Tecnored
ABOUT US
Tecnored’s business was founded on the concept of “renewable technology”, a self-sustainable cycle that combines science, engineering, and real-world capability to continually enhance technologically sound systems and processes.
Patented in twenty seven (27) countries, the Tecnored Furnace employs state-of-the-art technology that combines efficiency and sustainability.
At our Technological Research and Development Center, located in Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo, Brazil, we possess all the primary technical resources for laboratory and industry development testing, in accordance to international and national standards, for the iron making and R&D sectors.
We have developed a highly equipped and technological metallurgical laboratory, where we undertake a wide range of metallurgical testing, agglomeration and briquetting. Combining our particular field of expertise, we provide specialized support, such as result interpretation, failure analysis, and case-by-case technical recommendation.
Vision
To be a competitive company and an internacional reference in sustainable technology development, thus disseminating Tecnored technology to enhance the steel market.
Values
• Life matters most
• Value our people
• Prize our planet
• Do what is right
• Improve together
• Make it happen
COMPANY PROGRESS
Vale acquires Tecnored shares (38%)
TECHNOLOGY EVOLUTION
OUR NUMBERS
1ST INDUSTRIAL-SCALE PLANT
SHAREHOLDER
Vale S.A.
Originally established on June 1, 1942 as the state-owned Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, Vale became a private company ranking among the largest miners in the world. Vale is a global mining company, transforming natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development. Headquartered in Brazil and present in about 30 countries, we employ approximately 125,000 people between direct employees and permanent contractors.
In addition to mining, we work with logistics – railways, ports, terminals and state-of-the-art infrastructure –, energy, and steel making.
TECNORED TEAM
Ludmila Nascimento Brasil
CEO TecnoredUndergraduate degree in Accounting Sciences, MBA in Corporate Finance, Master Business Administration, and executive education extensions from The University of Chicago and University of Oxford.
Ronald Lopes
Head R&D and EngineeringUndergraduate degree in Industrial Production with MBA in Production Management, Engineering, and Industrial Management.
Marcelo Nazareno
Head of ProductionTechnical degree in Metallurgy. 25 years of work experience with operation and maintenance of steel processes.
Nirlene Arruda
Head of FinanceUndergraduate degree in Production Engineering, MBA in Economics, and Business Management, and Master's Degree in Production Engineering, Knowledge Management, and specialized MO training.
Simone Cardoso
Head of Supply ChainUndergraduate Degree in Marketing and Foreign Trade Administration, with an MBA in Business Management.
Patricia Marçal
Head of People & Culture and Safety, Environment and SGIUndergraduate Degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Marketing and MBA in Business Administration from FGV.
Ricardo Nunes
Head of Information Technology, Automation, and Digital TransformationUndergraduate Degree in Computer Science, specialized in infrastructure and software development.
Gabriel Afonso
Compliance / LegalUndergraduate Degree in Law and Accounting Sciences, and Graduate Degree in Corporate Law and Compliance
André Monsores
Specialist in MetallurgyUndergraduate Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Faculdade Federal Fluminense and an MBA in Administration from FGV. Steel and blast furnace specialist.
Alvaro Soares
Specialist in Thermochemical ProcessingUndergraduate Degree in Physics, Master's Degree in Physics and Sc.D. from Unicamp/SP