Wagner expands into South America: Brazil branch
Wagner has founded J. Wagner Brasil Ltda. The new subsidiary is based in Campinas near Sao Paulo, Brazil, and is strategically well positioned in view of the expected economic growth in South America.
Wagner has been active in Brazil for more than 30 years via distributors, is a leading supplier in the field of powder coating and is regarded as an authoritative reference in wet paint coating and in the DIY segment. From Sao Paulo, Wagner will support partners and customers from the industrial coating industry. According to the company, excellent local customer service, good cooperation and the innovative Wagner products are the top priorities, in addition to strengthening partnerships in the region. "With our new company in Brazil, we are strengthening our local presence, can react quickly to the requirements of our South American customers and offer them our special Wagner service," says Christian Pustlauk, Vice President Europe & South America at Wagner.
Wagner makes a commitment to the South American market
Michael Müller, one of the two CEOs of the Wagner Group, puts the establishment of a separate company in a broader context: "J. Wagner Brasil Ltda. is a clear commitment from us to the South American market and underlines the strategic importance of Brazil as the world's sixth largest economy and the largest on the continent." Due to its regional location, Sao Paulo offers excellent access to the South American markets. The branch in Campinas has a modern showroom for application testing, efficient local logistics for critical components and specialized technical support for the transportation, agricultural and furniture industries. The newly founded company J. Wagner Brasil Ltda. is headed by Managing Director André Da Poian. The mechanical engineer with an MBA in marketing and more than 30 years of experience in surface coating has already worked for Wagner in South America in recent years and brings extensive industry expertise to his new role.