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BNDES Approves Financing of R$ 36.7 Million for Auto Parts Industry in Interior of SP and Increases Efficiency.
BNDES approves financing of R$ 36.7 million for the auto parts industry in the interior of SP, directly benefiting the Iochpe-Maxion plant in Cruzeiro, as announced this Friday (5).
The Brazilian multinational, which stands out as one of the global leaders in wheels and automotive components, will use the funding to modernize its operations, focusing on automation and digitization of production lines.
The goal is to increase the factory’s efficiency, accelerate processes, and strengthen the company’s competitiveness in the automotive sector.
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Thus, the operation was released to support the digital transformation of the unit and stimulate sustainable growth in the interior of São Paulo.
Modernization of Iochpe-Maxion: Investment Strengthens Strategic Production
The approved financing marks a new phase for Iochpe-Maxion, a company that operates 33 industrial units in 14 countries and employs around 17,000 people.
The modernization focuses on the production line of longitudinal beams, key components in the assembly of automotive chassis.
The digital transformation will allow the company to advance to a more agile and precise production model, reducing waste and raising quality standards.
Additionally, the estimate is that production capacity will increase by about 32%, from 480,000 to 635,000 longitudinal beams per year.
This reinforces the importance of financing not just as financial support but as a driver of innovation.
How Technology Will Be Applied in Production Lines
The Cruzeiro plant currently has two main processes for manufacturing longitudinal beams:
1. Industrial Stamping
In this method, metal sheets are shaped by high-precision presses. The digitization of controls is expected to allow for quicker adjustments, automatic tracking, and reduction of failures.
2. Roll-forming
Here, the sheets undergo a sequence of rollers that gradually shape the final piece. The adoption of smart sensors and real-time analysis software promises to improve reliability, avoid rework, and increase energy efficiency.
According to BNDES, the technological package will provide “significant gains in productivity and operational efficiency,” aligning the São Paulo unit with global trends in Industry 4.0.
Economic Impacts for SP and the Automotive Sector
With BNDES approving financing of R$ 36.7 million for the auto parts industry in the interior of SP, the automotive sector in the region receives a significant boost at a time of recovery and modernization.
The funding strengthens the regional production chain, which relies on highly efficient suppliers to serve national and international automakers.
Thus, modernization also positions Iochpe-Maxion in a prominent place in global competitiveness, offering products with greater precision and quality in a market marked by high demands and rapid technological changes.
Furthermore, the interior of São Paulo is likely to benefit from job maintenance, attraction of new opportunities, and economic strengthening, as the Cruzeiro plant is one of the company’s most strategic in Brazil.
Financing Accelerates a New Phase of Innovation
BNDES’s move reinforces the relevance of the auto parts industry for the country’s economic development.
By directing resources toward digitization and automation, the bank encourages modern practices and expands the production capacity of one of the largest manufacturers in the sector.
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