Weicon continues to grow
New branch in Colombia
Weicon
producer of adhesives and sealants founded its tenth branch abroad. After
Dubai, Canada, Turkey, Romania, South Africa, Singapore, the Czech Republic,
Spain and Italy, the German family business now also has a branch office in
Medellin in Colombia.
Weicon Colombia S.A.S
Weicon
Colombia S.A.S, as the new branch is called, is located in Medellin in the
north-west of the country. The branch is managed by local managing director
Daniel Mesa Saldarriaga.
“We have been working successfully with Daniel for years, as he worked for a technical dealer in Colombia who sells our products. By founding our new branch, we will consolidate and expand our market position. We are looking forward to a very promising future in Colombia,” says Weicon CEO Ralph Weidling.
Weicon in Colombia
“Colombia
is a very interesting market for us, and its economy is growing. Our products
can be used in important economic sectors in Colombia, such as mining, the
maritime industry and metal construction. The country therefore offers a strong sales market for our
products,” explains Ann-Katrin Weidling, Weicon CEO.
Medellin
With
a population of more than 2.6 million, Medellin is not only the second-largest
city in Colombia, but also the country’s second-largest industrial centre.
Companies in the textile industry, the food and tobacco industry, the
manufacture of agricultural machinery, the metallurgical and chemical
industries, cement production and the furniture industry are all based in
Medellin.
Colombia’s economy
Colombia is showing good economic
growth. The economy is flourishing and is seeking to attract foreign investment
to the country. Colombia is one of the leading economies in Latin America.
The country’s most important industrial sectors are mining and construction. It has many natural resources such as oil, natural gas, gold, platinum and silver and is the main supplier of emeralds to the whole world.
The country offers excellent opportunities for utilising renewable energies such as wind or sun and for the production of green hydrogen. Colombian coffee is a very important export item, and the country’s textile and leather industries are of great interest for both domestic trade and exports. The country also has one of the world’s largest shipbuilding industries outside Asia.
Germany and Colombia have close political, economic and cultural relations. In fact, Germany is Colombia’s largest trading partner within the EU.
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