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