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Catálise Brasil produces chemicals for important sectors that drive the world’s industry and economy: steel, automotive, abrasives, electrodes and pigments. Our clients are among the largest companies in the world in these sectors. In the friction market, for example, the company provides materials for the brake pad industry. Approximately 100% of the Brazilian fleet and 25% of the European fleet have Catálise materials.

Founded by Nelson Helou and Pier Setten in 1976, the Catálise Brasil Group began with the objective to meet the demand for metal powders in the Brazilian industrial market. The Company was one of the pioneers in providing this type of raw material, which was exclusively imported before.

Catálise Brasil has expanded its activities in accordance with the market’s needs. With innovative spirit and high production flexibility, the Company has increased its range of products and its areas of activity.

In 2001, already consolidated in the Brazilian market and with important international customers, Catálise created its first international subsidiary, Catalise Eurometals. Located in Barcelona, Spain, Catalise Eurometals has a sales and logistics office and a warehouse, supplying materials to Europe, Asia and Africa.

Today, after years of operation, the Company has expanded its activities and its market. Catálise Brasil is now recognized in several countries worldwide for the quality of its materials and for always working in partnership with its customers.

Presently, the founding members are part of the Council and there is a new team of directors working on the organization and development of the company. Continuous investments are being made to continue the growth of Catálise Brasil adapting the company to new times and providing efficient attention to the customers’ needs.