Paranapanema. 

Paranapanema S.A., founded in 1956 and based in Santo André, Brazil, specializes in the global production and sale of copper and its associated materials. The company's diverse product portfolio includes fundamental copper forms like cathodes, wire rods, and drawn wires, along with byproducts such as sulfuric acid, oleum, iron silicate, and anode sludge, from which valuable metals are extracted. It also fabricates copper and bronze fittings and pipes for a variety of systems, including hot and cold-water plumbing, industrial applications, residential gas supply, and fire suppression. Additionally, Paranapanema provides semi-finished copper and copper alloy products, such as laminates, wires, bars, and profiles, which are crucial components for sectors like automotive, electronics, textiles, hardware, bathroom fixtures, stamping, machining, and many other industries. The company further supplies copper tubing specifically for air conditioning units, compressors, refrigeration systems, and general civil construction projects. Its offerings are commercialized under the Caraíba, Eluma, and Paranapanema brand names.