GLOBAL OUTLOOK

South America

Cecrisa

How Does Cecrisa Make Your Rooms Standout?

Cecrisa S.A. of Brazil manufactures a tough and aesthetically dynamic line of porcelain and ceramic tiles for indoors and outdoors. Lorie Greenspan takes a tour of the company’s factories to find out how resilience, quality and design converge to produce unique lines of products.
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Cocelpa Embalagem

Consumer
How is Cocelpa Bagging More Customers?

This leading kraft paper manufacturer invests in paper bags to increase productivity and market share. Reuben Ford wraps up an intuitive approach.
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Pitangueiras Açúcar e Álcool Ltda.

Agriculture
How is Pitangueiras Boosting Energy?

One of Brazil’s leading sugar producers focuses on efficiency. Reuben Ford finds out how investing in zero waste pushes up performance figures.
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COMIGO

Food & Beverage
How is COMIGO Committing to Greater Co-operation?

Brazil’s fourth biggest agricultural cooperative is constantly investing in infrastructure and market innovation. Reuben Ford analyzes the results.
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More South America Articles

Why is Jumil Taking a Precise Direction?

Jumil

Volume 16, Issue 3

Look to precision tools. This Brazilian market leader introduces pioneering technology, changing the direction of modern agriculture. Reuben Ford reports.
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How Has Andrade Mendonça Remained One Step Ahead?

Andrade Mendonça

Volume 16, Issue 3

Look to building in Brazil. This construction giant has survived challenges and emerged as one of the country’s most respected and trusted companies. Reuben Ford describes a well-timed and strategic approach.
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How is STX Recovering from the Storm?

STX

Volume 16, Issue 3

Global shipping giant STX invests $150 million in new Brazilian shipyard and plans to double production. Reuben Ford investigates.
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How is Tangará Bringing a Better Blend to Brazil?

Tangara Foods

Volume 16, Issue 3

One of Brazil’s biggest dairy producers imports important foodstuffs, increasing the blend of products available and broadening the domestic market. Reuben Ford takes a taste of Tangará.
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How is Estiva Setting an Example?

Usina Estiva

Volume 16, Issue 3

In an industry immediately associated with Brazil, one of its most solid and committed sugar and ethanol plants is raising the level of industry. Reuben Ford examines why all eyes are on Usina Estiva.
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How is Degrémont Tapping its Resources?

Degrémont

Volume 16, Issue 2

This global leader in water treatment is pulling out all the stops to provide universal water management solutions. Reuben Ford explains the strategy.
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Easier Access

Estaf Equipamentos

Volume 16, Issue 2

Boasting 35 year’s experience – and wide-ranging solutions – Estaf Equipamentos rents aerial access equipment to Brazil’s industrial and construction sectors. The company evolved with its market, translating into record growth, reports Reuben Ford.
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How Has Grob Grabbed a New Angle?

Grob do Brasil

Volume 16, Issue 2

Look to five-axis machining. This Latin American leader in machining systems places money on new market growth. Reuben Ford describes an innovative approach.
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Rock, Paper, Success!

Metso Brasil

Volume 16, Issue 2

Present in more than 50 countries and in business for more 50 years, Metso Brasil has been playing a winning hand in Brazil, where the need for infrastructure and resources provide ideal conditions. Reuben Ford focuses on its power and success.
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What Provides a Natural Drive?

Pematec Triangel

Volume 16, Issue 2

For Pematec Triangel, a leading, Brazilian maker of automotive parts, it’s an Amazonian plant that has paved the way to a sustainable, profitable future.
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