OMR Componentes Automotivos Announces BRL 500 Million Expansion

OMR Announces BRL 500 Million Industrial Expansion

On August 7, OMR Componentes Automotivos, part of Grupo Sada, announced a BRL 500 million investment to expand its industrial complex in Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais. The project is intended to strengthen the company’s manufacturing capabilities while responding to growing demand from automakers. The expansion will increase the site’s total area from 40,000 square meters to 72,000 square meters and is expected to create approximately 600 direct jobs. The investment represents a significant expansion of the company’s industrial footprint and is designed to support a broader product portfolio and increasing requirements associated with vehicle electrification.

New Aluminum Wheel Plant Targets 2027 Production

A central part of the expansion is a new aluminum wheel plant scheduled to begin operations in early 2027. The facility will initially have production capacity of 1 million wheels per year and will manufacture 15- to 21-inch aluminum wheels for passenger vehicles, including electrified models. The company also plans the possibility of doubling production capacity to 2 million units annually during a second expansion phase. The new manufacturing capability is therefore positioned to serve both conventional passenger vehicles and the growing requirements of electrified vehicle programs. Its planned capacity increase provides additional flexibility as automakers adjust vehicle portfolios and production volumes.

New Aluminum Casting Line Expands Component Capabilities

The expansion also includes a new aluminum casting line that has already started gradual operations. The line is currently producing base plates for engines and has been designed to accommodate additional production equipment for other aluminum components. This capability provides Minas Gerais operations with greater flexibility to expand aluminum component manufacturing as customer requirements evolve. According to the company, the investment is intended to expand its product portfolio and meet growing demand from automakers. The casting operation therefore complements the planned wheel manufacturing facility by adding further aluminum processing capability within the expanded industrial complex.

Expansion Supports Electrified Vehicle Readiness

The investment is also aimed at strengthening OMR’s readiness for the increasing adoption of electrified vehicles. The new wheel plant will specifically support passenger vehicles, including electrified models, while the casting line can accommodate additional aluminum components as production requirements develop. The expansion in Brazil therefore combines higher manufacturing capacity, broader aluminum component capabilities and increased industrial space. With approximately 600 direct jobs expected and the site growing to 72,000 square meters, the project is positioned to strengthen the company’s ability to respond to automaker demand while supporting its longer-term manufacturing strategy in an increasingly electrified automotive market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OMR Componentes Automotivos investing in at Sete Lagoas?
OMR Componentes Automotivos is investing BRL 500 million to expand its industrial complex in Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, adding aluminum wheel and casting capabilities. The project includes a new aluminum wheel plant scheduled to begin operations in early 2027 with an initial annual capacity of 1 million wheels. The investment will also expand the site from 40,000 square meters to 72,000 square meters and create approximately 600 direct jobs. A new aluminum casting line has already started gradual operations, producing engine base plates and allowing additional aluminum component equipment to be introduced as demand develops.