At Mavi the interesting number of large equipment purchased by the sugar, steel and the mineral industries has, despite some 50% subcontracting of metalworking activities, created a major problem to be faced.

The increase in intermediate outsourcing has helped reduce the moderate impact but a larger area could be an interesting option. The Brazilian economy has stabilized since the end of the 90´s and some small but steady progress was achieved , as well as the wish for trustworthy local technical assistance increased the equipment orders from the local and long established equipment industry.

Furthermore some really bad experiences with imported equipment from the distant Orient, even with sometimes devastating but surely inviting prices has recently created a wave of preference to buy Brazilian in this sector of general bulk materials handling. Mainly because of the difficulties with negligent technical help while putting the equipment to work or expediting the solution of warranty issues.

A local supplier is normally a faster and safer option.