Business & Industry
Oct 1, 2015
Sustainable Quarrying
Embu S.A. Engenharia e Comércio (Engineering and Commerce) is a company with 100% national investment and stands out in the sector for supplying aggregates of the highest quality for the construction industry. They have the philosophy of continuously invest in process technologies, and are one of the main and most efficient producers of crushed Stone in Brazil.
Since its foundation, over fifty years ago, Embu S.A. has adopted the premise of the relentless pursuit of quality for their products, which requires the capacity of the team, and research into new technological process solutions in order to satisfy the clients' demands.
As a mission, Embu aims to search for a solid and sustainable growth in the aggregate production segment, contributing for a social and economic development in the communities where they operate, with the goal to provide personal and family progress of the employees.
They aim to become a national reference in crushed stone production, promoting the preservation of the environment through investments in the development of sustainable processes and social projects.
Since 1964, when activities began, Embu S.A. holds in their actions the practice of sustainability concepts and social responsibility. Aware of their role and of the importance of aggregate production for construction purposes, the company is innovative in the application of good mining practices that translate into care about the environment and respect towards the populations of the surrounding communities, developing social programs that guarantee the sustainable compromise of their operations.
What is Crushed Stone
It is all material that comes from the mechanical fragmentation of rock. Crushed stone grades are categorized by the size of the stone after it has been crushed. The size of the stone determines what application it will be best used for. The crushing of the stone has an important role, since it will determine the compactness of the aggregate, resulting in a higher or lower percentage of voids. This value will influence in the structure of the pavement: these voids will result in less usage of binding agent (cement and bitumen), in lower permeability and a higher interlocking of the fragments of the ballast. These factors will also be influenced by the shape of the fragments and the rugosity of the surface.
Embu S.A. features a portfolio with over 30 products and derivates of crushed stone, offering and guaranteeing quality aggregates, adequate to your project.
