Excellence in Replication 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. 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: There is a saying: “We are what we repeatedly do.” 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 with the highest quality possible. Another important principle for us is teamwork. These are values that, when repeatedly practiced, save money, satisfy the client and create prestige 

Q: How important is the mining industry for Kepler?

A: Mining is within the scope of our core business. Mexico has enormous potential in mining resources all across the country and the industry has significantly grown in the last 15-20 years. There are many international mining operators and clients, as well as national clients, with whom we have collaborated both in Mexico and abroad. The many different processes needed in a mining development require high- quality skills like those found in the electricity, steel and petrochemical industries. Due to the complexity and extent of mining projects, the construction alone may take several years to complete. One of the challenges in these industries is working in remote areas, often in extreme climates, where everything has to be provided, from electricity, water and communications systems to human resources and procurement. We negotiate with and support surrounding communities and help operators negotiate with them. We may be on site for a few years but our clients will remain there for much longer. At the moment, we are working in the state of Colima and in the central part of Mexico in the important mining state of Zacatecas.