FCC | Get to know FCC

WE ARE PIONEERS IN

MATERIALS SCIENCE

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we are fcc

We emerged from the footwear industry and became a reference in materials science.

Committed to improving processes and developing new technologies, we expanded horizons and consolidated ourselves. We expanded our product portfolio, developed new technologies, conquered new markets, and became a reference.

02

manufacturing plants

in Rio Grande do Sul and Bahia.

+20

exporting countries

in Latin America.

600

Employees

all over Brazil.

WHERE WE ARE

Campo Bom Headquarters

20 Paineira Street

Operário, Campo Bom/RS
CEP: 93.700-000

Bahia Branch

Getúlio Vargas Avenue

Pindoba, Conceição do Jacuípe/BA
CEP: 44245-000

São Paulo Office

389, Alvarenga Peixoto Street

Vila Anastácio, São Paulo/SP
CEP: 05.095-010

History

Inauguration

1969

To supply the footwear market in Vale dos Sinos with footwear components, FCC - Suppliers of Footwear Components is established in Campo Bom/RS.

Adhesives

1975

The high market demand urges FCC to innovate, launching its first line of adhesives, in order to increase the range of products for the footwear market.

PU

1978

This year, the manufacture of polyurethane (PU) based solvent adhesives begins.

Seals

1981

After research and market studies and, seeking to open new fronts, the production of seals is started at FCC.

TR

1986

FCC is a pioneer in the production of TR: thermoplastic elastomer that is flexible and more versatile than rubber. Today, we are one of the largest producers in Latin America.

Water Base

1988

We have increased the water-based products in the adhesives line, expanding the offer of products and markets.

TPE

1991

We started production of the TPE line, a light and flexible thermoplastic elastomer used in different applications: from toothbrushes to tool handles.

ISO 9001

1999

FCC's industrial plant in Campo Bom receives ISO 9001 certification.

Bahia

2000

Inauguration of the industrial plant in Bahia.

TPV, TPU and Hotmelt

2001

Portfolio expansion: we started the production of TPV and TPU thermoplastic elastomers and Hot Melt adhesives.

Factory

2003

Inauguration of the new TPU factory, in Campo Bom.

Enlargement

2010

Expansion of the BA and RS units and inauguration of the office in SP. ISO 9001 certification in BA. Manufacturing and marketing of FCC's polyurea coating begins.

FCC Eco Line

2011

Launch of the Eco FCC Line: products made from raw materials from renewable sources, more sustainable and aligned with the circular economy.

Dundun

2012

Patent registration of the Polymeric Mortar Application System (PUA). Innovation with DunDun: increased productivity and cost reduction in civil construction.

GPTW

2019

We are GPTW! Achievement of Great Place To Work Certification in the FCC Units.

PVC

2020

Launch of FCC's PVC lines. The first 3D printing startup, focused on the footwear market, is created by FCC.

Innovation

2021

Innovation Award: recognition of the FCC in the Ranking of Innovation Champions, by Amanhã Magazine.

Sustainability

2023

TR unprecedented worldwide: 99% renewable sources; 1st FCC Sustainability Report; We are Diamond in the Sustainable Origin - ESG; 9th place Ranking of Innovation Champions in Southern Brazil.

our purpose

We are tireless in the search for the new, transforming ideas into materials that change the world.

VALUES

innovation

practiced every day, in our products and businesses.

Focus on Results

to ensure growth in business value, efficiently.

Ethics

with integrity, transparency, and respect for people.

Simplicity

in relationships and in the way of acting.

sustainability

in the perpetuation of the company, development of the community,
and preservation of the environment.

ESG

Having the environmental, social, and governance pillars as the basis of our corporate strategy is what makes our growth truly enduring and sustainable.

ENVIRONMENTAL

By fully integrating sustainability into our strategic decisions, we are able to generate new business opportunities, and play a leading role in reducing waste, in the conscious use of natural resources, in the circular economy, and ultimately, in building a better world.

SOCIAL

Whether in the training of our employees, or in the contribution we leave to the communities in which we operate, FCC plays an active and ongoing role in social development. Our legacy to future generations will be the integrity and well-being of our employees, respect for diversity and encouragement of education.

GOVERNANCE

Governance is the basis of all our initiatives, because it is through governance that we ensure that there is cohesion between any company action and the values and objectives of the business. Based on the principles of ethics and transparency, we pursue strategies that enable the company's economic growth.

important materials

Relatório de Transparência Salarial RS

Relatório de Transparência Salarial BA

FCC 2022 Sustainability Report

ISO 9001 - Rio Grande do Sul

ISO 9001 - Bahia

Code of Ethics and Conduct

CERTIFICATIONS

ISO 9001:2015

Rio Grande do Sul and Bahia

gptw

Rio Grande do Sul and Bahia

GOOD PRACTICES IN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Rio Grande do Sul

sustainable origin - esg

Rio Grande do Sul and Bahia

innovation champions

Rio Grande do Sul

ABNT MASSA DUNDUN

Rio Grande do Sul

channel for

ETHICS

We encourage the reporting of any practice that may represent a violation of our Code of Ethics and Conduct, or that is not in compliance with current legislation. To this end, we make available to all our stakeholders (employees, suppliers, customers, partners and the community) the FCC Ethics Channel, an important compliance instrument of the company.

access the reporting channel