Manufacturing Magazine October 2015 | Page 81

LATIN AMERICA families . Along with other Colombian companies , Superpolo is taking part in the construction of a weir for common use .
Also , in late 2014 , Superpolo opened a learning annex for aspiring technicians of any age and gender , mostly for individuals aspiring to work in the company but lacking the proper qualifications of skilled and certified employees .
“ We have been able to hire an important number of individuals who previously couldn ’ t find themselves in proper conditions to become part of the workforce . Our first group was comprised mostly of women 45 or older , and we are currently into our third generation of trainees ,” the general manager said .
Projections in the Domestic Market Marcopolo - Superpolo ’ s aggressive strategies bring a forecast of 5 percent growth for 2016 , and a sustained pace of yearly 10 percent growth starting on 2017 , after the Phase I and Phase II investments from the Transmilenio public transportation projects , which will increase Superpolo ’ s plants capacity .
“ During the next five years our production facilities and assembly lines will keep improving , new service centers will open in other Colombian cities such as Bogota , Medellin , Cali , Bucaramanga and Barranquilla ,” remarked Posada , about increasing after-sale service locations , technical assistance , warranties and replacement part availability .

Company Information

NAME
Marcopolo – Superpolo
INDUSTRY
Bus and coach body manufacturing
HEADQUARTERS
Cota , Cundinamarca , Colombia
FOUNDED
2001 in Colombia
EMPLOYEES
1,300
WEBSITE www . superpolo . com . co
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