Protendidos DYWIDAG Ltda. and DSI have renewed their strategic partnership with Bardella S.A., Brazil

On January 31st, 2016, Protendidos DYWIDAG Ltda. and DYWIDAG-Systems International (DSI) renewed their Development and Supply Agreement with Bardella S.A. Indústrias Mecânicas, based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Bardella S.A. Indústrias Mecânicas is a leading supplier of equipment for the Metallurgy, Energy, Oil and Gas, Materials Handling, Service, and Drawn and Rolled Steel industrial sectors. Bardella’s steel division is a traditional manufacturer of steel for mechanical construction.

Protendidos DYWIDAG and DSI originally started a business relationship with Bardella for the production and supply of threaded cold and hot rolled steel bars in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 2005. The renewal of the agreement extends the successful, long-term strategic partnership in the South American civil construction market for DYWIDAG, DYWIDAG HR, GEWI® and GEWI®Plus Steel.

This strategic relationship defines DSI as the exclusive distribution partner for the hot and cold rolled steel product line. In addition to an extension into 2021, the agreement also expands the covered territory with 12 countries in South America as well as the product range. Bardella and Protendidos DYWIDAG / DSI are going to jointly develop additional and enhanced products in order to increase volumes for existing and new applications in Brazil and for exportation into other countries in South America.

Carmine Esposito, Managing Director for DSI Construction South America, commented: "Bardella is a strong partner with an excellent reputation in Brazil. The strategic renewal strengthens our market position in this strategically important region. We are working with Bardella on various new product developments that will drive the market development and secure our future."

By offering innovative products and systems in accordance with superior quality standards, Protendidos DYWIDAG / DSI fulfill the constantly changing requirements of their markets. We are offering our customers the advantages of an international system supplier with a product range that is tailored to suit individual requirements.