Our History

The organization was founded in 1994 in the municipality of Jamundí, initially focused on carpentry and the production of construction materials under the name Industrias Clare. Later, it relocated its operations to the district of Palmaseca, in Palmira, where it redefined its focus toward the manufacture of packaging for the industrial sector and adopted its current name: MADEPAL.

With its arrival in Palmaseca, MADEPAL gradually became a source of employment and opportunities for the local community. From the beginning, the company established a hiring policy that prioritized residents of the area, fostering regional development.

MADEPAL’s first production plant was built using a guadua structure and zinc sheets, a solution suited to the economic limitations of the time. In addition, the absence of an industrial electrical grid in the area represented a major challenge for its operations. To overcome this difficulty, the company installed a power generation plant driven by a diesel engine.

In pursuit of technological and production improvements, the company, with the support of the CED CARANA USAID program, designed and implemented a modernization project. As a result, in November 2004, a three-phase electrical grid with a 112 KVA transformer was installed, ensuring the efficient operation of its equipment and machinery.

To comply with the FAO International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures ISPM 15, which requires thermal treatment for wooden packaging intended for international trade, MADEPAL designed and built a drying chamber. This innovative facility uses wood residues generated in its own processes (biomass), significantly reducing drying costs. In February 2006, a second kiln with the same capacity began operating, and in April 2010 a third dryer was added, incorporating technological improvements that made it more efficient and environmentally responsible.

In addition, the company developed a monitoring, control, and record-generation system to comply with the requirements of the ISPM 15 standard and the ICA. Today, 14 companies in the wood sector nationwide use the DATAGRAFIC system, created by MADEPAL together with Electrosoft, to control their drying and heat-treatment processes.

Committed to the development of the wood sector, MADEPAL was one of the founding companies of the Valle Woodworkers Association (ASOMAVALLE) in 2006. Since then, it has led and directed this organization, promoting the growth and strengthening of the industry.

Since 2001, we have been certified by Icontec under the ISO 9001 quality management system for the production and sale of industrial wooden packaging, making us one of the first companies in the sector to obtain this certification and one of the few that still maintains it today.

In 2017, and to this day, we have been certified and recognized by the national government, through the CVC, for our legal timber management: «Legal Origin and Promotion of Sustainable Forest Management».

In 2020, we received the Green Business seal granted by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, reaffirming our commitment to sustainability and responsible management of natural resources.

In 2019, the company undertook an ambitious sustainable energy independence project by investing in a solar power generation plant. By 2020, it had completed the first stage of the project, covering 60% of its energy needs. In 2022, it reached 80%, and by 2024 it achieved 100% of its energy consumption from solar sources. By 2025, the installed capacity of the solar plant exceeded its needs by 40%, allowing surplus energy to be sold to the electricity market. This strategy ensures sustainable growth and naturally offsets the degradation of the solar panels without compromising the company’s energy self-sufficiency.

In 2025, Madepal SAS once again received the Green Business rating, continuously reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, environmental protection, and the good practices implemented since its foundation.

In 2026, Madepal SAS completed its solar power generation project, reaching an installed capacity of 100 kW and ensuring renewable energy supply for all its production processes and future expansions.

In 2026, Madepal SAS obtained its Carbon Neutral certification, consolidating its commitment to sustainability, responsible management of its emissions, and environmental protection.

MADEPAL’s commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and quality is reflected in its many achievements and publications, consolidating its position as a benchmark in the industry.