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The Quartzolit Mortar Is a Material Highly Used in the Construction Industry, and the Completion of the Construction of the New Saint-Gobain Factory in Porto Velho Marks the Start of a New Phase for the Company with the Production of the Product at This Branch
Aiming for an expansion in the construction industry with the sale of Quartzolit material, Saint-Gobain announced last Tuesday (04/19) the completion of the construction of its new factory and the opening of the branch, which is located in Porto Velho and is the company’s new bet for increasing sales during the year 2022 in the region.
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The New Saint-Gobain Factory in Porto Velho Has Completed Construction and Is Inaugurated to Focus on the Production and Sale of Quartzolit Material for the Construction Industry
Saint-Gobain is a giant in the construction industry and has its main focus on the manufacturing and commercialization of Quartzolit material, a type of mortar widely used in different construction projects to ensure greater resistance in buildings. Now, the company has completed the construction of its new factory located in Porto Velho, Rondônia, and announced the inauguration of the branch in the region this week, as a way to accelerate sales in the state.
The new Saint-Gobain factory has a privileged location that was strategically chosen, as it is home to the Brasilit Distribution Center serving several cities in the northern region of the country. In this way, the company intends to expand the sale of the material and reach new construction markets in the region, which has strong potential for the consumption of this product in construction projects. The branch will also have a specialized team for selling Quartzolit, making this the company’s main focus in Porto Velho.
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Additionally, the land where the new factory was built was purchased by the French Group in 2015 and spans 65,000m². The site, in addition to the warehouse and shipping area, currently includes an office built entirely with Light Steel Frame, using products from other brands of the Group such as Placo, Isover, and Sonex. These products aim to make construction increasingly sustainable and committed to the environment and are part of another strategy of the company’s branch.
The Construction Market Is Expected to Grow by Up to 10% in 2022, and the French Multinational Takes Advantage of the New Branch to Expand Its Sales of Quartzolit Material in Rondônia
The construction sector is one of the most resilient in the national market, and according to data from the Brazilian Chamber of Construction Industry (CBIC), it saw a 9.8% increase in the sale of new residential units in Brazil throughout 2020, even with the onset of the pandemic in Brazil. Now, for the year 2022, the agency expects a growth of up to 10% alongside a 3% GDP increase, which provides room for the new Saint-Gobain factory to grow even more.
Thus, Renato Holzheim, General Director at Saint-Gobain, commented that “The Saint Gobain Group is immensely proud to announce the inauguration of the new Quartzolit factory in Porto Velho. The positive impact that our plant will generate in the region, bringing new direct and indirect job positions, as well as specialized training for employees to perform their daily functions with safety and respect.”
The executive concluded by stating that the sector is experiencing a very positive moment and that the completion of the factory’s construction and the inauguration of the company’s new branch marks a new step for the commercialization of Quartzolit material in the region.
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