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Fabio Ferraresi
Managing Director, South America
Fabio Ferraresi
Managing Director, South America
Fabio Ferraresi holds a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of São Paulo, and he received his MBA in Business Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas. He also holds CMQ-OE and CQE certifications from American Society for Quality. He has experience in automotive business in South America and Asia. He has worked for Eaton Corporation for 12 years in Brazil and China in positions such as supplier development manager, supply chain manager, factory manager and quality manager. Fabio also serves as business development director of Grupo Engenho, a consulting company with activities in business management and Operational excellence. Fabio joined the Power Systems Research team in 2014.
Fenatran is one of the largest transport and logistics fairs in Latin America. It is held every other year in São Paulo, Brazil. This year it was held Nov. 4 – 8 and, as usual, introduced significant launches in the road transport sector, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and connectivity.
This year’s edition featured 600 exhibitors, including 74 new brands, spread across an area of over 100,000 m²; more than 60,000 people attended. The Power Systems Research team in South America visited the show to monitor trends
Randon showcased its innovations at two major global mobility fairs. At the IANA Intermodal Expo in the U.S., it celebrated delivering its first container chassis semi-trailer with the e-Sys system to the North American market. This sale was made through its subsidiary, Hercules Chassis, to South Carolina Port Authorities. Randon also participated in the IAA Transportation fair in Germany, where it focused on expanding exports from its U.S. subsidiary, especially targeting the African market.
PSR Analysis: This announcement opens doors for Randon to increase its market penetration in the U.S. and possibly expand into neighboring markets such as Canada and Mexico. Success with this technology in one of the largest global markets can also enhance Randon’s brand recognition, credibility, and export potential, especially in regions that prioritize advanced and sustainable logistics solutions. PSR
Fabio Ferraresi is Director Business Development-South Americafor Power Systems Research
Eneva, a natural gas operator, plans to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) for Virtu LNG’s truck fleet, starting in January 2025. This fuel will be used for the logistics and distribution operations of Yara Brasil, a global leader in plant nutrition.
The initiative will begin in Maranhão and is expected to expand to other states. The transportation contract was signed on September 24 at the ROG-e fair, a major oil and gas event.
Randon showcased its innovations at two major global mobility fairs. At the IANA Intermodal Expo in the U.S., it celebrated delivering its first container chassis semi-trailer with the e-Sys system to the North American market. This sale was made through its subsidiary, Hercules Chassis, to South Carolina Port Authorities. Randon also participated in the IAA Transportation fair in Germany, where it focused on expanding exports from its U.S. subsidiary, especially targeting the African market.
PSR Analysis: This announcement opens doors for Randon to increase its market penetration in the U.S. and possibly expand into neighboring markets such as Canada and Mexico. Success with this technology in one of the largest global markets can also enhance Randon’s brand recognition, credibility, and export potential, especially in regions that prioritize advanced and sustainable logistics solutions. PSR
Fabio Ferraresi is Director, Business Development South America, for Power Systems Research
Eneva, a natural gas operator, plans to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) for Virtu LNG’s truck fleet, starting in January 2025. This fuel will be used for the logistics and distribution operations of Yara Brasil, a global leader in plant nutrition.
The initiative will begin in Maranhão and is expected to expand to other states. The transportation contract was signed on September 24 at the ROG-e fair, a major oil and gas event.
The São Paulo state government is working to attract the attention of automotive companies to the state, including Tata Motors, a subsidiary of the giant Indian-based Tata Group.
Tata’s staff has been in Brazil since the end of August 2024 and they will meet São Paulo government again in Germany by the end of September.
The secretary of Government, Jorge Lima, also revealed negotiations with a Chinese auto parts manufacturers for a factory in the state. The company’s name remains confidential, as São Paulo is competing with Minas Gerais and Paraná for the facility.
PSR Analysis: Indian Companies have been looking at the Brazilian and South American Market since 2000 and now the announcement made by the São Paulo Government shows some movement to make it more than just a study. The experience with Ethanol that Brazil and India have and comparable size and cost for low end vehicles adds data to the business decision. PSR
Fabio Ferraresi is Director, Business Development-South America, for Power Systems Research
Starting in 2025, vehicle exports from Brazil to Colombia will once again be taxed at a 54% rate. The tax exemption agreement, in place since 2017, will not be renewed. According to the Colombian government, this decision is designed to protect its local automotive industry, currently dominated by Renault. This is a setback for Brazilian manufacturers, who exported fewer vehicles in 2024, with a 30% drop compared to the previous year.
PSR Analysis: This means an important reduction of exports from Brazil, affecting some OEM exports severely; for others, there will be no impact. These production impacts are already deployed in the forecast in OE Link database.
Fabio Ferraresi is Director, Business Development-South America, for Power Systems Research
During Latbus 2024 in São Paulo, Volare unveiled its Attack 9 HVE, Brazil’s pioneering ethanol hybrid minibus. The project is being developed by Volare, a division of the Marcopolo group, in collaboration with Horse and WEG. Although presented in 2024, the official market release is scheduled for 2026.
The vehicle is powered by a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder ethanol engine supplied by Horse, which also functions as an electric generator. This generator supplies energy to recharge the batteries of WEG’s electric drive system. The internal combustion engine operates for only one-third of the vehicle’s total operational time, maintaining an optimal rotational speed of approximately 3,000 rpm.
The Brazil Heavy Trailers sector continues its upward trend in registration, with a 5.6% increase in sales during the first seven months of the year, compared to the same period in 2023.
According to data from the National Association of Road Implements Manufacturers (Anfir), 89,880 units were registered between January and July.
Brazilian auto parts producer Frasle Mobility said (July 8, 2024) it has agreed to buy Mexican auto spare parts distributor Dacomsa from Mexico’s Grupo Kuo S.A.B de C.V. for 2.1 billion reais ($389.5 million).
With the deal, Frasle Mobility, formerly known as Fras-le, said it would also acquire the Dacomsa-owned Kuo Motor and Fritec firms, as well as some tangible and intangibles assets related to those companies, according to a securities filing.
Frasle Mobility also expects to earn some 300 million reais with synergies to be generated from the deal – as measured by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) – in a five-year period, a presentation by the firm showed.
