QUERETARO, Mexico - Rohm and Haas Co. has begun operations at its new high-technology plant in Querיtaro, Mexico, which is the first plant in Latin America to operate under the company’s 21st Century Manufacturing principles guaranteeing best-standard levels of efficiency and productivity.

 

With this investment, Rohm and Haas plans to develop a high-performance center of technology and services. The plant increases the company’s presence in Mexico, Andean countries, Central America and the Caribbean.

 

“With this action in Querיtaro, we welcome this new production and distribution platform for our products. This gives the best attention to our customers in Mexico and Latin America. At the same time we will satisfy customer needs more efficiently by transferring the production we had in Apizaco plant to

Querיtaro,” said Mauro Trevisani, Rohm and Haas Mexico Country Manager.

 

Mexico represents one of the largest economies in Latin America and is a priority marketplace for Rohm and Haas. The company expects growth between 10 and 15 percent in the region.