Imptek Saint-Gobain opened the doors of its industrial plant to welcome its sponsored athletes.

Photo caption (from left to right): Xavier Chiriboga (Cyclist), Francisco Pinto (Trail), Juan Pablo Sotomayor (General Manager of Imptek - Saint Gobain), Gonzalo Calisto (Trail), Juan José Calisto (Trail), Amanda Ordoñez (Representative of Proyecto Aventura), Sebastián Carrasco (Alpinist), Gabriela Loaiza (mountaineer).

Imptek Saint-Gobain, a leading company in waterproofing, light construction and road solutions, received its sponsored athletes at its industrial plant. The visitors were able to learn about the production process of the company that supports them, evidencing the quality and innovation behind each of its products. As well as its contribution to the sustainable development of the country, through its different lines of action:

• Employment: Imptek currently generates 120 direct jobs.
• Economic dynamization: the company reached USD 18.3 million in sales, including local and international markets, by the end of 2024.
• Exports: in 2024 its exports reached USD 4.9 million in sales.
• Sustainability: the company generates 92% of its energy demand through a photovoltaic solar plant, which, together with the LED lighting system throughout the plant and highly efficient electric motors, allows for optimal energy use.

• New investments: In the last year alone, the company has invested USD 1.2 million on two fronts, on the one hand, improvements were implemented in the safety of the production lines, raising its productive capacity. On the other hand, the repowering of a zero effluent plant, which means that all the water entering the production process is reused and does not generate effluents to natural water collectors.

During the visit, the athletes also received the new sportswear sponsored by Imptek, which this year is inspired by the transition that the company has undertaken as part of the multinational group Saint-Gobain and its focus on the disciplines of Trail and Mountain. Thus, for its design, the Ecuadorian designer Diana Argüello, developed a special print that combines the colors of SAINT-GOBAIN and Imptek in the different Andean landscapes, representing the routes that its competitors travel in order to overcome their challenges and the path that the company is taking in its merger with the multinational group that now supports it.

The new Imptek apparel was made with specialized materials for training and consists of a hoodie, T-shirt and shorts for Trail, a blue T-shirt, a black T-shirt and an extra white T-shirt for support (cotton) and sports socks.

For more than 15 years, Imptek Saint-Gobain has supported sports as an engine of well-being, discipline and self-improvement.

About Imptek:

Imptek-Chova del Ecuador S.A. is an Ecuadorian company of the Saint-Gobain Group with 45 years in the waterproofing, road and light construction market.

Its commitment to quality and innovation, the application of processes, its national and international certifications, its qualified personnel and environmentally responsible practices are some of the reasons why it is part of the 1000 most important companies in Ecuador. Since 2021 and to date it is a Great Place to Work certified company. Imptek has been exporting its products for 30 years to more than 8 countries in Latin America.

• 18 million in sales in 2024
• 100 employees, locations in 1 country
• Committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050

For more information about Imptek, visit us: http://www.imptekcorp.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram,YouTube and Tiktok.

About Saint-Gobain:

A world leader in lightweight and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, lightweight construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a process of continuous innovation and deliver sustainability and performance. The Group, which celebrates its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose, "MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME".

• €47.9 billion in sales in 2023 
• 160,000 employees, presence in 79 countries 
• Committed to achieving zero net carbon emissions by 2050 

For more information about Saint-Gobain, visit us at www.saint-gobain.com.