Which European companies operate in Latin America, and which Latin American companies are active in Europe? We are building this directory and progressively adding and updating entries. The first profiles cover machinery and industrial technology.
30 researched profiles · reviewed 3 Nov 2026 · DE / EN / ES
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A researched selection from machinery, agricultural equipment and industrial technology. Export, sales and own production are distinguished.
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ABB
Industrial robotics, automation and drive technology
Documented markets: Brazil
ABB’s 2026 Sorocaba description covers robotics workshop, training, assembly, testing and sales.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
ANDRITZ
Feed-processing, extrusion and pelleting equipment
Documented markets: Brazil
Manufacturing, sales and service in Pomerode for Brazil and South America.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Bosch Rexroth
Hydraulics, drives and control technology
Documented markets: Brazil
Headquarters in Itatiba, manufacturing in Pomerode and regional sales in Brazil.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Bühler
Food machinery, ovens and grain-processing equipment
Documented markets: Brazil
Machinery manufacturing and assembly in Curitiba.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Cestari
Grain carts and seed/fertilizer trailers
Documented markets: Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Romania, Sweden
Manufacturer explicitly lists European export destinations including Germany, Spain, France and Italy.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
CLAAS
Combine harvesters, forage harvesters, tractors and forage machinery
Documented markets: Argentina, Brazil
Sales company in Sunchales; LATAM regional hub in Porto Alegre and service in Argentina.
2000 · Documented milestone
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Crucianelli
Seed drills and fertilizing equipment
Documented markets: Romania, Bulgaria
Manufacturer reports continuing exports including Romania and Bulgaria; this does not imply an EU factory.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Festo
Pneumatic and electric automation technology
Documented markets: Brazil, Argentina
Local companies in São Paulo and Martínez, Buenos Aires province.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
GEA
Process technology for food, beverages and other industries
Documented markets: Argentina
Own Buenos Aires and Tortuguitas sites; the latter are listed for service and production.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
GROB
Machine tools and manufacturing systems
Documented markets: Brazil
Brazilian manufacturing in São Bernardo do Campo; manufacturer report records presence since 1956.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Grupo Jacto / SOLO
Agricultural technology; SOLO sprayers, blowers and cutting equipment
Documented markets: Germany
The Brazilian group announced its 2025 acquisition of SOLO, with manufacturing in Germany.
2025 · Documented milestone
Revenue and expansion
SOLO acquisition expanded international manufacturing and sales presence; not evidence of a further future project. Source
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Haver & Boecker
Bagging, storage, conveying and mineral-processing equipment
Documented markets: Brazil
Brazilian subsidiary since 1974; Monte Mor factory since 1977.
1974 · Documented milestone
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
HOMAG
Woodworking machinery, CNC and furniture-industry automation
Documented markets: Brazil
Showroom in Bento Gonçalves, sales, spare parts and technical service in Brazil.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
KHS
Beverage filling, conveying and process technology
Documented markets: Brazil
São Paulo manufacturing site with local project delivery, installation and service.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Krones
Filling and packaging lines, process technology and intralogistics
Documented markets: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico
Diadema regional hub providing engineering, service, spares and training; serves further LATAM markets.
1982 · Documented milestone
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
KSB
Pumps, valves and related service
Documented markets: Brazil
KSB Brasil since 1954; plants in Várzea Paulista and Jundiaí, foundry in Americana.
1954 · Documented milestone
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
KUKA
Industrial robots and manufacturing automation
Documented markets: Brazil
KUKA Roboter do Brasil lists its own São Bernardo do Campo location.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Liebherr
Construction machinery, mining components and concrete equipment
Documented markets: Brazil
Production and sales in Guaratinguetá since 1974; additional local aerospace manufacturing.
1974 · Documented milestone
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Mainero
Harvesting headers, forage and grain-storage equipment
Documented markets: Germany, Bulgaria, Italy, Romania, Ukraine
ProCórdoba lists Mainero as a regular exporter with European destination markets.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Metalfrio
Commercial refrigerators and freezers
Documented markets: Denmark, Poland
Group source lists sales offices in Denmark and Poland; European business includes Klimasan.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Metso
Crushers, screens, pumps and mining/aggregates equipment
Documented markets: Brazil
Sorocaba combines manufacturing, service, sales and remote equipment monitoring.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS
Gear units, electric motors and drive systems
Documented markets: Brazil
Guarulhos subsidiary since 1999 with local assembly, sales and technical support.
1999 · Documented milestone
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Prática
Commercial high-speed and bakery ovens
Documented markets: Germany
Brazilian manufacturer confirms its own German branch.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Richiger
Grain-bagging, grain-processing and extraction equipment
Documented markets: Eastern Europe – country unspecified
Its own report documents export business in Eastern Europe. No further country-level claim is inferred here.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
ROMI
Machine tools and plastics-processing machinery
Documented markets: Germany, Spain, France, Italy, United Kingdom
European commercial presence, including Germany, Spain, France and Italy.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Sandvik
Mining equipment, drilling technology and related service
Documented markets: Brazil
Official location directory includes a sales office in Vespasiano.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Schulz
Cast and machined components; group also supplies compressed-air equipment
Documented markets: Europe – country unspecified
Schulz Automotiva reports European distribution centers. This does not establish European sales of every compressor model.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
TRUMPF
Sheet-metal machinery and industrial laser technology
Documented markets: Brazil
Brazilian subsidiary in Barueri, São Paulo.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
Voith
Hydropower, paper and drive technology
Documented markets: Brazil, Argentina
Voith lists its own Hydro sites in São Paulo and Buenos Aires, alongside other South American operations.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
WEG
Electric motors, drives and industrial automation
Documented markets: Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal
Industrial operations include Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal.
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-03
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Export evidence is not a subsidiary. Regional classification uses company headquarters. This selection is not a complete market census.
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