CubaPLUS Magazine

Varona Metal-Mechanics has become the national leader in the metal casting industry, equipment manufacture, industrial technical services, and the execution of important national projects of high economic impact.

The company was created over forty years ago with the mission to design, create and establish several industries —including &turnkey" mode. Varona’s economic and financial indicators show constant growth from 2007 up to the present.

Varona’s flexibility has allowed it to adapt to diverse conditions and the ever-changing needs of its clients.

Varona was named project leader of a joint venture created to provide all metal structures to the Mariel Special Development Zone. By doing so, it has also contributed to reducing importations.

According to Project Specialist, Eric Barceló Pelegrin, Varona Metal-Mechanics executes yearly plans to establish strategic alliances with national and foreign entities. Their objective: high quality managing of modern technologies and broader participation of local industries in projects like these. Varona Metal-Mechanics counts upon a highly qualified staff, committed to the environment and the country’s industrial development.

Their products meet the expectations of current domestic demands. Likewise, Varona Metal-Mechanics’ experience in designing, building, assembling and starting-up integral projects, has earned them international recognition.

Base Business Units (BBU): • BBU Enrique Varona. - Specialized in melting, casting and marketing parts and equipment made of stainless steel and other metals. • BBU Socialist Vanguard. - Specialized in melting, casting and marketing iron and steel parts. • BBU Cubana de Bronce. - Dedicated to melting and marketing copper and bronze parts. • BBU Specialized Technical Services. - Offers specialized repair services such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and general maintenance. Operates mainly in Mariposa and Isla del Coco amusement parks; Expocuba, as well as other entities that may request its service. • BBU PRECAM. - Mechanical aggregates and spare part production for agricultural and transportation equipment.

Products and Services: • Bronze castings and anti-friction steel destined for the sugar industry. • Construction, sugar industry, transportation and MINFAR. • Milk vats. • Water tanks for trucks. INRH • Alcohol tanks for trucks. BIOCUBAFARMA. • Small fruit and vegetable processing industries. • Feed factories (equipment and spare supply) (maintenance and repairs). • Stainless steel pailers • Carbon steel pailers. • Water treatment plants. INRH. • Industrial assembly. • Amusement parks maintenance. • Complete Plants (TECNOSIME, BK-IMPORT, CETEC). • Citrus and fruit processing plants in Bolivia. • Grain drying and storage plant in Ecuador. • Cheese plant in Santiago de Cuba. • Development of other national and international projects.