Imptek, was recognized and awarded as a Great Place to Work

From left to right: Daniela Peñaherrera, director of organizational culture at Great Place To Work; Ana María Sotomayor, CEO Grupo SRS; Cristina Granda, head of Human Development and Culture at Imptek; Daniela Hurtado, communication and development analyst; Juan Pablo Sotomayor, CEO of Imptek.

Quito, April 2024 - Imptek is a company with 45 years of experience, leader in the waterproofing market in Ecuador and the Pacific Coast. On this occasion, it has achieved an outstanding position among the 15 best companies with 101 to 500 employees in the Great Place to Work 2024 - 2025 ranking, reflecting its commitment to labor excellence and the continuous development of its entire value chain.
This award is not an isolated fact, for the third consecutive year Imptek has been recertified and this year awarded as a Great Place to Work company. Year after year, the company reaffirms its ongoing commitment to improving the work environment and developing a positive organizational culture for its employees. This is evidenced by an increase of 4 points, compared to the previous year, reaching a final rating of 87% and 95% of appreciation of the total of its employees.
Juan Pablo Sotomayor, CEO of Imptek, indicates that: "We are deeply proud and honored to receive this recognition. It is the result of a vision rooted in our leaders, who have long been committed to ensuring a positive work environment. In addition, strengthening the professionalism of our employees and the institutionalism of our processes were the fundamental pillars of our success."
Imptek is also leading the way in terms of gender equality in the construction industry. With 11% of women in management positions and 21% to 25% of female employees in its workforce, the company continuously implements initiatives to promote inclusion. From awareness and internal education to active participation of female leadership.
As of March 2024, Imptek joins the French multinational Saint-Gobain, a leading global company with a presence in 76 countries, more than 800 operating plants and a workforce of 160,000 employees. This merger represents a significant milestone, as Imptek is the oldest company within the SRS Business Group, an Ecuadorian holding company composed of 6 companies covering various sectors.
Ana María Sotomayor, CEO of Grupo Empresarial SRS, emphasizes the importance of a positive work environment: "We are committed to enriching our work environment because we know that a positive atmosphere is fundamental to the success of our companies. We want to promote the productivity, well-being and creativity of our employees. In addition, we recognize that the right work environment helps us attract and retain the best talent. "
Likewise, on behalf of Cristina Granda, head of Human Development and Culture at Imptek, comments that, "The cultural immersion process that we have co-created with Imptek, has become spaces of connection, congruence and credibility in the decisions that take us to the next level. Our purpose positively impacts people's lives from a sustainable legacy. Our employees are our ambassadors, with whom we are committed to growth, innovation and above all with the generation of employment that drives and develops our country, building great stories TOGETHER".
This is how Imptek, with a solid team, focused and with a shared vision in its purpose of well-being and the continuous strengthening of equity, consolidates itself as an employer brand of reference and that enhances its growth in the market. With each initiative, Imptek demonstrates its dedication to its employees and its vision of a more inclusive and equitable working future.