Alumasa
Alumasa is a Brazilian vertically integrated manufacturer of aluminum frames, profiles, ladders, and plastic accessories, operating across 104,000+ m² from Urussanga, Santa Catarina. Founded in 1986, it serves civil construction, industrial, and retail segments nationwide through 100+ commercial representatives.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersUrussanga, Brazil
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Alumasa does
Alumasa is a vertically integrated Brazilian manufacturer of aluminum and plastic products, headquartered in Urussanga, Santa Catarina, with a wholly-owned manufacturing branch in Ingá, Paraíba. Founded in 1986 as a producer of aluminum window and door frames (esquadrias), the company has expanded its portfolio to include aluminum profiles, ladders, and plastic bathroom and garden accessories. With over 104,000 m² of productive area and 251-500 employees, it operates a network of more than 100 commercial representatives covering all Brazilian states and is self-described as one of the largest aluminum industries in Brazil.
The company's operations span the full production chain — aluminum remelting (Refusão), billet (tarugo) production, extrusion, electrostatic painting, tool-making, and final assembly — with 100% of billets manufactured in-house since 2011. Manufacturing capabilities include electrostatic powder coating (since 2018), blow molding, extrusion and injection molding for plastics (monthly capacity exceeding 200,000 pieces), and four lines of aluminum ladders (monthly capacity exceeding 35,000 units across stools, residential, comfort and professional lines). The window/door frame portfolio is tiered across four lines targeting distinct price points: Giusto! 16 (affordable housing, NBR 10821-compliant for Minha Casa Minha Vida), Allora! 20 (mid-range), Piacere! 20 (mid-to-high range) and Lucca 25 (premium).
Alumasa generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales of aluminum and plastic products, serving three primary segments: civil construction (contractors and builders via the AST Construtoras technical assistance program), industry (standard and customized aluminum profiles for automotive, furniture, photovoltaic panels and road equipment), and retail (store fixtures and department store products). Distribution is conducted through a nationwide network of commercial representatives, supplemented by direct enterprise sales via the website. The company maintains ISO 9001, INMETRO (mandatory for certain ladder categories), CAMERGE renewable energy, and 2025 Green Seal (Selo Verde) certifications as quality and sustainability differentiators.
Alumasa firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Alumasa
- Legal name
- Alumasa Indústria de Plástico e Alumínio LTDA
- Website
- https://alumasa.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Alumasa is a Brazilian vertically integrated manufacturer of aluminum frames, profiles, ladders, and plastic accessories, operating across 104,000+ m² from Urussanga, Santa Catarina. Founded in 1986, it serves civil construction, industrial, and retail segments nationwide through 100+ commercial representatives.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Alumasa industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aluminum Building Products Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318), Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing (3313), Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production (331313)
- SIC
- Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Primary Production Of Aluminum (3334)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG), Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI), Aluminum Casting & Ingot/Billet/Slab Production (IMAKACAE)
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Where Alumasa is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Urussanga
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Alumasa business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Aluminum Products Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and selling aluminum profiles, frames (esquadrias), and ladders through a national network of commercial representatives. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales to construction companies, retailers, and industrial clients.
- Plastic Products Manufacturing and Sales: Production and sale of plastic accessories for bathrooms and gardens, including hoses and hardware accessories. Capacity of over 200,000 plastic pieces per month.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Alumasa product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Alumasa manufactures and sells aluminum frames (esquadrias) in four product lines, custom and standard aluminum profiles, aluminum ladders (stools, residential, comfort, and professional), and plastic accessories for bathrooms and gardens. Production is vertically integrated from aluminum remelting through extrusion, electrostatic painting, and finishing across 104,000+ m² of facilities in Urussanga/SC and Ingá/PB.
Product overview
Alumasa is a vertically integrated Brazilian manufacturer of aluminum and plastic products with over 35 years of market experience. The company operates a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main pillars: (1) Aluminum Esquadrias (frames/windows) offered across four distinct lines — Giusto! 16 for affordable housing, Allora! 20 for budget-conscious projects, Piacere! 20 for mid-to-high range, and Lucca 25 for premium high-standard applications; (2) Aluminum Profiles serving construction, industrial, and specialized applications with wood-effect and painted finishes; (3) Ladders available in residential, comfort, and professional lines with monthly production exceeding 35,000 units; and (4) Plastic products for bathrooms and gardens with 200,000+ pieces monthly capacity. All internal manufacturing processes (remelting, extrusion, painting, tool-making) are conducted in-house across 104,000+ m² of production facilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Linha Giusto! 16 Entry-level aluminum window and door frame line designed for the Minha Casa Minha Vida affordable housing program, offering low cost with excellent performance and lightness. Meets NBR 10821 standards with pre-established dimensions.
- Linha Allora! 20 Mid-range aluminum window and door frame line optimized for cost-effectiveness with functional design and electrostatic painting finish. Ideal for low to medium standard projects with pre-defined budgets.
- Linha Piacere! 20 Premium aluminum window and door frame line designed for medium and high-standard residential and commercial projects. Features bumpers and greater structural resistance with bearings in pulleys for smoother sliding operation.
- Linha Lucca 25 High-end aluminum assembled frame line designed for larger spans with low maintenance, greater aesthetics, versatility, and excellent cost-benefit ratio. Features integrated aluminum leaves for sophistication in high-level properties.
- Aluminum Profiles (Perfis de Alumínio) Custom and standard aluminum profiles for construction, architecture, and industrial applications including civil construction, metal-mechanical industry, furniture industry, photovoltaic panels, and road implements.
- Ladders (Escadas) Aluminum ladders available in four types: stools, residential, comfort line, and professional. Monthly production exceeds 35,000 units across the four product lines. INMETRO certified for Comfort Ladders, Residential Ladders, and Stools.
- Plastic Products (Produtos Plásticos) Plastic accessories for bathrooms and gardens, including hoses and hardware accessories. Production capacity exceeds 200,000 plastic pieces per month through three processes: blow molding, extrusion, and injection molding.
- Linha Tuo! 16 New aluminum frame line developed for affordable housing projects, meeting NBR 10821 standards with pre-established dimensions. Launched at Construsul 2023.
- Amadeirado Di Italia Aluminum Ceiling Panel Aluminum ceiling panel featuring the Amadeirado Di Italia wood-effect finish, along with deck and slatted panel options. Launched at Construsul 2023.
- Mason's Ruler (Régua para Pedreiro) New ruler model for masons suggested by construction professionals, featuring a different format from conventional designs for better adaptation to work routines. Launched at Construsul 2023.
- Giusto! 16 Trapdoor (Alçapão) Trapdoor product within the Giusto! 16 aluminum frame line designed for gourmet environments. Launched at Construsul 2023.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99% aluminum waste recycled monthly, with over 1,328 tons of aluminum scraps processed
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Companies that use Alumasa
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Alumasa technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Alumasa partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- TARMASA Armazém Geral LtdaminorWarehouse partner located in Estância/SE, storing and distributing Alumasa products in the region to support logistics and delivery operations.
- CAMERGEminorEnergy certification organization that granted Alumasa the Renewable Energy Certificate, recognizing the company's commitment to sustainable energy consumption.
- Jornal do Meio AmbienteminorEnvironmental media organization that awards the Green Seal certification to companies demonstrating sustainable environmental practices aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Alumasa competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Constellium: Global aluminum products manufacturer serving aerospace, automotive, and packaging markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent extruder and rolled products supplier overlapping with Alumasa's industrial profile customers (automotive, road equipment).
- Alcoa Corporation: Global aluminum giant with Brazilian operations across mining, refining, and primary metal. While not as downstream-focused as Alumasa, it sets competitive benchmarks in primary aluminum supply that flow through to Alumasa's input costs and pricing.
- Kaiser Aluminum: US-based semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products manufacturer serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers. Comparable to Alumasa on industrial aluminum profile applications, though operating primarily in North America and at much larger scale.
- Norsk Hydro: Norwegian aluminum major with substantial Brazilian operations including bauxite mining, primary smelting, and Hydro Extrusion. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving Brazilian construction and industrial extrusion markets at much greater scale than Alumasa.
Regional players
- Aluprof: Polish aluminum systems manufacturer for windows, doors, and facades under the Grupa Kęty umbrella. Directly comparable to Alumasa's frame business on product category, serving construction customers in European geographies.
- Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminum window, door, and facade systems. Comparable to Alumasa's premium frame lines (Piacere 20, Lucca 25) on product category, but operates primarily in Europe rather than Brazil.
- Schüco: German global leader in aluminum window, door, and facade systems. Comparable to Alumasa's aluminum esquadrias business on product category and target end-uses (commercial and premium residential), though serving primarily European and Asian markets.
- Werner Co. US-headquartered global ladder and climbing equipment specialist. Comparable to Alumasa on the ladder product line (>35,000 ladders/month for Alumasa), though Werner is far larger and operates primarily in North America.
Direct peers
- Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA): CBA is one of Brazil's largest vertically integrated aluminum producers, covering bauxite, alumina, primary aluminum, extrusion, and downstream products. It is directly comparable to Alumasa in serving Brazilian aluminum customers and competes most closely in extruded profiles and downstream building/industrial applications.
- Alusud Embalagens do Brasil: Brazilian aluminum manufacturer primarily focused on packaging and downstream aluminum products. Comparable as a domestic Brazilian aluminum producer serving similar industrial and consumer customers with vertically integrated operations.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Alumasa social profiles
Digital presenceAlumasa compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Alumasa financial estimates
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Alumasa leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Alumasa subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Alumasa funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Alumasa M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Alumasa
What does Alumasa do?
Alumasa manufactures and sells aluminum frames (esquadrias) in four product lines, custom and standard aluminum profiles, aluminum ladders (stools, residential, comfort, and professional), and plastic accessories for bathrooms and gardens. Production is vertically integrated from aluminum remelting through extrusion, electrostatic painting, and finishing across 104,000+ m² of facilities in Urussanga/SC and Ingá/PB.
Is Alumasa a public or private company?
Alumasa is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Alumasa founded?
Alumasa was founded in 1986. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Alumasa based?
Alumasa is headquartered in Urussanga, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Alumasa make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Aluminum Products Manufacturing and Sales are the primary driver. The others are plastic Products Manufacturing and Sales.
Who are Alumasa's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Constellium, Alcoa Corporation, Kaiser Aluminum and Norsk Hydro. Regional players are Aluprof, Reynaers Aluminium, Schüco and Werner Co.. Direct peers are Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) and Alusud Embalagens do Brasil.
Does Alumasa have an API?
No public API is recorded for Alumasa.
What industry is Alumasa in?
Alumasa's product category is Aluminum Building Products Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKACAM, Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems), with a secondary code of IMAKACAG, Aluminum Extrusion. Its NAICS code is 331318 and its SIC code is 3442.