The offshore Company specializes in the marketing and commercialization of Natural Rubber and Latex in international markets, providing an opportunity to operate Short and Long Term Contracts with the largest traders in the world, such as Corrie McColl, RCMA Americas, and Halcyon.
Is a key supplier of rubberwood kiln lumber and components for regional and international markets.
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We transform rubberwood logs from sustainable plantations into value added products
generating employment and development for our country.
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Our production facilities are located in Guatemala in a hot and arid State ideal for wood
processing, offering short transit times and enjoying duty Free Trade Agreements with the
United States.
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A company part of Grupo Entre Ríos; a modern and dynamic, vertically integrated, and forward
thinking Agribusiness Group in Guatemala. With over 60 years in business, Entre Rios Woods
leverages on their support, experience, and network.
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Company dedicated to the growing, production, purchase, and processing of Natural Rubber and Latex since the 1950’s, regarded as the “Cradle of Natural Rubber in Guatemala”.
Entre Ríos Rubber is the second largest Natural Rubber and Latex exporter in Guatemala with more than 700 containers processed and exported per year.
The Company’s main objective is to share the acquired know-how and experience of Grupo Entre Ríos. It is frequently contracted by regional companies to execute commercial, technical, operational (designing and assembling of Rubber and Latex facilities), and strategic advisory services, offering integrated solutions to its customers.
WE ARE ONE OF THE FEW VERTICALLY INTEGRATED COMPANIES IN THE AMERICAN CONTINENT PRODUCING RUBBER WOOD BASED PRODUCTS.
Entre Ríos Woods is the result of a comprehensive strategy of diversification and business growth, with sustainable and environmentally friendly operations, that generate added value.
By working with highly experienced teams, we have achieved an important position in the country and region; operating with high levels of volume, productivity and
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Entre Ríos Woods
Is the result of a comprehensive strategy of diversification and business growth, with sustainable and environmentally friendly operations, that generate added value.
Year of Age
The Rubber Tree produces latex with efficient yields until it reaches 30-35 years of age. At the end of its production cycle the trees are felled to be replanted turning them into voluntary renewable plantations.
Environmental Policy
Company highly aware of the importance of the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources and the environment. It uses only wood from renewable plantations, guaranteeing traceability and legality in the supply chain. It complies with all environmental regulations in Guatemala and makes efficient use of forest resources generating employment and development for the country.
Mission
We make the most out of the wood resource of the Rubber Tree, giving it the highest possible added value, offering the best quality solid wood products for the furniture and wood products industry.
Vision
To be the leading company in the American Continent in the processing of Rubberwood, supplying high quality products according to the needs of our customers, generating an appropriate profitability for shareholders and promoting the integral development of collaborators in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Honesty
Integrity
Responsibility
Solidarity
OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
The world is changing. The disruption in global supply chains, the change of geographic location from strategic suppliers as a risk-mitigation strategy, and global Trade Wars, force us to rethink the global supply model for a regional one.
Strategically located in the heart of the Americas, with Ports in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, short transit times to the main ports in the Americas, abundant resources of raw material and skilled labor, Entre Ríos Woods offers an efficient solution to the wood components industry for the regional markets.
Guatemala is a beneficiary country of DR-CAFTA, a Free Trade Agreement between Central America and the US, enjoying cero Import Duties when entering the US market.
The Business Group has more than 60 years in the Natural Rubber industry and has vast commercial relationships and network with over 200 farmers in Guatemala which is of vital importance to ensure the supply of raw materials. .
OUR FACILITIES AND PROCESS FLOW
Our plant is conveniently located in an arid and hot State in Guatemala, ideal location for wood processing. Within 100 miles to the Atlantic Port and 170 miles to the Pacific Port, we are capable of shipping to the U.S East and West Coast with short transit times.
PRODUCTION CAPACITY BY PROCESS
Sawmill
775,000BDF/month
Drying Kilns
460,000BDF/month
Indrustrialization
150,000BDF/month
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Our Business Group is co-founder and sponsor of DAR – Distrito de Alto Rendimiento- ( Spanish for High Performance District). DAR is a comprehensive development educational model that seeks to protect and restore children’s lives in situation of risk, turning them into high-impact leaders for their communities, changing the destiny of orphaned, mistreated and needy children, through a comprehensive model that is made up of 5 pillars; health, nutrition, psychology, education and community development.
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Our Sales Team
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Though, born in Guatemala, I lived almost half my live in the US and consider myself a dual citizen. I practiced and played soccer, baseball, martial arts, and try to keep the ball in the fairway when playing golf. With 25 years of experience in international trade and business development I lead Entre Rios Woods in our commitment to be innovative and a leading supplier of high quality rubberwood lumber and wood components in the Americas. Our team will always strive to provide you with the highest level of customer service and quality products generating the higher added value possible to our customers and strategic allies.
German Cerezo
Executive Director
Born and raised in Guatemala. I'm an Economist by profession but a musician at heart. I’m passionate about agribusinesses and exploring opportunities in international markets. In my prior experiences in marketing and commercialization of commodities I have learned that there is nothing more important for a customer than finding a reliable, trustworthy, and competitive supplier. By working with those values I firmly believe we create alliances, and generate value.
Cristián Ralda
Bussines Development Manager
Head Quarters:
3a calle 21-81, Zona 15 VH1, Guatemala City, Guatemala, 01015.
Production Plant:
Km.138 CA-09 Carretera al Atlántico, Estanzuela, Zacapa, Guatemala.
Phone: +(502) 2311 6900
Email: cristianralda@grupoentrerios.com