SISALCO
Sector
Corridor
Cap-Haitian
Grant Amount
$200,000
Business
Fiber processing
About
SISALCO exports sisal, a type of agave plant with strong fibers used to make mats and ropes. The company purchases sisal from Haitian farmers and processes the fibers for international export.
Grant Funds
LEAD grant funds will be used to purchase equipment, provide technical assistance and facilitate a move to a new facility in Caracol Industrial Park.
Jobs Created
Sisal farmers, administrative staff, plant workers, machine operators, sales, marketing, and technical staff