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I DA U N I V E R S A L M a rc h -A p r i l 2 0 1 5 12 irty-five years ago, a young Gilberto Uribe and his wife Teresa set out to realize a dream. In the winter of 1979, with limited money and resources, the young couple emigrated from their native country of Colombia to the United States to work as the purchasing arm of Gilberto's family business that was based in Colombia. Inspired by the American Dream and a determination to succeed, the Uribe's embarked on an adventure that would take them from humble immigrants to successful business entrepreneurs in the replacement parts industry. e Early Years (1980–1986) On January of 1980 the Uribe's officially registered Costa Export as a trading company. e early days were filled with long working hours and a good dose of sacrifice. As a two person operation, Gilberto and Teresa, in addition to handling CTP Company History CTP's first building in 1980. Back then Costex was named "Costa Export" . Teresa as the forklift operator back in the 80's. Melissa Uribe Gil Marketing Director Teresa Uribe Vice President/ Purchasing Director Gilberto Uribe President