From a business idea to an export opportunity for Index color paints

dc.contributor.advisorBalzan, Alexander
dc.contributor.authorForero García, Kimberly Alejandra
dc.contributor.authorLópez Mora, Marianna Camila
dc.contributor.authorRamírez Roa, Yeison Andrés
dc.coverage.spatialMedellín - Antioquia
dc.coverage.temporal1/06/2025 - 08/12/2025
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-08T18:35:21Z
dc.date.available2026-04-08T18:35:21Z
dc.date.issued2025-12-09
dc.description.abstractA medida que crece la interdependencia global, las empresas colombianas comprenden que la expansión internacional es esencial para mantener su competitividad, asegurar su futuro a largo plazo y mantenerse a la vanguardia. La internacionalización no solo ofrece una vía de crecimiento, sino que también ayuda a reducir la dependencia del mercado local y a adaptarse a los constantes cambios de la economía global. Por esta razón, este proceso se ha convertido en una estrategia fundamental para las empresas que buscan crecer más allá de sus fronteras geográficas. La industria mundial de pinturas y recubrimientos, valorada en más de 150 mil millones de dólares anuales, está experimentando una transformación impulsada por la creciente demanda de productos sostenibles y de alto rendimiento. Esta tendencia abre oportunidades para Index Color Paints, a la vez que exige la adaptación a diversas regulaciones ambientales y comerciales, la comprensión de nuevos mercados y la competencia con multinacionales consolidadas. Todos estos factores hacen de la expansión internacional un proceso complejo pero necesario para el crecimiento sostenible. Index Color Paints se ha consolidado como una empresa que combina innovación y sostenibilidad ambiental, demostrando claramente este compromiso. Tras casi ocho años en el mercado colombiano, con sede en Medellín, sus pinturas y recubrimientos, libres de compuestos dañinos y con propiedades antibacterianas y antifúngicas, ofrecen una solución única que satisface la creciente demanda de productos ecológicos y saludables, otorgándole así una ventaja competitiva.Esta tesis tiene como objetivo analizar estas oportunidades y proponer una estrategia práctica de expansión internacional para Index Color Paints. Dado que el mercado colombiano enfrenta desafíos estructurales que limitan las perspectivas de crecimiento a largo plazo, resulta esencial no solo por razones comerciales, sino también académicas. Busca contribuir a la comprensión de cómo las empresas manufactureras medianas pueden establecer una sólida trayectoria hacia la internacionalización mediante la integración de la innovación, el pensamiento estratégico y el compromiso con la sostenibilidad.spa
dc.description.abstractenglishAs global interdependence grows, Colombian companies are realizing that expanding abroad is essential to remain competitive, secure their long-term future, and stay ahead. Internationalization not only offers a path to growth but also helps reduce dependence on the local market and adapt to the constant changes in the global economy. For this reason, this process has become a fundamental strategy for companies looking to grow beyond their geographical borders. The global paints and coatings industry, valued at over $150 billion annually, is undergoing a transformation driven by the growing demand for sustainable, high-performance products. This trend opens opportunities for Index Color Paints while also demanding adaptation to diverse environmental and trade regulations, understanding new markets and competing with established multinationals. All these factors make international expansion a complex but necessary process for sustainable growth. Index Color Paints has established itself as a company that combines innovation and environmental sustainability, clearly demonstrating this commitment. After almost eight years in the Colombian market, headquartered in Medellín, its paints and coatings, which are free from harmful compounds and possess antibacterial and antifungal properties, offer a unique solution that meets the growing demand for ecological and healthy products, thereby giving it a competitive advantage. This thesis aims to analyse these opportunities and propose a practical strategy of international expansion for Index Color Paints. As the Colombian market faces structural challenges that limit long-term growth prospects, it is essential not only for commercial reasons but also for academic reasons. It aims to contribute to the understanding of how mid-sized manufacturing companies can establish a robust path to internationalization by integrating innovation, strategic thinking, and a commitment to sustainability.spa
dc.description.tableofcontentsTABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION. 3 OBJECTIVES. 4 General Objective. 5 Specific Objectives. 5 PART I. 5 COMPANY PRESENTATION. 5 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION. 6 PART II. 8 COMPANY AND PRODUCT CONTEXT IN GLOBAL MARKETS. 9 JUSTIFICATION. 9 PRE-SELECTED COUNTRIES.10 RATIONALE FOR CHOOSING: THE UNITED STATES. 12 RESULTS. 15 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA (EEUU). 15 Tariff Classification and Benefits of TPA. 15 Environmental regulations and certifications. 15 Quantification of regulatory competitive advantage (economic/legal). 15 Chemical and Environmental Compliance Record. 16 Intellectual property, trademark registration and licensing. 16 Legal Brand and Strategic Plan in the U.S. . 16 Main Brand Identity. 16 Legal and Compliance Phases. 16 Banking, Financial, and Customer Verification Services. 18 Customer and competitor selection. 18 LOGISTICS DETAILS. 19 PART III. 21 MARKETING PLAN (Launching in California). 22 Marketing mix . 22 Strategic entry recommendation. 23 REFERENCES. 32 ANNEXES. 39spa
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dc.publisher.facultyFacultad de Negocios, Gestión y Sostenibilidadspa
dc.publisher.programNegocios Internacionalesspa
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dc.subject.keywordsCompetitive advantagespa
dc.subject.keywordsEnvironmental innovationspa
dc.subject.keywordsExpansion into global marketsspa
dc.subject.keywordsInternationalization strategyspa
dc.subject.keywordsSustainable coatingsspa
dc.subject.lembGlobalizaciónspa
dc.subject.lembSostenibilidad - pinturasspa
dc.subject.lembVentaja competitivaspa
dc.subject.proposalEstrategia de internacionalizaciónspa
dc.subject.proposalExpansión a mercados globalesspa
dc.subject.proposalInnovación ambientalspa
dc.subject.proposalRecubrimientos sosteniblesspa
dc.subject.proposalVentaja competitivaspa
dc.titleFrom a business idea to an export opportunity for Index color paintsspa
dc.title.translatedFrom a business idea to an export opportunity for Index color paintsspa
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