"The South American agricultural industry has always been the back yard of North America, from bananas to soy to sugar cane, and there is still plenty of room to grow in all aspects, especially those related to logistics!"
VP NALCO WATER HEAVY & DOWNSTREAM – LATIN AMERICA, ECOLAB
"Global Chemical is our new strategic business unit, leveraging 100 years of Ecolab’s water and process experience to create new, streamlined approaches for the chemical industry that include the use of digital ecosystems combined with circular economy expertise."
"Remote projects may prefer to isolate and limit the number of external individuals visiting as a precaution to avoid the virus spreading, but they need to maintain their supply chain so drones are a perfect unmanned logistics solution."
"Our global research on seeds creates applications based on each country’s needs. This contribute to sustainability by producing more tons per hectare, while other technologies provide more efficient water use."
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – LATAM REGION, VANTAGE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
“We chose Bogotá as Vantage’s Latam HQ because of its strategic location to serve the region with connection to every single market. The Bogotá office is doing so well that we are now providing some global operations support to our US offices.”
“In Mexico, we are the benchmark of the synthetic rubber industry, and thanks to the current capacity that we have, we export around 60% of our production.”
“In countries like Mexico, everything related to chronic degenerative illnesses will be a priority for laboratories focused on generic products. The demand for these products means there is an opportunity to have generic treatments available at lower prices.”
Mexico's chemical industry faces challenges in securing a reliable feedstock supply and maintaining global competitiveness. A shift towards sustainable energy and local production could provide long-term growth opportunities, and some sectors are booming, including Mexico's dynamic chemical distribution market.