With his many years of experience in navigation and shipbuilding, Roger Dherlin at early 80s founded the Apex line of boats and shipyard repair & support in the USA. Beyond the technical experience, he brings an understanding of user needs he contacted every day and a global network of partners and friends. In the 90s, as a growing demand, it was necessary to increase production while controlling costs, so he decided to install a new plant in Costa Rica where the work force is educated, motivated and reliable.!

After six months of research, based on historical weather from the airport station, he decided to locate the plant in La Garita (located in the Central Valley, close to the capital, to facilitate the logistics). This place is recognized by National Geographic, as the second best climate in the world (altitude and dry microclimate combination gives us a relatively low humidity), atmospheric pressure compresses the remaining moisture in the soil, for working at less than 75% moisture, which is essential for the bonding process.