Progreso, a leading company in the cement industry, materials, and construction solutions, announces the inauguration of its latest state-of-the-art facility: the new Precast Plant, located within the San Miguel Cement Plant, in Sanarate, El Progreso, Guatemala. With an investment of US$15.8 million, this project emerges as part of Progreso’s growth and diversification strategy, marking a new chapter in its 125-year legacy in the country.
Project construction began in November 2021, resulting in a modern, efficient plant specially designed to manufacture coatings (monolayers), leveling mixes, and other specialized construction products. Additionally, the first production line has a capacity of 370,000 tons per year, allowing it to meet market demand better.
The «Mezclas Listas Mixto Listo» brand consists of a family of products including specialized finishes, concretes, leveling mixes, and soil stabilizers. Through these Mixto Listo materials, it aims to be a strategic ally for its customers’ various construction solutions.
The Predose plant incorporates state-of-the-art technology with a fully automated process, operated from a control room. It uses cutting-edge PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), alongside advanced instruments to monitor all operation variables.
To ensure production standard excellence, the Precast Plant continues to implement quality protocols through national and international standards. These are aligned with the parameters that dry mortars must meet in Guatemala.
Ana Miriam Obregón, Business Manager of Lime and Precasting at Progreso, expresses: «With a considerable investment in state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge manufacturing processes, the Precast plant sets a new standard for our products in terms of efficiency and quality. Designed for supply chain optimization and to meet the growing market demand, this facility will allow Progreso to continue responding to customers’ changing needs both promptly and effectively, in Guatemala and the region.»
During the construction phase, the plant played an active role in strengthening the local job market, generating 600 indirect jobs. Now, in full operation, the plant has consolidated 40 permanent direct jobs, offering stability and development opportunities to the local population.
Mario Orellana, General Manager for the Guatemala and Belize Region at Cementos Progreso, states: «The inauguration of the new precast plant marks a significant step towards innovation and operational excellence. This state-of-the-art facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology and a fully automated process. The new plant not only represents an advancement for Progreso in the field of precast products but also for the economic and social development of Sanarate and the country.»
The central control of the Precast Plant ensures smooth coordination of all operations. Its automated process minimizes variations in production, leading to optimal operational efficiency. The plant’s design considers reducing electrical consumption, alongside a comprehensive waste management plan that supports Progreso’s sustainable objectives. Additionally, the plant is aligned with the Environmental Plan managed by the Strategic Environmental Management Department (DEGA).
The standards by which the new Precast Plant operates guarantee uniformity in safety, energy, environmental, and quality processes; distinctive characteristics of Progreso’s plants.
