Por: Connectamericas
Thanks to a public–private partnership program, different Argentinian SMEs have managed to join the world of international trade and reach new markets, adding value and technology to their exports. This article by the IDB’s ConnectAmericas team reviews some success stories that may serve as a source of inspiration.
- SAVANT, export-quality medicines (link in Spanish): this company manufactures medicines at its production plant in El Tío in Argentina’s Córdoba province. It produces 4 million units of liquid medicines per year and more than 1 billion tablets containing different major active ingredients.
Read more here (link in Spanish)
- TRANSLATION BACK OFFICE, translations to 25 countries (link in Spanish): has extensive internationalization experience following its active involvement in calls to tender and trade missions. This local firm sells translation services to more than 25 countries and ranks among the most reliable international companies in the sector. It is part of the Export Supply Board for the Province of Cordoba, Córdoba Exporters, which the ProCórdoba Agency
Read more here (link in Spanish)
- TECME, respirators for intensive care units (link in Spanish): this company has 50 years of experience and expertise in developing respirators for intensive care units. It sells 80% of its production to more than 50 countries and has taken part in many major international calls to tender. At the local level, 85% of Argentina’s ICUs use its products.
Read more here (link in Spanish)
- SILMAG, biomedical products (link in Spanish): located in the heart of Argentina, with more than 30 years’ experience. The company’s development process and the quality of its products have served as a springboard for it to reach over 10 markets around the world, with international sales accounting for 30% of its turnover.
Read more here (link in Spanish)
- INFOREST, emergency equipment (link in Spanish): this company manufactures firefighting equipment for use by rescue teams and firefighters combating forest fires. It is the only company in Argentina that manufactures products of this type.
