What Boreste Ligas does

Boreste Ligas is a Brazilian metallurgical company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bom Jesus dos Perdões, São Paulo, operating as part of Grupo Boreste. The company produces and distributes metal alloys and ferroalloys — including iron molybdenum (FeMo 60), iron vanadium (FeV 50), ferromanganese (FeMn AC), metallic molybdenum, ferro-silicon-manganese, electrolytic manganese, ferrochromium (FeCr AC and BC), aluminum, nickel, and copper variants — for foundries and steel mills in Brazil and internationally. Core production is based on the aluminothermic process, augmented by proprietary high-temperature filtration (>95% fume retention), gas-washing (90% emission reduction), and particulate capture systems, with 100% of captured particulates recycled back into the production line and a biodigester handling sewage treatment. Both Matriz and Filial are ISO 9001 certified by SGS, the company is LGPD-compliant, and it maintains annual Greenhouse Gas (Scopes 1–3) inventories.

The business operates three interlocking activities: (1) proprietary production of ferroalloys and metals via the aluminothermic process, (2) granulometric reprocessing of ferroalloys, metals, and scrap, and (3) distribution of third-party alloys. Products are sold direct to enterprise customers — foundries and steel mills — with customization on chemical composition, granulometry, and packaging. Logistics are served by an own vehicle fleet supplemented by established carriers, enabling nationwide delivery across Brazil. Revenue mechanics are B2B industrial sales with no disclosed pricing model, ARR, or unit volumes; customer logos are not publicly named, with the company describing its client base as "customers of renown in the world market."

The operational footprint is small (11–50 employees) and the business is privately held within Grupo Boreste. The recent strategic posture emphasizes environmental performance and quality certification rather than aggressive commercial expansion: investment has been directed into proprietary filtration R&D, dual-site ISO 9001 certification (SGS), and recurring GEE inventory disclosure for 2023 and 2024, with adjacent engagement through a 2020 Public-Private Partnership for urban reforestation in Bom Jesus dos Perdões. No funding rounds, M&A activity, leadership changes, or AI/digital initiatives are reported.

Name

Boreste Ligas

Legal name

Boreste Ligas

Website

https://boresteligas.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boreste Ligas is a Brazilian ferroalloy producer founded in 2012 that uses the aluminothermic process to manufacture and distribute customized metal alloys for foundries and steel mills nationally and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Alloys / Ferroalloys Manufacturing

NAICS

Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (3311), Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining (33141)

SIC

Primary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3330), Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050)

akta.pro primary industry

Ferrous Metals Trading & Distribution (Iron Ore, Pig Iron, DRI/HBI, Ferroalloys) (IMAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ferrous Scrap Processing & Brokerage (Steel & Cast Iron) (IMAKAMAA)

Keywords

• Ferroalloy manufacturing
• Metal alloys foundry
• Aluminothermic alloys
• Ferroalloy distribution
• Granulometric reprocessing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sao Paulo, São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ligas metálicas para fundição e siderurgia: Production and distribution of metal alloys for foundries and steel mills through the aluminothermic process, including granulometric reprocessing of ferroalloys, metals, and scrap. Also includes distribution of third-party metal alloys commercialized to customers by Boreste.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Boreste Ligas is a Brazilian metallurgical manufacturer that produces and distributes ferroalloys and metal alloys — including iron molybdenum, iron vanadium, ferromanganese, ferrochromium, ferro-silicon-manganese, metallic molybdenum, electrolytic manganese, nickel, chopped aluminum, and chopped copper — for foundries and steel mills. Production uses the aluminothermic process and granulometric reprocessing of ferroalloys, metals, and scrap, with products customized by chemical composition, granulometry, and packaging. The company also distributes third-party-produced alloys commercialized under the Boreste brand, supported by an in-house delivery fleet and partner carriers for nationwide service in Brazil.

Product overview

Boreste Ligas is a metallurgical company specializing in the industrialization and distribution of metal alloys for foundries and steelmaking (siderurgia). The company produces and commercializes a portfolio of ferroalloys and metals including iron molybdenum (FeMo 60), iron vanadium (FeV 50), ferromanganese, ferrochromium, metallic molybdenum, electrolytic manganese, ferro-silicon-manganese, aluminum, nickel, and copper products. Products are available in various chemical compositions, particle sizes (granulometries), and packaging options (drums, bags, big bags) customized to customer specifications. The company also distributes alloys produced by third parties, commercialized to customers under the Boreste brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ferro Molibdênio (FeMo 60) Iron molybdenum alloy (FeMo 60) used in foundry and steelmaking applications.
• Ferro Vanádio (FeV 50) Iron vanadium alloy (FeV 50) used as a microalloying element in steel production.
• Ferro Manganês AC (FeMn AC) Activated carbon ferromanganese alloy (FeMn AC) used in steelmaking for deoxidation and desulfurization.
• Molibdênio Metálico (Mo met) Metallic molybdenum product for specialized metallurgical applications.
• Ferro Silício Manganês (FeSiMn) Ferro-silicon-manganese alloy used in steel production for deoxidation and alloying.
• Manganês Eletrolítico (Mn Eletr) Electrolytic manganese product for specialized steel and alloy applications.
• Ferro Cromo BC (FeCr BC) High-carbon ferrochromium alloy (FeCr BC) used in stainless steel and alloy production.
• Alumínio Picotado (Al pic) Chopped/pelletized aluminum for metallurgical applications and alloy production.
• Níquel Melt Rounds (Níquel) Nickel melt rounds for use in stainless steel and specialty alloy production.
• Ferro Cromo AC (FeCr AC) Activated carbon ferrochromium alloy (FeCr AC) for stainless and specialty steel production.
• Cobre Picotado Vergalhão Cabo (Cu pic) Chopped copper rod/cable for electrical and metallurgical applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% retention of process fumes emitted (vs industry average below 70%)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• AFADI - Associação para apoio às crianças carentesminorOthersSocial partnership supporting children in need in the region. Boreste's management understands its social importance to the community and directly participates in social projects, not only generating jobs but making a difference in public activities and with underprivileged children in the region. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for urban reforestation in the city of Bom Jesus dos Perdões was established on 26/09/2020.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boreste-ligas

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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