Organizacion Corona

Organizacion Corona (known as Corona in Colombia)was founded in 1881 by a group of investors including Victoriano Restrepo Uribe, making it one of the oldest business entities in Colombia. In 1935 it was purchased by Gabriel Echavarría Misas. It is one of the largest conglomerates based in the South American country. The company manufactures ceramics for the home improvement market and is divided into six business units. It has operations in Colombia, Panama, Mexico, the United States and China and export to more than 20 countries throughout the world. The leader of the family for many years was Hernán Echavarría Olózoga,[1] and it is still owned by the Echavarría family.

Organizacion Corona
Private
IndustryConstruction material and Retail
Founded1881
FounderEchavarria Family
Headquarters
Bogota
,
Colombia
Area served
Colombia
United States
Panama
Mexico
Number of employees
12,500
SubsidiariesHipercentro Corona, Manfield Plumbing, Homecenter, Orchid Ceramics, Grival, Colceramica, Vajillas Corona, Insumos Industriales
Websitehttp://www.corona.com.co

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