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Brazilian industrial machinery manufacturer known for machine tools, plastic processing equipment, and castings.

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Overview

ROMI S.A. is a Brazilian industrial machinery company headquartered in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, São Paulo. Founded in 1930 by Americo Emilio Romi, the company began as a producer of agricultural tools and machine tools. Over the decades, it expanded into a broad portfolio of industrial equipment, including CNC lathes, machining centers, drilling and threading centers, heavy-duty lathes, plastic injection molding and blow molding machines, and cast and machined parts for the automotive, agricultural, construction, and energy sectors. ROMI is listed on the Brazilian stock exchange (B3) under the ticker ROMI3 and maintains a strong focus on corporate governance, with a comprehensive set of policies and committees. The company operates manufacturing units in Brazil and serves markets across Latin America and internationally. Its brand is associated with high-quality, technology-driven machinery and industrial solutions. In the late 1950s, ROMI briefly produced the Isetta microcar under license from ISO Rivolta, marking Brazil's first domestically manufactured automobile, though the venture was short-lived. Today, ROMI continues to be a key player in the Brazilian industrial machinery sector, emphasizing innovation, productivity, and sustainability.

History

ROMI S.A. was founded in 1930 by Americo Emilio Romi in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, São Paulo, Brazil. Initially focused on agricultural tools and machine tools, the company grew steadily and became a prominent manufacturer in the Brazilian industrial sector. In the 1950s, ROMI diversified into automotive manufacturing by acquiring a license from ISO Rivolta to produce the Isetta microcar in Brazil. Production began in September 1956, and the Romi Isetta became the first car manufactured in Brazil. However, the venture faced challenges: the original Italian tooling had been sold to BMW, leading ROMI to adapt the design, eventually using a BMW 298 cm³ engine. Despite a 300 De Luxe version introduced in 1959, sales were poor, and only about 3,000 units were produced in three years. The death of founder Americo Emilio Romi in 1959 marked the end of car production, and the company refocused on its core industrial machinery business. Over the following decades, ROMI expanded its product lines to include CNC lathes, machining centers, plastic injection and blow molding machines, and cast and machined parts. The company went public and is listed on the Brazilian stock exchange (B3) under the ticker ROMI3. It has maintained a strong emphasis on corporate governance, with policies covering ethics, compliance, risk management, and diversity. ROMI continues to operate manufacturing units in Brazil and serves customers in various industries, including automotive, agricultural, construction, and energy.

  • 2024

    Bonus share issue announced on January 30, 2024.

  • 2023

    Bonus share issue announced on January 31, 2023.

  • 2007

    Public offering of shares in April 2007.

  • 1959

    Introduced Isetta 300 De Luxe; founder Americo Emilio Romi passed away, ending car production.

  • 1956

    Began production of the Romi Isetta, Brazil's first domestically manufactured car.

  • 1953

    Acquired license from ISO Rivolta to produce the Isetta microcar in Brazil.

  • 1930

    Founded by Americo Emilio Romi in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, São Paulo, Brazil.

Products and positioning

High-quality, technology-driven industrial machinery and solutions for manufacturing sectors.

  • CNC Lathes

    High-precision lathes for turning operations.

  • Machining Centers

    Versatile machining centers for milling and drilling.

  • Plastic Injection Molding Machines

    High-productivity injection molding machines for plastics.

  • Cast and Machined Parts

    Cast and machined components for automotive, agricultural, construction, and energy sectors.

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