The exports Dominicans of steel and other iron products amounted to 137.8 million dollars between January and July of this year, which shows the dynamism of the sector. construction in metal structures in the country’s economy.
This was announced by the minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM), Victor Bisonó, participating in the closing ceremony of the Expo Fair Santiago, a specialized event that culminated this Sunday with the stake of more than 70 local and international companies.
The activity was also attended by the Vice President of the Republic, Raquel Peña, who indicated that there are more than 2,500 jobs direct that have been created through the industry of the steelthus improving “the lives of families and entire communities in the country.”
Peña acknowledged that the industry Dominican of the steel “has embraced the innovation and the development of society”, which is consistent with the Government’s commitment.
A sustainable and durable material
In the country, the use of steel in the construction Dominican Republic has been fundamental for the industrial sector, supporting the construction of ships for free zones, bridges, airports, sports facilities, theaters industry tourism and in Santiago, urban and mobility megaprojects.
Its durability, flexibility and sustainability make the industry of the steel be “the present and the future” of the sector of the constructionsaid the founder of the Torniacero company, Darío Estévez.
“The investment in steel will continue to grow. Steel Expo Santiago has united the sector, attracting international investors and a very select public, interested in this sector with such economic drive,” said Estévez.
For his part, the general manager of PH Mercantil, Luis Pérez Miniño (a company that supplies machinery to the sector for 33 years), assured that the constructions of engineering are using other resources outside the rod, which drives the development of metal structures, large investments and the use of new technologies.
Steel Expo Santiago served as the setting for developing an agenda of talks and Conferences with top-level specialists, who sponsored invaluable meetings between professionals, experts, students and companies at the Dominican Convention and Culture Center of the Technological University of Santiago (UTESA).
The president of the firm Tracks, Javier Acosta, installed in Steel Expo Santiago a model of the Eco Tracks project, which proposes safe and fast structures construction.
The support
The second edition of this fair had the stake of 70 companies from Brazil, the United States, Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Panama and the Dominican Republic.
“It has opened an optimistic path towards the realization of events that position us as an epicenter of development and global creativity. Steel Expo Santiago is an example of how the industry of the steel and metallurgy has driven our economic growth,” said Ulises Rodríguez, mayor of Santiago, who also participated in the activity.
In this version they were delivered special recognitions in the categories:
- Outstanding Company Abroad: Therrestra Group and the Mexican Institute of Construction in Steel
Steel Expo Santiago was made with the sponsorship of the companies Metaldom, Carrujo, El Nuevo Diario, Utesa Convention Center, Air Products, Grabo Estilo, Banco Popular and Banreservas.
