The history of Durametal begins in 1855, in Fortaleza, with the implementation of Cearense Foundry, considered the oldest casting the country into activity, according to ABIFA (Brazilian Foundry Association).

In 1977, Metaneide, auto parts company that manufactured brake drums was acquired. In 1992, start-up exports, starting with Chile and followed for an additional 18 countries, with the major markets the United States and Canada.

After decades of extensive accumulated experience and full consolidation in the industrial sector, the company, which still was called Metaneide, decides to move its headquarters to the Industrial District of Maracanaú / EC and becomes the mark that would draw its way into the future.

Appeared so in 1996, Durametal with products manufactured in automated equipment, designed with industrial design of the latest generation, for modern industrial plants.

brake drums, brake discs and Durametal hubs meet the most stringent specifications that are required by domestic market segments replacement, manufacturers and international markets, which earned the company certified by ISO 9001, ISO TS 16949 and ISO 14001 is a differential achieved thanks to constant investments in training, quality and technology, making the products are Durametal reference worldwide.