Ligas de Aluminio S.A. - LIASA

Ligas de Aluminio S.A. - LIASA is a pioneering company founded by Dr. José Patrus de Sousa, a renowned civil engineer, entrepreneur, and educator. Established in 1966, LIASA holds the distinction of being the first factory to produce metallic silicon in Latin America and the global trailblazer in developing technology for utilizing charcoal as a reducing agent in production. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the construction of three new furnaces in 1980 and 1988. Today, LIASA stands as one of the key players in its sector, with its headquarters located in Brazil.