19 Brazilian companies head to Exponor 2026 in Chile

By AI, Created 6:51 PM UTC, June 03, 2026, /AGP/ – Brazil is sending 19 companies to Exponor 2026 in Antofagasta, Chile, to expand its footprint in Latin American mining and pitch equipment, automation and energy-efficiency solutions. The June 8-11 trade show comes as Chile and neighboring markets invest more in lithium, copper and other strategic minerals.

Why it matters: - Brazil is using Exponor 2026 to deepen its role as a supplier to Latin America’s mining industry. - The event gives Brazilian manufacturers direct access to mining buyers, operators, distributors and systems integrators in a region where mineral investment is growing. - Chile’s demand for equipment tied to lithium, copper and other strategic minerals makes the trade show commercially important for Brazilian exporters.

What happened: - 19 Brazilian companies will participate in Exponor 2026, held June 8-11 in Antofagasta, Chile. - Brazil’s participation is backed by Brazil Machinery Solutions, an export promotion program run by ABIMAQ and ApexBrasil. - The delegation is attending one of the world’s leading mining hubs alongside more than 1,300 exhibitors from 36 countries. - Brazil’s Ambassador to Chile, Paulo Roberto Soares Pacheco, said the Brazilian presence helps strengthen bilateral economic ties by linking Brazil’s industrial capacity with Chilean market demand.

The details: - Brazil Machinery Solutions serves as a business platform for Brazilian machinery and equipment makers seeking international markets. - The program connects Brazilian manufacturers with international buyers, mining operators, distributors and systems integrators. - Pacheco said Brazil’s return to Exponor builds on the previous edition, when Brazil was the guest country of honor. - Pacheco said recurring participation raises the visibility of Brazilian companies among buyers, operators and decision-makers from multiple markets. - Pacheco pointed to opportunities for business, partnerships and long-term projects tied to Chile’s expanding demand for equipment for lithium, copper and other strategic minerals. - Pacheco identified three expansion fronts in Chile: machinery and components for large-scale operations, automation and industrial digitalization technologies, and productive partnerships based on Brazil-Chile complementarity. - Rodrigo Cesar Franceschini, president of ABIMAQ’s Sector Chamber for Cement and Mining Machinery and Equipment, said Exponor comes at a favorable moment for Brazil’s expansion across Latin America. - Franceschini said Chile, Peru, Colombia and Argentina concentrate major projects in copper, lithium, gold and silver. - Franceschini said those markets share operating conditions such as high altitude, abrasive dust, large-scale production and continuous operation. - Franceschini said Brazilian equipment competes on equal technological footing with European and North American manufacturers because it is designed for demanding and restrictive conditions. - Franceschini said Brazil’s advantage comes from combining industrial manufacturing, process engineering and tailor-made solutions for mining and cement. - Technologies highlighted by Franceschini include advanced computational simulation, digital twins, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, predictive sensors and real-time asset monitoring. - Franceschini said those tools are aimed at reducing downtime, improving equipment availability and lowering plant costs. - Franceschini said new mining and cement projects are increasingly being designed with lower water consumption, energy efficiency, lower carbon footprints and tailings reuse targets. - Franceschini said Brazilian machinery manufacturers help enable that transition by reducing operating costs while supporting environmental targets. - The Brazilian delegation includes Açoforja, Antares Acoplamentos, AZ Armaturen, BGL, Brastorno, BRG Mancais, Conexled, Eikon Energia (Kraper), Flexaseal do Brasil, G-Vetec Guindastes, Hyva do Brasil, Máquinas Furlan, Miba Brasil, Prensso Máquinas, Schulz Compressores, SEMCO, TKA Cranes, VULKAN and Zanini Renk. - The companies cover capital goods, industrial components, mining and cement equipment, power transmission, load handling, energy solutions, mineral processing, automation, telemetry, sealing technologies, maintenance and critical-asset services.

Between the lines: - Brazil is positioning its machinery sector as a practical supplier for mines that need durable equipment, not just lower-cost imports. - The focus on automation, digitalization and environmental performance shows how mining procurement is shifting beyond hardware into efficiency and compliance. - Repeated participation at Exponor suggests Brazil is trying to convert trade-show visibility into longer-term commercial relationships in the region.

What’s next: - Brazilian companies will use Exponor 2026 meetings to pursue sales, partnerships and integration opportunities with regional mining operators. - Brazil Machinery Solutions is likely to keep using major international fairs as a route to expand Brazilian exports and market presence. - Chile’s continued investment in copper and lithium could create more openings for Brazilian suppliers in equipment, maintenance and automation.