Rio+20: State of São Paulo will have the first remanufacturing production of Caterpillar in South America
With the use of sustainable technology, the company will extend the useful life of engine components
Investe São Paulo and Caterpillar signed this Tuesday, June 19, a memorandum of intent for the future production of remanufactured parts in the State of São Paulo. The agreement was signed at an event at the Rio+20, in the presence of the governor Geraldo Alckmin.
“Caterpillar is showing its commitment to post-consumption, saving energy, water and other natural resources. It is a commitment to the environment and people,” said Alckmin.
The new manufacturing process will be dedicated to the remanufacturing of engine components. “This is one of the most important contributions of Caterpillar to sustainable development, as it extends the useful life of non-renewable resources,” said the president of Caterpillar Brazil and Country Manager, Luiz Carlos Calil. This will be first remanufacturing operation of Caterpillar in South America, and will rely on the technology called CAT Reman. The Reman process is very important for the environment, because it returns to the components used their original condition, thus being fully in line with the government policies for the disposal of solid waste and post-consumption responsibility.
For the president of Investe SP, Luciano Almeida, São Paulo’s position in the Brazilian green economy market qualifies the State as a premier destination for such investment. “Remanufacturing is still a new technology in Brazil. São Paulo leads the way and consistently seeks to attract this sector,” he said. “It’s great to be here at the Rio+20 and be able to announce this investment. Now that’s sustainable development,” he concluded.
The State has the largest green economy market of the country and also the most diverse. There are 141,000 companies operating in the sector, employing over one million green jobs in Brazil.
The remanufacturing process consists in returning a component that is at the end of its useful life to the condition of new, in a remanufacturing environment. This means that the component will be used unmounted, go through a cleaning process, inspection, recovery, addition of new and original parts, assembly and testing, maintaining the specifications, quality, processes and original manufacturer’s warranty.
Remanufactured products reduce operating costs in the field, while enhancing their availability for the equipment operation. Furthermore, the remanufactured component can cost 40% less than the new one, providing the same reliability, quality and performance. The advantage for the environment is the reduction in the production process of up to 99% of energy, 90% of water, 85% of raw materials and 99% less waste.
Leadership in green economy
The State of São Paulo was the first region of Brazil to incorporate the green economy issue in its political and business agenda. Creating cutting edge laws, the State was a pioneer in the regulation of issues such as solid waste (State Law No. 12300/2006) and climate changes (State Law No. 13798/2009). Both provide opportunities for prospecting new business, since they create specific demands, such as the need to invest in sustainable transportation.
With the profile of a low carbon economy, it is the State with the cleanest energy matrix of Brazil, with a 55% share of renewable sources. São Paulo is also the largest producer in the world and the largest domestic producer of ethanol from sugarcane, accounting for 56% of the production in the country.
On June 05, 2012, the Strategy for Sustainable Development of the State of São Paulo was launched (Decree No. 58107), aiming to establish an agenda for the sustainable development of the State, presenting sectoral goals that will define the State Government action up to 2020.
About Caterpillar Brazil
Headquartered in Piracicaba (SP), Caterpillar Brazil celebrates 58 years of absolute presence and leadership in their market segments, besides accumulating certifications in Operational Excellence Class A, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
The national line of products includes 40 different models of machines, including hydraulic excavators, compactors, wheel loaders, motor graders, backhoes and bulldozers. It also produces generator sets in the ranges from 32 to 750 kVA, from 1360 ekW to 2250 ekW, special tools and accessories for its equipment.
The company has six thousand employees and is recognized for the management of people, its social responsibility actions and respect for the environment. In October 2011, it inaugurated a new plant, in Campo Largo (PR). The company is the leading exporter of its industry and was the 19th in the country, in the first half of 2011.
Since 2004, it is ranked as one of the best companies to work in Brazil and Latin America according to the surveys of Great Place to Work and Guia Você S/A-Exame. Caterpillar is now the only company to rank among the top five companies to work in Brazil for five consecutive years. More information available at: www.caterpillar.com.br
About Caterpillar
For over 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making progress possible and encouraged positive and sustainable changes on every continent. With sales of US$ 60.13 billion, Caterpillar is a leader in technology and the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, clean diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. More information available at: www.cat.com.
About Investe São Paulo
Investe São Paulo - Agência Paulista de Promoção de Investimentos e Competitividade – is the gateway for companies that intend to settle their operations in the state, besides stimulating the expansion of businesses that are already settled in São Paulo. The agency provides strategic information free of charge, helping investors find the best locations for their businesses and facilitating the interaction of companies with public and private entities.
The agency currently has 62 projects in the portfolio, which account for a potential investment of R$ 17 billion, with capacity to generate approximately 40,000 direct jobs. So far, the work of Investe SP has contributed by supporting 27 companies to invest R$ 11.4 billion to build their plants in the State, employing over 22,400 workers. Toyota, Hyundai, Chery, Vale, Gerdau, AGC are some of the companies that were advised by the agency in the completion of their undertakings in São Paulo.