Haceb Founder Josรฉ Marรญa Acevedo, โColombian Industrial Pioneer, Dies atโข 106
Copacabana, Antioquia โ- Josรฉ Marรญaโ Acevedo, founderโ of the Colombian appliance manufacturer Haceb, has died atโ the age of 106, the company confirmed. Acevedo passed away leaving behind aโ legacy of industrial innovation and a commitment to ethical buisness practices โthat shaped a homegrown enterprise into an international exporter.โ
Acevedo’s passing marks the end of an era for Colombian industry. From โhumble beginnings in โa garage workshop, he built Haceb into a national landmarkโค andโข a significantโ player inโฃ the global appliance market,โฃ currently shipping refrigerators, โฃwashing machines, stoves, and heaters to over 20 โฃcountries.His life story embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship and dedication to social โresponsibility,โข impacting not only the Colombian economy but also the lives of hundredsโข of employees and their families.
Born in 1918, Acevedo was remembered โฃasโข a man “who until his last day lived to be honest andโฃ fair, to serve society, to โreach out andโค give with kindness.” He recently celebrated his 106th birthday on August 2nd, sharing the occasion with โฃHaceb employees-a testament to the deep affection and respect they held for their founder.
Haceb’s industrial headquarters remain in โCopacabana,โ Antioquia, where the โcompany continues โto operate with a workforce dedicated to upholding Acevedo’s vision. The company has become one of the mostโ important industrial references in the country, a position solidified โคby the commitment of its collaborators.
A recent article highlighted Acevedo’s milestone birthday, showcasing his enduring presence and connection to the company he โbuilt. Details regarding memorial โarrangements will be announced by the Acevedo family and Haceb in the coming days.