Malleable cast iron foundry work and TUPY Brazil fittings

About TUPY Brazil, the cast iron fittings manufacturer

TUPY runs some of the most advanced foundries in Latin America, casting engine blocks, cylinder heads and industrial iron components. Carmakers and diesel engine builders use its castings for their quality and engineering accuracy. The same technology and the same alloys go into the company's threaded and industrial pipe fittings, which is why TUPY fittings are relied on for their strength and finish on industrial and building services projects.

Some of the customers for TUPY engine blocks and cylinder heads

Customers
Volkswagen
Mercedes-Benz
BMW
GMC
Jeep
MAN
Porsche
Scania
Audi

TUPY history

TUPY Brazil history and milestones
1938
1957
1960
1995
2000
2010

1938

TUPY was founded by Albano Schmidt, Hermann Metz and Arno Schwartz to make pipe fittings, which until then were not produced in Brazil

1957

The first contract to supply automotive components was signed, with Volkswagen do Brasil

1960-1980

1963 - TUPY opened a new plant in Brazil and began making tractor components.
1976 - Engine block and cylinder head production started at the new Joinville plant in Brazil.

1995

A majority holding in TUPY changed hands and the company also took ownership of the Mercedes-Benz foundry.

2000

TUPY became one of the largest exporters of cast components for vehicles and industrial machinery.

2010

Investment in engineering technology, production automation and advanced quality control systems

Purpose

The purpose and vision of TUPY Brazil

TUPY's purpose is to supply dependable, innovative solutions that meet the highest international standards in fittings and cast iron components.

Working with advanced process technology, precise engineering and continuous quality control, the company sets out to make safe, durable and dependable products for industrial, building and infrastructure projects worldwide.

That commitment to quality, to sustainable development and to its customers has made TUPY a name that international projects specify with confidence.

Malleable cast iron foundry work and TUPY Brazil fittings