In the competitive industrial market of Central America, Sherwin-Williams is increasingly positioning itself as an important ally for the hydrocarbon industry thanks to its robust portfolio of industrial paints, specialized technical services and international quality standards. Héctor Gómez, Local Industry Line Coordinator, shared how the company has positioned itself beyond being a paint supplier, providing comprehensive solutions for critical sectors.
Sherwin-Williams: quality and innovation in industrial coatings
Sherwin has a broad portfolio of industrial paints designed to protect infrastructures exposed to corrosive environments, high humidity, salinity and temperature variations, in sectors such as the hydrocarbon, where operating conditions are extreme.
In addition, all of its products are certified under international standards such as the ISO 12944, which regulates thicknesses, types of environments and durability of paint systems. In addition, the company combines innovation and quality, offering multipurpose and fast-drying products, adapted to maximize the productivity of industrial customers.
Technical support as a differential value
One element that distinguishes the company in the industrial paint sector is that it offers specialized advice before, during and after the execution of projects, training contractors and supervising critical phases to ensure that surfaces are properly prepared and painted. Héctor Gómez says that this technical support is provided at no additional cost and is perceived as an added value that provides security to clients.
Panama: test bed for Central America
Although many of the company’s industrial paints are produced in El Salvador, due to its challenging environmental conditions, Panama has become the location of choice for validating the resistance of its products before launching them in the regional market, given that its climate is harsher than in other Central American countries,
This ensures that the coatings perform optimally in hostile environments and raises the quality standards of Sherwin’s entire industrial line in the region. Panama thus plays a strategic role in the validation of new paint solutions that are then distributed to markets such as Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and El Salvador.
Responses to current industry demands
The company is in constant dialogue with its customers to identify their deeper needs. Today, the industry demands products that reduce downtime and improve efficiency, such as coatings with faster drying times and multipurpose formulations.
The company’s research and development department works actively to respond to these requirements, launching industrial coatings that enable companies to improve their productivity, optimize resources and ensure the longevity of their assets.
Regional presence and long-term commitment
Sherwin-Williams maintains a strong presence in Central America, with operations in Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama. In each of these countries, it has specialized technical teams that replicate the model of accompaniment and advice that has characterized the company.
In Panama, Héctor Gómez leads operations for the industrial and marine segments, participating in emblematic projects such as Line 3 of the Panama Metro, where Sherwin-Williams has offered warranties of up to 15 years for its paint systems, a reflection of its commitment to quality and sustainability.
Sherwin-Williams is positioned as a strategic partner of the hydrocarbon industry and other industrial sectors in Central America, thanks to its proposal based on high-performance industrial paints, specialized technical support and adaptation to the demands of local markets. The company reaffirms its commitment to innovation and quality, meeting the productivity and durability needs of its customers.
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Source: Inspenet.
