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ALPASA
By virtue of its commitment to service and awareness of global trends, Alpasa has become a recognized leader of third-party logistics (3PL) servicing in Guatemala, taking advantage of free trade agreements within the region and with the United States. By basing corporate values on ethics and social responsibility, Alpasa’s administration is using the company’s logistical aptitude toward the betterment of Guatemalan society.
Alpasa has been an authorized bonded warehouse for the supply chain industry since 1981. Its 15,000 square meters of warehousing are under constant security surveillance, allowing customers to be assured of their products’ safekeeping. With its Warehouse Management System, Alpasa’s customers can electronically monitor all of their inventory in real time and immediately locate any item, giving the company a distinct competitive advantage over other supply chain providers in the market. The system also monitors all expenses and revenue, automating the entire process so that it is efficient and cost-effective.
Ethics are at the forefront of Alpasa’s approach to elite customer service. Certified by the Business Alliance for Secure Commerce (BASC), Alpasa is well prepared to handle customs and other international business laws and to meet all standards for its customers’ supply chain. Their experienced representatives work directly with government agencies in the same cordial and transparent manner as they do with their own customers, allowing for the seamless and accelerated transport of shipments. This relationship preserves time and money by eliminating unexpected customs delays.
With growth also comes opportunity. Alpasa uses its position to assist in the advancement of underprivileged Guatemalans in areas such as
PELTRUM
Having begun production under the aegis of the well-known interna- tional manufacturer Tappan, Peltrum has been creating innovative cookware sets and kitchenettes since 1966. Early on in its history, Peltrum, a business owned and operated by Guatemalans in Guate- mala City, made a splash in the appliance industry by creating gas oven ranges larger than anything the industry had seen at the time. Peltrum began manufacturing under its own name in 2010 and con- tinues to offer new and improved products.
Peltrum’s most distinguishable product is its enamelware. The base of this product is made from the highest quality cold rolled steel be- fore being covered with layers of enamel that is formulated in the company’s own factory and finished at temperatures between 750˚ and 850˚. This porcelain-covered cookware offers many benefits to the consumer, most notably ease of cleaning and resistance to scratches from cookware and cleaning products. The porcelain does not corrode or leak contaminants into food the way cookware made from other materials can, and because of the porcelain finish, the dishes never lose their visual appeal. This surface also allows for cooking at much higher temperatures, letting food cook evenly while safeguarding all the natural flavors.
Peltrum gives the same attentiveness to durability to its full-sized kitch- en appliances and portable kitchenettes. The company’s kitchenettes and ranges are made from a higher gauge of steel than most man- ufacturers use, making them much stronger and longer-lasting than that of the competition. These kitchenettes allow you to cook outdoors as well as indoors, and unlike most portable cooking appliances, their electrostatic paint and bronze burners help them last for years. To co- incide with Peltrum’s line of portable appliances, the company offers
education. Many children in Guatemala are unable to attend school for a myriad of reasons, including the inability to afford textbooks or the need to work in order to provide for their families. This social involvement has become a great source of pride for Alpasa as it helps to change the educational culture in Guatemala and allow children an opportunity to reach their full potential.
Outsourcing international logistics to a well-managed provider is paramount to a company’s profits and sustainability. Alpasa is committed to meeting the specific needs of its individual customers and is always evolving to improve its world-class certifications and procedures to ensure it clients’ success.
website: alpasagt.com
its C.A.M.P. cookware, which outdoor cooking connoisseurs will find easy to transport and use for camping and other outdoor activities. The C.A.M.P. set is resistant to the weather, just like Peltrum’s other enamel-based products.
Having made its mark in the industry more than 40 years ago, Pel- trum has always maintained its mission of exceeding its clients’ ex- pectations with a sound product and unsurpassed customer service. Peltrum is proud to set the industry standard for cookware and appli- ances and will always strive to meet the highest quality of standards in kitchen appliances and cookware.
website: peltrum.com
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