GERDAU SUMMIT
Our history
Gerdau Summit was created in 2017 from a Joint Venture between Gerdau, Sumitomo Corporation and The Japan Steel Works (JSW), combining industrial expertise, marketing knowledge and technological mastery in the production of parts for the oil and gas, wind energy, steel, mining, aluminum and sugar and alcohol, in addition to enhancing its current line of rolling mill rolls in Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo.
The merger of Gerdau's efforts with these two large companies will allow the Brazilian production of parts for the construction of new wind farms, meeting the needs of the forged and cast parts market, in addition to expanding technological investments in rolling mill rolls.
Gerdau
Gerdau is the leader in the long steel segment in the Americas and one of the main suppliers of special steels and the largest supplier to the automobile industry in the world. In Brazil, we also produce flat steel and iron ore, activities that are expanding our mix of products offered to the market and the competitiveness of our operations.
Sumitomo Corporation
Sumitomo Corporation is an integrated trading company that engages in five different types of business and is engaged in goods and merchandise trading activities. As an example of the types of business, we can mention the activities in Metal Products, Transport and Construction Systems, among others.
Japan Steel Works
Japan Steel Works (JSW) is one of the leaders in forged parts for industrial machines, operating in three business segments. The Japanese company is an international reference, supplying iron and steel products, chemical machinery, parts related to nuclear energy and much more.
About us
We are one of the only companies that have a complete line in the production of forgings and castings. We have the largest open die press in Latin America, measuring 8000t.
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10 Principles
To build our history, we believe in empowering people, valuing talents, diversity, safety and ethics. We work to generate and share value with everyone we interact with, always based on our 10 principles.
