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Gerdau, Brazil's largest steel producer, announced new special steel production. The investment is part of the recently announced global plan
Gerdau announced today (19/04) that it will invest R$ 1 billion in the production of special steels. The amount that will be invested will be allocated to the modernization and expansion of the business to meet the positive prospects of the automotive and machinery and equipment sectors. The largest steel producer in Brazil said in a statement that the value is part of the global investment announced in February, of R$ 3,5 billion. Due to the economic impact of the pandemic, part of the plan's resources are related to the postponed 2020 plan.
Gerdau's plan to invest in special steels
Gerdau said that investments will be concentrated in the Pindamonhangaba and Mogi das Cruzes factories, both located in the state of São Paulo, and in Charqueadas, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
The Mogi das Cruzes plant will reopen its steel plant, with a forecast of resumption of activities in the second half. The site has been paralyzed since March 2019, and has an annual production capacity of approximately 180 tons, which will be rolled at the Pindamonhangaba plant.
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Gerdau stated that the Pindamonhangaba facility continues to invest in new continuous foundries with start-up scheduled for August 2022. Gerdau will install a new “annealing and spheroidizing furnace for steel bars” in Charqueadas, which will allow it to meet the growing demand of production by increasingly demanding materials, mainly in the automotive sector. The company reported that the equipment has an annual production capacity of 48 tons and will start operating in August 2022.
About Gerdau: It is the largest company in the steel production segment in Brazil in terms of long steel, being the largest in the Americas, and in the production of special steels, it is the largest in the world. In Brazil, Gerdau still produces iron ore and flat steel. The company is still considered the largest recycler in Latin America and worldwide transforms millions of tons of scrap into steel, reinforcing its commitment to the sustainable development of the regions where it operates.
Gerdau opens qualification courses for people with disabilities
The largest steel production company in Brazil opened the Belonging program in Minas Gerais, in which 100 places are offered for a professional qualification course that is exclusively intended for people with disabilities. Gerdau's project provides training for people with disabilities in the area of steelmaking processes, which will be carried out at the Ouro Branco mill, located in the state of Minas Gerais.
In addition to IEL, the project also established a cooperation relationship with Senai in Minas Gerais. The idea is to form 4 classes with a maximum of 25 people with disabilities. The project will not be very short and can last up to 10 months. This includes theory and practice. If the participants stand out, they can be hired by the company. All this depends on Gerdau's vacancy situation. To participate in the Gerdau program, you must be at least 18 years old. In addition, you must have completed high school and live in Ouro Preto. When registering, it is also necessary to present (ICD-International Classification of Diseases). This person must be willing to participate in training online and face-to-face. Click here to access the full article.
