Company name: Pinturas Acuario del Norte
Location: Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico
Industry: Industrial and architectural paints
Apps implemented: Point of Sale, Sales, Accounting, Manufacture, Inventory, Purchase, Human Resources, Project
Number of users: 97
Number of employees: 100
Hosting type: Odoo.sh
Located in the heart of northern Mexico and with over 30 years of experience, this company has learned how to evolve with time without losing its essence. Pinturas Acuario del Norte was founded with a clear vision: they didn’t want to just sell products, they wanted to offer quality solutions to several industries, such as architectural, automotive, industrial, and wood. Today, that initial passion for painting Mexico with their colors is combined with a decisive commitment to digital transformation.
From a Regional View to a Strategic Operation
With presence in Durango, Saltillo, and the Comarca Lagunera region (Torreón, Laredo, and Gómez Palacio), Pinturas Acuario del Norte has grown, operating now with 18 branches and three warehouses. They have expanded both geographically and technologically.
One of their most recent and significant achievements has been implementing Odoo as a business management tool, which has completely transformed their internal operations.
Centralization: The Real Challenge
The company faced critical challenges before implementing Odoo. They worked with various systems that had little communication between them, their processes were fragmented, and the need for centralization continued to grow. After evaluating all their options, the team chose Odoo thanks to its flexibility, scalability, and open source nature.
"We were looking for a tool that would adapt to our needs and allow us to grow without limitations. Odoo offered that and more, such as the ability to customize modules to fit our operations."
The implementation took about 10 months, including a well defined internal strategy supported by agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. The key modules were Point of Sale, Accounting and Purchase from the get-go.
Results and Automatized Processes
The benefits were soon noticeable: there was a reduction in mistakes, invoicing was quicker, their information was centralized, and there was more sync across branches.
“The system is never down, which has allowed us to answer our clients’ needs continuously and without interruptions.”
Aldo Nerio
IT Manager at Pinturas Acuario del Norte
The main achievements include:
- ~20% increase in sales
- Manufacturing management in less than 30 seconds
- Payment terminals integration (Pin Pad)
- Precise and fast bank reconciliation
- Real-time sales and inventory reports
Adoption Culture and Continuous Improvement
The team’s adoption of the system has been key to this success. Thanks to Odoo’s intuitive and customizable interface, it has been easy for users to adapt to this new digital environment. The company is still optimizing its processes; they have their eyes set on optimizing repetitive tasks so they can focus on offering high-quality services to their customers.
The Future is Digital and Customizable
The company is currently migrating to Odoo 18 to improve speed and performance. They are also looking into new modules, such as eLearning to train their task force, manage their expenses, and a robust integration with their e-commerce platform.
About Pinturas Acuario del Norte
With over 30 years of experience, Pinturas Acuario del Norte has managed to grow and adapt, mixing tradition with digital transformation. Starting as a regional company, they now operate 18 branches and three warehouses in northern Mexico, providing paint solutions for the architectural, industrial, automotive, and wood industries. Innovation and continuous improvement are part of their DNA. Learn more about a company that works towards a more efficient, connected, and colorful future.
Learn more at: https://pinturasacuario.com/