Anhanguera Construção Industrializada has developed into one of Brazil’s leading and most modern precast manufacturers – equipped with European machinery and state-of-the-art software.The precast industry in Brazil
Until recently, the situation on the labour market was relatively relaxed, but now there is a labour shortage in Brazil too. As a result, prefabrication in the plant is also gaining importance. Industrialised design reduces construction times, rework and waste, and ensures greater control and efficiency from the design stage through to the completion of a construction project.Many multi-storey social housing blocks are currently being built in Brazil. Precast slabs with in-situ topping and prefabricated double walls are ideal products for this purpose. The latter is not yet widely used in Brazil, but is becoming increasingly significant as a thin prefabricated wall element. Anhanguera Construção Industrializada is playing a pioneering role in this field, and, following the initial modernisation of its precast floor slab production, it has now upgraded its facilities for the manufacture of double walls.
The mission of Anhanguera Construção Industrializada: Industrialisation of construction sector
With over three decades of experience in the sector, Anhanguera Construção Industrializada has built a strong reputation for the production and installation of precast concrete elements. The flexibility of the production line now enables them to offer a wider range of products and tailor them to the specific needs of their customers.“Our mission is to invest in the industrialisation of the construction sector by providing high-quality floor slabs and structural solutions based on state-of-the-art technology and efficiency. This means construction projects can be completed faster, more safely and more affordably,” says the management.
Anhanguera has moved from its old production site to a completely new site with new infrastructure in the same region – in Itupeva, north of São Paulo. In addition, an adjacent plot of land has already been purchased for further expansion.
Modernisation for the future
Following the completion of the circulation plant for precast slabs with in-situ topping in 2024, Anhanguera Construção Industrializada has further consolidated its significant role in Brazil’s precast industry and improved product quality. For example, automated handling of the drying chamber is a rarity in South America.
A building in which precast slabs with in-situ topping from the Brazilian pioneer have already been installed.The European machinery supplier, Progress Group supplied, amongst other things, a new pallet cleaner, a plotter, and, in addition to a few stations that can still be operated manually, a lifting transfer table.
From the outset, these machines were equipped with the ebosyc ® software – also from Progress. In 2026, a further investment was made in expanding the plant with the aim of boosting double-wall production. With a new turning device, a second compaction unit, a tilting mechanism, additional pallets and the automation of the existing concrete distributor, production is now in full swing. The concrete distributor is linked to the concrete mixing plant, and the quantities of concrete are ordered on demand using the ebosyc software. This ensures that no concrete is wasted and that exactly the required amount is always discharged onto the pallet.
Currently, production can be carried out on over 40 pallets in record time, with minimal manual effort. The technologies used in the production facility not only increase process efficiency but also save energy. The software ensures precise production control, optimises production cycles and thereby ensures excellent utilisation of the individual machines within the circulation plant.
ebosyc is an MES software solution for controlling, monitoring and analysing the entire circulation process. With features such as automatic pallet allocation and real-time visualisation, ebosyc enhances flexibility, transparency and efficiency in production. Anhanguera Construção Industrializada benefits from optimised processes, reduced downtime, higher productivity and better utilisation of its systems through data-driven analysis and smart process optimisation. The freshly cast concrete elements are cured in a drying chamber in a compact space under controlled conditions of temperature, air humidity and time.
Progress with Progress Group
Anhanguera Construção Industrializada and Progress Group share the same values: Innovation, efficiency, quality and sustainability. The collaboration went absolutely smoothly and was very satisfactory for both parties. The key to the successful installation and commissioning was the precise and efficient planning of the plant in advance and the resulting uninterrupted production.“Production was able to continue for the most part even during the assembly – that was essential for us and was also greatly appreciated on our part,” said the management. As Anhanguera Construção Industrializada is operating at full capacity with its production of precast slabs with in-situ topping, this was a key factor.
The high product quality offered by the group’s machinery and software was decisive for the positive collaboration with Progress Group. With the installation of the plant in 2024, significantly fewer workers were required for the production of precast concrete elements, and output increased by 30 per cent. Thanks to the high quality and short delivery times, the company can now even compete successfully against cheaper suppliers in the region. With the current expansion, Anhanguera Construção Industrializada is now very well positioned for the future.
