Dos Pinos Announces new Regional Investment

The Costa Rican company announced expansion plans in Honduras, the Dominican Republic and Panama.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

The arrival of firms Lala, Femsa and Casaluque into the regional market influenced the company´s decision. Jorge Pattoni, manager of Dos Pinos, preferred not to talk about the type of investments to be made but said the company will not be sold and will further strengthen to compete in the regional market.

"That´s why it was decided to make new investments, in addition to the existing investments: a distribution center in Guatemala and Nicaragua as well as a joint venture in a manufacturing plant in Panama," reported an article in Nacion.com.

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