Alubar
Alubar is the largest manufacturer of aluminum electrical cables in Latin America, producing conductors, rods, and specialty cables (ACFR, fire-retardant, photovoltaic) from facilities in Brazil and Canada for electric utilities, construction, industry, and renewable energy customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersBarcarena, Brazil
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Alubar does
Alubar Metais e Cabos S.A., trading as Grupo Alubar, is a Brazilian privately held industrial manufacturer of aluminum and copper electrical conductors. Founded in 1994 with first production in 1998 and headquartered in Barcarena, Pará, the company operates the largest aluminum electrical cable manufacturing capacity in Latin America and is the largest aluminum rod producer in the Americas, with annual output exceeding 100,000 tons of electric cables. Its multi-brand product portfolio covers the full voltage spectrum: bare, multiplexed and covered aluminum conductors for transmission and distribution under AlTec\u00ae (including proprietary ACFR carbon-fiber reinforced core conductors and Liga 1120 alloys); low and medium voltage copper cables under CopperTec\u00ae (Tecnofire\u00ae fire-retardant, Tecnax\u00ae, Tecnotox\u00ae halogen-free, Soldertec\u00ae); photovoltaic cables under SolarTec\u00ae; and aluminum rods/alloys as upstream feedstock. Sustainable innovation includes AlGreen\u00ae cable using 100% sugarcane-based polymer insulation.
The business model is industrial B2B hardware sales, with revenue derived from manufacturing and selling physical cables, conductors and rods. Go-to-market combines a network of regional representatives covering all Brazilian states with direct enterprise sales, a Miami-based commercial team serving North America since 2020, and dedicated commercial directors for the Metals and Cables divisions. Manufacturing is vertically integrated through continuous rotating casting and rolling of aluminum rods at Barcarena, with additional production sites in Montenegro (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) acquired in 2019 and Bécancour (Quebec, Canada) acquired in 2019 as Alubar M\u00e9taux. Customer segments span electric utilities (T&D grid infrastructure), civil construction, industrial power distribution, renewable energy generation (wind and solar), and the steel industry (DEOX rods). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based on customer specifications and volume, consistent with project-tendered industrial procurement rather than standardized list pricing.
Alubar is controlled by Alubar Uruguay Holding S.A. (100% of voting capital as of 2025, prior to which Aluminum Investment S.A. held the stake) and has issued debentures with a dedicated investor relations program despite no equity listing. The group reports 1,033 direct employees (approximately 1,300 total including indirect), and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications across both its Brazilian and Canadian operations. Net revenue reached BRL 2.4 billion in 2019, up 65% year-over-year, marking its first major post-acquisition growth year; the most recent capital event is a USD 110 million funding round in May 2025.
Alubar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Alubar
- Legal name
- Alubar Metais e Cabos S.A.
- Website
- https://alubar.net.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Alubar is the largest manufacturer of aluminum electrical cables in Latin America, producing conductors, rods, and specialty cables (ACFR, fire-retardant, photovoltaic) from facilities in Brazil and Canada for electric utilities, construction, industry, and renewable energy customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Alubar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aluminum and Copper Electrical Cable Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Primary Production Of Aluminum (3334)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aluminum Wire Rod & Conductors (IMAKACAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Overhead Conductors & Transmission Cable (IMADAMAH), Utility & Underground Distribution Cable (URD/Substation) (IMADAMAG), Building Wire & Cable (Residential/Commercial) (IMADAMAA), Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM)
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Where Alubar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Barcarena
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Alubar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Aluminum Cable Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of aluminum electrical cables including bare aluminum conductors (CA, CAA, CAL, ACAR, ACFR), multiplexed and covered cables for power transmission and distribution. Primary revenue driver representing the company's core business.
- Copper Cable Manufacturing: Production and sale of copper electrical cables and wires for low and medium voltage applications under the CopperTec brand, serving civil construction, industry, and distribution sectors.
- Aluminum Rods and Alloys: Production of aluminum rods (vergalhões) with diameters of 9.53mm for electrical conductors or 12mm for metallurgical purposes. Also supplies aluminum alloys for electrical and steel industry applications.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Alubar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Alubar manufactures aluminum and copper electrical cables and conductors for power transmission, distribution, and industrial applications. It is the largest manufacturer of aluminum electrical cables in Latin America, producing bare aluminum conductors (CA, CAA, CAL, ACAR, ACFR), medium voltage cables up to 35kV, fire-retardant and halogen-free low voltage cables, copper cables, aluminum rods, and specialized photovoltaic cables.
Product overview
Alubar Group is a Brazilian aluminum and copper conductor manufacturer with a multi-brand portfolio serving the electrical sector. The core offering consists of Alubar AlTec® (bare, multiplexed, and covered aluminum conductors for transmission and distribution) and Alubar CopperTec® (copper cables for low and medium voltage applications). Supporting product lines include SolarTec® photovoltaic cables, Tecnofire® fire retardant cables, Tecnax® cables, Tecnotox® halogen-free cables, and aluminum rods/vergalhões. The AlGreen cable represents a sustainable innovation with sugarcane-based polymer insulation. Products serve markets including power transmission and distribution, renewable energy, civil construction, industry, and steelworks, with manufacturing facilities in Barcarena (PA), Montenegro (RS), and Bécancour (Canada).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Alubar AlTec®: Power conductors brand encompassing bare aluminum, multiplexed and covered cables for power transmission and distribution projects.
- Alubar CopperTec®
- SolarTec®
Products and services
- Alubar AlTec® Aluminum Conductors Brand encompassing bare aluminum, multiplexed and covered power conductors for transmission and distribution projects, including CA, CAA, CAL, CAL 1120, ACAR, CALA, T-CA, T-CAA, ACFR (carbon fiber reinforced core), and trapezoidal wire conductors. Designed for electric utilities and grid infrastructure.
- Alubar CopperTec® Copper Cables Brand for copper electrical wires and cables for low and medium voltage applications, including Tecnofire®, Tecnax®, Tecnotox®, Soldertec®, and CopperTec® WPP cables with certifications for residential, commercial, and industrial installations.
- Medium Voltage Cables (3.6/35kV)
Quantifiable outcome
- Produced over 100,000 tons of electric cables in 2019
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Alubar
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Alubar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Alubar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Universidade do Estado do Pará (UEPA)coreAlubar Metais e Cabos signed a protocol of intentions with UEPA offering five internship positions exclusively for university students. The partnership begins in 2025 and will last five years. Interns will be selected by Alubar according to company demand, with internship periods ranging from six months to two years.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Alubar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer with deep Brazilian operations through Prysmian Brasil. Competes directly with Alubar across T&D, construction, and renewable cable segments but at vastly greater global scale.
- Nexans: French global cable major with a Brazilian manufacturing footprint (Nexans Brasil) and a strong T&D and submarine cable portfolio. Overlaps with Alubar in overhead conductors and utility-grade cables.
Direct peers
- Furukawa Electric: Japanese cable manufacturer with a long-standing Brazilian subsidiary (Furukawa Electric LatAm) producing optical fiber and electrical cables. Directly competes with Alubar's CopperTec and construction-grade cable offerings.
- LS Cable & System: Korean power and communication cable manufacturer with global operations, including the Americas. Overlaps with Alubar in aluminum overhead conductors, medium voltage cables, and renewable energy cables.
- Southwire Company: Privately held North American wire and cable manufacturer and one of the largest aluminum rod producers in the U.S. Highly comparable to Alubar across aluminum rod, conductor, and building wire product lines.
- Encore Wire: U.S.-based manufacturer of copper and aluminum wire and cable for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Comparable to Alubar in low-voltage building wire and aluminum conductor production.
- APAR Industries: Indian specialty cable and aluminum conductor manufacturer with global exports. One of the closest pure-play comparables to Alubar in aluminum overhead conductors and transformer-grade aluminum rods.
- Leoni AG: European wire and cable manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, and infrastructure customers. Comparable to Alubar in medium-voltage and specialty cable product lines, though heavier in automotive wiring.
Emerging players
- Sterlite Power: Indian power transmission infrastructure developer and conductor manufacturer with growing international presence. Overlaps with Alubar in specialty aluminum conductors and T&D project execution.
Regional players
- Induscabos: Brazilian cable manufacturer focused on low and medium voltage copper and aluminum cables. Closely comparable Brazilian competitor to Alubar in civil construction and industrial cable segments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Alubar social profiles
Digital presenceAlubar compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance11 records
Alubar financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Alubar leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Alubar subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Alubar funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
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Alubar M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Alubar
What does Alubar do?
Alubar manufactures aluminum and copper electrical cables and conductors for power transmission, distribution, and industrial applications. It is the largest manufacturer of aluminum electrical cables in Latin America, producing bare aluminum conductors (CA, CAA, CAL, ACAR, ACFR), medium voltage cables up to 35kV, fire-retardant and halogen-free low voltage cables, copper cables, aluminum rods, and specialized photovoltaic cables.
Is Alubar a public or private company?
Alubar is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Alubar founded?
Alubar was founded in 1994. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Alubar based?
Alubar is headquartered in Barcarena, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Alubar make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Aluminum Cable Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are copper Cable Manufacturing and aluminum Rods and Alloys.
Who are Alubar's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Prysmian Group and Nexans. Direct peers are Furukawa Electric, LS Cable & System, Southwire Company, Encore Wire, APAR Industries and Leoni AG. Sterlite Power is listed as an emerging player. Induscabos is listed as a regional player.
Does Alubar have an API?
No public API is recorded for Alubar.
What industry is Alubar in?
Alubar's product category is Aluminum and Copper Electrical Cable Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKACAH, Aluminum Wire Rod & Conductors, with a secondary code of IMADAMAH, Overhead Conductors & Transmission Cable. Its NAICS code is 33592 and its SIC code is 3600.