About Us
The Intermarket Group is made up of three companies: Intermarket Corp., Print Mat Corp., and Intermarket Industrial Films. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the group provides fast and efficient delivery throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, supported by its own dedicated technical and sales staff. Intermarket Group stands out in the printing and publishing industry for consistently offering premium-quality products from top global manufacturers. With a strong focus on emerging markets, the group is actively investing in talent development and training to meet the growing demands of its customers and to maintain its trajectory of steady growth and excellence.
Strategy
Mission & Values
Company
History
Our
Team
Awards
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THE INTERMARKET CORP. was incorporated in 1987 in the State of Florida. In 1989, IMG was appointed Master Distributor for DuPont iTechnologies for Central America, the Caribbean, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia. At the time, the product lines were Graphic Arts films, Color Proofing and CYREL® Photopolymer Plates. Intermarket Corp. expanded its portfolio with complementary lines to better serve the industry such as EskoArtworks, Lohmann and Gerhardt.
PRINT MAT CORP. was founded in 1989 and appointed Latin American Master Distributor of Toray Industries of Japan for their Torelief Letterpress plates, sold mainly to the label industry and the Waterless plates line used by the metal decorating printers. Print Mat Corp. also promotes a line of substrates utilized for specialty applications.
INTERMARKET INDUSTRIAL FILMS was established in December 2006 to manage the DuPont Teijin Films™ business in Latin America. DuPont Teijin is the worlds largest manufacturer of polyester films. MYLAR® and MELINEX® polyester films are sold to the motor industry, telecommunication and transit card industry, and as substrates for the flexographic printing business.
Our Mission
The Intermarket Group is the leader in the Graphics Arts, Digital Visual Communication and Polyester Film businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Our Mission is to foster solid partner relationships and deliver innovative quality products and consulting services that exceed our customers’ needs, while maintaining the highest competitive return for our customers, partners and organization.
Corporate Vision
To be the preferred and most trusted Supplier of integrated solutions for the Industries we serve in the Latin America & Caribbean markets.
Corporate Strategy
- Innovation Driving Sales Team
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Technical Expertise
- Cultural Awareness
- Provide Integrated Solutions
- Extensive Business Intelligence
- Warehousing & Logistics Proficiency
- Expertise in Import/Export Compliance
- Effective Financial Management
- Trusted & Solid Business Relationships
Only Distributor in the Industry with Presence and Experience in 25 Markets in Latin America and the Caribbean
Our Core Values
- Commitment to Your Success
- Integrity In Our Work
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Respecting Your Goals
- State of the Art Service
Company History
Intermarket Corp. was incorporated in 1987 with the objective of its formation to offer Graphic Arts supplies and equipment to the Latin American and Caribbean markets. Intermarket Corp. has 2 sister companies; Print Mat Corp. incorporated in 1989 and Intermarket Industrial Films, LLC incorporated in 2006 creating The Intermarket Group.
In 1989, Intermarket was appointed as the Master Distributor, Latin America and the Caribbean for the iTechnologies Department of E.I. DuPont de Nemours of Wilmington, Delaware. Intermarket Corp. assumed responsibility for the sales, technical, finance, and logistics sectors for these markets. In order to improve competitiveness and delivery service, local inventory was established in The Group’s warehouse in Miami.
In addition to general inventory, The Intermarket Group offers exclusive inventory commitments for those customers with unique needs as part of its customer focused approach. The Intermarket Group’s proximity to the market is yet another asset; the proximity enables quick and economic transportation due to The Intermarket Group’s volume and the amount of cargo traffic to Latin America and the Caribbean from Miami. The Intermarket Group takes pride in its 24-hour response time for emergency orders. Referred to as “the Gateway to Latin America”, Miami serves not only as a hub for cargo traffic, but for Latin American and Caribbean passenger traffic as well. Consequently, The Intermarket Group’s facilities are accessible and welcoming to both the vacationer and the businessperson. Notwithstanding, the driving force for The Intermarket Group’s success and future growth is its employee’s commitment to the customer.
The Intermarket Group has kept pace with the technological changes in the industry, particularly the transition from analog to digital that has impacted the Imaging market. The Intermarket Group has lead its customers during this transition to maintain their market leadership in quality and competitiveness. The Intermarket Group’s sales and technical team is highly respected in the industry, conducting international seminars jointly with multi-national corporations as well as providing auditing service and technical assessments to the market leaders.
The Intermarket Group has received the Inc. 500 award and the Hispanic Business awards; Top 50 Exporters and Top 100 Hispanic Businesses. In addition, Intermarket was named one of the Top 100 Hispanic Businesses by the Miami Chamber of Commerce and featured in the Miami Herald Business Section in 2003 and El Nuevo Herald business cover.
Our Leadership
The Intermarket Group’s team is located in 8 different countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean with over 30 years of experience in the Graphic Arts Industry providing outstanding customer service, sales, and technical support in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The Intermarket Group’s head office and warehouse facilities are located in Miami, Florida the gateway to the Americas.
Manuel A. Alvarez
Founder & CEO
Our dedicated team works together to deliver exceptional results while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity.
Patricia M. Alvarez
President
Our team of experts ensures your event is planned and executed flawlessly, leaving you free to enjoy the experience without any worries.
Christian Roman
Director of Packing Solutions
We are committed to providing exclusive vendor partnerships, making your vision for your event come to life in the most extraordinary way.
David F. Castro
Director of Digital Solutions
We are committed to providing exclusive vendor partnerships, making your vision for your event come to life in the most extraordinary way.
Juvenal Oliveira
Director of Packaging Films
Our dedicated team works together to deliver exceptional results while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity.
Paola Meignen
Director of Operations and Business Strategy
Our team of experts ensures your event is planned and executed flawlessly, leaving you free to enjoy the experience without any worries.
Carmen Ferreiro
Director of Finance
We are committed to providing exclusive vendor partnerships, making your vision for your event come to life in the most extraordinary way.
Peter Parker
Director of Photography
We are committed to providing exclusive vendor partnerships, making your vision for your event come to life in the most extraordinary way.
Sales Team
To ensure continued success of our customer’s needs and expectations
The Intermarket Group’s sales team all began their careers in multi-national corporations enabling them to tailor the large corporate vision to a personalized attention to individual printing needs. The team is a leader in the Graphic Arts Industry for successful ramp-ups of new technology. Sales team specialists are located in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and Brazil.
Operations & Service Team
Service and Solutions that enhance your needs
The Intermarket Group’s Operations experience is focused on Supply Chain and Logistics. The team supports each customer’s needs with personalized attention to detail by providing products quickly and efficiently. The team works closely with manufacturers in forecasting and production planning to optimize the Group’s inventory management. Their extensive knowledge and expertise of the changing demands of international shipping creates a trusted partnership between the customer and The Intermarket Group.
The Intermarket Group’s Service Team of highly trained engineers provides comprehensive technical support and training in software, product performance and equipment maintenance from the moment of installation throughout the life of the equipment. The team offers the customer the expertise, confidence, and service they deserve.
Finance Team
Let us impress you with our service
The Intermarket Group’s Finance team has over 20 years of experience successfully managing the financial environment of the Latin American and Caribbean markets. They comprehend the culture of the industry and diverse markets along with the corporate needs of their clients.
Awards & Recognitions
Intermarket has received the Inc. 500 award and Hispanic Business awards; Top 50 Exporters and Top 100 Hispanic Businesses. In addition, Intermarket was named one of the Top 100 Hispanic Businesses by the Miami Chamber of Commerce and featured in the Miami Herald Business section in 2003 and El Nuevo Herald business cover in 2006.
Also featured in industry magazines such as Dealer Communicator, Artes Graficas, Conversion and Inforflexo among others.
- 2010 – Top Companies in the Miami metro area on the Inc. 5000 ranked #96
- 2010 – Inc. 500//5000 Companies #4,256
- 2009 – Inc. 500//5000 Companies #3,472
- September, 2009 – America’s Entrepreneurial Superstars Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies
- July/August, 2009 – Hispanic Business 100 Fastest-Growing Companies
- June, 2009 – Hispanic Business 500 Largest U.S. Hispanic-Owned Companies
- 2008 – Inc. 5000 List Fastest-Growing Private Companies # 2,845
- June, 2008 – South Florida Business Leader Top 200 Private Companies
- June, 2008 – Hispanic Business 500 Largest U.S. Hispanic Owned Companies
- 2007 – Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies # 3,762
- July/August, 2006 – Hispanic Business Top 50 Exporters
- June, 2006 – Hispanic Business 500 Largest U.S. Hispanic Owned Companies
- June, 2005 – Hispanic Business Top 500 Companies
- June, 2005 – Hispanic Business 500 Largest Hispanic-Owned Companies # 354
- December, 2003 – Hispanic Magazine Top 100 Hispanic Businesses
- November, 2002 – Hispanic Business Top Fifty Exporters
- June, 2002 – Hispanic Business 500. Recognized for the highest recorded revenue of all Hispanic-Owned Businesses in America
- 1993 – Inc 500 America’s fastest growing private companies Rank: #447