The founder’s grandchildren, José Rodríguez Bonín, also received recognition. The company was born in 1921 as Industrias y Construcciones
Holcim Ecuador celebrated last Thursday the 100th anniversary of the company that was founded in 1921. It did so with a ceremony that highlighted the trajectory of the firm.
During the ceremony, the company recognized the grandchildren of José Rodríguez Bonín, founder of the company that was born with the name of Industrias y Construcciones. Workers, clients and franchisees also received recognition during the gala, in which the company was also recognized by the Guayaquil Chamber of Industries.
In addition, it was highlighted that Holcim has not only become a strong brand, of national and international renown, but has also positioned itself as a benchmark in the construction sector.
It has also invested more than $ 500 million in the last ten years, to have the most modern and safe technology that allows it to operate under the strictest standards of quality and environmental care in all its operations. In this way, they promote the creation of new solutions for construction and thus boost this industry and the development of every corner of the country.
Holcim Ecuador, a centennial company with strong foundations in gender equality
In this way, the company promotes more sustainable construction projects that revolve around reducing emissions, water, energy and waste, promoting the circular economy and the generation of clean energy.
In addition, it has focused on developing new products that protect the environment such as Holcim Agrovial, Holcim Base Vial and Holcim Maestro, which have the Carbon Neutral certification, Holcim Fuerte and Holcim Ultra Durable that have 30% less CO2 emissions and ECOPact, the first green concrete in the country. It has recently brought its GacoFlex product to the market with its Techoprotec line, a premium elastomeric waterproofing.
It also stood out as the company that breaks stereotypes, giving women the position they deserve within the construction labor sector, promoting the same opportunities for their collaborators, an example of this is their latest project “Loma Alta”; the new aggregates plant in the city of Daule, in Guayas, where more than 50% of employees are women.
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“For Holcim Ecuador, it is a pride to be part of the most important companies in the country and to contribute to their growth. It is an honor to be able to coincide in the history of this company and to be part of its first centenary, we will continue working with the same passion for 100 more years ”, he stated Dolores Prado, CEO of Holcim Ecuador. (I)
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