JF Pasqua

What JF Pasqua does

JF Pasqua is a Brazilian manufacturer of copper electrical conductors and complementary plastic spools, headquartered in Guaxupé, Minas Gerais, operating a vertically integrated industrial platform on a site of more than 200,000 m². The company's product portfolio spans the full conductor value chain: copper granules and billets (raw inputs), copper rods, drawn copper wires (including tinned variants), enamelled copper wires, rectangular copper wires, copper strands, and bare copper cables, plus plastic spools used for winding. Manufacturing is built around a 100% recycled copper feedstock processed through in-house fire refining to 99.9% purity and 100% IACS electrical conductivity, with downstream operations including rolling, drawing, stranding, enamelling, tinning, and plastic injection. Annual copper recycling capacity is stated at 50,000+ tons, with 145,000 tons processed across 2022–2024.

The company serves B2B customers across three principal use-case segments: the electrical and industrial sector (cable manufacturers, power distribution, solar/renewable energy, electrical installations), electronics and electrical equipment manufacturers (motors, transformers, coils, electronic components), and copper processing industries (alloys, tubes). Sales are conducted through a direct, sales-led model — quote-based, made-to-order with custom specifications — using dedicated account attention, technical support, and a proprietary logistics fleet that guarantees product integrity and on-time delivery. Request-for-quote is executed primarily through WhatsApp, with an online product catalog providing technical specifications and standards compliance (NBR, NM). Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales of customized copper conductors; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Founded in 2000 and privately held, JF Pasqua is named after its founder's family. The company has built a 25-year operating track record and holds ISO 9001 (2002), UL (2011), and ISO 14001 (2026) certifications. Domestic Brazilian operations form the core, with international exports initiated in 2022. Customer logos are not publicly disclosed, and revenue figures are not reported.

Name

JF Pasqua

Legal name

JF Pasqua

Website

https://jfpasqua.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

JF Pasqua is a Brazilian manufacturer of copper electrical conductors — rods, drawn, enamelled, rectangular, tinned, strands, and bare cables — produced from 100% recycled copper via vertically integrated operations, supplying cable makers, motor/transformer OEMs, and copper processors globally since 2000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Copper Electrical Conductors

NAICS

Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying (331420), Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

SIC

Primary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3330)

akta.pro primary industry

Copper Recycling & Secondary Copper Smelting/Refining (IMAKADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Copper Refining (Electrorefining & Fire Refining) (IMAKADAF), Overhead Conductors & Transmission Cable (IMADAMAH)

Keywords

• Copper electrical conductors
• Recycled copper products
• Enamelled copper wires
• Copper cables and strands
• Plastic wire spools

Headquarters

HQ city

Guaxupé

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Copper Electrical Conductor Sales: JF Pasqua generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of copper electrical conductors including rods, strands, drawn wires, enamelled wires, rectangular wires, bare cables, and copper granules/billets. The company also sells complementary plastic spools. All products are made to order with custom specifications, following a quote-based sales model.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JF Pasqua manufactures and distributes copper electrical conductors including copper rods, strands, drawn wires, enamelled wires, rectangular wires, bare cables, and copper granules/billets, along with complementary plastic spools. All products are produced from 100% recycled copper through integrated operations including fire refining, drawing, stranding, enamelling, tinning, and casting/lamination, sold made-to-order to industrial customers.

Product overview

JF Pasqua is a Brazilian manufacturer of copper electrical conductors operating as a single-product-line company focused on copper-based solutions. The product portfolio centers on eight core offerings: Copper Rods (the foundational raw material), Copper Strands, Enamelled Copper Wires, Rectangular Copper Wires, Copper Granules and Billets, Drawn Copper Wires (including tinned variants), Bare Copper Cables, and Plastic Spools (accessory product for winding). All products are manufactured from 100% recycled copper, with capabilities spanning from initial copper processing (granules, billets, rods) through semi-finished conductors (drawn wires, enamelled wires, rectangular wires) to finished cables (strands, bare cables). The company operates vertically integrated manufacturing including foundry, rolling, wire drawing, enamelling, tinning, and plastic injection operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Copper Rods (Vergalhões de Cobre) Fire-refined 8mm diameter copper rods with 100% electrical conductivity, serving as essential raw material for electrical cable production and various industrial processes. Made from 100% recycled copper with excellent electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance.
• Copper Strands (Cordas de Cobre Nu) Bare copper ropes manufactured in various formations using recycled copper, tailored to meet specific project demands. Used for flexible cables in construction and solar energy systems, conforming to standard NM 280.
• Enamelled Copper Wires (Fios de Cobre Esmaltados) Electrical conductors coated with an insulating enamel layer offering protection against short circuits and mechanical damage. Available in various varnish specifications and wire diameters, conforming to standard NBR NM 60317. Used for motors, transformers, coils, and electronic components.
• Rectangular Copper Wires (Fios de Cobre Retangulares) High-conductivity copper wires with rectangular cross-section at 99.9% purity and 100% IACS electrical conductivity, ideal for electronic equipment, motors, transformers, and power distribution systems.
• Copper Granules and Copper Billets (Granalhas e Palanquilha de Cobre) Copper shot (10-15mm length) and slugs/billets produced through fire refining process with 99.9% purity. Used in copper alloy production and copper tube manufacturing for industrial and commercial applications.
• Drawn Copper Wires (Trefilados de Cobre Nu) Customized drawn copper wire solutions in a wide range of specifications including tinned copper line. 99.9% purity, 100% IACS conductivity, minimum 25% elongation. Available in polystyrene spools (5.2mm to 0.082mm), Fuster (1.83mm to 1.45mm), and steel coils (5.2mm to 2.9mm).
• Bare Copper Cable (Cabo de Cobre Nu) High-conductivity stranded copper cables for grounding and power distribution, composed of multiple stranded copper wires. Especially used in grounding systems requiring high electrical conductivity. Standard NBR 5349, 99.9% purity, 100% IACS.
• Plastic Spools (Carretéis Plásticos) Cylindrical or conical plastic spools for wire and cable winding, manufactured from polystyrene or ABS. Standard NBR 5314. Offers custom logo and color personalization for industrial winding, storage, and transportation applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% copper purity achieved across product lines
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local NGOs focused on recyclingminorOthersJF Pasqua maintains partnerships with local non-governmental organizations focused on recycling initiatives, supporting the company's circular economy model and sustainable sourcing of copper scrap materials.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Ducab: UAE-based manufacturer of copper and aluminium cables and conductors serving the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Comparable product portfolio (bare conductors, power cables) but geographically focused on MENA markets.
• Condumex: Mexican manufacturer of conductors, cables, and copper products serving Latin American utilities and industry. Overlaps with JF Pasqua's product mix (bare copper, stranded conductors) and is a natural Latin American reference point, though it does not directly compete in Brazil.

Broad incumbents

• Prysmian Group: World's largest wire and cable manufacturer with deep exposure to power distribution cables, bare/insulated conductors, and utilities. Directly competes with JF Pasqua in copper conductor supply but operates at vastly broader scale and global footprint.
• Nexans: Global cable and conductor manufacturer with strong positions in power infrastructure, building wires, and industrial cables. Overlaps with JF Pasqua on bare copper and stranded conductors for grounding and power distribution.
• Southwire: One of North America's largest wire and cable manufacturers, including bare copper conductors, building wire, and magnet/enamelled wire. Comparable manufacturing mix to JF Pasqua across drawn, stranded, and tinned copper products.

Emerging players

• ILSCO (NSi Industries): Manufacturer and distributor of electrical connectors, grounding products, and bare/insulated conductors. Comparable in serving the electrical contractor end-market for copper grounding and power distribution accessories.

Direct peers

• nVent Erico: Specialist in electrical grounding, bonding, and low-voltage power connections, including bare copper conductors and grounding products. Comparable as a focused supplier of bare copper cabling and grounding conductors — a downstream buyer category for JF Pasqua.
• APAR Industries: Indian copper conductor and aluminium manufacturer producing conductors, strips, wires, and transformer oils. Closely comparable in terms of being a dedicated copper conductor specialist serving utilities and industrial customers.
• Wieland Group: Global specialist in copper and copper-alloy semi-finished products (rods, strips, wires). Comparable in producing high-conductivity copper mill products and conductors for electrical and electronic applications.
• KME Group: European copper semi-finished products manufacturer (rods, bars, strips, tubes, wires). Closely comparable upstream integration of copper processing into conductor-grade inputs that JF Pasqua also performs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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