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Flexco expands operations in South America

 

World Cement,

Flexco has opened a new sales and manufacturing facility in Santiago, Chile, in order to better service customers in Latin America. The facility includes 5000 ft.2 of office space, as well as a training centre with classrooms and workshop areas.

Flexco’s Director of Sales and Operations in Latin America, Eleazar Castro, said: “The facility will provide closer support to our distributor partners, and in turn, provide better service to our customers. Our customers can expect faster delivery of products and enhanced support from this facility.”

The new facility forms part of the company’s long-term strategy of establishing local businesses to drive product growth in key markets around the world. 

“Flexco is proud to be establishing our first South American subsidiary in the city of Santiago,” said Flexco CEO Richard A. White. “The region will be a major contributor to our organisation’s future growth and this investment will significantly enhance our service and support capabilities in the region.”

Adapted from press release by Louise Fordham.

 

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