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From left to right: Mauricio Beltrán, Light Construction Business Developer; Yesenia Gallegos, Product Specialist.
Quito, July 2026. Reducing construction time, optimizing the use of resources, and moving toward more sustainable buildings were among the topics addressed by Saint-Gobain Imptek during the 14th International Construction Congress (CAMICON 2026), where the company highlighted the potential of lightweight construction and dry construction as a response to the new challenges facing the industry in Ecuador and around the world. At the event, the company also announced the addition of the PLACO brand to its portfolio for the Ecuadorian market.
During the event, Mauricio Beltrán, Light Construction Business Developer at Saint-Gobain Imptek, presented the advantages of drywall systems, highlighting their ability to improve productivity, promote sustainability, and enhance comfort in buildings. He explained that these solutions can reduce construction time by up to 52% and cut construction waste by nearly 50%, in addition to providing better thermal and acoustic insulation, which promotes energy efficiency and user well-being.
Through its participation in these types of technical forums, Saint-Gobain Imptek reaffirms its commitment to knowledge transfer and the promotion of high-performance construction solutions, contributing to the development of a more efficient, sustainable, and innovative industry that is prepared to meet the sector’s current and future challenges.
About Saint-Gobain:
A global leader in lightweight and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services tailored to the residential, non-residential, and infrastructure markets. Its integrated and innovative solutions deliver sustainability and performance to its customers. The Group is guided by its purpose: “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME.”
- €46.4 billion in sales in 2025
- 161,000 employees, presence in 80 countries
- Committed to achieving zero net carbon emissions by 2050
For more information about Saint-Gobain, visit us at www.saint-gobain.com and follow us on X @saintgobain.
About Imptek:
Imptek-Chova del Ecuador S.A. is an Ecuadorian company belonging to the Saint-Gobain Group with 46 years of experience in the waterproofing, road construction, and light construction markets.
Its commitment to quality and innovation, its implementation of best practices, its national and international certifications, its qualified staff, and its environmentally responsible practices are just some of the reasons why it ranks among Ecuador’s 1,000 leading companies. Since 2021, it has been certified as a Great Place to Work. Imptek has been exporting its products for 30 years to more than 9 countries in Latin America.
- $25 million in sales by 2025
- 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.
