Campus Update — Parque Zona Franca Navarrete (PIZFN) — January 30, 2026
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Eco‑industrial parks are built on systems: energy reliability, water stewardship, waste circularity, and governance that produces evidence — not promises. At Parque Zona Franca Navarrete (PIZFN), we’re formalizing an Eco‑Industrial Program that turns these systems into a repeatable operating model for tenants.
Why Eco‑Industrial, and why now
Nearshoring is no longer just about cost — it’s about predictability. The parks that win are the ones that can keep production stable, utilities reliable, and tenant support coordinated as operations scale. That is the core intent behind Eco‑Industrial Parks (EIPs): manage the campus like a system.
Where Navarrete starts (our operational baseline)
- Scale: 36 industrial buildings, 27 tenant companies, and a workforce of 4,500+ personnel.
- Connectivity: 1 mile from DR‑1 Highway, 18 miles from Puerto Plata Seaport, and 20 miles from Santiago Airport (STI) with an on‑site customs office for faster processing.
- Industrial utilities: 18 MW power capacity (including 3 MW solar output), plus 800 m³/hour water treatment capacity.
- Logistics capacity: 12‑meter‑wide roads and 200+ 40‑ft container parking.
- Digital + security: fiber‑optic gigabit speeds and CTPAT‑certified perimeter and 24/7 motorized security.
- Sustainability footprint already in motion: 36,021+ trees planted; 150 MT³ monthly recycled/processed waste; clean energy through solar and biomass plants.
The Eco‑Industrial Program (execution, not slogans)
Our program translates the EIP concept into a practical operating model for Navarrete — aligned with tenant requirements, certifications, and day‑to‑day execution.
1) Energy reliability + measured performance
- Operate and expand a campus energy strategy around measured load, peak management, and clear response procedures.
- Build on existing capacity (18 MW power capacity, including 3 MW solar output) and standardize operational controls and reporting.
2) Water stewardship + treatment discipline
- Maintain water reliability and quality with a documented maintenance program for the treatment system (800 m³/hour water treatment capacity).
- Implement monitoring and preventive actions (leak closure time, quality checks, and evidence‑based completion).
3) Waste circularity + contractor accountability
- Strengthen waste segregation and collection standards to improve quality and reduce contamination.
- Build on existing processing volume (150 MT³ monthly recycled/processed waste) and drive continuous improvement with tenant participation.
4) Industrial symbiosis (where it makes business sense)
Industrial symbiosis is the “win‑win” layer of an eco‑industrial park — where by‑products, utilities, or services become shared resources. We are mapping tenant‑to‑tenant opportunities (materials, recycling streams, shared logistics, and shared services) to reduce cost and improve resilience.
5) Governance + proof of execution
- Standards: scheduled audits, checklists, and photo evidence for maintenance and environmental controls.
- KPIs: energy events, response times, waste quality, water incidents, and preventive maintenance completion rate.
- Certifications mindset: align execution with our existing compliance posture (WRAP, CTPAT, and INTK certifications).
What tenants get (the value proposition)
- Faster time‑to‑launch: predictable utilities + coordinated site readiness.
- Lower operational risk: fewer surprises in energy, water, waste, and compliance.
- Better ESG readiness: measurable sustainability actions that procurement teams can validate.
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If you’re evaluating a DR footprint under Free Zone Law 8‑90 with DR‑CAFTA and CARIFORUM market access access, ask for an Eco‑Industrial Program walkthrough: energy reliability, water treatment discipline, waste circularity, and governance. We’ll show the operational system behind the campus.
Visit https://pizfn.com and call us for a site visit: 809-602-8888.
Reference framework: Caroli, Cavallo & Valentino (eds.), Eco‑Industrial Parks: A Green and Place Marketing Approach, Luiss University Press, 2015.