Company Overview
Primetals Technologies Brazil Ltda. is a trusted partner for the metals industry, delivering state-of-the-art technologies, end-to-end solutions, and expert services across projects, plant upgrades, engineering, spare parts, and metallurgical services. With approximately 400 employees and three strategic locations—Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and São Paulo—the company supports every stage of steel production, from reduction and steelmaking to casting and rolling. Primetals Technologies Brazil is recognized for its advanced automation and digitalization solutions, comprehensive maintenance, and commitment to long-term lifecycle partnerships.
Business Information
Employees: ~400
Locations: Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo
Workshops: Two in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro (including a new service facility, pictured above)
Total Area: 103,000 m² (Santa Cruz workshop: 7,968 m²; Ternium site: >9,500 m²)
Start of Operations: 2009
Key Activities: Engineering, plant upgrades, maintenance, spare parts, automation, digitalization, and lifecycle services for the steel and metals industry
Competences and Location
Primetals Technologies Brazil operates leading-edge workshops and service centers, offering advanced maintenance and refurbishment for continuous casting, rolling mills, and critical components. The Santa Cruz facility features laser cladding, high-velocity coating, nickel plating, and a mechatronics test center, supporting both metals and other industries. Digital tools, such as the MAT system, ensure quality, traceability, and transparency.
Key Competences, Technologies, and Features:
- Manufacture and repair of equipment for the metals industry
- Roll repair and rolling mill facility
- Mechatronics and hydraulics test center
- Laser cladding, electrolic nickel plating, HVOF/HVAF spraying, arc spraying, submerged arc welding
- Maintenance and repair of continuous casting molds, segments, rolls, and related components
- Online maintenance, mechatronic, and engineering services
- OEM spare parts for steelmaking and casting
- Advanced electrics & automation, digital twins, Level 2 systems, process models, and condition monitoring
- Expertise in modernization, upgrades, and operational safety improvements
Company Addresses
Belo Horizonte (Office)
Rua Matias Cardoso, 169 – Sala 601,
Bairro Santo Agostinho
30170-050 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro – Santa Cruz (Workshop & Service Center)
R. Campo Limpo 100, Santa Cruz
23.565-210, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro – Santa Cruz
Avenida João XXIII s/n, Santa Cruz
23560-352, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
São Paulo (Office)
Rua Werner von Siemens, 111 - Prédio 11 - Torre A - 3º andar - Conjunto 32B
Lapa de Baixo
05069-100 São Paulo, Brazil
Company Management
Gabriel Lenna
CEO
Gabriel Lenna
CEO