Grupo Agroindustrial Occidente

Company Description

At Grupo Agroindustrial Occidente Grupo Agroindustrial Occidente primarily engaged in theresponsible production and commercialization of crumb rubber andcentrifuged latex.  With more than 60 years of experience inthe rubber industry, we have positioned ourselves as leaders amongGuatemalan companies because we use cutting edge technology andproduce superior quality products. Grupo Agroindustrial Occidente is comprised of three units: agricultural, manufacturing and commercial.  Each unit has highly qualified personnel that guarantee efficient and superior quality production as well as the stable commercialization of our products; thereby encouraging our clients to become a part of a reliable and dependable supply chain which fosters long-term business relationships. At Grupo Agroindustrial Occidente we have a permanent commitment with the environment.  Our passion for crop cultivation and our desire to care of our planet inspire us to use natural resources responsibly.  The Group has been certified carbon neutral and in 2010 we were the first company in the world to conduct transactions of carbon credits derived from rubber forest plantations. A quality-focused culture and constant training help us meet the most stringent quality standards and allows us to sell our rubber production in international markets. We are one of the only two Latin-American board members of the International Rubber Research & Development Board (IRRDB), which collects research from different countries around the world in order to promote and improve worldwide rubber production. Today we are the leaders in the processing of naturally coagulated rubber and natural latex in Guatemala.  The strict selection of clones, skilled product management, highly trained personnel and the use of specific additives place our products among the best in the world.