Home Sixteen Brazilian companies from the civil construction segment are heading to Expo Ferretera, which will take place from September 5 to 7 in Guadalajara, Mexico. The companies are supported by Think Plastic Brazil, a portfolio of solutions for the plastic-converted products sector in the process of internationalization to target markets, and by ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency). Think Plastic Brazil is carried out through a partnership between ApexBrasil and INP (Brazilian Plastics Institute).
The event is one of the most important trade fairs for the plastics industry in the Americas and brings together companies that produce converted plastics, including those used in civil construction, ironwork items and finishing. In addition, the fair attracts buyers from Latin America, Central America and North America. Mexico, in fact, is a strategic country for Brazil, as it was the 9th main destination for exports of companies supported by Think Plastic Brazil in 2023, totaling more than US$ 11 million in exports.
“Given the success of our participation in the previous edition, with significant results in business deals, we prepared a stand that highlights Brazil’s leading role in the converted plastics industry,” says Carlos Moreira, Brazilian Plastic Institute Executive Director & Think Plastic Brazil CPO.
Among more than a thousand exhibitors, the Think Plastic Brazil stand stands out with the presence of 16 companies associated with the portfolio, which will present their solutions to the market. They are: Afort, Atlas, Condor, Fame, Fischer, Fortlev, Fuminas, Fuplastic, Itacorda, Kapazi, Krona, MarGirius, São Bernardo, Stam, Unipega and Viqua..
Atlas: Since the beginning of its activities in 1966, ATLAS has been a reference in painting and finishing tools. Located in the extreme south of Brazil in Esteio/RS, the company belongs to the InBetta group, delivering products for surface preparation, painting and finishing to the market uninterruptedly since the beginning of its activities.
Fame: FAME’s history began in 1940 and has become one of the largest manufacturers of electric water heaters and electrical equipment in Brazil. The company generates 2,000 direct jobs in its three factories and exports to more than 40 countries. Its main export product is the Electric Shower: genuinely Brazilian, safe, efficient, modern and economical.
Fischer: Fischer confirms its participation in ExpoFerretera, where it will present its product solutions. As the sales leader in ovens and cooktops in Brazil, Fischer will also exhibit its line of products aimed at the construction industry, including wheelbarrows designed to facilitate and optimize work on various projects. Come and see for yourself the innovations that consolidate Fischer as a reference in quality and efficiency.
Fortlev: Founded in 1989, Fortlev is the largest producer of water storage solutions in Brazil and is currently the leader in its segment in the Brazilian market. Always focused on sustainability, over the years the company has improved technologies for water storage solutions and environmental care.
MarGirius: Celebrating 75 years in the market, MarGirius will bring to Expo Ferretera 2024 a range of products related to automation, controls and protection, in addition to switches and residential sockets with contemporary design, technology and functionality and the launch of smart products with Wi-Fi connectivity, compatible with virtual assistants and voice command.
São Bernardo: The company earns the respect and trust of consumers around the world by investing in the development of new products and technology, always seeking materials that contribute to the preservation of the environment, in accordance with Brazilian and global market trends.
Unipega: Unipega is dedicated to the formulation and production of a wide range of sealants and adhesives for all types of applications, offering significant benefits in terms of performance and sustainability by producing items with the aim of reducing environmental impact. The company uses technologies that minimize emissions during manufacturing and use.
The Krona Group will be represented at Expo Ferretera by the Krona and Viqua brands. Krona will be presenting a diverse sample of its extensive portfolio, which includes more than 1,000 items in hydraulic and electrical solutions. Special emphasis will be given to the hydraulic accessories line, with products such as multi-siphons, plastic couplings, hose nozzles and toilet seats. In addition, the company will be exhibiting electrical solutions, including the flexible corrugated electrical conduit, and Novii drains, a brand recently acquired by the Krona Group.
Viqua, recognized as the market leader in ABS faucets in Brazil, will be present at the event with a complete selection of hydraulic accessories. Among the highlighted products will be showers, valves, faucets and purifiers, as well as innovative solutions for gardening and irrigation. Viqua’s presence at the fair promises to offer visitors a comprehensive view of its high-quality solutions and advanced technology in the sector.
Visit our stand and learn about our solutions:
Expo Ferretera | From September 5th to 7th | Expo Guadalajara
Salón Jalisco – Stand 939
About Think Plastic Brazil
Think Plastic Brazil started its activities with 38 companies and, over the last 20 years, has expanded its participation to more than 220 companies. During this period, the Portfolio promoted 4,773 participations of companies in the industry in 240 projects specifically for Trade Promotion, resulting in 64,366 meetings. The economic impact was significant, with more than US$1.247 billion in business generated and a total investment of US$12.338 million, achieving an impressive ROI of US$101.04 for every dollar invested.
For those interested in buying from Brazil and contacting Brazilian companies associated with Think Plastic Brazil directly, please contact Cristina.sacramento@thinkplasticbrazil.com and daniela.ornelas@thinkplasticbrazil.com via email or visit the website (insert website). Think Plastic Brazil is a non-profit, non-commissioned organization that can facilitate your direct contact with Brazilian producers.
About ApexBrasil
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. To achieve its objectives, ApexBrasil carries out diversified trade promotion actions aimed at promoting exports and valuing Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospective and commercial missions, business rounds, support for the participation of Brazilian companies in major international fairs, visits of foreign buyers and opinion makers to learn about the Brazilian production structure, among other business platforms that also aim to strengthen the Brazil brand.
The Agency also works in a coordinated manner with public and private actors to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, focusing on strategic sectors for developing the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.
About INP
Founded in 1989, the Brazilian Plastics Institute (INP) emerged amid the process of globalization and the need to make the plastics market more competitive internationally. Its strength and representation are due to the union of the Brazilian Association of the Plastic Industry (ABIPLAST), the Brazilian Association of the Chemical Industry (ABIQUIM) and the Union of Synthetic Resin Industries in the State of São Paulo (SIRESP).
The objective of INP, as a sectoral technological entity, is to be the backbone of the entire plastic production chain in Brazil. To this end, the entity maintains an extensive workforce qualification program, promotes access to the most modern technologies, especially for small and medium-sized companies, and develops Technical Standards for the manufacture of better quality products.
