Peru ’ s Grupo Gloria operates business units in different sectors .

Its Milk and Food division has presence in Peru , Argentina , Bolivia , Ecuador and Colombia . Its Agroindustrial division is formed of seven companies in the sugar cane and fuel production sector ( Peru , Ecuador and Argentina ). There is also a paper , cardboard and packaging goods production division , while the Cement division operates in Peru , Bolivia and Ecuador through Yura , Calcesur , SOBOCE and UCEM . Grupo Gloria was created by brothers Vito and Jorge Rodríguez , with the support of their brother Jorge Rodríguez , mainly in the Cement division .

communities , who will remain in Peru for a year while learning about the cement production process . UCEM is in charge of most expenses related with this residency .

In the environmental area , UCEM has invested in noise-reduction resources and water treatment plants .

Goals and involvement in infrastructure projects Ecuador is currently subject to important investments in major infrastructure projects , such as the construction of ports in Posorja , Manta and Puerto Bolívar , with new mining projects also under development and , of course , the Quito subway system , where UCEM already contributes . These opportunities bring a positive outlook for companies in the construction sector . UCEM ’ s current goal is achieving leadership in the Ecuadorian market .

“ All of these projects are poised to have a positive impact in the country ’ s economy , and also benefit those of us operating in Ecuador . Our main purpose is to consolidate our products in the domestic market ,” Foulkes remarks .

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