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Large-scale Operation with Barranquilla as the Starting Point

Tecnoglass' operation has experienced dramatical expansion. From being a minimal workshop
run by fourteen individuals, twenty years later on it become a 5,000-plus workforce operation.
Their own portfolio of world-class products include: window, light weight aluminum profiles,
glazing, tempered in addition to laminated glass, stained glass, rounded glass, in addition to
further products, ready to match the requirements within the housing, commercial as well as
development fields. Tecnoglass owners are Jose Manuel Daes and Christian Daes
"In 1994 we began this glass manufacturer, initiating Tecnoglass. Back then we acquired glass
from other people, since the business developed, our portfolio's dimension increased," Christian
Daes said subsequent to reminiscing when they first manufactured impact-resistant home
windows plus light weight aluminum alloys.
Tecnoglass' first successfulness prompted further establishments in Barranquilla along with
vicinities to experience a progress of their very own, too: metal makers, the metal-mechanic
manufacturing and also other up to date producers to use on the glass manufacturing facility.
Watch Competent Technology: Deliverance along with Quality
In order to boost its capacity and quality of its production, Tecnoglass depends on cutting-edge
machines and use of licensed products from manufacturing titans Dupont, PPG Industries,
Pilkington as well as Nokimis, and many more, aided by the recently-acquired Francesca FC
1600 workstation transforming into a turning point to the organization's well timed delivery and
products excellence.
"We have recurred to these supplies for some time, and because of them we are a top enterprise
throughout our trade," the manager added.
Complying at each and every Level
To be able to deliver goods inside the borders of environmental-friendliness, Tecnoglass follows
through with all principle there exists to make and supply the very best quality, eco-friendly
products, from ISO:14000 certification to personnel training for taking the most suitable
procedures, including SGCC (Safety Glazing Certification Council) certifying for tempered along
with laminated glass, in addition to ANSI (American National Standards Institute) regulations
compliance. Pollution levels have lowered by lessening solid as well as fluid waste products.
"Our plans are devoted to our good care of the environment, that is also our company's main
purpose: to take care of the company's surroundings," Daes stressed.
Giving Back to the Community
Just like a exhibit of gratitude to the working group in Barranquilla along with vicinities, Christian
Daes designed the ESWindows - Technoglass Foundation, technically functioning from July 2005.
The foundation's population plans have resulted in 10 years of an significant contribution to the
population's progress. Each of these events normally include teaching training courses, medical
care and nutrition assistance programs.
Employees from Tecnoglass, associates in addition to connected businesses volunteer to the
foundation's ventures. Central initiatives are in sight for Tecnoglass through the next 5yrs in
neighboring Hispanic nations plus the United States. The firm's $45 million investment, that
produced a new soft-coat glazing production line, is prepared to open up all through 2015.
Expansion strategies imply consolidation inside the western U.S., planning to double the amount

of business's exports. Strategies for Latin America count on the development new services for the
Peruvian, Bolivan, Ecuadorian and Caribbean marketplaces.
"Our wish is to double -at least- our deals and manufacturing capacity during the next 5yrs,"
Christian Daes made clear.
Jose Manuel Daes
Co-founder plus CEO for Energia Solar
Executive Bio
Jose Manuel Daes, co-founder of Tecnoglass as well as C.I. Energa Solar, is the present-day
CEO of C.I. Energa Solar, and Directive of the corporation Tecnoglass. With over three decades
of know-how developing and managing an assortment of companies in Colombia along with the
United States, it has served as Chief executive of C.I. Energa Solar ESWindows from its origin in
1984, being in charge of every aspect of the operation, advertising and marketing and sales of the
corporation. By the social aspect, Jose M Daes and Christian Daes created Tecnoglass
ESWindows Foundation, that promotes local, health and community packages in Barranquilla.
Christian Daes
Co-founder and COO for Tecnoglass
Executive Bio
Daes graduated in 1985 from North Carolina University, earning a Bachelor degree in Business
Information Systems. He is currently the COO for Tecnoglass -since December 2013- behind
having been the business's Boss from co-founding it in 1994. He is also co-founder of CI Solar
Energy (1984).
His particular current position places him in charge of all companies functioning, deals, as well as
advertising. Daes was considered key element for Tecnoglass' increase into distant markets in
addition to escalating its clients list from fifty to in excess of three hundred.
Daes as well created Tecnoglass Foundation - ESWindows, an entity important in its
community's development, having access to medical treatment and various other community
benefit programs in Barranquilla, Colombia.
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