Although it is true that Ricardo Pignanelli, the leader of Smata which brings together a large part of the workers in the automotive industry, is considered a “Japanese” trade unionist for his promotion of agreements with businessmen which led, for example, to Toyota’s investments in the country, drew attention to how is playing in the inner union to extend this model. Advised by former minister Julián Domínguez, who is closely linked to the Pope, a conglomerate of industrial unions has been formed which has invited entrepreneurs to build a common growth project.
In a meeting held in Mar del Plata, the 33 general secretaries of the industrial unions that make up CSIRA has prepared a document where they invite entrepreneurs to work on a joint strategy for the growth of the sector with an intelligent industry which is in the midst of the so-called 4.0 revolution. They are based on the articulation achieved in the automotive and auto parts industry and its value chain which has been reflected in the Investment Promotion Law in that sector which has been prepared by technicians from different sectors, with the advice of universities.
The eminent political scientist Guillermo O’Donnell said that in Argentina good things are invisible.Well. And something like this happens with Invap, the company that belongs to the province of Río Negro and is seen in the world as a jewel in the production of reactors and satellites. Given the shortage of students in “tough” careers which translates into a lack of talent, Invap has opened calls for these promising young people to stay and work in the country. It will award $2 million to engineering theses that contribute to innovation. Furthermore, Arcor has opened its own challenge, based on science and technology related to food. The prize is 3.5 million dollars and also has the support of the Ministry of Science and Technology. And the Argentine Center of Engineers has launched the Pre-Engineering Award ($400,000 in prizes) to highlight students’ research projects in the final years of their studies.
In the economic teams of the opposition One of the issues that generates debate is the future of Mercosur. And as from the regional bloc business opportunities are lost. An example is the United Kingdom which, after Brexit, opened its doors to the entry of all types of products. According to the former Argentine ambassador in London, Carlos Sersale di Cerisano, compared to the 2015-2017 period, Mercosur’s trade balance with the United Kingdom has not undergone significant changes in the last three years. Figures show the UK is not a major destination for the bloc, accounting for just under 1% of its total exports. Sersale, on the other hand, highlights the strong year-on-year increase in Argentine wine exports, a sector in which more than 100 companies from various provinces participate and which “offers a paradigmatic example, demonstrating that when the product is of quality and has an adequate , it is possible to overcome unfavorable tariff positions in which our competitors have an advantage”.
In the election year when most companies Opting to “wait and see,” Germany’s Adidas has earmarked $500 million for a new store in DOT Baires Shopping, after its competitor Nike moved out of that mall. It has also initiated the renovation of its premises at the Rio de la Plata Museum, the Tucumán Commercial Portal and the Patio Olmos, in Córdoba. The works were carried out in franchised shops. Adidas already has 30 franchises and 5 outlets. Pablo Lamo, managing director of the local branch, insinuated that since they produce in the country, they don’t have major problems with imports.
The insurance industry’s concern about the growth of fraud cases grows day by day. According to the president of Libra, Gabriel Bussola, the insurance market, which accounts for 3% of the country’s GDP, “presents worrying rates. For example, 47% of paid claims have some fraud component and between 2 and 3% of the premiums goes to fraudulent claims, which can account for between 80,000 and 100,000 million pesos annually,” he said.
The Mateo Hermanos group, leader of the national capital in the production and distribution of starter batteries, inaugurated a battery recycling center in Ayacucho, Buenos Aires province, with 80 jobs in that city. The recycling process, which uses state-of-the-art technology, extends the company’s responsibility to the end of the batteries’ use. The idea is to be able to recover them and give them a new destination. It will process 140,000 batteries a month, recycling 60% lead, 20% plastic and 15% sulfuric acid. To build the circuit, the company will salvage discarded batteries from 500 of its owned distribution centers across the country.
Source: Clarin
