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Valentin opens a small blacksmith shop in the town of Carlos Barbosa
The young man performed repairs for industries in the region and made hardware for horses.
Our story
113 years of a genuinely Brazilian company
Tramontina invites you to learn a little more about its history
1911
1911
1930
1930
Launch of the “Santa Bárbara” pocketknife
Object number 1, manufactured the most at the time.
1939
1939
Death of Valentin Tramontina
His widow, Elisa De Cecco Tramontina, starts running the business.
1949
1949
New management
Ivo Tramontina and Ruy J. Scomazzon become partners of the company.
1959
1959
Forjasul opens in Porto Alegre (RS)
Later transferred to Canoas, the factory produces vises, sledgehammers, hooks and shackles for lifting and moving loads.
1961
1961
Death of Elisa De Cecco Tramontina
In this same period, the company became a corporation (S.A.)
1963
1963
Unit opens in Garibaldi (RS)
Factory for producing tools.
1969
1969
Regional Sales Office (RSO) opened
Debut in the international market, with the first export to Chile.
1971
1971
A facility is opened in the city of Farroupilha (RS)
Factory to produce stainless-steel items, becoming a reference in products such as tableware, sauce pans, flatwares, among others.
1976
1976
Unit opened in Carlos Barbosa (RS)
Factory for producing electrical materials.
1980
1980
RSO opened in Porto Alegre (RS)
Later, it started operating as the Southern Distribution Center, in Carlos Barbosa (RS).
1982
1982
Opening of the Multi unit in Carlos Barbosa (Brazil), for the production of agricultural tools
In the same year, the Regional Sales Office opened in Goiânia (Brazil), which six years later started operating as the Planalto Distribution Center to facilitate logistics and market growth.
1986
1986
The first Distribution Center abroad opens
Tramontina USA Inc. was opened in Houston, United States.
1988
1988
The first robot is purchased
Named Nokia and installed at the Farroupilha (RS) facility, it starts polishing frying pan handles.
1990
1990
The Madeiras unit is opened in Encruzilhada do Sul (RS)
Factory for producing pine panels. Since July 2024, this unit is no longer part of the Tramontina group.
1994
1994
Tramontina Haushaltswaren GmbH (THAUS) opens in Germany
Years later, it is restructured and starts operating as Tramontina Germany GmbH (TGERMANY).
1996
1996
TEEC unit opened in Carlos Barbosa (RS)
Factory for manufacturing stainless steel sinks and basins.
1997
1997
Tramontina de México S.A. (TEMEX) opens
First Sales Office abroad, in Huixquilucan, Mexico.
1998
1998
Delta unit opens in Recife (PE)
Factory for manufacturing plastic tables and chairs.
1999
1999
Tramontina Colômbia S.A.S (TECOL) unit is opened
The Distribution Center serves Colombia and Venezuela.
2000
2000
Tramontina Chile S.A. (TCHILE) is opened
Distribution Center focused on serving the Chilean market.
2004
2004
Tramontina UAE LLC (TDUBAI) unit opens
In addition to the United Arab Emirates, the Distribution Center serves many countries in the Middle East region.
2005
2005
Brand refresh
The logo takes on shapes that inspire confidence and innovation, characteristics always associated with the company. The same year, Tramontina del Peru S.A.C. (TPERU) was opened.
2011
2011
Tramontina reaches 100 years old and receives a seal with the infinity symbol
Tramontina Del Ecuador S.A. (TECUADOR) opens.
2012
2012
Tramontina de Panamá S.A. (TPANAMA) unit opened
In addition to the Panamanian market, the Distribution Center serves many countries in the Caribbean region.
2013
2013
Tramontina ventures into retail: T store in Rio de Janeiro
With the official stores, Tramontina expands its operations and proximity to customers in a new environment.
2015
2015
The first T store abroad opens in Santiago, Chile
It brings the same experience as other T stores to the Chilean market.
2016
2016
Tramontina brand refresh
It takes on a new visual identity. The Tramontina Caribe S.A. and Tramontina United Kingdom Ltd. (TUK) units are also opened.
2017
2017
Death of Ivo Tramontina
The same year, units were opened in Australia, Tramontina Australia Pty Ltd. (TRAS) and Tramontina Riga Ltd. (TRIGA), in Latvia.
2018
2018
Opening of the online T store
Its debut in e-commerce, expanding its presence in the market and providing customers with a new relationship and purchasing channel.
2019
2019
Ivo Tramontina Education Center (CEIT)
Opened in Carlos Barbosa (RS), the CEIT was born from the idea of inspiring the pursuit of knowledge and encouraging wellness activities. One of the goals is to strengthen the integration between Tramontina, its employees and the community.
2021
2021
Three units open abroad
Tramontina Canada Inc. and Tramontina Malaysia SDN Distribution Centers were opened. The new Regional Sales Office, Tramontina Uruguay S.A, was also opened.
2022
2022
Death of Ruy J. Scomazzon
In the same year, Tramontina entered into the porcelain market, with production at the Delta unit, in Moreno (PE).
2024
2024
Opening of the units
Tramontina India, Tramontina Tunisia, and new T stores in Peru, Chile, and South Africa.
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Quality products since 1911
Tramontina is pleased to be part of people’s everyday lives. The proof of this is our products, which are made with a purpose and especially for you.
They are various kitchen utensils and equipment, appliances, tools for agriculture, gardening, industrial and automotive maintenance, civil construction, electrical materials, wood and plastic furniture, utility vehicles, in addition to the latest porcelain table sets.
