Agência Brasil* Brasília – The international trade flow began the year at a rhythm similar to last year. With four working days, the fist week of 2007 generated a trade balance surplus (exports minus imports) of US$ 617 million, with a daily average of US$ 154.25 million – little over the US$ 149 million of
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Flavio Olivera creates vintage style, vibrant-coloured pieces. The leather and metal are Italian, and the purses are manufactured in Portugal. In 2007, the designer wants to explore new markets, including Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.
Agência Brasil* Brasília – The presidency of vehicle factory Ford announced yesterday (4), after a meeting with Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, that the group is going to invest R$ 2.2 billion in the country between 2007 and 2011. The largest part of the funds will be invested in the Northeast – Ford
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Volkswagen Lorries and Buses of Brazil broke a new sales record in 2006. The company sold over 37,000 units on the domestic and foreign market, representing an increase of 4% when compared to 2005. The vehicle maker was the market leader in the wholesale market for lorries over five
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The cooperative system in the southern Brazilian state of Paraná ended the year of 2006 with revenues of R$ 16.5 billion (US$ 7.7 billion). The value is the same as that reached in the previous year. The result was considered favourable as the sector faced a series of diversities
Dalutex develops fabrics with exclusive prints for various garment manufacturers in Brazil and has been exporting since 1999. Eyeing new markets, Dalutex usually participates in sector fairs in New York, Miami and Los Angeles.
Company Solarium Revestimentos from Brazil is expanding. In addition to having increased its revenues by 22% in 2006, the company expanded its production capacity, inaugurated a new factory, and began exporting to Angola and Greece, kicking off the process of brand globalisation. The Middle East is regarded as a potential market.
Brazilian companies in the graphic arts industry expect revenues 5% higher for next year. Until the end of this year, the sector should grow 2.7%. Exports have ensured a good performance for the sector this year, and should be responsible for a significant share of the projected growth for 2007.
Publication contains information on 5,602 companies in the southern Brazilian state of Paraná, and is available to interested parties in Brazil and abroad. The service is provided by the Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná (Fiep).
Exports should end the year with an 11% increase. Up until September, sales to the Arab market totalled US$ 365.2 million.
The major markets for the Brazilian metallurgy group are the United States, Mexico, Germany, Canada, Thailand, India, Argentina, Spain, Chile and Colombia, but the organization also sells to the Middle East. Besides metallurgy, the company is also active in other areas, such as manufacturing of wagons and lorry bodies.
