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Who we are

Founded in 1925, Kepler Weber is an absolute leader in post-harvest and delivers complete solutions for grain processing, handling and conservation, from origination in rural properties, to transformation in agro-industries and logistics terminals in ports. Going far beyond the supply of equipment, the company offers project implementation management and specialized modernization and qualification services for processing units.

The company went public on December 15, 1980, and trades under ticker KEPL3. Its headquarters are located in São Paulo, State of São Paulo. The company has two factories: its headquarters located in Panambi, State of Rio Grande do Sul and a branch in Campo Grande, State of Mato Grosso do Sul, which, together, develop the operational and industrial production activities.

In addition to two robust factories, the company also has nine distribution centers that are strategically located throughout Brazil in order to improve customer services. They are located in Panambi, State of Rio Grande do Sul; Cascavel, State of Paraná; Campo Grande, State of Mato Grosso do Sul; Rio Verde, State of Goiás; Cuiabá, State of Mato Grosso do Sul; Balsas, State of Maranhão; and Paragominas, State of Pará, ensuring an agile service at all agricultural regions in Brazil.

Throughout its history, Kepler Weber has always stood out as a company that contributes to increasing Brazil’s productivity and competitiveness, being present in the country’s main production chains.

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Timeline

Our Journey

Throughout its history, Kepler Weber has always stood out as a company that contributes to increasing Brazil’s productivity and competitiveness, being present in the country’s main production chains.

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1925
  • On May 12, a small blacksmith shop was founded by the brothers Otto Kepler and Adolfo Kepler Jr. in the city of Neu Wurtemberg (currently, Panambi).
1926
  • The small enterprise turns into an industry, manufacturing, among other products, pressed grease, tobacco and vegetable oil, honey centrifuges, and bodies for trucks and buses.
1939
  • Paulo Otto Weber is admitted as a partner, and the company “Kepler Irmãos & Weber” is created.
1963
  • The company becomes a corporation and starts to operate under the name “Kepler Weber S.A. – Indústria, Comércio, Importação e Exportação.”
1972
  • The first exports begin with the sale of the first equipment to Paraguay.
1975
  • Opening of the new industrial complex in Panambi, State of Rio Grande do Sul.
1996
  • The company’s shareholding control was acquired by leading institutions in Latin America’s financial and investment market.
2004
  • Opening of the new industrial unit in the city of Campo Grande, State of Mato Grosso do Sul.
2007
  • An important financial and capital restructuring is carried out, with entry of new shareholders.
2012 to 2013
  • The company established the specialization of the factories as a priority;
  • Transfer of the company’s corporate headquarters to São Paulo.
2016 to 2018
  • Kepler opened four distribution centers in the states of Goiás, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul and Mato Grosso do Sul.
2019
  • Kepler Weber launched the Sync platform, bringing the industry 4.0 concept to the post-harvest segment.
2020
  • Opening of the fifth distribution center, in the State of Mato Grosso. Acquisition of the Seletron brand.
2021
  • Expansion of the product portfolio. The first Kepler Day was held.
2022
  • Offer to acquire 50% +1 Procer share;
  • Opening of other two distribution centers in the states of Bahia and Pará.
  • Launch of Fiagro Kepler with the participation of BNDES and BTG.
2023
  • Completion of the acquisition of 50% +1 of Procer shares;
  • Migration to the New Market;
  • Opening of two more distribution centers, located in MT and BA;
1925
  • On May 12, a small blacksmith shop was founded by the brothers Otto Kepler and Adolfo Kepler Jr. in the city of Neu Wurtemberg (currently, Panambi).
1926
  • The small enterprise turns into an industry, manufacturing, among other products, pressed grease, tobacco and vegetable oil, honey centrifuges, and bodies for trucks and buses.
1939
  • Paulo Otto Weber is admitted as a partner, and the company “Kepler Irmãos & Weber” is created.
1963
  • The company becomes a corporation and starts to operate under the name “Kepler Weber S.A. – Indústria, Comércio, Importação e Exportação.”
1972
  • The first exports begin with the sale of the first equipment to Paraguay.
1975
  • Opening of the new industrial complex in Panambi, State of Rio Grande do Sul.
1996
  • The company’s shareholding control was acquired by leading institutions in Latin America’s financial and investment market.
2004
  • Opening of the new industrial unit in the city of Campo Grande, State of Mato Grosso do Sul.
2007
  • An important financial and capital restructuring is carried out, with entry of new shareholders.
2012 to 2013
  • The company established the specialization of the factories as a priority;
  • Transfer of the company’s corporate headquarters to São Paulo.
2016 to 2018
  • Kepler opened four distribution centers in the states of Goiás, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul and Mato Grosso do Sul.
2019
  • Kepler Weber launched the Sync platform, bringing the industry 4.0 concept to the post-harvest segment.
2020
  • Opening of the fifth distribution center, in the State of Mato Grosso. Acquisition of the Seletron brand.
2021
  • Expansion of the product portfolio. The first Kepler Day was held.
2022
  • Offer to acquire 50% +1 Procer share;
  • Opening of other two distribution centers in the states of Bahia and Pará.
  • Launch of Fiagro Kepler with the participation of BNDES and BTG.
2023
  • Completion of the acquisition of 50% +1 of Procer shares;
  • Migration to the New Market;
  • Opening of two more distribution centers, located in MT and BA;
Achievements

Our figures

The company’s investment thesis is based on a thriving market due to population growth and the global demand for food above 35% by 2030; the high competitiveness of the Brazilian agribusiness sector, whose production will exceed 300 million tons in 2023, and estimates of over 500 million tons by 2030; market leadership, with a 40% market share in Brazil; growth of recurring revenues through the modernization of an installed base of 17,000 storage units in Brazil; people, culture and ESG through sustainable production and strong performance in food safety; and modern infrastructure with two factories and a production area of 88,000 m².

1.758

employees (including apprentices, third parties and temporary workers) (Sep/23)

40%

Market Share in Brazil and main player in Latin America

53

countries, with presence in five continents

2

factories strategically located in Panambi, State of Rio Grande do Sul and Campo Grande, State of Mato Grosso do Sul

9

Distribution Centers

5 mi

Capacity to supply equipment for storage of 5 million tons of grains/year

See our sustainability report

Evolution, robustness and sustainability are the pillars that guide the company's strategy, whose purpose is to take care of life by protecting what comes from the earth with post-harvest solutions. See document