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Publication date
31/8/2023
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FCC Receives RS Export Award for the 6th Consecutive Year

It is with great pride that we share another FCC achievement!
For the 6th year running, we have been awarded the RS Export Award, an award that highlights companies for their excellent results and innovation in export strategies. Recently, our Commercial Export team represented the company at the event held in Porto Alegre (RS), where we received the coveted recognition as Sector/Industry Highlight. This achievement not only reinforces our commitment to excellence, but also highlights our trajectory of growth and sustainability.

‍Diversificationand Innovation

With more than five decades of history, FCC has constantly evolved, investing in materials science and innovation to diversify our business horizons. Born as a manufacturer of footwear components, today we are leaders in the production of thermoplastics, adhesives, polymeric masses, coatings and sealants, setting benchmarks in multiple segments.

‍Global Growth

‍Ourexpansion into various applications has enabled solid growth over the years. We currently export to more than 20 countries and are recognized as specialists in serving Latin America. In 2022 alone, our exports represented almost 15% of our turnover, the result of our dedication to strengthening our distribution channel and maintaining exceptional quality in all products delivered to the international market.

‍Sustainable Commitment

‍Afew years ago, FCC embarked on the sustainability journey, responding to the growing demand for companies aligned with ESG (environmental, social and governance) principles. We began mapping processes, assessing risks and realigning strategies. Since then, we have launched pioneering products, such as green footwear in 2011 and, more recently, the revolutionary TR GREEN 99 at FIMEC 2023 - a thermoplastic obtained from 99.9% renewable sources.

‍Certificationof Sustainable Origin

‍Ourdedication to sustainability was rewarded with the top certification from Origem Sustentável in the first half of this year. This program evaluates companies in the footwear industry on four levels (bronze, silver, gold and diamond), based on best international ESG and sustainability practices.

Our journey at FCC is marked by innovation, growth and, above all, sustainability. Recently winning the RS Export Award is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to excellence and adaptability. As we expand our global presence, we remain focused on producing high-quality products and work tirelessly to build a better world, following the principles of sustainability and responsibility. As our CEO, Marcelo Reichert, has rightly said, by integrating sustainability into our strategic decisions, we not only generate new business opportunities, but also play a leading role in building a better world and future.