Excellence in Replicating Success

Q: How does Kepler differentiate itself among an increasingly competitive and International market in Mexico?

A: Due to our specialized work, over the course of our 42 years we have always had international clients. The final clients might be a federal institution, such as PEMEX or CFE, but we participate a great deal directly with the private sector. We are internationally known in the steel, power generation, mining and petrochemical industries. Our clients may change but our policies and ethics remain the same.

Q: What unique value does Kepler offer the Mexican market?

A: We are a basic-infrastructure, heavy construction company that responds to market requirements; that is to say, we are a services construction company. Kepler was born in the steel industry, at a time when the main area of opportunity was in the northern part of Mexico, specifically in the states of Coahuila and Nuevo Leon. Later, it played an important part in the other big steel pillar that developed in Lazaro Cardenas. As the demands of the energy-generation sector began to grow, so did Kepler’s participation in it. One of our main added values as a Mexican construction company lies in the wide spectrum of services we offer. From the very start of a project, we provide civil works, mechanical, erection and electrical services, as well as oversight and the most highly qualified labor. We can contribute to a project all the way to its startup phase. Another added value is the level of quality and safety we offer to our clients and workers. Since 2002, Kepler’s entire range of operations has been certified at the ISO 9001- 2015 standard. We also hold ASME certifications and we work according to international standards in safety and environmental impact. Kepler is a socially responsible company. The fact that national and international clients return for repeat projects is proof of a job well done.

Q: How do you guarantee that projects are completed on time, on budget and of high quality?

A:Thereisasaying:“Wearewhatwerepeatedlydo.”If this is true, excellence does not happen by chance but due to broad experience and a great deal of practice. This is part of Kepler business strategy and staff training. We
want to do things right from the outset, which is the basis for completing a project on time, on budget and of the highest quality possible. Another important principle for 191 us is teamwork. These are values that, when repeatedly practiced, save money, satisfy the client and create prestige.

Q: What role do urban projects play within your business strategy?

A: As an industrial construction services company, urban projects are not Kepler’s core business. Having said this, we can and have carried out these projects successfully when required by our clients. We have participated in several hotels, an important international business center, a shopping center, government offices, a resort development and several other urban projects. Kepler is always open to building a wide range of projects.

Q: What role does the energy sector play in your business strategy?

A: Modifications to the secondary energy laws under President Salinas in the early 1990s opened the market to private participation, national and/or international owners. These modifications attracted international participants, and the electricity sector experienced a significant growth in a relatively short period of time. The recent Energy Reform has presented interesting opportunities for participants of all kinds and I believe a market boom is just about to begin. Since the construction of the first privately-owned power-generation plant in Mexico, Kepler has been able to offer construction of over 30 power-generation plants, whether combined cycle, internal combustion or coal fuel. We have built facilities with production of more than 12,000MW. Finally, the high productivity levels we guarantee makes us one of the best options in Mexico.