About ARMCO

Since 1900

ARMCO Group Overview

ARMCO´s group is a leading company in Latin America when it comes to tailor-made re-rolled metal solutions and product ranges.

With technological solidity, we offer support to the business units, ensuring that all ARMCO Group companies bring complete solutions to their customers, standing out for the quality of their products, both in large and small volumes.

With a focus on operational efficiency, ARMCO’s plant has a production capacity of 22,000 tons per month, guaranteed by quality certificates: ISO 9001, ISO IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.

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Sustainability and Environment

Steel and technology

ARMCO in your life

We offer metal solutions based on the preservation of the environment and social responsibility; a commitment that is reflected throughout the group's production process, from the choice of raw materials to the delivery of the final product, recognized by certifications: ISO 14001.

Through a modern effluent treatment system, we guarantee the treatment of 100% of the water used in our production process.

ARMCO reaffirms its commitment to sustainability, seeking the best environmental practices through clean and ecologically responsible operations.

Through our commitment to establishing, maintaining and continually improving our Environmental Management System, we have the following principles:

Promote actions that prevent pollution;

Commit adequate resources and efforts to comply with legislation, current environmental standards and applicable requirements;

Improve products, processes and services, minimizing the generation of effluents/waste and rationalizing the consumption of natural resources;

Encourage the involvement and commitment of employees, collaborators, suppliers, clients, and the community to protect the environment.

At ARMCO, the pursuit of excellence is a constant challenge for its teams. The commitment to high performance translates into investment in training, technology, control and product, the result of a rigorous quality policy.

Our modern Physical and Chemical laboratories work towards Productive Excellence Management, with a focus on breakage and zero failure in processes.

We use lean manufacturing concepts to obtain the best results in terms of productivity and waste reduction.

Based on the concept that technology and metal can work together, we constantly invest in innovation and research to offer ever more modern and efficient products and solutions.

A highly trained team and state-of-the-art technological structure make it possible to offer customized metal solutions for the most diverse segments, including: automotive, personal use and construction.

Armco is present in many moments of your life... without you even realizing it! We are there:

All these small objects, fundamental in our lives, keep you in direct contact with Armco products.

This is only possible because ARMCO invests in technology to offer the best in re-rolled metals, supplying raw materials to a wide range of industries and, in this way, meeting various human needs and getting ever closer to you!

We pride ourselves on bringing satisfaction and responsibility to every word that defines our products, because the quality metal you use bears the ARMCO mark and commitment.

Get to know the main sectors in which we operate!

ARMCO´s Group purpose is to transform metals into sustainable solutions for its customers.

With a culture based on ethics, innovation and excellence in service, Armco seeks continuous improvement in its processes and products, always committed to customer satisfaction.

ARMCO´s Group values are present in all business units and are guided by integrity, respect for people, customers and the environment, as well as a commitment to quality and the constant search for innovation.

With a strategic vision and a highly qualified team, ARMCO is prepared to face the challenges of the market and offer a variety of tailor-made metal solutions to its customers.

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1900

Beginning

1900 - First office in Middletown, Ohio, USA.
1912, First sewage cover installed in Rio de Janeiro.
1914 - First factory in Brazil.

1920

1920 to 1929

Development of the hot rolling process - USA.
In 1924, the Brazilian government recognizes ARMCO's first subsidiary in Brazil.
In 1925, Armco sets up its first sewage cover factory in São Paulo.

1930

1930 to 1939

ARMCO starts selling steel plates and profiles, electrodes and electric welding equipment.
Headquarters of the Middletown plant that gave rise to the ARMCO complex in Brazil.
Continuous Rolling Process - USA

1940

1940 to 1949

ARMCO supplies products for the construction of several highways, such as the Via Anchieta.
In 1945, it builds its third factory in Brazil, in Porto Alegre.
In 1947, it opens a welded steel pipe factory for water supply in Honório Gurgel, RJ.

1950

1950 to 1959

In 1950, ARMCO builds another factory and expands its facilities in Honório Gurgel.
From this moment on, ARMCO stops selling imported products and starts concentrating on producing them.

1960

1960 to 1969

ARMCO "discovers" the sector that will make it market leader: steel re-rolling.
In 1969, it acquires 60% of the shares from Cogeral (Cia. Geral de Laminação), in São Paulo. ARMCO in Vila Prudente, in 1969

1970

1970 to 1979

In 1970, ARMCO acquires the remaining shares from Cogeral.
In 1978, it opens a welding products factory in Sumaré, in the interior of São Paulo.
In 1979, it installed re-rolling equipment from Icopasa in Vila Prudente, increasing production by 1,500 tons/month ('Project 1500').

1980

1980 to 1989

In 1981, ARMCO set up the Vila Nova unit in São Paulo.
In 1982, it celebrates its 70th anniversary in Brazil.
In 1984, acquired from Aços do Brasil a cold rolling mill operation, becoming the only company in the Americas to produce copper-plated strips for the manufacture of "Bundy" tubes.
In 1985, it incorporated Equipetrol, inaugurated a service center in São Paulo and began operating LM-04 - the largest electrolytic zinc coating line in Latin America and the first in Brazil.
In 1986, it acquires a 78,000 m² factory belonging to GE and started ARMCO SANTO ANDRE unit.

1990

1990 to 1995

n 1993, ARMCO becomes 100% Brazilian company, but a technical assistance contract with ARMCO Research in the United States guarantees technology transfer.
In 1994, the effluent treatment plant (ETE) was inaugurated in Vila Prudente.
In 1995, it receives ISO 9002 certification, launches a new organic coating system for electro-galvanized products and incorporates all of Metal Leve's rolling activities.
Invests in equipment as COLD ROLLING MILL and longitudinal transversal and PIVOT type shears.

1996

1996 to 1998

In 1996, was created the Plantar Project in Vila Prudente and inaugurated Tecsteel in São Bernardo do Campo.
In 1997, launched Aços da Amazônia in Manaus and set up a joint venture with the US company ITW (Illinois Tool Works), creating Signode Brasileira S.A.
In 1998, STARTED the "HARDENING & TEMPERING Project", with the modern EBNER H&T facility.

2000

2000 ARMCO IN THE 21ST CENTURY

2000 – The digital customer service system is implemented: Armco Online and also the second COLD ROLLING MILL.
2002 – R$3 million is invested in the acquisition of three box annealing HPH with 6 basis from LOI- High Performane Hydrogen - high convection ANNEALING ovens.
2003 – The Vila Nova business unit was implemented, with the aim of serving small quantities with agility and flexibility.
In May, ARMCO signs a cooperation agreement with the BILSTEIN Group in Germany, which is the largest and most diversified company for re-rolled products in Europe, and one of the largest in the world. In October, Armco receives ISO/TS:16949 and ISO 9001 certification from BVQI.

2006

2006 to 2009

2006 – In August, the new factory in the Industrial District I of Manaus was expanded and inaugurated. In May, ARMCO's Environmental Management System was upgraded to version ISO 14001. In October, ARMCO was awarded the ISO TS 16949- 2007.
2007 – version of the Quality Management System. In April, Aços da Amazônia was recommended for ISO 14001 certification and recertified for ISO 9001.
2008 –In July, Armco starts the activities of the Group's newest company, Intacta Sistemas de Embalagem Ltda
2009 – In September, Projeto Plantar receives the LIF award for best educational project from the Brazil-France Chamber of Commerce.

2010

2010 to 2013

ARMCO is recertified in the OHSAS 18001 safety standard.
2011 - The companies Tecsteel and Stripsteel join forces.
ARMCO celebrates 100 years of history and activity in Brazil.

2010

Dec/2013

With an investment of R$230 million, ARMCO do Brasil started a new greenfield project located at Jacareí, on a site with a total area of 310,000 square meters and an area of 45,000 square meters.
The plant's production capacity will be up to 80,000 tons of steel per year.

2018

2018 to 2023

2022 – 100% of the plant was in Jacareí - SP2021 - Business Restructuring
2023 – Strategic planning for the challenges of the next five years.

Av. Pres. Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco, 2705
Conj. Hab. Marinho – Jacareí – SP
CEP: 12321-150

Concierge (12) 2127 – 3400
Commercial (12) 2127 – 3535
Finance (12) 2127 – 3517

Av. Pres. Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco, 2705

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armco@armco.com.br

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1920 to 1929

1930 to 1939

1940 to 1949

1950 to 1959

1960 to 1969

1970 to 1979

1980 to 1989

1990 to 1995

1996 to 1998

2000 ARMCO IN THE 21ST CENTURY

2006 to 2009

2010 to 2013

Dec/2013

2018 to 2023

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