Our history

Component began operations in 1960

Founded by Rodolfo Korall, Component's main activity was the manufacture of pocket and table lighters.

With the know-how acquired in the manufacture of such products, which were made up of stamped machined metal parts and injected plastic parts, Component migrated at the end of the 1960s to the manufacture of technical parts made up of metal and plastic for use mainly in the electronics industry, which was in the process of nationalization, following technological developments that already indicated that the future lay in the world of plastics.

Component began to invest heavily in the plastics sector and became one of the biggest exponents in the segment. Since then, Component has remained “up to date” in terms of processing technology, peripherals, production techniques and layout.

Its machine park is one of the most up-to-date, with state-of-the-art injection molding machines and one of the highest robotization rates for injection molding machines.

Component has a huge contingent of injection peripherals, such as hot runner controllers, mold thermoregulators, conveyors and nitrogen-assisted injection.

It also has an industrial park with injection molding machines from 30 tons to 1,300 tons and parts weighing up to 6 kg.

Located in Diadema-SP, its main manufacturing plant covers more than 12,000 m².

Currently

Increased Capacity and New Technical Painting Segment

With the expansion of capacity through the acquisition of new production resources, with injection molding machines of up to 1300T, Component further expands the production possibilities of medium-sized injected parts, aligning this growth in production capacity with the increase in useful area for storage, now with a plant of 12,000m2.

Component also invested in the implementation of resources for technical painting, with the acquisition of its new plant for this production segment in Itupeva–SP, the plant meets the demands of items that require painted finish, such as: bumper components or interior finishes for automobiles.

This process allows us to provide complete and dynamic service to products with this characteristic. Component also achieved ISO14001 certification, which demonstrates its responsibility and concern for the Environment, thus conducting, through more sustainable processes, while maintaining the commitment to supplying quality products with maximum efficiency.

1960s

Founding of the Component company in the field of manufacturing pocket and table lighters and ballpoint pens.

The founder, Rodolfo Korall, a man with great technical knowledge, identified that there was no domestic production of products in this segment, but there was demand, and so he believed he could explore this market niche. Like all beginnings, it was difficult and full of sacrifices. With no capital, only courage, Rodolfo Korall began his venture in a small garage in Vila Mariana - São Paulo.

Rodolfo Korall performed the functions of technician, production manager, salesman, collector and all the administrative and financial functions that a company requires.

The products manufactured were composed of stamped metal parts, extruded in brass and aluminum, and injected aluminum or "zamack" parts - (zinc and aluminum alloy). These metal components received galvanic surface treatments and elaborated decorative machining.

1970s

Start of manufacturing components for the automotive and electronics industries.

During this period, Rodolfo Korall was approached by the purchasing department of an automobile manufacturer and a television manufacturer that were nationalizing products. Given the partnership proposal, a new era began at Component, which was the manufacturing of plastic and metal components for the automotive and electronics segments.

The two distinct business segments, technical parts and lighters, ran parallel for many years within Component. Component became an exporter of lighters to Latin and North America, and the excellent quality standard has since become the company's trademark.

Component moved to the Jabaquara neighborhood in São Paulo, and now occupies new and spacious facilities, 4,000 m², it was able to expand its capacity and the number of employees. Growth was gradual, respecting market fluctuations and changes in foreign trade and exchange policies. Component developed technologies that allowed it to operate practically alone in the small plastic parts segment, mainly finishing parts, and in the lighter segment, competing at the time with Japanese industries.

1980s

Consolidation in the Segment and Technological Evolution

Component's specialization in the segment of decorative parts for the electronics industry, produced in engineering plastics, using galvanic surface treatments, such as chrome or nickel, and the exclusive technology of building molds with electroplated cavities, made Component a respected exponent in its market.

During this period, Component has already employed approximately 700 employees, continuing its consolidation process with investment in new equipment and technologies.

1990s

Segment Division and New Production Resources

In this decade, Component separated its plastics division from its metals division and set up a new unit in São Paulo, in the Ipiranga neighborhood, with 3,000 m², consisting of automatic lathes and presses for stamping technical metal parts. This separation freed up space in the parent unit, enabling new investments in plastic injection technology. This division separation also allowed Component to define its true talent and focus on plastic molding.

With all its energy dedicated to growing in the plastics industry, Component invested in new and more modern, larger machines. From 60 injection molding machines with a capacity of 30 tons, it went up to 20 machines that would go from 60 to 550 tons of capacity. In 1997, it acquired its first injection molding machine with a capacity of 1,100 tons of capacity, definitively migrating to medium-sized plastic parts. This innovation provided precise investments for the definitive consolidation of the company in the IT and auto parts segments.

2000s

New Investment and Expansion of Industrial Plants

With the advent of globalization and the regionalization of the production of plastic components for electronics in Manaus, due to tax incentives, Component began a plan to redirect its segment and began investing in larger machines, thus being able to seek new segments of activity in auto parts and automobiles.

With the migration to larger-sized products, it also became necessary to move Component's industrial site to new and larger facilities. This move from the capital to Diadema was essential and allowed the continuation of the expansion process that would follow. The built area went from 4,000 m² to 7,000 m². The number of machines grew, and the company consolidated its position in the segment of injected technical parts for "white goods", IT, auto parts and medium-sized automobiles.

In November 2006, Component opened its "in-house" production unit for the "white goods" segment in Joinville - Santa Catarina. Operating within the Whirlpool client's manufacturing unit under a production contract. The São Paulo unit in Diadema - installed on a logistics axis that already allowed reaching the ABC - Paulista automakers, as well as customers from the interior of São Paulo, and even Paraná and Santa Catarina, and was improved with the inauguration of the Rodoanel - Mario Covas, which made access to the interior of São Paulo faster.