffing. - More than $1.6 billion in process equipment, to increase process safety levels and improve production times. - More than 350 tons produced without quality events. - 20 days of training for plant personnel. - Multiple activities in safety and environment with programs to improve spaces.
