From April on, the motors manufactured by Metalcorte Motores will leave the company with a Heavy-Metals-Free Stamp. The Certification adapts the guidelines laid down by the European market which has extended the veto to the entry of products on the continent containing elements that may contaminate the environment. The main prohibited substances are: lead, hexavalent chromium, cadmium, and mercury. In addition to the European Union, other countries are beginning to veto goods containing these elements as well.

According to the director Gilberto Londero, of Metalcorte Motores,  Europe`s goal is to achieve “clean” disposition of such products.  “Contamination problems do not occur while the motors are under service. They do occur at the moment they are disposed of”, states the Director.

The Stamp adoption process by Metalcorte began in June last year. In addition to the creation of this personalized certificate – which will be in Portuguese and Spanish versions – a work task in conjunction with suppliers was necessary to adjust the substances used by them in their products.

The new HP line – three-phase industrial electric motors – of up to 1000CV was Metalcorte highlight’s at the 2008 International Mechanics Fair. Metalcorte, which is the no. 2 company in manufacturing of electric motors in Latina America, participated in the trade show of machinery and equipment from May 13th to 17th, at Anhembi, São Paulo. With this new output – the company produced motors up to 800CV only – Metalcorte Motors operate within a new market niche, expanding the array of applications, mainly in the sugar-alcohol industry.

Another electric motor that was introduced by Metalcorte in the international Mechanics Fair is the line of Pump Motors for application in swimming pools, whirlpools, parts-washing machines, pressurization systems in general, circulation of liquids in general and water distribution systems. The motors are now delivering better performance at optimized costs.

Headquartered in Caxias do Sul, Metalcorte Motors is a unit of Metalcorte Group focused on meeting its customers needs. The Engineering Dept. develops, in conjunction with the costumer’s design area, the right motor for each application by assessing the application conditions and correctly dimensioning its features.

• Output of up to 1000CV
• Tension from 380 to 690 V
• Motors produced from 2 to 12 poles
• Frames in cast iron as per 400 ABNT/ IEC

Like Christmas, whose essence is joy and a childlike exhilaration, the Christmas Party of Metalcorte Group, held in Pavilhões da Festa da Uva (Grape Festival Facilities) on December 16, was also animated by this spirit. The event was attended by more than 5,6 thousand people among employees and their families. The Group’s President Director, Osvaldo Voges, highlighted in his address: “ In this Party, we are enjoying the fruits of the efforts we have made in our plants and in S.E.R. Caxias. We have built up this Party throughout the 365 days of the year”.

The children had a great time with inflatable toys, wooden-leg angels, ludic makeup, and activities guided by a cheerful master of ceremonies. These activities included a grimaces contest and dance. Even adults participated in the activities, went up on the stage and danced in a competition that the public joyfully helped decide the winners.

Then Santa Claus arrived in a sleigh pulled by dwarves at the sound of the Cristóvão de Mendonza School`s band.  This was followed by the Santa sitting on his throne with the children lined up to make him their Christmas requests.

To end the Party in grand style, a raffle was held among the employees participating in the event: 30 liters of fuel at Voges Gas Station, DVDs, TV sets, microwave ovens, and bikes. However, those who were not lucky enough to win the prizes, did not leave the Party without anything. Metalcorte`s employees received their End-of-the-Year Basket with groceries, and their children received toys.

Metalcorte and the Public School Henrique Emílio Meyer, both located in the Exposição District, have developed a partnership relationship. On August 10, for example, an event was organized to unveil the plaque marking the remodeling in the sports gym and  theatre of the school, both to be made by Metalcorte. The school’s band, Meyer Band, performed during the ceremony, which was attended by the Metalcorte`s Chairman,  Osvaldo Voges, and by the School`s Principal,  Janice Moraes.  Music is, by the way, another partnership between the school and the company, as Metalcorte funds the band instructor.

This good neighborhood policy towards Emílio Meyer School was developed by Osvaldo, who pointed out the importance of carrying out the proposed remodeling works during his speech at the ceremony. As a citizen who believes in education, the Metalcorte`s chairman is convinced of the importance of offering help and has left the doors open for new partnerships. Osvaldo emphasized that many of the 1,700 students of the school may, in the future, help the company by integrating its workforce.

The contact between the Henrique Emílio Meyer School and Metalcorte was first made by the chairman’s assistant, Rubem Citton, who was in attendance in the plaque unveiling ceremony. In addition to him and also representing the company were the Foundry’s Unit Production Manager, Moacir Magnabosco, the coordinator of the Environmental, Occupational Safety and Medicine Sector, Marcelo Nehme, the analyst of Environmental Engineering, Carina Quissini, the Environmental technician, Júlio Slovinscki, and the Communication coordinator of Metalcorte`s Group, Leandra Sartori.

In addition to the remodeling works in the sports gym and theatre, the company will also carry out improvement works in the kindergarten park, volleyball court,  landscaping, roof cleaning, water storage containers,  and attic.

The users of Perimetral Norte Road will be able to travel, in the next days, in the first 50 meters paved with foundry sand material. The pavement, which is being made by the City Hall of Caxias do Sul,  integrates the project for the re-utilization and recycling of foundry sand material in paving mixture, set up in a scientific and technological partnership agreement between Metalcorte Group – through its Foundry Unit – and the University of Caxias do Sul (UCS). The project has been authorized as an experiment by Fundação Estadual de Proteção Ambiental (Fepam) (State Foundation for Environmental Protection).

Foundry sand results from the production of cast parts. At Metalcorte Fundição ( Foundry), 80% of the produced cast parts use moulds made of green sand. After several operation cycles, the characteristics of the sand change, making it improper for molding and generating the foundry sand  residue. Today, according to the Presidency Adviser of Metalcorte Group, Rubem Citton, the unit produces 450 ton of foundry sand material/ month, which is enough to help pave three kilometers of road.  The sand is currently disposed of in an industrial embankment authorized by environmental bodies.

In addition to this partnership with UCS, Metalcorte Fundição also participates in other projects where the substantial re-utilization of these sands is expected.

During the ceremony at Salão Por-do-Sol, located in the Aços Planos Units (Flat Sheets), the 15 students who completed the course on Industrial Mechanics received their diplomas, certified by ETFar/UCS. The best present they received was the announcement that all of them would be hired by Metalcorte Group.

“It is very nice that 15 out of the 20 students who initiated the course made it to the end. Good people. We need people like this, who believe in  Metalcorte`s project. Welcome, workmates”, said the President Director of Metalcorte, Osvaldo Voges, during his speech to the graduates. The entrepreneur also highlighted how important it is for companies to take over the social-educational project. Osvaldo stressed to the graduates and guests the importance of investing in education and training. “This was just a small portion of the path still ahead of them”.
The director of EFTar/UCS, Celso Ferrarini, pointed out Metalcorte`s role in the development of the ETM and in the courses being offered. “ It provides the students with a sense of accomplishment when they say  “ I know how to do this”. It also gives the sector coordinators and the company the assurance that they are doing the right thing”.
At the moment, 50 students with ages between 16 and 25 years old are taking the three classes in progress. They are either children or relatives of Metalcorte`s employees. There are also students from the community who have been referred by the Conselho Municipal dos Direitos da Criança e do Adolescente (Comdica) (Municipal Council for the Rights of Children and Teenagers). The classes of the electro-technical and industrial tool making began in March this year and will extend until the end of 2008.

The Mayor José Ivo Sartori pays a tribute to the 15th Anniversary of Metalcorte Group.

City committee was welcomed by the company’s Board of Directors

On this May 8th, the board of directors of Metalcorte Group welcomed a committee from the city hall of Caxias do Sul. The mayor José Ivo Sartori, accompanied by the vice-mayor Alceu Barbosa Velho, chief of staff and planning secretary Edson Nespolo, secretary of economic development Flávio Cassina, and general director of Samae ( Water and Sewage Autonomous Municipal Service of Caxias do. Sul), Marcus Vinícius Caberlon, handed out a commemorative plaque on the 15 Anniversary of Metalcorte Group to the President Director Osvaldo Voges.

The plaque, presented to the Board of Directors and employees of Metalcorte Group, pays a tribute to the 15th Anniversary of the company, highlighting that “it is the work carried out with quality and dedication that makes the name of Caxias do Sul and our people well known throughout Brazil and abroad”. Metacorte was founded on May 29, 1992.
After breakfast, the committee visited the facilities of Metalcorte Motores and Metalcorte Technical School. In addition to the president director, were present the director of labor relations, Eduviges Rossa, the director of Metalcorte Motores (Metalcorte Motors), Gilberto Londero, the export director Rogério Cunha, the board of directors` adviser  Rubem Citton, and the director of  Dolaimes Comunicação e Eventos, Fúlvia Stedile Angeli Gazola.

Metalcorte Group will be present at the Pan-American Games 2007, to be held in July, in Rio de Janeiro. The Olympic swimming pools for diving and training of Maracanã and Autódromo sports complexes, as well as the whirlpools of João Havelange Sports Complexes, are equipped with Metalcorte Motors. The motors have been developed for Albacete, the company that has supplied and installed the water filtering equipment in the swimming pools.
The Metalcorte motors used in the swimming pools are industrial three-phase motors, designed and built in compliance with ABNT and NEMA Standards, and specifically developed for pump applications. Totally enclosed and with external ventilation, they can be installed outdoors or in aggressive environments where high amounts of dust, humidity and steam are present.

 

The motors used in whirlpools are single-phase and are designed for  monobloc pumps with permanent split capacitor  and rating range from 1/6 to 1cv.  They are extremely economical, since they operate with high power factor, delivering high performance with low power consumption and minimal maintenance and installation costs. The single-phase motor features a compact system that incorporates higher rigidity, perfect alignment, and longer life of the bearing,  with lower temperature rise as a result of water contact with the motor flange.

 

The Júlio Delamare Aquatic Park has two swimming pools. The Olympic swimming pool is 50x25 m, 2,5 m deep, and has a water volume of about 3 million liters. The diving swimming pool for ornamental dives and synchronized swimming is 25x25 m, 5 m deep and has a water volume of about 3 million liters. The Autódromo Complex is used for swimming, synchronized swimming and ornamental dives competition.

This September, Metalcorte Group  is introducing to the market its new brand for the products manufactured at the plant of Electric Motors in Caxias do Sul (RS: the Metalcorte Motores  (Metalcorte Motors), the second largest manufacturer of electric motors in Latin America. The strategy of adopting this new brand identity is part of the consolidation process of the conglomerate, formed by seven units.

Metalcorte Motores has been part of the Metalcorte Group since 2004, when the plant was acquired from Mundial S.A,  still under the brand Eberle. “Adopting the Metalcorte brand has always been in our plans and the time to do it is now. Metalcorte Motores is recognized in the market for features such as quality, flexibility, guaranteed delivery time and price”, says Osvaldo Voges, president-director of the Metalcorte Group.

Metalcorte Motores manufactures low-tension electric motors up to 800 CV.  The motors are used in the segments of steel and iron, mining, sugar and alcohol mills, fertilizer plants, pulp and paper, equipment in general such as operating machines, the white line (washing machines and others), refrigeration industry (motors for air-conditionings) and food industry. In the foreign trade, the company exports to over 30 countries.

Always concerned about quality, Metalcorte Motores integrates the Productivity and Quality Program of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (PGPQ). The products have been certified to the international standards ISO 9001:2002, and have been awarded with the Procel Stamp, which guarantees that the power and consumption features of the electric motors are according to current standards. The motors are manufactured according to the latest technology and the workforce is prepared to meet the needs of our current and prospective customers. Recently, the unit has been awarded  the “ Qualified Supplier of the Petroleum Industry”  by the Organização Nacional da Indústria do Petróleo (ONIP).  ONIP makes available information on companies established  in Brazil that are qualified to supply goods and services to the petroleum and gas sectors.

One of the aspects that differentiates Metalcorte Motores is its quick delivery time. A survey carried out in the first period of 2006 with our main customers, showed us we have 94% approval. In the commercial area, we have representatives  in all States of the country and more than 300 service outlets. Metalcorte Motores also participates in Fairs such as the Fenasucro, Mercopar, MECANICA, Hannover Fair ( Germany), Fimaqh ( Argentina), Transtec, and others.

Committed to serving the industry, the Metalcorte Group  is formed by seven units: Metalcorte Aços Planos (Flat Steels), Metalcorte Fundição (Foundry), Metalcorte Motores ( Electric Motors), Metalcorte IB-MEI Mercosul, Metalcorte Argentina, Metalcorte Reflorestamento  (Reforestation) and Metalcorte Agência de Viagens ( Travel Agency).

The Metalcorte Group participated in the Fenasucro and Agrocana – XIV International Fair of the Sugar and Alcohol Industry  and IV Business Fair and Agricultural Technology of the Sugar Cane. The biggest event in the largest producing pole of sugar in the world was held in Sertãozinho (SP). The Group was present at the Fairs through two of its units: Metalcorte – Motores Elétricos Eberle and Metalcorte Fundição.

At the Fair, Metalcorte – Motores Elétricos Eberle has highlighted its high-efficiency three-phase industrial electric motor (HP Line). The HP line features high efficiency (up to 800 CV), 355 frame, low  tension (up to 1000 V), and design developed to provide excellent thermal dissipation and low noise level.

Resistant and versatile, the Metalcorte/ Eberle electric motors meet the highest quality standards and cover a wide range of applications in the chemical, petrochemical, textile, pulp, mineral extraction, steel and iron industry, as well as in  sugar and alcohol mills and pumping stations.

Based in Caxias do Sul (RS), Metalcorte – Motores Elétricos Eberle is the number 2 largest manufacturer of  low-tension electric motors ( up to 800 CV) in Latin America and markets its products in over 30 countries.
Also present at the Fenasucro/Agrocana, Metalcorte Fundição (Foundry Unit) has capacity to  cast 2,7 thousand tons/month. 
The company produces parts from 1 to 300 kg in grey and nodular cast iron, such as grey ferrous castings, nodular and alloy castings, turbine frames, collectors, supports and flanges for road equipment, and electric motor frames. The industrial park is comprised of electric induction furnaces, sand molding in semi-automatic lines, immersion painting of anti-corrosive primer and machining services.

 

The  president director of Metalcorte Group, Osvaldo Voges, received his Thursday, September 14th, in São Paulo, the VII Prêmio Atlas Schindler da Qualidade de Fornecimento 2006 – Categoria Manufatura. (2006 Quality Supply Award – Manufacturing Category). Created in 1997, the Atlas Schindler Award recognizes and awards suppliers that have attained performance levels higher than their established goals and criteria, according to international standards. In addition to Metalcorte Group, other 12 companies will be awarded in the categories Manufacturing, Services, Regional Supply and Distinction of the Year.

The second largest manufacturer of electric motors in Latin America and one of the 10 largest foundries in the country, the Metalcorte Group has been a business partner of Atlas Schindler for over a decade. The Electric Motors Unit supplies motors for the elevators and for the door operators; the Foundry Unit supplies safety pulleys and components. The company Elevadores Atlas Schindler S/A. belongs to the Schindler Group, established for over 130 years on all continents.  In Brazil, Atlas Schindler has developed, manufactured and installed elevators, escalators and moving walks for over 85 years.

To the President Director of Metalcorte Group, the award represents a reward for hard word over the years. “We have joined efforts and knowledge and have constantly search for improved quality and technology. Therefore, we are very happy to share this award with our employees. We thank Atlas Schindler for recognizing our efforts”, says Osvaldo Voges.
The Atlas Schindler award was handed out at 7:30 PM, at Salão  Adolpho Block, Hebraica Club  (Hungria Street, no. 1000), Jardim Paulistano

 

The students of “Escola Técnica Metalcorte” (ETM) ( Technical School), of  Metalcorte Group, from Caxias do Sul, RS, have been trainees in the companies of the Group since the second fortnight of August. Directed to the professional training of the employees` children and relatives, the ETM operates next to the premises of Metalcorte Motores Elétricos Eberle. There are currently 19 students of 17 and 18 years of age taking a course on General Mechanics.

 

The classes began in March and will extend for 1,792 hours, of which 960 hours  refer to their internship. The students will be trainees in the units where they are more  acquainted with: Motores Elétricos (Electric Motors), Fundição (Foundry) or Aços Planos (Flat Steels). The course will run until February 2007. About 80% of the subjects will cover areas related to professional training and 20% will be directed to  citizenship.

The president-director of Metalcorte Group,  Osvaldo Voges,  highlights that the ETM reaffirms the company’s commitment to investing in the future of new  generations by training the professionals that will be the future citizens.   “It is immensely rewarding to be able to open this school; it is the trademark of Metalcorte, which provides training and qualification to the new generations”

Metalcorte Group, from Caxias do Sul, RS, took over on Tuesday, August 1, the IB-Mei motor electric plant based in Jundiaí, São Paulo. With this operation, the now Metalcorte IB-Mei will have its production capacity increased by 30% until late 2007. Today, the manufacturer holds 12% of the domestic market of motors for home appliances of the white line. In addition to the IB-Mei`s assets, Metalcorte Group also acquired parts of the industrial facilities of the company in Madrid, Spain. These facilities will be transferred to the units in Jundiai and Metalcorte Motores Elétricos Eberle, in Caxias do Sul.

With 40 years of activities and until then a member of Tecnocom Telecomunicaciones y Energia S.A. Group, IB-Mei consolidated its position of leader in motors for washing machines in the European market, being one of the three major players in this sector worldwide. With this acquisition, the Metalcorte Group strengthens its position as no. 2 in the manufacturing of electric motors in Latin America, with complete product lines. 

The new unit will change the projection of sales for 2006, from R$ 350 million to R$ 365 million. It will also change the number of employees  from 2,2 thousand to an average of 2,3 thousand employees.

The acquisition of the industrial premises of the company in Madri, Spain, and of the Jundiaí unit, in São Paulo, consolidates Metalcorte`s position as the no. 2 manufacturer of motors in Latin America.

The Metalcorte Group from Caxias do Sul (RS), has acquired the Spanish company IB-Mei, manufacturer of electric motors. With this operation, Metalcorte proceeds with its strategy of growth, now in the sector of motors for domestic appliances (white goods). The investment of R$ 10,29 million includes the industrial operations of IB-Mei Mercosul, based in Jundiaí, São Paulo, and part of the industrial facilities of the company located in Madrid, Spain.

The acquisition was informed on Monday, July 17, during a press briefing by the president-director of Metalcorte Group, Osvaldo Voges, and by the president of the Spanish group Tecnocom/IB-Mei Mercosur, Luiz Solera Gutiérrez, in Caxias do Sul.

With this acquisition, Metalcorte Group strengthens its position of no. 2 in the manufacturing of electric motors in Latin America, where the Group already operates. Metalcorte estimates a market share of 12% in this segment of motors for white goods.

With 40 yeas of activities and until then a member of the Tecnocom Telecomunicaciones y Energia S.A. Group, IB-Mei consolidated its position of leader in motors for washing machines in the European market, being one of the three major players in this sector worldwide. The Tecnocom Group leaves the market of electric motors for washing machines to totally dedicate itself to information technology and telecommunications.
With IB-Mei assets, the Metalcorte Group changes its projection of sales for 2006, from R$ 350 million to R$ 365 million, a 4,28% increase, and  increases the number of employees by 4,5%, from 2,2 thousand employees to an average of 2,3 thousand employees.

Metalcorte`s operations in Jundiai are scheduled to begin in August, and the brand IB-Mei Mercosur, now Metalcorte`s property, will be maintained for the products produced in that location. The unit of Jundiai has a total area of 3,3 thousand square meters and 2,5 thousand square meters of built area.

Metalcorte Group, through its Metalcorte – Motores Elétricos Eberle unit, launches two lines of electric motors for mining application. The Power Line Motors for Mining Application are powerful motors suitable for this application, with long useful life. They are available from 50 to 500 HP, frame sizes from 250 to 355 – H category high torque. Protection IPW55 (NBR6146). taconite  labyrinth seal on bearings, calking compound on endshields fitting and glyptal impregnation on coil heads.

The no. 2 company in the production of electric motors in Latin America, the Metalcorte Group presents, through its unit Metalcorte – Motores Elétricos Eberle, its line of High Efficiency (HE)  motors used in a wide range of applications (operating machines, farming machines, tool machines, chemical and petrochemical industry, sugar and alcohol mills and others).

This High Efficiency motor performs the same functions as a conventional motor. However, due to its constructive features – low-loss magnetic plate, higher quantity of active material  (iron and copper) and thermally-treated rotor – the HE motor brings gains in efficiency and reduced consumption of energy. In addition to providing the motor with extended life, these special design features allow the motor to operate during load peaks higher than the rated load,  as a result of its service factor of 1,15.
In order to evaluate return on investment when replacing standard motors for HE motors, Metalcorte counts on a department specialized in energetic efficiency improvement. Technicians assess the replacement of the motors according to power and to a previous application analysis. This ensures economy in raw-materials and reduced production costs,  making the company more competitive.
Metalcorte`s program of energetic efficiency improvement is another contribution to the Electric Power Conservation National Program, promoted by Procel/ Eletrobrás. 
Based in Caxias do Sul, RS, Metalcorte – Motores Elétricos Eberle markets its products to more than 30 countries. To boost its businesses in Argentina, Metalcorte opened, in the second period of 2005, its first branch abroad: the Metalcorte Argentina S.R.L., in Buenos Ayres, which distributes electric motors throughout the country and where it also offers service provision outlets in different locations. 

The athletes from Caxias do Sul,  Simone Ribeiro, 19 years old, Dione Varreira, 34, Rejane Panassol, 32,   Roseli Martins, 32,  and the substitute Daiana Bossardi, 24, employees of Metalcorte Group, are the faster athlete-workers in Brazil. They won the Relay 4x100 on May 13, during the Athletics National Championship of SESI National Games in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, in 53 seconds and one millesimal. In addition to the collective title, the athlete Simone Ribeiro was the winner of the women’s 100 flat (in 12 seconds and 21 centesimals) and was second in 200 meters. The golden girls of Metalcorte, coached by André Scheick,  were champions in the Brazilian Women’s General Athletics. The SESI`s National Games congregate athlete-workers from more than 150 companies in the country.

In addition to stimulating its employees to do sports, Metalcorte has sponsored the Futsal UCS/ Metalcorte team since 2004, and constantly invests in preparing athlete-workers in different sports.