In 1932 the Schmidt Wetzel & Cia. was founded having as partners Wigando Schmidt and the brothers Arnoldo and Erwino Wetzel.

Pioneer in Latin America of metal pressure injection it stood out right at its early beginning in the production of faucets and valves.

Continuing its path of progress, in the fifties it begins producing products for electric installations. Immediately thereafter its name was changed to Wetzel & Cia. Ltda.

To broaden its performance, in the sixties already, the company included the production of cast aluminum electro-hardware for transmission lines and power distribution.

In 1966, to accommodate the products it offered and its growing competence, the company becomes a limited liability corporation, changing its name to Metalúrgica Wetzel S.A.

In pace with Joinville’s growth, another step is taken to increase the production line, meeting the growing demand for electro-hardware, now as hot dip galvanized cast iron fittings.

Wetzel begins the eighties by opening its capital and producing items for the automotive sector. Exports receive a great leap forward with the acquisition of Foundry Engineers in the USA and by also incorporating Metalúrgica Douat S.A., strengthening its competitiveness and increasing its market share.

Wetzel nowadays represents a new, modern phase. Organized in three business units, the company is ready to face new challenges and to take Joinville and Brazil to the world.