Companhia Ferro-Ligas da Bahia S.A. (FESA4)

Overview

Cia de Ferro Ligas da Bahia S.A. - FERBASA, established in 1961 and headquartered in Salvador, Brazil, is a key player in the ferroalloys industry, engaged in the production and international sale of a wide range of products. Its operations are diversified across Ferroalloys, Wind Energy, and Other segments, showcasing its versatility not just in metallurgy but also in renewable energy production and more. FERBASA stands out for its commitment to sustainable practices, underlined by its engagement in wind energy generation. As a subsidiary of Fundação José Carvalho, it blends traditional industries like mining and metallurgy with modern, sustainable energy solutions, encapsulating a proactive approach towards environmental conservation while meeting the demands of its global clientele.

Products and Services

• High Carbon Ferrochrome: A critical component in producing stainless steel and other special alloys, offering resistance to corrosion and enhancing hardenability.
• Low Carbon Ferrochrome: Used primarily in the production of alloy steel, enabling precise control over the carbon content, thus ensuring the material's strength and toughness.
• Ferrochrome Silicon: An alloy combining iron, chromium, and silicon, used to add chromium to steel and as a deoxidizer during steel manufacturing, improving the material's overall quality.
• Ferrosilicon: Widely used in the steel industry as a deoxidizer to remove impurities from the steel and in the manufacturing of silicon steel for transformer cores.
• Chromite Sand: A natural resource mined by FERBASA, used in the foundry industry as a core and mold material due to its high resistance to high temperatures and thermal shock.
• Lump, Concentrate: Raw forms of chromium ore processed for various industrial applications, including the production of ferroalloys and the refinement of metals.
• Quicklime: A versatile chemical used in steelmaking, flue gas treatment, construction, and chemical industries for pH control, neutralization, or as a binding material.
• Active Silica/Microsilica: A byproduct of ferrosilicon and silicon metal production, used as an additive in cement and concrete for improved strength, durability, and performance.

In addition to these core products, FERBASA is also actively involved in electricity generation through windmills, further emphasizing its dedication to sustainable practices. Its engagements in mining, forestry, metallurgy, and standing timber, chromium ore and sand, and hydrated lime sales underline its diversified portfolio and integrated approach to its operations.