For more than 30 years, Garuva Abrasivos has set itself apart on the marketplace for the production of steel grit that meets the strictest international standards for quality.
Garuva’s shot is produced in rounded and angular shapes and is available in a wide range of particle sizes and hardness ratings. Our shot can be used in a variety of applications, ranging from the cutting of ornamental stone to numerous industrial blastinOur Story
Garuva Abrasivos began operations on October 25, 1990, producing iron shot for use in the marble and granite cutting sector. Due to the quality of its products, the company quickly established a reputation as a reliable supplier and consolidated its position within the sector.Attentive to market demands, Garuva began operating its steel plant in 2001 and producing products intended for use in shot blasting such as the cleaning and pickling of parts and profiles, surface preparation, and shot peening.
Garuva Abrasivos first obtained ISO9001 certification in May 2008 and has since maintained its recertified Quality Management System on an ongoing basis. Additionally, the company also meets several specific requirements from customers through other standards, mainly within the automotive sector.
Due to its products’ outstanding reputation and market demand, the company doubled its production capacity in 2012 through the installation of completely new facilities and equipment that offer the best technologies and resources available on the market in terms of productivity and efficiency.
Beginning in 2019, Garuva began operating beyond Brazil’s borders for the first time, exporting its products to several countries in Europe, North America, and neighboring South American countries.
Garuva Abrasivos maintains a strong level of performance within the marketplace and is recognized for producing high-quality round steel shot and angular steel grit, as well as maintaining consistent relationships with its customers, suppliers and communities, actively working to preserve the environment and contribute to the development of its employees.
Mission
To provide steel shot that meets our customers' needs with adequate profitability, prioritizing the development of our employees and community, in harmony with the environment.
Quality Policy
To supply steel shot that meets customer expectations and the requirements of stakeholders and regulatory standards, ensuring optimal deadlines and compatible costs, while continuously improving our processes and products.
Vision
To be the national reference in the supply of steel shot, meeting the expectations of our customers, employees, and partners.
Environmental Policy
Garuva Abrasivos understands that environmental preservation and the continuous pursuit of best practices in this area strengthen the company while ensuring the sustainability of the business in the medium and long term. With this goal in mind, we have developed various initiatives within our operations and strive to extend this concern to the entire supply chain. These initiatives have been summarized into four key areas: the origin of raw materials and inputs, waste disposal and reuse, selective waste collection, energy sources, and supplier monitoring.
Timeline
The history of Garuva Abrasivos was marked by several important events, check out the main ones below:
- 1990Founding of the company producing cast iron abrasives for the marble and granite cutting segment.
- 2001Implementation of the steel shot plant and start of supply to the blasting segment.
- 2008First ISO 9001 certification.
- 2012Doubling production capacity with new and state of the art equipments.
- 2019First exports to Europe, South and North America.
- 2020Inauguration of the new office in Joinville/SC.
