September 07, 2008

Açotubo eying export opportunities

BNamericas reported that Brazilian steel tube distributor Açotubo is open to new opportunities to export its products, although the company's focus is on sales at home.

Mr José Carlos Palopoli marketing manager of Açotubo told BNamericas that "We have the right conditions to export to any part of the world, but if I were to prioritize a region I would say Latin America.”

Mr Palopoli reiterated Açotubo's plans to see steel and steel tube shipments this year surpass 75,000 tonnes. By comparison, sales of both products reached 58,000 tonnes in 2006.

Meanwhile, the company is upbeat on demand for the coming year and eyes new sales in Brazil. Mr Palopoli said "We believe there's still a lot to conquer here and we believe 2008 will be very good.”

Privately owned Açotubo, founded in 1974, describes itself as the largest distributor of steel and steel tubes in Latin America.