Manufacturing Magazine May 2015 | Page 35

BRAZIL
The technological pioneering , the relentless search for new markets , the production finely tuned to consumer demands , the profits ’ reinvestment and thoughtful treatment given to partners and clients are only some of many reasons for its the incontestable development and continuous growth .
Pilkington Brazil As part of a long term strategic plan for South America , Brazil was one of the markets that attracted the group ’ s interest . Today , the Brazilian branch is leader in the continent , with products related to the manufacture of glasses and its components , mainly in the automotive sector .
According to Fabrício Kameyama , Pilkington ’ s South America Commercial Director , the current trends of the sector are big motivators for growth and creation of new products . “ Glass consumption by the auto manufacturers has been increasing over the past years due to the fact that the glass industry has also grown and the glass itself became a component of differentiation in many aspects ”. He even mentions the fact of simple glass being used in the aesthetic composition of an automobile design . “ Keeping pace with car designs , glass also offers more interior comfort and aesthetic pleasure with products such as windshield wipers and panoramic sunroofs , glass with thermo and acoustic control , defogging glass of various shades , among others ”.

Management

Márcio Flávio Martins President
Fabrício Kameyama Commercial Director
Edvaldo Cardoso Araújo
Director of Engineering and Quality
Cláudio Marsiglia Director of Manufacturing
José Walter Schmidt Director of Logistics

“ The main challenge presented in our local market is balancing technological innovation and economies of scale .”

– Fabrício Kameyama , Commercial Director of Pilkington for Latin America
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