We are a company dedicated to the long steel market, with over 50 years of experience.
Here at São Joaquim Laminação, the key factors in our success story are our unwavering commitment to quality and personalized service.
RECOGNIZED QUALITY
Quality and flexibility are the two words that best describe our competitive advantages. While São Joaquim Laminação is recognized by global companies such as Caterpillar*, it is also celebrated for providing personalized service to its customers.
“The first Brazilian supplier of rolled products to receive Caterpillar’s ‘Supplier Excellence Recognition.’”
WE TRANSFORM STEEL INTO CUSTOM PRODUCTS FOR YOUR COMPANY
“It’s a pleasure to work here!”—a sentiment that resonates with our team and has been instrumental in bringing us this far. We are the result of a team of residents of São Joaquim da Barra, whose life stories are intertwined with the company’s more than 50-year history.
São Joaquim's clients operate in key sectors of the Brazilian economy.
Therefore, Laminação could not fulfill its commitments to them if it were not firmly committed to its Mission, Vision, and Values.
Mission
We make a difference for our customers’ businesses, earning their preference. Our employees, suppliers, and community are part of our purpose. We provide financial returns to shareholders, enabling investments, improvements, and sustainable growth for the company, as well as the development of the communities with which we engage.
Vision
To be the best choice for the industrial market in the supply of rolled steel products, services, and parts.
Values
Respect: We respect all our stakeholders and adhere to best practices in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, ensuring the company’s sustainability.
Integrity: Ethical in our conduct, we always speak and act in a consistent manner.
Flexibility with Quality: Our products and services must meet the demands of the markets in which we operate.
Innovation: We adapt and develop products, services, and processes quickly and simply.
São Joaquim Laminação: Shaping steel for humanitarian purposes.
People first. This is the motto that guides all departments. Our integrated and committed team, which has been with the company for many years, is the key to Laminação’s success.
Our commitment to people’s lives extends beyond the factory walls.
Safety: From manufacturing to the transportation of our bars and profiles, every process is designed and executed with the utmost care, and our teams are constantly trained and updated on best safety practices.
Environment: We use renewable energy sources, which are monitored monthly by the relevant authorities to ensure responsible operations.
Social Projects: We value culture and sports, promoting social integration, cooperation, inclusion, and well-being in our communities.
Ethics and Transparency: We strictly adhere to industry regulations and foster a safe and respectful work environment. Our commitment to transparency ensures clear and accurate information for all partners.
Achievements that motivate us to remain at the pinnacle of excellence.
One of our greatest sources of pride is having been the first Brazilian supplier of rolled products to receive Caterpillar’s “Supplier Excellence Recognition.” This award is given to suppliers who excel in their fields, particularly in terms of product quality, service levels, and on-time delivery.
Since 2004, our Quality Management System has been certified by BRTUV, ensuring our excellence. In addition, we are certified under the NBR ISO 9001:2015 standard, which establishes rigorous criteria for quality management.
We are also proud to have achieved Platinum status in Caterpillar’s Supplier Quality Excellence Process certification, a recognition granted to suppliers who demonstrate exceptional performance.
Furthermore, we use renewable energy sources, with monthly monitoring by the relevant authorities to ensure responsible operations.
