Invertec Ostimar S.A. is a Chilean capital company dedicated to the cultivation, processing and commercialization of the Ostión del Norte o Peruvian Scallop (Argopecten purpuratus).
The farms are located in Tongoy, with excellent oceanographic conditions for the production of scallops: water temperature, microbiological richness and absence of polluting agents, which has allowed to have all the sanitary certifications necessary for the export of their products to the United States. and Europe. Invertec Ostimar, has 519 hectares of concession for the production of oysters in the bays of Tongoy, Barnes and Totoralillo Norte. In addition, it has almost 230 hectares available for oyster production or for the cultivation of other species.
Invertec Pacific Seafood SA, its processing plant, is located in Coquimbo and 45 min from the cultivation centers, allowing the transformation of the raw material into a product of optimum quality and freshness, thanks to its HACCP certification that ensures compliance not only with the requirements of their target markets, but also with the demanding demands of their final customers.
During the year 2000, in order to participate in the different productive opportunities presented in the aquaculture industry, the Invermar Company acquires a 66% stake in Invertec Ostimar S.A. Currently the participation is 80%.