03-01-2013
MIRGOR GROUP

MIRGOR PRESENCE AT INTERNATIONAL FAIR IN GERMANY

IZB (The International Suppliers Fair), the leading trade fair of Automotive Industry Suppliers, took place in Wolfburg, Germany, from 10th to 12th October, 2012.
01-24-2013
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DELL ANNOUNCED TO GIORGI THAT THEY WILL MANUFACTURE NOTEBOOKS IN TIERRA DEL FUEGO

Managers of the American multinational company announced to the Minister of Industry today that they will attain a production capacity of 180,000 personal computers per year, and that they will generate 124 new jobs. Mass production will start at the end of February, with two computer models.
11-14-2012
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AUTOMECHANIKA ARGENTINA 2012 HAS BEEN INAUGURATED

This Wednesday, Automechanika Argentina 2012 was formally inaugurated with the “Conference of Automotive Industry Leaders 2012 – Building Consensus,” and the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony. The show is being held on La Rural fair grounds, covering 40,000 square meters. Over 400 companies from 26 countries are participating and will be exhibiting their products and services for the auto parts market until next Saturday.
10-24-2012
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UOM STARTED A PREVENTION CAMPAIGN IN FACTORIES

The Metal Workers Union of Río Grande (Unión Obrera Metalúrgica, UOM) started a breast cancer prevention campaign in their factories, during working hours. The first companies to offer room to hold this activity -which is performed by professionals on a voluntary basis- were those belonging to Grupo Mirgor. The people responsible for this duty highlighted the initiative, carried out jointly by doctors, companies and the union.
09-23-2012
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A FUTURE WITH A POSITIVE FORECAST, BUT LOWER PROFITABILITY

The aim is to achieve the level of sales of last year by the end of 2012. However, the loss of competitiveness in the whole sector is creating concern. By Mendoza Special Correspondent Annabella Quiroga Aquiroga@clarin.com
09-05-2012
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THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT GET UNDERWAY THE PLAN FOR MAKING THE INDUSTRIAL HUB FUNCTIONAL AGAIN.

Governor Fabiana Ríos and Major Gustavo Melella signed the agreement to start the works included in the program financed by the CFI (federal investment council). Through this program, they agree to work jointly in order to solve infrastructure and logistic issues. These works will be implemented after the signature of the agreement. This happened during the Industry Day celebration, which was held in Río Grande for the first time.
08-23-2012
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BOYADJIAN EVALUATED ISO 9000 AND ISO 14000 STANDARDS WITH EXECUTIVES FROM MIRGOR

20:34 | Today Miriam Boyadjian, President of the City Council, together with councilors Mauricio Oyarzo, Esteban Martínez, Alfredo Guillén and Alejandro Nogar, met at the President’s office with Luis Iglesias, Mirgor Operations Manager, Juan Donal, Administrative Manager, Rubén Chalcoff, Environmental External Counselor, and Guillermo Fassi, Ecology and Environment Director of the Río Grande Municipality. They discussed the importance of ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards and of taking care of our environment.
08-09-2012
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THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY SHOOTS AN AUDIOVISUAL PRESENTATION OF ACT 19.640

RIO GRANDE.- The Ministry of Industry and Productive Innovation is shooting an institutional video that will reflect the history of the Province in the light of the impact of the Industrial Promotion Act n° 19,640, since it was passed in 1972 and all along its current evolution.
07-23-2012
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COMPANIES FROM TIERRA DEL FUEGO PARTICIPATED IN A FAIR IN CÓRDOBA

Mirgor and Río Chico were invited to an exhibition of farm machinery and agricultural components organized in Córdoba by the INTA (National Agricultural Technology Institute of Argentina). The Government, who acted as a liaison between the INTA and these companies, continues to seek for more integration with productive sectors in the Continent.
04-28-2012
ELFUEGUINO.COM

FABIANA PARTICIPATED IN THE INAUGURATION OF MIRGOR NEW FACILITIES

RÍO GRANDE, April 27. – Today Governor Fabiana Ríos participated with Mirgor Group President Roberto Vázquez in the inauguration of a new area of a plant that this company owns in the Rio Grande industrial park.
02-14-2012
SURENIO.COM.AR

THE MIRGOR GROUP STANDS OUT AS A “ROOT-TAKING” EXAMPLE IN THE INDUSTRY OF TIERRA DEL FUEGO

The president of the Río Grande City Council, Miriam Bodyajian, visited the Mirgor Group factory yesterday. She highlighted the growth of the company, which was attained without neglecting environment and safety care. The company directors pointed out that the factory employs about 1,300 workers.
10-31-2011
CRONISTA.COM

OVER U$S 570 MILLIONS HAVE ALREADY BEEN INVESTED IN 2011 TO MANUFACTURE HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES, DUE TO A CONSUMPTION BOOM, INDUSTRY PROTECTION AND TAX BENEFITS

Beside notebooks, also digital cameras have started to be produced. More cell phones, small appliances, and home appliances brands are now being manufactured in our country.
10-20-2011
ELDIARIODELFINDELMUNDO.COM

ENCOURAGING LABOR TRAINING AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH

Bertone handed in tax credit certificates to the Mirgor Group.
10-17-2011
IPROFESIONAL.COM

CELL PHONES ASSEMBLY IN TIERRA DEL FUEGO SOARED BY 130% SO FAR THIS YEAR

Due to various State measures, cell phone imports have significantly dropped, thus boosting the use of imported parts for assembly.
08-22-2011
IECO.CLARIN.COM

IMPORT RESTRICTIONS

THERE ARE MORE CELL PHONES ASSEMBLED IN TIERRA DEL FUEGO THAN IMPORTED ONES Five companies handle the assembly of the main mobile brands
08-10-2011
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THE MIRGOR GROUP ADHERED TO THE SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED BY THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

Sandra Gárnica, Secretary of the Government Official Representation in Buenos Aires, signed four adhesion agreements with Mirgor to the “Programa de Becas Específicas para Estudios Universitarios y Superiores” (a program that grants scholarships for higher education). This new adhesion is part of the corporate social responsibility actions promoted by the Provincial Government.
08-07-2011
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SCIUTTO VISITED MIRGOR: THE LEGISLATOR EMPHASIZED THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL HUB IN TIERRA DEL FUEGO.

Rubén Sciutto, Member of the Argentine House of Representatives at national level (Peronist Party), visited the Mirgor S.A. plant premises as part of his campaign to renew his seat at the National Congress. “We will continue to support the production sector in Tierra del Fuego, particularly addressing the requirements and needs of the workers of all factories, and articulating policies to ensure a sustained continuity of the whole manufacturing activity,” he stated.
07-04-2011
CRONISTA.COM

A PLAN TO TRIPLE THE PRODUCTION OF DEVICES

Last year, Nokia Argentina started manufacturing cell phones in Tierra del Fuego. Nokia released a line of smartphones N8, in the context of an agreement between the Finnish company and IATEC, a company of Grupo Mirgor to produce mid-range and high-end cell phones.
07-03-2011
IECO.CLARIN.COM

PRODUCTION INTEGRATION ALTERNATIVES- Automotive Industry: A Severe Shortfall of National Spare Parts

It is the driving force of industrial growth. However, the trade balance is turning more and more negative. The options are under consideration.
04-20-2011
CRONISTA.COM

THE NEW N8 “MADE IN ARGENTINA” IS NOW AVAIBLE FOR SALE.

Nokia confirmed launching, after announcing an agreement with IATEC, a company of Mirgor Group, in Tierra del Fuego.
04-08-2011
CRONISTA.COM

LOCAL COMPANIES INCREASE THEIR PRODUCTION IN THE SOUTH OF OUR COUNTRY

Yesterday the Ministry of Industry authorized two companies to boost their production plans in Tierra del Fuego. By means of two resolutions published on the Official Gazette, the institution managed by Minister Débora Giorgi supported the initiatives of Noblex Argentina and IATEC to expand their projects in the south.
03-24-2011
CRONISTA.COM

BGH AND MIRGOR EXPAND THEIR PLANTS IN TIERRA DEL FUEGO

THEY REQUIRED U$S 136 MILLIONS INVESTMENT With the attendance of President Cristina Fernández and the Minister of Industry, Débora Giorgi, the expansion of two electronic appliances factories in Tierra del Fuego that demanded U$S 136 millions investment was announced. They are the BGH Argentina and Iatec plants, part of the Mirgor Group, which produces cell phones for Nokia. This group will actually allocate 86 U$S millions this year to triple their current production from 732,000 to 2.2 million units, which will create 152 direct jobs.
03-10-2011
ELSURENIO.COM.AR

THE CITY COUNCIL OF RIO GRANDE WAS GRANTED WITH THE AWARD: “RECOGNITION TO THE GOOD MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE 2010”.

It was granted because of the employment intermediation and job training experience with Mirgor Group approached by the Production Secretary’s Office. This initiative was chosen among other experiences presented by another 100 counties from across the country. “It is the recognition of our many years of work. We have been committing ourselves to job training for the unemployed youth, so they can enter the labor market”, said Gustavo Melella, the Secretary.