The company achieves IATF 16946: 2016 Certification.
With expertise in casting special iron and steel alloys and in high-precision machining, RIO stands out for its advanced technology and the productive capacity of its factory.
Today, we are the largest Latin American manufacturer of engine components for light vehicles, utility vehicles, trucks, agricultural machinery, motorcycles, as well as products for railway and marine transportation.
Our organizational culture is based on customer success and humanized service, and the “orange quality” is recognized and certified by the experience of more than 75 years in the market, exporting to over 25 countries. With the certifications earned over the years (including IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 14001), we meet the requirements of the main automakers, supplying original parts.
With fully equipped laboratories and specialized engineering teams, we continuously invest in technology and process innovation to offer the best solutions to the market. Our manufacturing plant is located in the state of Santa Catarina, in the city of Rio do Sul, with more than 900 employees.
PURPOSE:
“Lighting paths, igniting talents and shaping the future.”
MISSION:
“Develop and supplyproducts, materials, casting and machining services to move the world, in a creative and sustainable way.”
VISION:
“To be a Global company and the best partnership and business option for our customers and distributors!”
VALUES:
We think and practice Innovation, Excellence, Respect and Simplicity in Team!
Ethics and Faith
among everyone!
1946
Metalúrgica Riosulense was born in Rio do Sul/ Santa Catarina (Brazil). Among the first activities are the basic mechanics services provided to the woodworking and the cassava starch industries.
1956
Riosulense takes an important step in its growth and starts its activities in the automotive market, betting on the production of valve guides.
1980
The production of auto parts becomes the main activity of the company.
1990
Seeking to expand its activities and improve its employees’ structure, RIO inaugurates a new headquarters, where remains until today.
1992
The company conquers the Productivity and Quality Incentive Award, granted by the National Confederation of Industry (CNI).
2000
Excellence consolidates the company Riosulense as a supplier of big automakers.
2001
The growth of the metallurgy brings new achievements, and the company receives the ISO 9001 certification.
2011
Riosulense starts a new production line and starts to supply railroad parts.
2012
The company starts the cylinder liners factory.
2014
Riosulense is the first foundry in Brazil to receive the international certificate from the Transportation and Power Generation program, which seeks qualification improvements in the processes of companies that act as suppliers to railroads.
2016
The company is recognized for its relevant contribution to the evolution of the practice of people management with the “ser humano” award, from the Brazilian Association of Human Resources (ABRH-SC).
2017
Riosulense takes a new position, with the definition of new principles and a new purpose, in addition to a change in its culture and management structure.
2018
The company achieves IATF 16946: 2016 Certification.
2019
Metalúrgica Riosulense is now RIO. We went through a brand rebrand.
We inaugurated the Prototype Factory, with 3D printing technology.
2020
We were the grand champion of the Neoway Advisor Award (Discovery – Sales & Marketing category) for the use of Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence technology.
We signed a partnership with Wirklich for the production of high performance plastic injections!
2021
We won first place in the Santa Catarina Innovation Award (FAPESC), in the Innovation in Service or Process category.
We’ve been certified as a Great Place To Work.
2022
Great Place to Work Certification and AGCO Best Supplier
PURPOSE:
“Lighting paths, igniting talents and shaping the future.”
MISSION:
VISION:
VALUES:
Being recognized by the main certification bodies is proof of our continuous effort to develop and enhance technology and process traceability in a sustainable way. But most important is the practical recognition from the market, expressed through the awards we have received.
2011
Prize Excellence in Costs Award – Mercedes-Benz
2012
Prize Cast and Machined Provider – MWM – Navistar Company
2014
Audit Certificate – GE
2015
Best Provider Awards – GE
2018
Supplier Performance – MWM – Navistar Company
2019
Transportation and Power Generation – Accreditation Program
2021
Supplier Day 2022 – Best Supplier AGCO
2022
Certificado AD2000
Supplier Day 2022 – Melhor Fornecedor AGCO
2023
DEI Award – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – John Deere
2024
Supplier Awards – Excellence in Development – MWM
Since the beginning, in our first productions for the automotive aftermarket, RIO packaging has featured orange as the predominant color. A strong, vibrant color that conveys values such as movement, drive to action, and energy.
RIO packaging includes QR Codes in its layout, giving you direct access to a technical video about the product, as well as an information sheet with application tips for the part you are purchasing.
Arthur Araujo dos Santos
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