SID Profile
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN), headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, is a leading integrated steel producer in Brazil and Latin America. Founded in 1941, the company operates through five distinct segments: Steel, Mining, Logistics, Energy, and Cement. CSN offers a comprehensive range of flat steel products, including high, medium, and low carbon slabs, micro-alloyed and ultra-low-carbon slabs, and interstitial-free slabs. Its product line also features hot-rolled and cold-rolled coils and sheets, galvanized products, tin mill products, and various profiles and channels. These products cater to diverse industries such as distribution, packaging, automotive, home appliances, and construction.
In the mining sector, CSN primarily focuses on exploring iron ore reserves at its Casa de Pedra and Engenho mines in Congonhas, along with limestone and dolomite extraction at the Bocaina mine in Arcos, Minas Gerais. The company also engages in tin production. To support its operations, CSN manages extensive railway and port facilities, ensuring efficient logistics. Additionally, CSN produces and sells cement to a variety of customers including construction material stores, home centers, concrete producers, and construction companies. The company further diversifies its portfolio by generating electric power through its thermoelectric co-generation and hydroelectric power plants.
CSN also has a significant presence in international markets, exporting a substantial portion of its products. As a subsidiary of Vicunha Acos S.A., CSN leverages its integrated operations to maintain a competitive edge in the global steel industry. The company is comitted to sustainable practices and continuous innovation, aiming to deliver high-quality products and services while contributing to the economic development of Brazil and Latin America.
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