Diaco, entre un año retador y la defensa de la industria nacional
Mauro de Castro, director país de Diaco. Foto: Diaco
TL;DR
- Diaco maintained financial stability and operational continuity in 2025 despite industry challenges.
- Invested approximately $8 million in CAPEX, focusing on sustainability and operational continuity, including a $2 million transformer.
- Achieved product portfolio certification with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), meeting sustainability standards.
- Reduced water consumption to less than 1 m³ per ton of steel, below the global average.
- Global steel overcapacity, particularly from China, is pressuring Latin American markets and local industries.
- Low-priced imports with subsidies are a significant concern, impacting domestic prices, investment, and employment.
- Participated in advocating for 'intelligent tariffs,' with the government recognizing 14 out of 37 identified tariff items.
- Diaco maintains a long-term vision and remains optimistic about 2026, despite it being an election year.
- The steel sector significantly impacts families and employment in Colombia, with Diaco being a major employer and recycler.