The Company

Menegotti's story began on May 25th, 1940 in the city of Jaraguá do Sul – SC – Brazil.

Erwino Menegotti, with a very little amount of money, installed a Smithery and a Cart Factory.

The store counted on four workers who produced horseshoes, hoes, scythes and made some repairs on metallic parts of carts.

The manufacturing of machines for production of gasogenium, used as fuel for vehicles, was the next step towards the development of the company.

As the region of Jaraguá do Sul was essentially agricultural, the market of machines for cereal processing was the natural path for the company to grow.

In 1963 it was inaugurated a Foundary with the aim to solve problems related to the dependency of good quality cast iron and it was an important remark in the company's history.

O development of the Menegotti Press for production of concrete pipes, in the mid 60's changed the company's profile and market strategy.

Brazil was in straight developing process and in need of sewerage work. The investment in this segment pushed the company forward strongly.

The modest enterprise of the 40's had turned into a solid reality.

A vibrant company that believed the market and made its way through very successful partnerships with customers and suppliers by means of a management system that values the human being.

The company's constant evolution led to investments in new markets and directioning to other segments.

The leadership in the mixer segment was a consequence of the non-stop work and of the internationalization of business.

In January of 2003, aiming agility in the processes and more efficient customer service, it turned the division of machines into an independent company called Menegotti Máquinas e Equipamentos Ltda.

Since then, Menegotti, also known as Menquip, has been continuously structuring and improving its technologies to maintain its path of success. Its market segments today include machinery for blocks and pavements, rainwater pipes, sewer pipes, batching plants, metal molds for pre-cast products, cargo handling equipment, concrete mixers for trucks and special projects.

Consolidation of the brand in the market has resulted in the company having to expand its factory sites in order to meet the growing demand for its products and services. Thus, in addition to the factory in the center of Jaraguá do Sul, Menegotti currently has two branches, one in the suburb of Ilha da Figueira and the other in the city of Corupá.

Future plans include a new factory, presently under construction, with an area of 250,000 m2, 40.000 m2 of which will be productive area and will start operations in 2011 with full operation in 2015. In compliance with environmental standards, this new project will place Menegotti Máquinas e Equipamentos, once again, in a position of national and international reference in the development of complete solutions for industrial equipment that is reliable, economically feasible and socially responsible.

The Time Line

Business Units

MENQUIP

It is the unit focused on providing solutions in equipment for concrete.

Its portfolio embraces the following product lines:

Block and Paver Machines
Pipe Machines for Pluvial Water
Pipe Machines for Sewerage
Batching Plants
Metal Molds
Mixer for Trucks
Planetary Mixers

MENMOV

It is the unit focused on providing solutions in Handling and Lifting.

Its portfolio embraces the following product lines:

Single and Double Girder Cranes, with capacity from 3,2 up to 60 ton.
Overhead Cranes, with capacity from 3,2 up to 60 ton.
Electric Hoist with capacity up to 15 ton.
Cranes from 20 up to 60 ton.

MENMETAL

It is the unit focused in providing solutions in white and gray cast iron.

With a portfolio of customized projects, its parts are molded through manual process in green sand and cool.

MENGES

It is the management unit of Menegotti Machines and Equipment.

It provides support service to all the other business units (MENQUIP, MENMOV E MENMETAL).

The DNA

Business

To develop complete solutions for industrial equipment.

Mission

To exceed expectations by developing complete solutions that promote a better quality of life.

Vision

To be the best company in developing solutions that are reliable, economically feasible and socially responsible.

Values

Honesty that generates credibility
Agile, happy and safe work environment
Seek innovation and technology
Flexibility in solution development
Seek increasingly bold results
Give value to people
Commitment

The Colaborator

Menegotti's profesional staff is one of its main patrimonies. As a cultural issue,since its foundation, the professionals are called colaborators.

To be part of Menegotti requires a lot of responsibility and brings, besides professional growth, a series of fringe benefits.

Competency Management

Management methodology that focuses on business, the market and the professional development of the employees. The objective is to steer and retain talents through their development, guided by the company's objectives.

PPR – Profit Sharing Program

Aims to continually motivate employee performance, creating commitment to results and common objectives.

Strategic Remuneration

Giving value to the performance, ability and commitment of the employee and Management Group, motivating them according to professional evolution and to the degree to which they develop their skills.

Work Health and Safety

With objectives, indicators, goals and action plans, the preservation of work health and safety reflects the company's concern with the physical integrity of its employees and partners. The commitment and participation of the employees is intense and of fundamental importance in this process.

Private Pension Plan

Menegotti participates in the Private Pension Plan by contributing the same percentage as the employee, with the aim of providing a pension that will enable a dignified quality of life during the employee's future retirement.

QCC – Quality Control Circle

Program consisting of management groups formed by employees who participate voluntarily in the endeavor to improve processes, products and work environment conditions, aimed at attaining excellence in the products and services offered by Menegotti.

Health Plan

With the well being of the employees and their dependents in mind, Menegotti offers various health care services, such as: "União Saúde" Health Plan, Dental Plan, laboratories, Medical Clinics, Image Center, Work Gymnastics, covering part or all of the costs, thus making these services accessible for their employees.

Recreation Association

With an ample area for leisure, a place to encourage getting together, entertainment and the strengthening of friendships, Menegotti stimulates its employees to practice sport by organizing internal championships and participation in Olympiads and other local and regional events.

Study Scholarship

Each employee receives the necessary guidance and instruction for his/her good work performance, and in addition to this training the Company encourages the personal and professional development of its employees, through the School Auxiliary Program. For those receiving scholarships, part or all of the monthly fees are paid for regular, technical, graduation, post graduation, language and professional courses, as well as a partnership with SESI in the "School in the Company" program for teaching young people and adults to read and write.

The Book of the 70 years

On 25th May 2010, Menegotti completed 70 years.

Much more than just a commemoration with friends, Menegotti launched a book that is not just a book about the company but the trajectory of a family and three generation of work, dedication and success.

As history shows, in 2003 there was a division within the great Metalúrgica Erwino Menegotti, giving origin to two independent companies known as Menegotti Máquinas e Equipamentos Ltda. and Menegotti Indústrias Metalúrgicas, and thus two different books with a current story, but a past in common.

Written by Christina Baumgarten, the book entitled "A dream to be dreamed together" was given to each participant at the event which, without doubt, was a significant milestone in the life of the Menegotti companies.