- Industrial plants in Peru
- 1- Creditex
- 2- Peruvian cotton mill
- 3- Cooperativa Agraria Industrial Naranjillo
- 4- Peru Coffee
- 5- Expo Café
- 6- Asis Industrial
- 7- PECSA
- 8- Acrylans
- 9- Tolitop
- 10- Itessa
- 11- Manrique
- 12- Petroperú
- 13- Wellco
- 14- Induquímica Laboratories
- References
The industrial plants in Peru are critical to industrial production and thus for the economy of the South American country. For this reason, throughout the national territory there are numerous plants from different sectors.
Industrial plants are facilities equipped with machinery or labor to produce or assemble mass products. They are the basis of modern industry and commerce, since through the use of technology and machinery they allow the production of goods and services at a much faster rate than is available to a human being. They also allow to lower the cost of manufacturing said products and services.
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Industrial plants in Peru
1- Creditex
It is a cotton company, it is dedicated to the cultivation and production of cotton from its natural state to its preparation in threads.
It is one of the largest cotton producers in Peru, they make different woven products that are exported to the American and European markets.
2- Peruvian cotton mill
They make threads and fabrics, more than half of their production goes to the local market. However, they export almost 40% of their products to other countries in South America and Europe.
3- Cooperativa Agraria Industrial Naranjillo
Created in 1964, it manufactures food and derivatives of cocoa and coffee. Liquors, chocolates, coffee and butter are some of her main creations. They make both raw materials and final products.
4- Peru Coffee
It provides processing services, quality control, storage, roasting and packaging of coffee for the national and international market.
Their products have several international certifications that endorse them as organic coffee producers.
5- Expo Café
They process coffee directly from local producers, so their artisan coffee is 100% Peruvian.
They work with crops located in Chanchamayo, Quillabamba, Ayacucho, creating coffee with flavors and aromas unique to the region.
6- Asis Industrial
Founded in 1943, this Peruvian exporter has diversified over the years and currently produces textile, chemical and ceramic products.
7- PECSA
Peruvian fuel. They process and commercialize petroleum derivatives in the Peruvian market.
8- Acrylans
Company specialized in the production of textiles based on acrylic, acrylene and cotton. Its distribution focuses mostly on the local market.
9- Tolitop
Textile manufacturer dedicated to the production of yarns and fabrics of many varieties. They are mainly exporters, since 70% of their clothing is destined for the United States and Germany.
10- Itessa
Textile Industries of South America, make products made of 100% Peruvian cotton.
It was founded in the 60s by immigrants of Swiss and Italian origin, they export their merchandise to the entire American continent and Asia.
11- Manrique
Safety footwear production company, its operations began in 1976 under the name Creaciones Raúl.
It is a pioneer in Peru due to its numerous technological advances in the manufacture of industrial footwear, incorporating lightweight, resistant and waterproof fabrics to its products.
12- Petroperú
State oil company that is responsible for the refining, distribution and sale of petroleum products.
13- Wellco
They make military shoes and safety shoes. Leaders in the national market, they keep their products at the forefront by regularly incorporating new protection technologies.
14- Induquímica Laboratories
Pharmaceutical laboratory that manufactures antibiotics, vitamins and supplements for the Peruvian market.
References
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- Business Dictionary «Plant» in: Business Dictionary (2014) Recovered in 2017 from businessdictionary.com.
- América Economía «The 500 Largest Companies in Peru» in: América Economía (2012) Recovered in 2017 from americaeconomia.com.