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For companies like Usiminas, one of the largest steel producers in Brazil, understanding the material characteristics of their steel is key to the quality of the finished steel they offer to customers for auto, appliance, electronics and industrial applications. It’s why they rely on Instron, part of ITW’s test and measurement group, to provide automated testing equipment to accurately measure the tensile properties of their steel.

Instron isn’t the only testing equipment supplier in Brazil, but it’s the only one that offers high-end testing systems along with a significant local service, product support, and sales presence. Instron draws from expertise in service, manufacturing and research facilities that span the globe, and it excels in sophisticated design and best-in-market software to ensure precise results.

The relationship between Instron and Usiminas positions ITW well for the growing industrial markets in Brazil. The country’s economy fared well during the global economic downturn, and discretionary income in the region has been steadily increasing. As industries move in and expand to take advantage of this growth, the need for accurate, comprehensive materials testing will only increase.

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Celso Ricardo Nisterenko
Brazil Sales Manager, Instron

Paulo Huet Alipio
Laboratory Manager, Usiminas