Tigre
With a history of 83 years, Tigre is a Brazilian multinational with a strong international presence, leader in solutions for civil construction. The company offers a broad product portfolio that grows each year.
We are driven by taking care of the water to transform people´s quality of life. We are the company that transforms its experience with water beyond the construction, by means of the best solutions at the market.
Background
Tigre was found in 1941 due to the visionary mind of businessman João Hansen Júnior, with combs, fans and accessories manufacturing, which used plastic as raw material. Years later, with intense researches on material, it established the first pipes and connections in PVC in the Country, achieving consumers´ confidence.
The products are traded in more than90 thousand sales points in Brazil and abroad. Present in some 30 countries, it counts on more than 5 thousand employees, 9 plants in Brazil and 13 abroad:
It operates in the segments of hydraulics, electrical, drainage, sanitary accessories, infrastructure, industry, irrigation, painting tools, sanitary metals and in solutions for water and effluents in the treatment of water reuse.
Our history is marked by the commitment to offering complete, innovative and high quality solutions, making life easier for those who build and design.
83 years of history
More than 90 thousand sales points
Present in some 30 countries
More than 5 thousand professionals around the world
More than 15 thousand products in the portfolio
Follow our time line
Since 1941 we seek innovation to take convenience and peace of mind to your family. Check events that marked our history in these 80 years.
Production start of pipes and connections in PVC for hydraulic facilities
Pioneering in advertising and publicity investment
Courses for plumbers: vanguardism in qualification policy for construction industry.
First step to internationalization with Tubopar establishment.
Courses for plumbers: establishment of unit in Argentina.
Start of Tigre Brushes, Entry in Chilean market by means of acquiring Fanaplas
Plasmar acquisition, in Bolivia
First plants in both countries
Start of Plena activities. Plástica acquisition, in Peru
First plant in Uruguay. Start of Joint Venture with ADS (Advanced Drainage Systems).
Israriego acquisition in Equator. Best year of Tigre history, with RS 2.6 billion turnover
Matusita company acquisition, in Peru.
Tigre Group holds one of the most complete pipes, connections and accessories lines worldwide, becoming one of the most internationalized companies in Brazil. Repositioning Brushes brand, which becomes Tigre Painting Tools. Tigre and ADS USA society is established.
Transformation of Plena brand to Tigre new Accessories Line. New plant establishment in Peru
Tigre FABRIMAR acquisition and entry in a new business sector: Tigre Water and Effluents
Azzo acquisition in Brazil
Dura Plastics acquisition in USA
Innovation is in Tigre's DNA
We have been a leader in the construction market for 80 years, always anticipating consumer needs, bringing solutions for a peaceful and comfortable life.
Purpose
Taking care of the water to transform people´s quality of life
The purpose is to transform your experience with water beyond the work, in the development and implementation of solutions for the conduction, conservation and reuse of water. Listening and understanding the customer and the business is our starting point for the best solution.
Tigre wants to be a protagonist in social development when it comes to sanitation basic, contributing to the manufacture of pipes and solutions for water and sewage, necessary to achieve the desired goals nationally and in line with the global agenda of the United Nations (UN) for 2030.
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