Grupo Estrella (Dominican Republic)

Grupo Estrella, founded in 1983 by Manuel Estrella, is a leading Dominican conglomerate. The company specializes in construction, infrastructure development, industrial manufacturing, and real estate, operating across the Dominican Republic, Central America, and the Caribbean. Its business activities are vertically integrated through subsidiaries such as Ingeniería Estrella (infrastructure and building construction), Acero Estrella (metal structure fabrication and installation), ConcreDom (hydraulic concrete production), Laminados Estrella (steel laminates for roofing and enclosures), and Cemento PANAM, which produces Portland cement in both bagged and bulk formats. Grupo Estrella’s most recognizable brands include Cemento PANAM, Acero Estrella, and Panelkret, and its portfolio includes landmark projects such as the Circunvalación Norte in Costa Rica, the Torre Corporativa de la Asociación Cibao, and various industrial and healthcare facilities. In 2025, the group made a strategic acquisition of Cemex Panamá, including the Cemento Bayano plant, significantly expanding its footprint in Central America and reinforcing its industrial division. With over 15,000 employees across countries like Haiti, Panama, Costa Rica, the Bahamas, Guyana, and Puerto Rico, Grupo Estrella is recognized for its commitment to sustainable development, innovation, and regional integration. Its founder’s philosophy—“El empresario debe crear, persistir y apostar al país”—reflects the group’s enduring mission to build infrastructure that drives economic and social progress throughout Latin America.