Manufacturing Magazine June 2015 | Page 91

LATIN AMERICA
Two Decades of Solidary Growth
Though KCE ’ s outstanding growth is a result from the fusion-acquisition of Ecuapel S . A ., Industrial La Reforma Jacinto Jouvin Arce C . A . paper mills and Mimo S . A . Mimosa personal care manufacturer , the key factors to achieving constant leadership have been high investments in machinery , developing automation procedures and improving conditions for its workforce .
“ We currently have a turnover of more than $ 160 millions ; we are very strong in Ecuador , hence our possibilities for growth are focused on investments rather than from acquisitions ,” the general manager explained .
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Nevertheless , KCE is open to growing along other companies through strategic partnerships .
KCE stands out for being a high revenue source built through inorganic growth , able to achieve market penetration . This success has allowed the affiliate to invest more than $ 120 million in Ecuador to develop new job positions within a context of commercial progress .
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