Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A.

Headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. (Usiminas), founded in 1950, is a prominent industrial entity specializing in the global manufacturing and sale of flat steel products. The company's operations are strategically divided into four core segments: Mining and Logistics, Steel Metallurgy, Steel Transformation, and Capital Assets. Usiminas's activities span the full spectrum of steel production, beginning with the extraction and processing of various iron ores, including pellet, sinter feed, and granulated forms. Beyond raw material production, it develops a diverse range of specialized steel solutions and functions as both a significant distribution center and a trading enterprise. The company also manufactures and installs equipment tailored for various industrial applications. Furthermore, Usiminas is a key supplier to the automotive industry, providing essential stamped steel parts, and contributes extensively to the construction and capital goods sectors with its product offerings, such as hot-rolled galvanized steel sheets and coils. Its comprehensive logistics network includes road cargo transportation and specialized flat steel transport. The company extends its expertise through an array of specialized services, encompassing technology transfer for the steel industry, project management for civil construction and capital goods initiatives, hot-dip galvanizing, and the intricate texturing and chrome plating of cylinders.