Posts Tagged ‘manufacturing investment’

Europe’s third biggest aluminum manufacturer Norsk Hydro ASA for Brazilian expansion

Comments Off | 10-12-2010

Europe’s third biggest aluminum manufacturer is considering a potential expansion into Brazil. Norsk Hydro ASA said it is mulling the expansion of its business into Latin America’s largest economy.  The move will see the firm venture into Brazil and Argentina after it concludes the purchase of $4.9 billion of assets from Vale SA.
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Caterpillar Inc. announces acquisition of manufacturing facility located in Campo Largo, Parana State, Brazil

Comments Off | 09-3-2010

Caterpillar Inc. announced it had acquired a manufacturing plant in Campo Largo, located in the state of Parana, Brazil. Caterpillar Inc. said the newly acquired facility will be used for the manufacture of backhoe loaders and small wheel loaders. Currently, the firm manufactures backhoe loaders and small wheel loaders at its Piracicaba facility.
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